About

Our therapists pride themselves on the level of care that they provide. The quality of the treatments offered and the safety of our clients is of the utmost importance. We guarantee that you will be treated with care and consideration from the moment you arrive at CNC. As you can see below, our therapists have an excellent standard of training and are dedicated to continuing their professional development in order to maintain this standard.

Candy has been a therapist now for 8+ years and is passionate about massage and the positive effects it offers. Not only does it assist in reducing pain, improving the body’s range of motion, but it also provides a psychological and emotional boost benefiting the whole body. Candy works with a variety of clients from elite athletes, office workers, yogi’s, and mums focusing on injury rehabilitation and reducing the effects of chronic conditions improving postural awareness and overall well being of her clients. Candy also works with many pregnant women through the duration of their pregnancies. On a personal level Candy is a passionate about yoga and the many benefits yoga has to offer and has a good “vocabulary” of stretches which she would like to share with you if need be.

Candy is a Remedial Massage Therapist; she gained her Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Canterbury College of Natural Medicine (CCNM). Studying Neuromuscular Technique, also a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Sports Massage and a Certificate in Reflexology. Since 2007 she has trained as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher with Grassroots Yoga and Health, and further completed courses in Anatomy Trains, Myofascial release, Craniosacral therapy and various other techniques of release and stretching. Her current interest is in Myofascial system and has a passing interest in Ayurvedic Medicine.

Dip.HSc.(RMT) AppSc. Cert.TMJ (MT) NLP Coach

Latisha studied at The New Zealand College of Massage & Ara Institute in Auckland and Christchurch. In her 10+ years her training & skills have taken her to Sydney Australia, San Francisco, Denver and California USA. Her post grad training at Sports Med Canterbury gained her knowledge working with athletes of all levels and further advancing her skills in Auckland for 3 years where she continues to run monthly clinics today.

Latisha returned to her hometown, Christchurch in 2020 for the opportunity to teach the next gen students at the college in the areas of anatomy & physiology, pathology, and sports & clinical psychology. She has a keen interest in human behavioural science and is a certified neurolinguistics practitioner.

The past 4 years Latisha has built rapport with many here at The Canterbury Neuromuscular Clinic in the areas of sports recovery & enhancement, chronic pain, pre/post operative, biomechanical postural dysfunction, therapeutic stress & health management. She is a member of Massage Association NZ, a Southern Cross registered practitioner, and is becoming recognised in the community for her functional TMJ treatment & clinics.

Latisha is a great believer that muscular care or Myotherapy is foundational towards lifetime health, wellbeing and high performance goals.

I’ve lived in Christchurch for most of my life, and before delving into the world of therapeutic massage my career has been mainly equine related. Although I still have a strong passion for horses, various injuries made me look down the path of helping our bodies to heal – after noticing first hand how beneficial touch can be. The more I learnt (and continue to learn) about massage the more I appreciate the human body and the stressors it can withstand, and the healing that can take place with hands-on encouragement.

My aim with therapeutic massage is to give the feel that I like to receive – leaving one feeling that they have been working on, while also instilling a feeling of relaxation to the body through the tension leaving the muscles. I use various techniques including trigger point release, myofascial release and deep tissue.

When I’m not busy massaging I’m usually found with my dog and a horse or two! With my own horse to ride and being heavily involved in a local Pony Club – I am often found out horsing around!

Antiflamme

Antiflamme is a soothing ointment used on areas of the body which are particularly tender or tight. Its ingredients are as follows:

Amica Montana

Aherb that has been used for centuries by herbalists and practitioners for its beneficial effects. It has natural healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Hypericum Perforatum

This herb is commonly known as St John’s Wort.

Calendula Officinalis

Calendula is known for its soothing action on dry and prickly tissue. It is often found in cosmetics, in wound salves, and even in eye washes.

Peppermint

The essential oil of peppermint is commonly used for its cooling sensation along with the feeling of deeper absorption. It also encourages an increased blood flow to the local area.

Allergy Sufferers

For those clients who have certain skin allergies, a wax can be blended to meet your needs using natural beeswax.