Student Massage Therapist
Remedial Massage | Relaxation Massage | Muscle Tension | Movement & Mobility
Yolanda is a Student Massage Therapist at PhysioCentral, currently completing her Diploma of Remedial Massage at TAFE, with completion due in December 2026.
At PhysioCentral, she’s supported and mentored by our experienced Remedial Massage Therapist, Michelle Whitehorn.
Yolanda is passionate about helping people live well and move freely. Her approach is warm, relaxed and centred on genuine care for each person she treats.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is a results-focused treatment that targets the underlying cause of muscular pain, tension or dysfunction. Yolanda assesses how you move and where you might be holding tension, then uses specific techniques to release, mobilise, and restore the affected area.
People choose remedial massage for many reasons, including:
- Ongoing muscle pain or tension
- Tight, overused or fatigued muscles
- Neck, shoulder and back discomfort
- Postural strain from desk work or driving
- Stiffness or restricted movement in a joint or muscle group
- Preparing for or recovering from sport or exercise
- Recovery from physically demanding work
- Old injuries or areas that never quite “released”
- Stress-related tension held in the body
- General maintenance to keep the body feeling and moving well
Yolanda takes the time to understand what you’re looking for and tailors the massage, pressure and techniques to suit you.
Relaxation Massage
You don’t need an injury or a specific problem to book a massage.
Yolanda also offers relaxation massage for people who simply want to unwind, ease general muscle tension, and take some time out.
Treatment can be gentle and relaxing or more targeted, depending on your preference.
A Background in Movement
Yolanda has a strong personal background in movement and wellbeing.
She’s worked as a drummer and movement artist and is a dedicated yoga practitioner – giving her a natural understanding of how the body moves, where tension builds, and how massage and movement work together.
Zenthai Shiatsu
Alongside her Remedial Massage studies, Yolanda has completed Level 1 Zenthai Shiatsu training.
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage style that uses deep pressure, stretching and movement. Zenthai also draws on Thai massage, yoga-based movement and gentle osteopathic-inspired techniques.
Where appropriate, Yolanda incorporates these techniques into her remedial massage sessions to help address pain, muscle tension, stiffness, mobility and relaxation – giving her a genuine point of difference.
She plans to continue her Zenthai Shiatsu training in 2027.
What to Expect
Yolanda aims to make every client feel comfortable, relaxed and welcomed.
Before your massage, she’ll take the time to discuss what you want from the treatment – whether that’s easing a particular area of tension that’s bothering you, recovering from an injury, or simply taking time out to relax – and, based on this assessment, tailor the session to suit your needs.
Student Massage Fees
While Yolanda completes her Diploma of Remedial Massage, appointments are available at reduced student rates.
30 minutes: $65
60 minutes: $95
Private health fund rebates aren’t available for student massage appointments.
However, the lower student fees mean the out-of-pocket cost is much less than seeing a fully qualified remedial massage therapist after a health fund rebate – making it a great-value way to access quality massage therapy while Yolanda continues developing her skills under Michelle’s guidance.
We’ve been looking for a genuine, passionate therapist to join our massage team for some time. Handpicked by Michelle, Yolanda is set to become a sought-after therapist in the Sutherland Shire.
Yolanda is available on Mondays and Fridays.