Our Team

Mel completed her Diploma in Remedial Massage in 2012 from ACM (Australian College of Massage).

She is also a member of AAMT (The Australian Association of Massage Therapists).

She has worked over the years with some of Australia’s leading sporting teams including;

• Canberra Raiders
• RUGBY ACT Brumbies
• RUGBY NSW Waratahs
• NRL Melbourne Storm
• NRL Cronulla Sharks
• NRL Parramatta Eels
• NRL Manly Sea Eagles
• NRL Brisbane Broncos
• NRL Newcastle Knights
• NRL North Queensland Cowboys
• NRL West Tigers
• NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs
• NETBALL Australian Womens Team
• CRICKET English Team

Health Fund Rebates Available with Mel.

Daanika joined Mels Massage in October 2019.

Daanika is a friendly and approachable therapist with a passion for helping others.

With a diverse up-bringing and extensive experience with children, Daanika has a very patient, understanding and empathetic approach to her treatments.

She prides herself in listening to the concerns and tailoring her treatments to the individual.

Daanika graduated from the Canberra institute of technology in 2019 with a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy and is keen to further her education to add new modalities to combine with her current career path.

When Daanika isn’t working, she enjoys time with her horses and dogs, 4wd/hike/camp trips and the odd binge sesh.

Health Fund Rebates Available with Daanika.

Jen joined Mels Massage in April 2019 after relocating from Melbourne to Canberra.

Since obtaining her qualification from the Australian College of Massage in 2015, Jen has worked in several remedial/sports massage clinics and day spa settings.

Jen draws experience from her passion for kayaking and plays on the State and National Canoe Polo Teams. In more recent times has started playing AFL and has been exploring Canberras hiking trails.

Jen’s treatment approach aims to improve a clients physical function and mobility, reduce pain and promote muscle tension release. She has a particular interest in massage for mental health and stress relief and likes clients to leave feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Nat joined Mels Massage in November 2019.

Nat is a Canberran born and bred and loves this City. She is a busy Mum of 3 kids and fully understands the juggle of friends, family and working part time.

November 2018 saw Nat complete her Diploma as a Remedial Massage Therapist at The Canberra Institute of Technology and since then she has been treating people from all demographics in many different settings.

Nat is a fully qualified Dance Teacher with the Royal Academy of a Dance and feels that her knowledge of movement and the body, coupled with Massage Therapy is a definite asset.

Nat has a specific interest in treating Pregnant women, Palliative Care clients and Dancers.

Time out for Nat is spending time at the family property and getting outdoors.

Health Fund Rebates Available with Nat.

Jaime joined Mels Massage in September. She is currently finishing her Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Jaime is aspiring to be a Physiotherapist in the future but is really enjoying Remedial Massage Therapy and broadening her skills and experiencing clinic life.

She has had lots of training in both dance, particularly ballet, and higher level artistic gymnastics, which has given her great body awareness and exercise knowledge. She is currently working as a dance and acrobatics teacher along side working at Mels Massage.

Jaime has a keen interest working with athletes and dancers with sports massage and creating at home exercise programs, as well as working with the elderly, alleviating chronic pain and daily aches. She can provide a deep tissue sports massage as well as a caring relaxation massage for those needing some good TLC.

Carol rejoined the Mels Massage team in January 2021 after taking some time to focus on starting her family and beginning the next chapter of her career. Carol is currently studying Midwifery at the University of Canberra and loving every single moment of it!

She is a member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)

Her qualifications include:

Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences (Soft Tissue Therapy)

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Pregnancy Massage

Senior First Aid

She has a passion for helping women through their perinatal journey and since completing her Advanced Diploma, she has completed her Certificate of Pregnancy Massage; Practitioner of Pregnancy Massage; and Partner Massage Training for Labour. She also enjoys relaxation massage, helping those with postural pains and TMJ issues.

In her spare time, Carol enjoys spending time with her family and playing netball.

Health Fund Rebates Available with Carol.

Nicola has been a member of the Mels Massage team since February 2023.

Health Fund Rebates Available with Nicola

David has a Diploma of Remedial Massage from the Canberra Institute of Technology. He is passionate about helping clients enjoy greater mobility and less pain. He enjoys working with clients to support them in achieving better results for their body.

His clients include keen athletes who run 90ks in a day, to people wanting to keep headaches at bay, desk workers who drive a mouse and folk with bad backs after moving house, kids recovering from their big game, to mums and dads who are suffering pain.

David helps clients with Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Migraines, Joint Pain, Injury Recovery, Tension, Stress and Anxiety and many other complaints. From clients seeking simple loosening of muscles to clients requiring relief from more complex issues, he works with you to get the best result.

David provides a mild to firm massage that can include:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Health fund rebates are available with David.

Ruby completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage at the end of 2022. She believes in the healing power of massage both physically and emotionally. Ruby enjoys relaxation massage and cupping therapy treatments. In her spare time, Ruby enjoys attending music festivals, going camping, wrestling & spending time with her family. Health fund rebates are currently unavailable with Ruby.

Mikayla is the newest member of the Mel’s Massage team!

She is our new full time administration/reception assistant and is super friendly, so don’t be shy to say hi!

 Mikayla comes from a retail/customer service background and is enjoying meeting all the new faces at Mel’s Massage.

 Her passions lie in sports and animals (particularly dogs), so if you have any cute dog photos, she won’t turn down the opportunity to have a look!

 Mikayla was an elite track and field athlete for 11 years and loved competing in the 400m hurdles event.

Lauren joined our admin team in 2020 when the world went a little crazy. She loves to organise and be organised, if there’s an option to use a label maker – look out!