Speakers for Conference and AGM

Becky Evans

Presentation: Booked & Blissful: Beyond the Table Business Success

 

Presentation Overview: How to create lasting client relationships, grow repeat bookings, and thrive without burnout. In this inspiring and practical session, Becky shares the secrets behind building a thriving massage business — without hustle, without burnout. Learn how to turn one-time appointments into loyal clients, create nurturing before-and-after care experiences, and grow your business with flow and alignment. Perfect for massage therapists who want to feel lit up by their work, create consistent bookings, and build success that feels as amazing as it looks.

 

Speaker Profile:

With nearly three decades of experience in health and wellbeing, Becky brings a deep, grounded understanding of what it takes to thrive — not just as a therapist, but as a woman navigating life’s challenges. From overcoming personal health issues and parenting four children, to building a successful business from the ground up. Becky is the founder of Bliss Mumma — a thriving, 6-figure, 5-star wellness clinic on Brisbane’s southside, proudly serving over 500 loyal clients. Her background spans from military discipline to the demands of the corporate world, giving her a unique edge in business strategy and mindset mastery. Now, Becky supports massage therapists and wellness practitioners to expand beyond the treatment room — guiding them to grow profitable, soul-aligned businesses without burnout. She’s passionate about helping women reclaim their energy, step into their next chapter, and create success on their own terms — with ease, clarity, and confidence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Butcher

Training Session: Manual Lymphatic Drainage – The new Approach

 

Presentation Overview: 

Autoimmune dysfunction, surgery, cancer diagnosis and obesity can disrupt the balance of the lymphatic system. This presentation will highlight different ways we can perform manual lymphatic drainage and change the directional flow if required. Recent findings to how the lymphatic system functions as a part of the circulatory and immune system has changed the way we need to view the lymphatic system and accommodate these findings into our treatments.

Areas of discussion will include:

  • Brief overview of the lymphatic system

  • Changes in hand pressure techniques (including demonstration)

  • Evidence based research around the changes

  • Effective use of manual lymphatic drainage for upper and lower body conditions

  • Effective use of kinesio taping to support your manual lymphatic drainage treatment

 

Speaker Profile:

Susan is a qualified massage therapist working in the health sector for over 25 years. She qualified as a trained lymphoedema therapist in 2010 and joined the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) in 2012, where she has held a position on the Board of Directors since 2016. Susan is the owner/operator of Lymphoedema Lipoedema Education Services, providing treatment to patients with chronic oedema related conditions. She delivers training courses and education to health professionals on Lymphoedema, Lipoedema and oedema related wound management and has been a guest presenter both nationally and internationally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greg Morling

Training Session 1: Relieving the Pain of Sciatica with Remedial Massage

Greg Morling:

Presentation Overview: 

Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, through the hips and gluteals and down each leg and in the toes of the affected leg. It often occurs when the nerve is compressed, irritated, or inflamed due to factors like a herniated disc, bone spurs, or spinal stenosis. Symptoms can include sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the affected leg. Remedial massage can be highly beneficial for managing sciatica.

It helps by:

  • Reducing muscle tension: Loosening tight muscles around the sciatic nerve can alleviate pressure and reduce pain
  • Improving circulation: Enhanced blood flow promotes healing and reduces discomfort.
  • Addressing alignment issues: Massage can help correct lumbar and pelvic misalignments that may contribute to nerve compression.
  • Trigger point therapy: Targeting specific areas of tension can provide relief along the nerve pathway.
  • Promoting relaxation: Stress reduction through massage can also help manage chronic pain.

This practical presentation will demonstrate several techniques that you may use to address the pain and discomfort of sciatica.

Speaker Profile:

Greg Morling has been a remedial massage therapist for over 35 years. He has lectured and given many workshops Internationally and locally over that time. He is published widely in Britain and Europe, writing and lecturing on a broad range of topics including research methods for complementary therapists, visceral massage, the iliopsoas, headaches and successful, innovative approaches to treating musculoskeletal disorders. He has developed massage and various treatment protocols for leading Spas in Australia and guided many groups of therapists to international destinations in order to learn new massage styles. He has deep respect for the medicines of indigenous cultures, especially those of our First Peoples. Greg believes that ‘care’ is at the heart of massage therapies irrespective of the approach.

 

Training Session 2: Addressing Headaches and Migraines with Massage Therapy

Greg Morling

Presentation Overview: 

Headaches and migraines are common conditions that can significantly impact daily life. While headaches often involve a dull or throbbing pain in various parts of the head, migraines are more intense, often accompanied by symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light, and visual disturbances. Remedial massage can be an effective part of the treatment regime for both, although the common characteristic of migraine may we contra-indicated to massage work. Remedial massage helps by targeting muscle tension, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and scalp, which are common contributors to tension headaches and migraines. Techniques like trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, and craniosacral therapy can improve blood flow, reduce muscle tightness, and promote relaxation. This not only alleviates existing pain but can also help prevent future episodes by addressing underlying stress and tension. This practical presentation will demonstrate several techniques that you may use to address the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines.

Speaker Profile:

Greg Morling has been a remedial massage therapist for over 35 years. He has lectured and given many workshops Internationally and locally over that time. He is published widely in Britain and Europe, writing and lecturing on a broad range of topics including research methods for complementary therapists, visceral massage, the iliopsoas, headaches and successful, innovative approaches to treating musculoskeletal disorders. He has developed massage and various treatment protocols for leading Spas in Australia and guided many groups of therapists to international destinations in order to learn new massage styles. He has deep respect for the medicines of indigenous cultures, especially those of our First Peoples. Greg believes that ‘care’ is at the heart of massage therapies irrespective of the approach.