New Beginnings @ Ros' Massages
Rosalind Grace Cottier Wensel
Relaxation Massage Therapist:
* General Relaxation/Back Massage:
Central Nervous System Focus
* Indian Head Massage
* Face, Neck, Shoulders Massage
* Abdominal Massage: Digestion, Cycle Regulation, Fertility, Pregnancy, Menopause, Hormonal, Scarring, Emotional Trauma ...
* Lower Leg & Foot Massage: Reflexology Techniques
* Infant/Pregnancy Massage
* Belly Dance for Mindfulness & Healing
* Bowen Therapy (*Koha/Donation only)
About Me
Is creating a WORK-LIFE BALANCE or a NEW BEGINNING one of your goals? Perhaps I can help!
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A few years ago I was a mum who was spending all my time doing for others and not taking time out for myself.
Hitting rock bottom forced me to make serious changes to recover my EMOTIONAL & PHYSICAL WELLBEING.
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I realised the GOLDEN RULE is also about 'treating myself the way I want others to treat me'. I discovered the importance of stepping into the 'eye of MY storm', finding calmness, recharging, then stepping back into my storm, bringing CALMNESS with me. I came to understand the POWER OF MASSAGE & BELLY DANCE to support me achieve this goal.
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I bring with me skills & experience from more than 30 years of working in a variety of roles, in the corporate world, as an educator in the education system, my local community & now in private practice; with infants through to elderly. I have a BA from the University of Auckland with a double major in psychology & education; & further certifications in special needs including training & an internship with Glynis Brummer of Smart Learning Solutions, Auckland.
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Life shifted me from a diagnostic/therapeutic model to a new philosophy of 'if we create & maintain the right conditions, our body has its own innate wisdom to heal itself & stay well.' These days, when I'm not massaging, facilitating infant massage classes, belly dancing or wearing the hats of wife, mother, daughter, aunt, sister or enduring POA for my 93yo Great Aunt, you can find me 'walking my talk', along beaches, watching movies, reading, exercising, doing yoga or up-skilling to support my massage & belly dance practice.
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I look forward to meeting you; & through consultation, massage/dance, supporting you, to 'empower yourself'; to achieve & maintain your own WORK-LIFE BALANCE and/or NEW BEGINNINGS; what ever they may look like for you.
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Taking timeout for yourself is not a luxury, it's a necessity! Allow, Enable & Empower Yourself !
My Training & Experience
Relaxation Massage
I qualified as a Relaxation Massage Therapist with Wellpark College of Natural Therapies.
This training included: Swedish, Pregnancy, Infant, Holistic Pulsing, Aromatherapy & Reflexology Techniques &
Anatomy & Physiology.
Post Graduate Studies:
Indian Head Massage
Abdominal Massage
Reflexology Techniques+
*Bowen Therapy
Mindfulness
Belly Dancing:
Group or 1:1 Customised
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Teacher Training with
Rosanna Marks, Aroha Massage.
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Supporting Studies/Experience:
BA: Psychology & Education
Uni of Akl, NZ
ECE, Special Needs, Parent Support, Career Guidance & Counselling,
Womens' Health Coach,
Adult Trainer Customer Services
Course Design
Sibling with Multiple Disabilities.
Infant Massage
I qualified as an Infant Massage Instructor, with the International Association of Infant Massage, IAIM. I offer 5 week courses & 1:1 sessions on demand.
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Special Needs, 1:1
& Small Groups.
*Covid precautions may apply.