Meet Kelly
Kia ora and welcome, I’m Kelly, the founder of Solace Bodywork.
I offer compassionate evidence-based, integrative support, for people living with Lymphoedema, moving through oncology treatments, experiencing chronic health conditions, receiving palliative care or who are now entering into the end-of-life stage.
I bring 30+ yrs of nursing knowledge, skills and counselling to my work – from the areas of head and spinal injury rehabilitation, neurosurgical, women’s health, intensive care, child & family/whānau nursing and social support, and oncology, palliative and hospice care. My work has brought me to the hospital and hospice environments, community health clinics, education centres and in-home contexts; working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary teams.
Integrative bodywork approaches here at Solace can gently assist with physical ailments and can also support emotional & psychological distress. Gold standard Lymphoedema care can specifically support & empower people in managing this lifelong condition (whether it be from a primary or secondary cause). But first, together we explore what your hopes and goals of care are, in relation to what works for your life and in complement with the healthcare team that supports you (where appropriate). I invite you to look through my website, and I welcome further queries, for you to judge if I may be the most appropriate person for your needs.
With love and light,
Kelly
(Disclaimer: Integrative therapies are not to be viewed as a replacement for medical care. If you have any concerns about your health, then always seek advice from your doctor/main healthcare practitioner. I encourage you to inform your doctor/main healthcare practitioner if you are receiving an integrative therapy, to enable a collaboration for safe & appropriate care for best outcomes.)
Qualifications
NZCpN (NZ Nursing Council)
Lymphoedema Practitioner (Casley-Smith Method)
Level 1, Dr Vodder MLD
Oncology Massage Therapist (Society 4 Oncology Massage)
PGDip Counselling
PGCertHSc (primary health)
PGCertHSc (critical care)
Diploma of Reflexology
Reflexology Lymph Drainage Practitioner (Sally Kay method)
Reiki Master (Reiki NZ)
Thank you for your patience and guiding light when I was going through chemo. You just listened and offered me the gentlest of touch. Exactly what I needed at a time of total upheaval. I can’t thank you enough
- R.C
What I remember most was how relaxed I always felt after seeing you. My mind was always just churning away, so looked forward to my sessions because I knew that I’d feel so peaceful & chill afterwards. You’ve helped me to manage my days so much better. Everyone needs that
- A.M
Your calming voice and loving hands. You’ve kept me walking and sane, when I thought chemo would stop me in my tracks (which it has at times), but the reflexology has just been amazing and kept me upright. Thanks for the self-tips & lovely conversations too
- M.L
Thank you Kelly. Reiki is now a big part of my life. I have so much more compassion for my situation and sleeping much better!
- K,S
Professional, kind, accommodating & with a great sense of humour. You keep me uplifted but I also know that however I am on the day you’ll roll with it so gently. You really get it. That’s hard to come by these days
- L.McD
I’ve always felt really understood and listened to. Particularly when an upcoming scan or blood test result is approaching. It’s never just a massage or reiki session with you, it’s so much more.