Our Team
Massage & Myotherapy Team
Clare Burrows
Remedial Massage Therapist | Myotherapist. | lymphatic drainage massage
Clare is dedicated to improving clients' physical health and well-being. She specialises in soft tissue injuries, and neck and lower back pain, and has a strong background in the sporting industry.
Clare offers expert remedial massage and myotherapy, focusing on soft-tissue dysfunction and pain management. Throughout her career, Clare has worked with clients dealing with postural conditions resulting from busy lifestyles and active routines. She is skilled in providing massage services for pregnant clients at all stages of their pregnancy, including induction massage and pilates.
As a Massage and Myotherapy Australia member, Clare has been an integral part of the Verdelab Myotherapy & Remedial Massage Brunswick team since its inception.
Alicia Carriero
Senior Remedial Massage Therapist | Pregnancy & Induction Massage | ONCOLOGY MASSAGE THERAPIST
Alicia, a Remedial Massage Therapist since 2002, has a rich career history spanning clinics, health retreats, gyms, and spas.
Alicia's intuitive and effective treatments cater to diverse soft tissue injuries, including headaches, migraines, and stress-related conditions. Specialising in Pregnancy Massage, she supports clients through all stages of pregnancy. Alicia employs targeted soft tissue therapy techniques, including therapeutic cupping, to treat trigger points, improve blood circulation, reduce edema, and enhance muscle flexibility.
Alicia has undertaken specialist training to be a fully qualified Oncology Massage Therapist. Alicia has treated people throughout every stage of their cancer journey from diagnosis, through treatment and into and recovery remission as well as comfort at end of life. Therapeutic physical touch can have a profound impact on the patient's wellbeing as well as easing the side effects of cancer treatments and related medications.
Dedicated to supporting people through this challenging time in their lives. Alicia can work with clients to come up with a specialised treatment plan to deliver safe and effective care to cancer patients.
With additional qualifications in Naturopathy, Alicia provides a safe and supportive environment for optimum care and well-being at Verdelab Myotherapy & Remedial Massage Brunswick.
Sean Kelliher
senior Remedial Massage Therapist | Pregnancy & induction massage |
Neuro Kinetic Therapist
Sean is a Remedial Massage Therapist with over 15 years-experience. Formerly a professional dancer and educator, he possesses a deep understanding of movement, and the body’s response to injury, pain and immobility.
A graduate of the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences in 2008, and a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia, Sean is also a qualified Neuro Kinetic Therapist (NKT). Understanding how the brain is organising stability and movement throughout the body, is key to improving mobility, and resolving pain.
With specialties in TMJ, SIJ pain, gait analysis, and surgical rehab, Sean can help you figure out why you’re tight, how to relieve it and offer specific relevant exercise prescription to facilitate permanent change. Sean joined Verdelab Myotherapy & Remedial Massage in 2020 & has continued to provide his clients with treatments that aim to improve their health & well-being.
His in-depth knowledge in pre-natal & post-partum pregnancy massage, can relieve pregnancy aches and help you feel informed and prepared for delivery day. Sean really enjoys working with his clients through all stages of their pregnancy to provide a therapeutic & supportive treatment.
ROSS HAUGHEY
senior Remedial Massage Therapist
Ross is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist driven by his own journey through exercise, injuries, and a deep commitment to health and well-being. His passion for this field grew from personally experiencing the benefits of specialised treatment, which not only helped him achieve his physical goals but also enhanced his overall quality of life.
Ross’s practice focuses on helping individuals who struggle with chronic pain and mobility issues, utilising targeted massage techniques to alleviate discomfort and improve daily functioning. He also focuses on the therapeutic benefits of massage to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting mental and emotional wellness alongside physical health.
Ross joined Verdelab Myotherapy & Remedial Massage and aims to create a welcoming and comforting environment where every client feels valued and cared for. His approach is holistic and personalised, aiming to have you leave feeling relaxed and with a renewed sense of relief in the areas that matter most to you.
shenn tan
senior Remedial Massage Therapist | myotherapist
chenille hosking
REMEDIAL Massage Therapist | myotherapist | pregnancy massage
- Jaw pain
- Headaches
- Sporting injuries
- Lower back pain
- Chronic pain syndromes
- Tendinopathies
Chenille joined Verdelab Myotherapy and Remedial Massage in 2023, and enjoys working with her clients to provide a targeted treatment that enhances well-being and positive treatment outcomes. Chenille has great hands-on-techniques that make for a nurturing, rounded, targeted Remedial Massage Treatment. Chenille is available Saturday and Mondays.
cauvery shambu
senior REMEDIAL Massage Therapist | pregnancy massage
Cauvery has been working as a Remedial Massage Therapist for 4 years, and brings with her great soft tissue therapy skills and a targeted hands-on approach to health and well-being.
We are extremely pleased to have Cauvery return to join our team at Verde lab Remedial Massage Brunswick, as she brings a thorough understanding of the human body, and provides a great Remedial Massage treatment.
Cauvery has a Bachelor in Exercise and Sports Science. She is currently enrolled in a Physiotherapy masters program. Cauvery has been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for the past eight years, and works and trains with a focus on long term and sustainable health and well-being. Cauvery has conducted classes in kick boxing, strength and conditioning and Pilates.
The ideal goal is to work in a hospital or community setting to provide her clients with positive treatment outcomes. Cauvery has worked with athletes to enhance their performance and assist with their recovery. Along with this, Cauvery is applying this knowledge to helping clients maintain and improve their overall health.
Cauvery has a great understanding of the human body, both practical and theoretically. As a long-term student, Cauvery has a great understanding of the impact of sitting behind a desk working, and studying for extended periods of time. This has given her a working knowledge of how this lifestyle impacts our everyday life, and the muscular aches and pains that can have an impact on our posture.
rebecca tzaros
Remedial Massage Therapist | lymphatic drainage massage
Rebecca followed her heart and found her calling in 2016 studying remedial massage. She is passionate about helping people overcome physical pain and relieve stress and tension to improve physical, emotional and mental well-being. She understands that everyone is unique and tailors a treatment to fit her client’s needs with a variety of skills including cupping, trigger point therapy and manual lymphatic drainage.
From headaches to plantar fasciitis Rebecca will work with you to ease all the tensions you know you have and she also has a knack for finding the tension you never knew you had. Rebecca has undertaken further training in Lymphatic drainage massage & enjoys working with her clients and can include this technique as part of treatment.
Rebecca feels privileged to be in a profession where clients trust in her care and to her the rewards she gains are more than financial. To her, massage is more than just a job, it is a way of life. Rebecca has a deep understanding of the benefits of massage as she has regular treatments herself. She likes to look after herself in order to be better able to look after you.
Psychology & Counselling Team
Gail Boyle
Clinical psychologist
MPsych BSc (Hons)
MAPS
Tuesday & Wednesday 9am - 7pmFriday 9am - 2pm0420 336 554 | 9388 0952
anne symons
Clinical psychologist
Anne is a clinical psychologist with over 23 years-experience working across a range of settings including community organisations, hospital, government and private sector settings. In her work, Anne draws upon a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the presenting concern, goals and needs of each individual. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems. Anne has a long-term interest in Mindfulness-based approaches, having facilitated mindfulness groups to many different audiences over the years.
Working in a warm, authentic and compassionate way, Anne seeks to provide a supportive, calm, safe space for people, collaborating with them to explore their difficult experiences, reaching goals, healing from past adversities, making positive and meaningful changes, coping with transitions, building resilience and ultimately living a life more closely aligned with one’s values. Anne considers it a privilege to go on this personal journey with individuals.
Anne is also keenly interested in workplace mental health and is a facilitator for the Black Dog Institute delivering workshops to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, teams and leaders, promoting psychologically healthy workplaces and protecting employees mental health in the workplace. Anne joined Verdelab in 2023 & consults on Mondays & Thursdays. Alongside this, Anne also has a boutique workplace consultancy offering bespoke mental health strategies to workplaces. See Mindsmiths.com.au