Teacher, Massage Therapist, Childbirth Educator Gold Coast
About Power of Touch
About Anne
My experiences, education and training led me to create a unique business which allows me to share with my clients a range of services designed to support women in various stages of their lives.
As a Midwife with decades of experience to a massage therapist I offer support, education and The Power of Touch.
Having witnessed the amazing effects of massage and touch relaxation for women during childbirth, my interest in complementary therapies grew. I naturally have a keen interest in pregnancy massage and infant massage but enjoy all forms of massage, focusing on women’s health.
I am certified in Lymphatic Drainage Massage for the treatment of people with lymphedema and lipoedema. The women I treat also appreciate my medical background and mature approach. I am a registered therapist with the Lymphoedema Association of Queensland.
Contact me and we can discuss the options and choices available to suit your needs.
1979: Graduated as a Registered Nurse, at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.
1980: Midwife Training, Auburn District Hospital, Sydney, NSW.
1985: Family Planning Association course completed.
1992: President of the Gold Coast Midwifery Education Committee. This organisation conducted many successful workshops and seminars on the Gold Coast.
1993: Vice President The Gold Coast Branch of the ACMI (Australian College of Midwives Inc.).
1995: Appointed as the Coordinator of the Prenatal Class Program at Allamanda Private Hospital, Southport; a position held for 10 years.
2000: Graduate Diploma in Childbirth Education. Also Certified as an Advanced Childbirth Educator with NACE (National Association of Childbirth Educators).
2003: Completed Diploma of Remedial Massage, at the Academy of Natural Therapies, GCIT (Gold Coast Institute of TAFE), Southport.
Awarded: – High Achievement Award for the Diploma,
– Most Outstanding Achievement Award – Humanities Faculty and GCIT’s highest honour – 2003 Outstanding Student of the Year.
2004: Commenced employment as a massage therapist. ‘Power of Touch Massage and Prenatal Education’ registered.
2007: Certified as an Infant massage Instructor with IMIS (Infant Massage Information Service).
2010: Certified in Pregnancy Massage
2013: Tutor – Bond University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine.
2014: Certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Registered – Massage and Myotherapy Australia
AON – Indemnity Insurance for Massage Therapy
LYMPHOEDEMA ASS. OF QLD – Registered Therapist
I have provider status as a Remedial Massage Therapist with all major health funds.