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I studied a 2-year Diploma of Remedial Therapies at the Australian College of Natural Medicine (ACNM) in Brisbane and established Hands From Heaven in March 2001. At that time, I was a fresh graduate and keen to make my mark on the Remedial Massage Industry. Being a new graduate with limited experience, I chose to spend the first 5 years working in other people's clinics, gathering experience – working on varied client bases and learning from various other Health Care Professionals. During this time, I worked alongside physiotherapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, and, of course, other remedial massage therapists. I even operated a small private clinic within the grounds of the Queensland University of Technology (Kelvin Grove campus), providing Remedial Massage for the Dance Students and instilling in them the philosophy of caring for their tool-of-trade (their body) to enhance and support their performance career.

Massage Is for More Than Just Relaxation

My name is Tony, and Hands From Heaven is my Remedial Massage business. I used to work in an administrative position in the Public Service, but at 32, I decided to change careers and do something I wanted to do rather than stay somewhere I didn't want to be.

In 2006, I took seven months off to travel the world with my partner – 24 countries in 28 weeks. What a trip to recharge my batteries!

In January 2007, I established my very first public clinic in Stafford, and at the same time, I also re-enrolled at ACNM to upgrade my qualification to the Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy) … another 2 years of full-time study – coinciding with building a new clinic. After graduating with my degree, I focused on building my clinic/business. During these years, I have always had at least one other therapist working here with me, and as a team, we have been able to build a strong and reliable service for our community. Most of our clients live locally, but people will travel for quality treatment, and we can boast a broad catchment area. Some of our clients come from as far away as Redcliffe, and some are even from Toowoomba!

Between June 2013 and January 2015, I lectured at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT), teaching technique classes and Supervising Student Clinics for both the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy and Diploma of Remedial Massage courses … Between June 2016 and March 2017, I was a part of the Training Team at the Sage Institute of Massage, teaching classes in the new and revised Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015) … in April 2021 I became the Remedial Massage Trainer at Demi International's new Chermside Campus … and in August 2023 I was approached by the Australian Institute of Fitness (Brisbane Campus) to join their Remedial Massage Coaches Team – teaching the newest revision of the Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021).

I have always had a great passion for teaching the Remedial Massage Diploma and helping develop the next generation of Quality Remedial Massage Therapists – and I am very happy to be back in this role at a registered training organisation that aligns with my treatment philosophies of Wholistic Care.

The Future Is Bright for Our Massage Clinic

We continue to enjoy a busy clinic, building a stronger business along the way. We are expanding not only our clinic but also the therapies we offer, and this supports our Therapeutic Philosophy that everyone is individual & unique!

In March 2022, we introduced Counselling to our service offerings (through D│R Counselling & Jess Pascoe Counselling), and in early 2025 we are opening a 2^nd location in Alderley, as well as looking forward to opening a new treatment space at ground level, providing easier access to our services for people who find it challenging to ascend stairs.

We love what we do and how we can help you feel, and this drives us to always provide the best Remedial Massage Treatments we can, and this is clearly reflected in the continually growing strength of business here at Hands From Heaven.

We look forward to seeing you soon and helping YOU feel the best you have felt in a long time.

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