In 1993 I fell in love with Aquatic Bodywork. Until then, I had always loved dancing and all things to do with movement.
My first float in warm water was in 1974, in a tropical sea, it relaxed me more deeply than I’d ever experienced before. I felt like I had dissolved into the ocean, returning to an innocence of being.
Years later I had my first WaterDance session. Again, I experienced this deep relaxation and dissolving but now I was surrendering to the fun wave movements that someone put my body through. At times I was held like a baby in the womb. I was addicted and wanted more.
Since then I have accumulated over 2000 hours in training. I have worked with some of the best professionals in this field in USA, The Netherlands, Germany and Australia. I love the work in water!
1979 -
Certified as a TEACHER and THERAPIST Theatre and Movement expression in The Netherlands.
1994 -
Worked as an Aquatic Body worker and teacher. Studied: WaterDance with Aman Shroder and Aqua Balancing with Kaya & Nirvana and became an AQUA BALANCING practitioner.
1998 -
Trained and qualified as a WATSU practitioner with Harold Dull, The Founder.
- Trained with Minakshi, Richard Block, Shantam and Inika Spence, Mario Jahara Michelle Chelenzo in Harbin Hot springs. Completed 1680 hours training.
2001 -
Became a WATSU therapist with 580 hours training.
2002 -
Qualified as a WATSU INSTRUCTOR. WABA.
2003 -
Certified as a TEACHER OF INFANT AQUATICS with Austswim in water safety and Infant Aquatics.
2003 -
Cranio Sacral Training.
2004 -
WABA qualified AQUATIC BODYWORKER.
- Established a private indoor warm water pool in Byron Bay.
2007-
Trained and qualified as a practitioner REMEDIAL MASSAGE.
2007 -
Training in Trauma Healing resolution with Dr Diane Poole Heller’s Workshops. Healing attachment issues, wounds, embracing the Authentic Self and enhancing adult relating. Learning how to recognize trauma in the body and treat it in clients. - Somatic Experiencing® work of Dr Peter A Levine.
2008 -
Qualified as a HEALING DANCE practitioner - trained in 'Healing Dance Basic & Expanded', 'Healing Dance Above & Below', and 'Healing Dance Shape and Space'.
Types of Sessions Available
Masta has a REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE
with Health Fund REBATE options!
This means that you can get a rebate for the following sessions/modalities in the water:
