Welcome to Working Bodies
Helping your body find its way back towards balance through skilled soft-tissue therapy, knowledge, experience and intuition.
Whether you're dealing with pain, tension, restriction, an old injury, trauma or simply a body that doesn't feel quite right, we'll work together to understand what’s going on and gently work with what your body is communicating.
Your body holds the information.
My role is to listen and to provide the skills to help you reduce pain, increase movement and feel lighter.
I am registered with all health funds.
About Me
I’m grateful to have inherited a heart for massage and bodywork.
As a second-generation Massage Therapist, I continued my father’s work after his sudden passing when I was just 19. What began as a legacy became a lifelong journey—one that has shaped not only the way I work, but the way I understand and connect with the human body. This foundation has led me to a lifetime of studying a diverse range of modalities including Craniosacral Therapy, Crossfit coaching, Mental Health First Aid (Instructor) with MHFA Australia, Functional Breathwork, Training and Assessment and fascia and energy work to name a few.
A lifelong love of sport and movement, from netball and yoga to roller derby, kayaking, long distance running events and some questionable surfing attempts, all giving me plenty of first hand experience with injury, recovery and the many ways the body adapts.
I've been fortunate to have worked with elite sporting teams including Australian representative teams, NRL teams, AFL, Dragon Boating, Roller Derby VCR's and Powerlifters to name a few and have accumulated a profound respect for the human body during the journey of my career.
From managing fitness centres on cruise ships to driving clinical health initiatives across Sydney and Canberra, my career has been defined by a passion for human movement and wellbeing. Over the years, I have coached CrossFit, consulted WHS injury prevention and ergonomics at ANU (Australian National University), and become a dedicated advocate for women’s health, presenting workshops and symposiums to help workplaces navigate and support women experiencing the challenges of menopause.
The human body fascinates me, its biomechanics, its function, its form and, perhaps most importantly, the relationship between all of its parts and finding ways to integrate the parts to re-establish flow.
I am as excited today with bodywork and helping people as I was 25 + years ago when I first started in this field.
Services
Working Bodies Treatment
Every person who walks through the. door brings a unique story, history and set of challenges. That's why no two treatment sessions are the same.
I can help with:
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Neck pain
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Headaches
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Workplace tension
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TMJ dysfunction
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Shoulder pain
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Low back pain
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Chronic pain
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Postural problems
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Postural alignment issues
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Fascial Restriction
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Stress and tension
Qualifications and Skills:
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Diploma of Sports Remedial Massage DRM
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Diploma of Craniosacral Therapy DCST
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Cert 1V Training and Assessment
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Crossfit Level 2 Coaching
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Functional Breathwork Instructor ( Oxygen AdvantageTM)
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Mental Health First Aid Instructor (MHFA Australia)
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Injury Prevention
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Workstation Ergonomics
Testimonials
Office Worker and Recreational Sports Person.
I've been seeing Theona over the years for remedial massage treatment. She has this amazing ability to hone in on exactly what's going on and work out how to treat you. It's like magic!
You'd be doing yourself a favour by booking in and seeing her.
Can not recommend Theona enough.
Jess D.
Office Worker
Thee is a highly skilled therapist who works with a gentle knowingness, putting you at ease straight away. Working intuitively with confidence. Thee tunes into the body and works her magic.
Highly recommended
Louise C.
Office Worker and Recreational Fitness Enthusiast
Theona from Working Bodies is amazing!
Her ability to release and free up any issues I have shows how in tune she is to the body and its functional movement
Alison. F.
Hairdresser with Persistent Physical Challenges
Theona works magic with her hands. She is the reason I am still upright and functioning as a hairdresser years after a debilitating autoimmune diagnosis.
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Theona, you are incredible.
Nicole
Office Worker, Cycling Enthusiast and Dad
An experience on Theona's massage table is like nothing else you will experience. I go into the room thinking I have a particular issue however she has this unique ability to find the true source of the issue and fixes it properly.
Daniel
Office Worker and Ex-Gymnast
I see Thee for muscle and fascial tension release resulting from office work.
The additional Akuna Tec prescriptive self-massage and mobility program recommended by Thee is a game changer!
I can now do the recommended mobility exercises and self-massage at home with Thee's guidance. The combination makes a huge difference to my body!
Maddie
Location
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN WODEN, ACT
I’m based in Woden, ACT, and work with clients across Canberra and surrounding regions.
Ready to begin?
If you’re seeking a grounded, evidence-based, clinical and compassionate approach to your working body, call today