Rachelle Van Aken

Rachelle completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2019 after discovering how different massage techniques could enhance her own recovery from injury. Rachelle loves developing long-term relationships with her clients, supporting both their physical and mental wellbeing.  Working alongside physiotherapists fosters a team approach to care, and a central place for patients to receive both physiotherapy and remedial massage.

 

Rachelle is experienced in various remedial massage techniques including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and cupping. She always adapts your massage session to you – adjusting pressure, position and the environment to suit you and your needs. From relaxation to deep tissue sessions, Rachelle can help you ease soreness, stiffness and tightness in your muscles and soft tissues.

Rachelle has completed training in Oncology Massage, hainvg completed Level 1 and Level 2 courses in this area.  She can treat patients before, during and after their oncology treatment – to help with pain, fatigue, stress or anxiety associated with undergoing cancer treatment.  Rachelle is committed to this area of practice and is planning on completing her Advanced Practitioner course in 2026.  She is linked in with the Albury-Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.  Subsidised vouchers for Oncology Massage are available for eligible patients through the Wellness Centre. For more information contact the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Wellness Program.

 

Rachelle works at Personal Best five days a week and can also be found at the front desk covering for Mary when on leave.  Outside of work, she enjoys catching up on tv series, spending time outdoors, playing netball and taking road trips. She also loves cooking, jigsaw puzzles, and Pilates.