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Leesa has been practising since 1996 as a remedial massage therapist, and as a qualified naturopath since 2000. She is a member of the ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society), and has a Diploma of Naturopathy and a Bachelor of Health Science from the University of New England Armidale. Leesa joined the team at Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre in March 2010, from her own practice, Energised Health Natural Medicine Clinic which she ran from 1999-2010. Leesa brings her 15 years of experience as a Remedial Massage Therapist and over 12 years as a Naturopath to the clinic. This allows for greater communication and integration between your massage therapy and physiotherapy as well as the added service of Naturopathy.
Leesa has extensive experience in treating a wide variety of conditions.
Pregnancy massage is an area of special interest for Leesa. She has a special pregnancy bed that allows pregnant mothers to lie comfortably during their massage therapy session.
Leesa is an experienced Sports Massage therapist, and has treated many elite athletes, including triathlon and kayaking Olympians, professional cyclists and elite surf life saving competitors. She also has a large clientele of “weekend warriors”, as you don’t need to be an elite competitor to benefit from massage therapy.
Massage therapy is a great form of treatment for those with back and neck pain. Leesa has been successfully treating patients with acute and chronic spinal pain for many years.
Leesa incorporates Nutrition, Herbal Medicine,Massage and Diet and Lifestyle changes into her Naturopathy practise. Her areas of special interest include food sensitivities, digestive disorders, women's health, immune disorders and metabolic problems amongst others.