MONICA STRATFORD

Owner & Remedial Therapist

As a child I remember coming over the bridges into Paradise Point on our holidays, and feeling a sense of relaxation with just seeing the water. This is when my love and connection with water, and Paradise Point, began. Growing up in Brisbane, I was raised in the gumtree-lined outskirts of the city, where it was tranquil and I was able to get close to nature.

I studied Remedial Massage Therapy 20 years ago when I chose to get out from behind a desk and work closer helping people. My career began in beauty salons, day spas and gyms, and I was able to see all sides of Remedial Therapy for 5 years before deciding to go out on my own. I have always believed the benefits of joining the “Remedial” and “luxury” sides of the Massage experience together. I have been to many Physiotherapists, gym Massage clinics and even beauty salons with curtained rooms, not providing much privacy between you and your therapist, with very basic surroundings.

My vision has always been to create somewhere very special to go for your Therapy, providing a beautifully relaxing atmosphere, for your privacy and comfort. These little things, I believe, are the big things – the more comfortable and relaxed you are, the better the results from your therapy.

I have called the Gold Coast home for over 15 years. Being a part of the local community of Paradise Point enables me to stay connected with all the clients, and appreciate the stresses and demands of local small business owners and their families. I love to be at forefront of the business, whether that be as the first point of call on the phone or as you walk in, and still as a Remedial and Laser Therapist.

Total Essence Remedial Massage Centre continues to grow and is renowned for providing outstanding, results driven therapies and treatments in a beautiful, relaxing environment. Our highly qualified team of Remedial Therapists are constantly updating their skill and knowledge sets to be able to give you the best possible outcome to live the life you deserve and want.

DAN COLLINS

Remedial and Laser Therapist

Dan came to Total Essence having worked in the Health & Fitness industry for over 20 years. Initially as a Personal Trainer and then as a Health Club Manager, both here and in the UK. Dan has been practicing Remedial Massage for 7 years. A local since arriving with his family from the UK in 1998, Dan has worked extensively with professional sports teams within the NRL, AFL, Super Rugby & State Cricket, and most recently with the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) and Athletics Australia.

Dan is keen to talk with you about how your work, recreational and/or training habits can affect your physical wellbeing. He can create an individual treatment plan through which Remedial Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Dry Needling and lifestyle adjustments can be added to ensure your optimal performance can be maintained.

FIONA SAXTON

Remedial Therapist, Laser Therapist & Acupuncturist

Fiona began in 2007 as a relaxation massage therapist in a boutique day spa in the beautiful Blue Mountains, completing the diploma in remedial massage in 2009 and a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Acupuncture in 2020.

Increasingly our busy Western lives have us consistently in “flight-or-fight” mode. Most of us need more time to relax and regenerate, to recover and heal. Fiona’s primary therapeutic goal is to relax the body and mind by providing a combination of gentle remedial techniques with soothing Swedish and Hawaiian-Kahuna style massage. She combines evidence-based practice with intuition, compassion, and the healing energy of Reiki.

“While I love the challenge of making sense of your symptoms and problem-solving to find the cause and the remedy, my favourite treatment to provide is the one that leaves you feeling relaxed, nurtured, and deeply rested. Some of my clients refer to it as an “out-of-body” experience because it encourages the busy mind to slow down and connect with the soul or spirit. It’s like meditating without having to learn how, a deeply restorative treatment to receive”.

GEORGIA WINDLEBORN

Clinic Manager and Laser Educator