Board of Directors

Murray is a successful therapist who focuses primarily on pain and injury management. His qualifications include over 30 soft tissue and manual therapies that are incorporated into a unique treatment style that is focused on client outcomes. This has led him to be currently looking after the needs of the Scorpions NTL, Queensland Indoor Netball Team, 12 professional athletes including 2 world record holders and previously worked with several teams including the Queensland Reds.

He has on many occasions worked with and for a number of different industry bodies to promote change through various aspects in the health care industry. He also volunteers with a number of not for profit groups and is a Justice of the Peace (Qual) in Queensland.

Murray draws on his experience gained from previous employment including but not limited to being a Warrant Officer in The Australian Army, First Aid Trainer and Assessor, Workplace Health and Safety officer (specialising in Occupational Violence prevention & Fire Safety), Defensive Tactics Instructor, Security (CPP) and a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

Lisa established the award winning Botanique Skin Wellness Spa in 2010 and has a longstanding commitment to holistic modalities that support both physical wellbeing and psychological balance. She has extensive experience and qualifications in bodywork, dermal therapies, business/ entrepreneurship, fitness, yoga, coaching, nutrition and teaching.

These days, Lisa spends her time primarily working within the health and wellness space delivering classes and workshops, mentoring, coaching and providing support for one of the largest gyms in Australia. She also hosts wellness retreats both within Australia and overseas.

Lisa’s aim as a serving Board member is to assist others who are emerging in the wellness and small business spheres by providing leadership and being a mentor where possible. In particular she is focused on developing programs and policies that will help members with their knowledge and practical skills in regard to delivering world class treatments and services, whilst improving their business skills and opportunities.

Greg Morling has been a remedial massage therapist for over 40 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.

Greg has extensive experience serving on a number of not-for-profit association boards in the past and he has a passion for education and enhancing industry compliance.

Jo has been a myotherapist for 25 years as well as a committed educator, teaching remedial massage and myotherapy for 20+ years.

She has worked across a wide range of healthcare settings, including private practice, sporting clubs and hospitals, as well as teaching Cert IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma students at TAFE's and private RTO's. Her involvement with a wide variety of professional associations and industry groups in advisory roles over the years has ensured that Jo is a well known and respected professional within the industry.

Jo enjoys working with a diverse range of clients and has a specialist interest in helping clients with lower back and neck pain, headaches and chronic conditions. 

In her role as an MAA Board member, Jo has been working behind the scenes at improving and expanding upon the continuing education program and offering more services for members. Her future goals for MAA are to see the association adopt a modern structure and put a Strategic Plan in place encompassing the next 3 to 5 years.

Joanne lives with her family in Melbourne and loves indulging in the local coffee and cafe culture as well as bush walking.

Lovenish Gorkha is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and business owner based in Adelaide, with a diverse professional background in health and wellbeing, telecommunications engineering, and business studies.

With a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, Lovenish is passionate about supporting people throughout their health and recovery journeys. His approach is grounded in a strong understanding of anatomy, injury management and remedial treatment, with a focus on helping clients manage pain, improve mobility, recover from physical challenges and maintain their overall wellbeing. He believes that effective healthcare is not only about treatment, but also about listening to people, understanding their individual needs, providing education, and helping them feel more confident about their own health.

Lovenish’s earlier background in telecommunications engineering and business studies has given him a broad perspective, combining analytical thinking and business understanding with a strong people-centred approach developed through working in the health and wellbeing sector.

For Lovenish, working in healthcare is more than a profession; it is an opportunity to contribute positively to people's lives and support them at different stages of their health journey. He values professionalism, integrity, continuous learning and meaningful connections within the community.

Outside of his professional life, Lovenish is a proud father to his 14-month-old son and enjoys family life with his two Toy Poodles. He believes that family, community and service to others are important parts of a meaningful life.

Mel has been a Remedial Massage therapist since 2009 and is a mother of 5 kids aged 13-25.

She is currently managing the finance and administrative functions of a multigenerational commercial builder in the ACT, as well as teaching Accounting and Bookkeeping at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Mel has been in the business, finance and administration industries for over 30 years. Having run her own massage business since 2009, she brings a diverse range of knowledge and skills to the board. With a passion for learning and personal growth, she encourages self- empowerment by having a growth mindset, living intentionally in your truth and challenging your perspectives.