Therapists

Our wonderful massage and holistic therapists form a highly skilled community committed to your wellness journey.

Meet the dedicated team behind The Buddha Bar's exceptional wellness experience in Newtown. Our qualified therapists specialize in a wide range of massage therapies, acupuncture, facials, kinesiology, and more. Explore their unique profiles to find the perfect fit for your needs and preferences. Book your appointment online and embark on a journey of healing and rejuvenation!

Caroline Betts

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Diploma of Remedial Massage

    • Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

    • Certificate in Therapeutic Hot Stone TherapyTreatments

    Treatments

    Senior therapist with twenty years experience, Caroline provides a knowledgeable massage.

    Caroline incorporates a range of corrective techniques to assist in reducing discomfort, pain, tension in the body and to increase range of motion.

    Her ancient basalt Hot Stone treatment further penetrates the muscles & all stress & tension melts away.

    Choose a firm deep tissue massage, the flowing movements of a relaxation massage or the incredible Kahuna.

  • Newtown: Fri-Sat-Sun
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Douglas Channing

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Diploma in Remedial Massage

    • Student of the Esalen® Institute

    Treatments

    * Health Fund Accredited

    Douglas's technique combines breath awareness, joint mobilisation, soft rocking, stretching and deeper work on specific muscles to encourage a greater awareness of the body & its holding patterns.

    As a result both the muscular & nervous systems relax, inviting a fuller sense of vitality and increasing a feeling of wholeness, integration & relaxation.

    Douglas formally trained as a dancer & now teaches both Chakradance® and Qi Gong.

  • Newtown: Saturday
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Eleanor Ryan

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Diploma Of Remedial Massage

    Treatments

    * Health Fund Accredited

    Eleanor discovered the importance of movement, breath, energy & emotion to massage & therapeutic touch while training to be an actor.

    Using a variety of massage techniques, reiki & singing bowls, her technique focuses on communication & intuition, striking a balance between experience & the result of deep relaxation.

  • Newtown: Monday
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Trish Power

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Diploma of Remedial Massage

    • Ayurvedic Goddess Training

    • Reiki Levels 1 & 2

    • Oncology Massage Modules Level 1 & 2

    Treatments

    * Health Fund Accredited

    Senior therapist, Trish provides a wealth of experience in both remedial massage techniques & in a variety of specialised treatments.

    Her Ayurvedic treatments focus on deep & intuitive manipulations with warm oils leaving you relaxed & glowing.

    Trish also offers nurturing Oncology Massage for those receiving medical procedures for cancer or have had a history of cancer.

    Her gentle treatments soothe the nervous system & allow a connection with the physical, emotional & spiritual self.

    Following Oncology Massage treatments, medical research states a statistically significant improvement in pain levels, fatigue, anxiety, nausea & depression.

  • Newtown: Tues-Wed-Thurs
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Van Soares

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Education

    Treatments

    • Trigger Point

    * Health Fund Accredited

    A skilled and passionate therapist, Van believes massage is the most beneficial way to support & improve people’s overall health and well-being.

    He performs with the highest standards in treatments & tailors each massage to be compatible with your individual needs.

    Van's technique is assured & immersive utilising intuitive pressure to provide relief from stress by creating balance in the nervous system & leaving you deeply relaxed.

  • Newtown: Mon-Weds-Thurs-Sat-Sun
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Sierra Williams

Remedial Massage Therapist

Jannette Dela Cruz

Massage & Beauty Therapist

  • EDUCATION

    • DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE

    • DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY

    • CERTIFICATE IN NEOLIFTING INTRA-ORAL BUCCAL FACIAL MASSAGE

    • CERTIFICATE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

    Treatments


    Remedial
    Deep Tissue
    Aromatherapy
    Swedish
    Shiatsu
    Bamboo
    Hot Stone
    Thai Poultice
    Lymphatic
    Reflexology

    Beauty

    Facial and Beauty:

    Deep Cleansing
    Buccal Facial Massage
    Holistic Facials
    Body Wraps
    Body Scrubs

    Jannette completed her spa studies in the Philippines, Spa Management in Singapore, Certified Semi-Permanent Make-up by a Korean beauty training academy, Diploma of Beauty Therapy, Cert 4 in Individual Support, Diploma in Remedial Massage, Cert 4 in Training and Assessment in Sydney and various certificates in beauty.

    She has also experienced five star hotels for almost 20+ years on land based and passenger cruise ships which are owned by One Spa World (Steiner Limited). She attended various training and seminars in the spa industry.

    Jannette practices her treatments with a warm considerate manner, approaching from both eastern and western philosophies of treatment and a home-care regimen best suited to the client’s personal needs.
    Her intuitive yet deep massage leaves you feeling ultimate relaxation & tranquillity.

  • Glebe: Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun
    Call: (02) 8021 4545
    36 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW

    Newtown: Mondays only
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Leonie Carpenter

Remedial Massage Therapist

Julie Sheekey

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Diploma in Remedial Massage

    • Diploma in Yoga Teacher Training (Hatha)

    • Certificate in Yin Yoga Teacher Training

    • Certificate in Reflexology

    • Certificate in Cranial Sacral Reflexology

    • Certificate in Reiki

    Treatments

    * Health Fund Accredited

    With a deep sense of empathy, Julie works one on one you to achieve set goals. For example the lengthening of tissue & restoring balance.

    Having worked professionally for 10 years in a sports clinic, her style ranges from firm flowing remedial, accompanied by trigger point therapy, achieving relief to common complaints such as neck & shoulder stiffness & lower back pain.

  • Newtown: Monday
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Hanh Le

Doctor of Chinese Medicine

  • Education

    • Bachelor of Health Science

    • Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (UTS)

    • Certificate of Acupuncture from Chengdu (China) & Vietnam

    • Member of AACMA and registered with AHPRA under the national Chinese medicine registration scheme.

    Treatments

    * Health Fund Accredited

    Using a combination of body Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture Facials, Chinese Herbal Medicine & lifestyle advice, Hanh provides a holistic approach to diagnose, treat & prevent illness & ailments.

    She believes that Chinese Medicine is preventative & also addresses existing conditions affecting your health.

    Her well-rounded treatments facilitate your body's natural healing abilities resulting in health improvement.

    Follow up available for all treatments.

Catalina Corrales

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Diploma of Remedial Massage

    Treatments

    * Health Fund Accredited

    Catalina applies strong intuitive pressure to alleviate tension headaches, shoulder tension, lower back pain & problems with feet and calf muscles.

    Her signature Energy Healing Massage applying aromatherapy oil and Australian Bush Flower Essences, concentrates on balancing your physical, emotional & energetic state.

    Via your body’s ten acupressure points, the Energy Healing Massage enables her to target & alleviate tension, energetic blockages, stagnant energy & blocked emotions.

    The result improves your energy flow & provides a sense of balance & vitality.

Leanne Cowland

Kinesiologist, Spinal Flow Practitioner

  • Education

    • Diploma of Kinesiology

    • Diploma of Energetic Healing

    Treatments

    Leanne's treatments help with

    Anxiety

    Physical, emotional, mental & spiritual pain

    Sleep issues

    Stress of all types

    Decision making

    Finding balance

    Lack of self-worth, self-esteem, self-love

    Depression

    Fears

    When out of balance, the physical body's innate intelligence gives signals like pain, dis-ease, feeling blocked & unhappy & change is imperative.

    The practise of Kinesiology asks your body for the origin of the issue by muscle testing or pendulum work, allowing these processes to connect with the inner wisdom of your body.

    Leanne facilitates a release & increases your heart connection & vitality.

    She guides you to understand why you have an issue & empowers you with the tools of an awareness to practice every day, enabling progress & empowerment.

Jill Joris

Reflexologist, Sound Healer and Aromatherapist

  • Education

    • Certificate in Clinical Reflexology

    • Australian School of Reflexology

    • Certified Sound Healer Level 2

    • Member of the Reflexology Association of Australia (RAOA)

    • October 2021 Awarded The Trevor Steele Award for Dedication in Reflexology.

    • Certificate of Aromatherapy, Nature Care

    Treatments


    Utilising a holistic approach, Jill treats the functions of the body as a whole, mind, body & spirit.

    Her reflexology treatments include a singing bowl & aromatherapy misting & specialise in menopause, pregnancy & pain relief.

    Jill offers Hybrid treatments combining foot, hand & face reflexology with sound healing.

    For maximum benefits from her treatments, Jill uses her own handmade body products made with 100% natural ingredients & Australian native Essential oils .

    Her products, ALIGN Aromas, are also available in store for your personal use.

  • Newtown: Thursday
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Jack Kin Kong

Acupuncturist

  • Education

    • Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SITCM)

    Treatments

    * Health Fund Accredited

    Jack practices Chinese acupuncture & also Japanese style acupuncture which is based on the ‘Nan Jing’ (Classic of Difficulties), a text written more than 1500 years ago detailing intricate treatment & diagnostic methods.

    Jack also uses moxibustion, a form of heat stimulation, where a herb (Artemisia vulgaris) is burnt on or near the skin to activate the innate healing mechanism of the body.

    This technique is especially good for the blood circulation & improving energy levels.

    Jack prescribes Chinese Herbal Medicine with his treatments.

Juliana Yara Araujo

Ayurvedic Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Studied at Gujarat Ayurvedic University in India

    Treatments

    Juliana’s approach to healing is naturally kinaesthetic, believing that a welcoming & stimulating touch is essential to keep the body, mind & spirit in balance.

    She specialises in the wonderful Ayurvedic massage using beautiful warm oils to manipulate the muscles with intuitive pressure reducing muscle tension, relieving stress & balancing energy levels.

    She performs all her treatments with intensity & intuition, resulting in deep relaxation.

    Juliana offers several Hybrid treatments utilising her skills for an amazing experience.

  • Glebe: Thursday
    Call: (02) 8021 4545
    36 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW

    Newtown: Weds-Fri-Sat-Sun
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Belle McCutcheon

Biomedical Meditation Teacher & Energy Healer

  • Treatments

    A former Personal Trainer and yogi of 15 years, Belle completed her BioMedical Masters in Meditation Therapy & Allied Health and has been teaching since.

    Belle practices Energy Healing & Kundalini Activation after her own lived experience of kundalini awakening with gentle hands-on techniques to nurture your ethereal energetic system & stimulate the mental, physical & spiritual health of your entire being.

    Working 1:1 allows space to explore new ways of being, regulate your emotions, increase cognitive functioning, leading to enhanced immune function, cellular longevity, resilience and learn about lifestyle Medicine & Meditation techniques specifically for you.

    This sacred healing space helps to develop a deeper sense of unity with all of life, enhanced quality of life and improved relationships with self and others.

Anna Collis

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Treatments

    Anna has 10 years experience & enjoys being able to help relieve the pain and tension in people’s bodies whilst also being able to make the experience completely relaxing.

    Her aim is for clients to leave feeling relaxed and tension free in both their bodies and minds.

    She is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist and uses a method called Rapid Transformation Therapy

    (RTT). RTT is a powerful technique that uses a combination of hypnotherapy, neuro linguistic programming, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Neuroscience.

    This powerful technique offers life changing permanent results using the power of neuroplasticity and the subconscious mind. Anna specialises in weight loss, relationships, anxiety, self esteem, confidence and moving through blocks when you are feeling stuck in life.

  • Glebe: Thursdays only
    Call: (02) 8021 4545
    36 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW

    Newtown: Mon-Wed-Sat
    Call: (02) 9517 9725
    434 King St, Newtown, NSW

Sushama Chatterjee

Reiki Healer & Tarot Reader

Banggie Garjardo

Remedial Massage Therapist and Tarot Reader

  • Education

    Diploma in Remedial Massage

    Certificate Master Practitioner of Reiki

    Treatments

    . Remedial

    . Deep Tissue

    . Reiki

    . Relaxation

    . Holistic Massage (Relaxation w Reiki & Sound Healing)

    . Tarot (in Spanish)

    Banggie is a highly qualified & dedicated remedial massage therapist.

    Her range of techniques includes effleurage, deep tissue massage, pressure point therapy, relaxation massage, healing, rehabilitation & sports injury treatment.

    Banggie performs passive stretching on clients, teaching techniques they can practice at home.

    She also offers tarot readings in Spanish.

Maddie Culican

Abhyanga Massage Therapist

  • Education

    • Trained by the distinguished Raju family Ayurvedic Physicians of India

    • The highly skilled practitioners at Vital Veda

    Treatments

    Across Australia, Sri Lanka and India, Maddie enriched her expertise in Vedic meditation, Ayurvedic healing, Reiki and expanded states of consciousness.

    The ancient Ayurvedic therapy of Abhyanga, brings deep rest, rejuvenation and relaxation throughout a full-body hot oil massage.

    Maddie’s empathy and gentle touch facilitates expert healing for her clients allowing a deep connection to their true essence, well-being and health consciousness.

    An activating head massage stimulates the nervous system and nourishment begins by lathering the whole body in hot oil and applying a sweeping, vigorous and rhythmic massage tailored to the client’s unique constitution and imbalances.

    The massage activates the body’s Marma points holding a concentrated life-force energy, bringing harmony and balance.

Yukiyo Nakao

Remedial Massage Therapist

  • Treatments
    Remedial
    Deep Tissue

    Relaxation
    Swedish

    Yukiyo has a professional and heart-centred approach. Committed to providing individualised treatment plans to meet her clients needs and help improve posture, body imbalances and mobility. 

    She has a nutrition and herbal therapy background in Japan, and is a practiced yogi and meditator.

    “I am passionate about holistic health and living a healthy lifestyle.  I have a Diploma of Remedial massage with a special interest in deep tissue as well as Swedish relaxation massage. I aim to bring your mind, body, and spirit into harmony with tailored treatment”.