Wellness Massage Specialist
Alison Straus ne de Vries
I am so blessed, by the many talents that God has given me. I am extremely passionate about my work, it is definitely not just a job for me. Nurturing and empowering women is so amazing. I meet the most incredible women, who allow me to have the honour to guide and walk alongside them on their life’s Journey – Whether they are trying to become a mother, or growing a baby already or needing to de-stress and re-balance their bodies. My unique style of combo therapy treatments benefits all women!
My story
After 15 of my 20 years of marriage spent struggling to have a child and several losses at different stages of pregnancy, I’ve personally experienced the need for special care before, during, and after pregnancy. I now have 1 miracle babe. Through these life experiences, I’ve gained plenty of valuable knowledge which has also given me personal intuition. This enables me to help others on their journey to motherhood and I do it with gusto and dedication, using the healing art of massage and other techniques for you and your babe before and after birth.
My industry experience
Since 1997, I have created impressions on people’s lives. My journey started with Lasting Impressions health and beauty studio. When I began to concentrate solely on helping mums and babes, I let the studio go in order to continue focusing on what is still my absolute passion. I have hands-on experience in a variety of fields relating to the health and wellness industry including: specialised massage therapy, doula services, infant massage, aqua and Preggy fitness, and lecturing.
I share what I value
I believe that women who are assisted and nurtured from conception to the birth of their babies feel more knowledgeable and empowered, and have more self-confidence in their mothering abilities. Because of this, I thoroughly enjoy sharing my knowledge. I also promote specialised products through enlightening presentations and seminars.
Alison Strauss ne de Vries – Wellness Massage Specialist
My unique style of treatment combines massage with a variety of skills and other techniques that I have fine-tuned throughout my many years across the wellness industry.
Whether you are a hands-on patient at my studio or a remote patient, I evaluate your individual needs and health concerns to give you advice that is evidence-based and informative.
I offer services from a neurological-science perspective, with an intensive focus on nurturing.
I endeavour to empower all my patients through my extensive knowledge and skills, and I have a variety of qualifications and techniques to draw from. I have a particular interest in, and passion for, women’s wellness; using all my knowledge.
I create unique treatments for each patient, weather you are pregnant or stressed out female executive needing to nurture yourself back to good health.
I offer premium, specialized treatment sessions: the time booked is broken up into multiple segments, just like an orange, and the fee is determined by the number of segments covered in each booking session. This helps me to facilitate a consult: selecting the correct oils, coaching and patient empowerment through training and education, body manipulation – stretching and hands-on massage, and, if needed, demonstration of correct exercises to assist healing and balancing of the body, mind and soul.
My industry experience
Since 1997, I have created impressions on people’s lives. My journey started with Lasting Impressions health and beauty studio. When I began to concentrate solely on helping mums and babes, I let the studio go in order to continue focusing on what is still my absolute passion. I have hands-on experience in a variety of fields relating to the health and wellness industry including: specialised massage therapy, doula services, infant massage, aqua and Preggy fitness, and lecturing.
I am a long-term registered member of the International Association for Infant Massage (IAIM) and have attended many infant/baby/toddler/nutrition/ massage seminars to increase my knowledge in this field.
As well as continuously furthering my own education through seminars related to my fields of speciality, I’m a highly motivated professional Somatologist and hold both local and international qualifications that have taught me the value of positive Touch and nurturing, the human body.
These include:
- Somatologist Jill Farquharson: International College of Beauty Therapy (1991)
- I.B.T.A.C. British Confederation of Beauty & Health (1991)
- I.D.E.S.C.O. International Beauty Certificate (1993)
- Jacquie Sunley Movement & Exercise/Customer Relations
- The South African Red Cross (First Aid renewed as required by law)
- International Association of Infant Massage (Europe & South Africa)
- Sacred Space Doula Training (South Africa)
I have also practised around the world ( South Africa, Mauritius, England, Austria, and, The Netherlands) as:
- Massage specialist & beauty therapist
- Yoga teacher / muscle movement & exercise: Theory & practical
- Aqua teacher (specialising in injuries and special needs/pregnancy)
- Infant Massage Instructor – Workshops for Moms & Babes
- Massage Training for AIDS caregivers SA
- Guest speaker at Physiotherapy and CPD workshops
- Lecturer in Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
- Doula / Doula massage trainer
I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you and helping to give you the best possible experience of pregnancy that any mum-to-be can have!
What previous clients have said about me in their testimonials:
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Pregnant or Stressed? Injured?
Offering unique Pregnancy & Deep Muscle – Acupressure/ Reflexology Massage Treatments, as well as Infant Massage workshops which are held bi-monthly for mums and babes, I train parents-to-be and caregivers how to massage their babes correctly in order to aid specific ailments and to increase general health and brain stimulation.
Hormones making you feel overwhelmed?
During pregnancy, hormones are at high levels in order to support a good pregnancy. This means women often feel emotionally overwhelmed and mentally fuzzy (porridge brain) or as if they have lost control of their own body.
Colicky Babe / Overwhelmed Babe & Mum?
There is little worse than being a mum and not being able to calm or help your precious babe. I will teach you how to make the most of connection time with your precious babe or soothe rough times with a specialised massage treatment and knowledge consultation.
Stressed?/Injured?/Life overwhelming you?
If you feel anxious, frustrated, and/or irritable, or are continuously contracting every bug doing the rounds, you are overdue for a professional massage.
About Wellness Massage Specialist
Our Vision And Mission Statement:
Wellness Massage Specialist wishes to create increased awareness of our unique, specialised massage treatments and services offered within our multi-faceted, continually successful business! Wellness Massage Specialist achieves excellence in business by striving for happy, loyal customers who attain their desired objectives and results through our specialised massage and other personalised services, offered by our multi-faceted business – we encourage limitless possibilities!
Customer Relations:
Your satisfaction is my highest priority. I’m privileged to serve you with my highest level of attention and expert skill at all times. As a client of Wellness Massage Specialist, you can expect the quality and service expected from an industry leader. In your interests, my business is always evolving to facilitate the needs of my clients.
Treatments:
I endeavour to have happy, relaxed clients, who enjoy their treatments in a peaceful, friendly studio.
Our Values:
All treatments and consults at Wellness Massage Specialist are strongly underpinned with nurturing, healing, and empowering.
