"Make the rest of your life
the best of your life"
Mark Nepo
SOOTHE, ALIGN and EMPOWER
At Dharma Massage and Movement, I’m here to support your wellness journey with customised massage therapy, Pilates, and Qigong, crafted specifically for women seeking to enhance moving forward. Whether your concern is to relieve pain, manage stress, ease menopause symptoms, or support post-cancer recovery, my compassionate and expert approach is designed to bring balance and ease to both your body and mind.
INTENTIONAL CUSTOM TREATMENTS
Massage Therapy – Deep tissue, pregnancy, remedial, trigger point, acupressure, cupping, and lymphatic drainage.
Pilates & Qigong – Gentle movement therapies to enhance strength, flexibility, balance and inner harmony.
Breast Cancer & Lymphoedema Rehabilitation – Qualified care to manage symptoms, improve mobility, and support healing.
Experience compassionate, one-on-one care in a private, calming space near Vasse—a charming shelter where you can restore balance and well-being. Health fund claims are available for remedial massage. Book your session today and take the first step forward.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
The goal of Remedial massage is to assist your body’s own healing to remedy your ailment.
This service includes pregnancy massage (Pregnancy Massage Australia trained), lymphoedema, (Vodder trained), manual lymphatic drainage, sports and deep tissue.
I use a diverse range of techniques customised to your needs, including cupping.
For health fund receipt information select Initial if this is your first massage in over 3 months or Subsequent if you have already had a first appointment.
Choose the duration you prefer
Initial
Subsequent
PILATES
I offer personalised pilates sessions at my private pilates studio located in Abbey on just two reformers, ensuring a comfortable and focused experience.
I’ve trained in the Contrology method created by Joseph Pilates, incorporating the latest science-based adaptations for maximum effectiveness.
I call these sessions Pilates Duet, which means you can choose to book a session for yourself or bring a friend along at no extra charge.
These are not physio’ led rehabilitation classes, but specific custom classes; perfect for pilates newbies or those returning (or aspiring) to a stronger body with improved balance and coordination.
Select from the pilates duet buddy session below or add to a combo with sauna, massage or both!
There is no health fund rebate for Pilates or Qigong
QIGONG
Qigong is an ancient Chinese method of movement and visualisation utilising the Meridians or energy pathways of the body and elements in nature.
Immediately after my teacher training I was able to utilise this knowledge to enhance my recovery from treatments and surgeries.
I share what worked for me, combined with a massage package.
Choose your preferred combination below.
There is no health fund rebate for Pilates or Qigong
BREAST CANCER & LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers"
Anne Lamott
After years of dedicated study in breast cancer care, scar therapy, rehabilitation, and lymphoedema prevention and management, I was humbled to add another dimension to my expertise; lived experience. Combining personal experience and years of specialist training, I support women on this road. Click on the remedial massage link to book a 60 or 90 minute appointment that include Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Scar Therapy, Soft Tissue Release and Lymphoedema Management treatment options.
In 2023, my own journey included visiting a faith healer in the Philippines before chemotherapy, 12-hour surgery, navigating 24/7 compression therapy, followed by radiation and more surgeries for other cancer diagnoses.
Through it all, I drew upon my knowledge and training, using Pilates and Qigong to minimise both immediate and long-term side effects. There are dozens of types of breast cancer and many treatment options with various side effects. Mine was fast growing and invasive. I took advantage of my privileged access to allopathic medicine as well as complementary and alternative options. Crystals and chemo’; you can use it all. The power of informed decision is yours.
INFRARED SAUNA
Our Vortex Far Infrared Sauna is available with combination packages.
Infrared Saunas work by heating the body rather than the environment. For this reason infrared sauna is effective at much lower cabin temperatures than traditional saunas. Benefits are gained from around 45’c. (Rocky
Mountain Saunas 2013). Feel free to do your own research on the benefits of FAR INFRARED saunas.
Please note it is recommended to sweat for only 5-10 minutes to prevent loss of minerals and to wipe sweat off as it appears so as not re absorb it. (Dr Jenny Goodman, British Society for Ecological Medicine)
CANCELLATION POLICY
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Full payment is required for bookings cancelled or rescheduled within 24 hours of the appointment time. You can send someone in your place if you cannot make your appointment. Repeat late cancelling clients will not be rebooked.
ABOUT DIANNE
I began my massage adventures in 1999 studying Shiatsu and Oriental Massage (Acupressure). It is fair to say from then til now I have accumulated some experience and knowledge.
My areas of specialised training have grown with me, from spa techniques when I worked at Day Dream Island Spa, to remedial massage when I was a “Les Mills” gym bunny then pregnancy massage with Pregnancy MassageAustralia.
From 2015 I commenced oncology, lymphoedema and breast cancer rehabilitation training. I was fortunate to travel to New Zealand and Austria for my lymphoedema training.
After my own experiences with cancer I embraced feeling powerful and peaceful with both Pilates and Qigong training.
It is my hope to be able to offer women of all ages, at any stage of life, ease of movement and peace of mind.
DIANNE PARKER
Remedial Massage Therapist
Lymphoedema Therapist
Pilates Instructor
Qigong Instructor
3 Forbes Way, Abbey WA 6280
