Kirsty Snowden

Dip. Remedial Massage Therapy, B.HSc NutDMed, M.A.T.M.S.

Remedial Massage Therapist

Kirsty is a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and is a member of the Association of Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).

Training
Kirsty ia a qualified Remedial Massage (HLT50307) and Spa therapist graduating from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in 2007. Kirsty then completed her advanced Bowen Therapy training (Neurostructural Integration Technique) in 2015, before completing a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine and Dietetics at Endeavour College of Natural Health in 2019.

Past Work Experience
Kirsty has over 15 years experience within the natural health industry including massage, spa and bowen therapist, nutritionist, clinic business owner, assistant retail manager within the health food sector and nutraceutical sales representative. Kirsty has previously volunteered at the Cook, Chill Chat program as part of Healthy Cities Illawarra and The Cooks Community Cooking School, a Your Angel Charity Initiative which she found to be an enlightening and very rewarding experience. Kirsty also currently works part-time as a childcare cook.

Treatment Approach
Kirsty's personalised therapeutic approach to treatment utilises soft tissue therapies including remedial, relaxation and pregnancy massage, Bowen therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and gentle stretching, as well as nutritional medicine principles and lifestyle advice to ease tension and stress, reduce pain and inflammation, realign the body, enhance energy and sleep, creating overall balance within oneself.

Special Clinical Interests
Kirsty is passionate about preventative care and recovery using holistic treatments to nurture, heal and soothe the body and mind. Kirsty enjoys supporting women through their pre and postnatal journeys and endeavours to work with clients (and other healthcare providers) to help them achieve a complete state of health and wellness. Kirsty has a strong passion for health education and empowering people to lead purposeful, active, pain-free and overall healthy lives.

Personal Interests
Kirsty has grown up in the beautiful area between the mountains and the sea of the Illawarra and loves exploring the beaches and surrounding area with her family. Kirsty is an avid cook and enjoys pilates, yoga and weight training. You will often find her walking her black labrador around town and enjoying a nice coffee or wine!

Emma Faulks

Dip. Massage Therapy, Cert. IV Fitness, M.A.M.T.A

Remedial Massage Therapist

Emma will be on maternity leave from 6th July 2025.

Emma is a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and is a member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)

Training
Emma graduated from the Australian Institute of Fitness with a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, as well as a Certificate 4 in Personal Training and 200 hours of yoga teacher training.

Past Work Experience
Over the past 2 years Emma has grown a private customer base throughout the Wollongong area, providing remedial massage, mobility training and yoga classes.

Treatment Approach
She is highly specialised in working on problem areas using a variety of massage and relaxation techniques combined to release tension and increase muscle strength and mobility. As Emma is also a yoga instructor and mobility coach, she incorporates all 3 skills to her treatments to deliver the best results.

Special Clinical Interests
Emma specializes in deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger-point release, muscle energy techniques, posture analysis and corrective exercises. Emma believes all injuries are unique to the individual and targets her treatments to the individuals needs to restore the client back to optimal health and posture.

Personal Interests
Emma’s interests include yoga, hiking, lifting weights and travel. She also enjoys being up-side down while hand-standing, getting salty in the ocean and finding the best coffee in town!