Meet the Therapists

Kate Mahood Diploma Remedial Massage therapy

I decided to study remedial massage after a knee injury that originally occurred 6 years ago. It was during the rehabilitation process that I realised how little I knew about the musculoskeletal system and how my body functioned. Over the course of studying my diploma I have gained a thorough understanding of the body and how to treat specific patterns of muscle tension and pain in the body.

As a massage therapist I am aware that every person is different and there is a unique set of circumstances surrounding any trauma in the body. I am also aware that emotional and dietary/lifestyle factors are inherently linked to a person’s state of health. What works for someone might not work for someone else. During a session I incorporate a variety of techniques into my massage-primarily Deep Tissue and Remedial, Trigger point therapy and Myofascial release (Connective tissue massage), Muscle Energy Technique, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Therapeutic (Swedish) and Reflexology points.

Working as a massage therapist is a very rewarding profession and it is my intention to continue to study other health modalities to enhance my practice. I am continually learning from the people I work with, and it is their stories that fuel my passion to assist others along the road to better health.

Kate works Wednesday through Friday and can be contacted on 0266841028

Sheridan Court-Gold Cert 4 Massage therapy

Sheridan began her career in Sydney where she has over 30 years experience in a variety of areas of hospitality.

During this period she completed the fitness leader program through The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER). From here Sheridan gained 5 years experience as a fitness leader specializing in body building and aerobic training.

Sheridan graduated from Byron Community College with her Certificate IV in Massage Therapy.  She is qualified in Remedial Swedish, Thai, Chinese, Meridian based techniques and more.

Sheridan is currently practicing massage for corporate leader retreats internationally. Her passion for massage derived from working 2 years as a hair consultant where she practiced electric therapy and head massage.

Sheridan has always had a keen interest in sports including athletics, gymnastics, swimming, roller hockey, and speed skating. This, along with her fitness training, has given her the awareness (due to injuries) of the importance of stretching and massage. Today some of her interests include meditation, reading, kayaking, bush-walking, and sailing.

Sheridan’s career choices stem from a love of helping others. Her compassion continues to be expressed through her love of massage and her continued desire to further educate herself in the art of healing.

Sheridan works Mondays and can be contacted at sheridan@mullumbimbymassage.com.au.

Brent Verco Bscience. M.Chiropractic

Brent began his career as a massage therapist working for renowned Osteopath Dr Neil Gregory in Sydney. He graduated from his Masters of Chiropractic in 2002, working briefly in Sydney before deciding to make a lifestyle change and head for the laid back Northern NSW coast.

His passion is human anatomy and bio-mechanics, for which he currently teaches at the Ace Byron College as part of their massage therapy Diploma. Brent has completed further studies in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) which he uses as his basis to understand distortions in structure. He also combines standard Chiropractic adjustments with some of the latest soft tissue and muscle techniques, such as Post Isometric Release (PIR), to ensure that the muscular systems tone is reduced with each treatment.

Brent specializes in treating postural syndromes caused by our modern lifestyle. He has a keen interest in surfing related injuries, as well as other sporting niggles that impair top performance.

When Brent is not practicing Chiropractic or teaching, you can find him surfing some of the shires excellent breaks, playing music, bush-walking and mountain biking with his Japanese partner Aya, whom he currently lives with in Byron Bay.

Brent works Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Mullumbimby Chiropractic: 02 668 41028.