How Giovanni found Massage therapy, the journey so far.

To start with…

Giovanni first travelled to Australia in 2008, where he found an immediate affinity with Australia, in particular Melbourne. On 21^st June 2017, Giovanni consolidated his affection by becoming an Australian Citizen. Before this significant achievement, Giovanni enrolled in 2016 to learn about Swedish massage. Giovanni attained his first qualification, Certificate IV, at the SSNT – Fitzroy, taking him closer to his goals in Thai Massage, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy. At that time, what Giovanni did learn wasn’t enough; he wanted to experience more from his new life path.

Moving forward:

Encouragement from a friend saw Giovanni take his next step to learning more about Thai Massage and Meditation. In March 2018, Giovanni travelled to Chiang Mai to study further with Pichest Boonthumme, a Thai Massage master from Thailand. Here he found himself embedded in the master’s teachings in massage and meditation. Giovanni returned from Pichest affirmed in his new path. Giovanni’s passion for Thai Massage, meditation, and the world constantly grows. He returned to Pichest for further training in January 2019, November 2019 and most recently in November 2022. Regarding Meditation, Giovanni completed a Vipassana Meditation course in 2016 in WA, as well as in Tasmania in 2019 and in Victoria in 2022.

Pandemic Years and the Bachelor:

During the pandemic, Giovanni enrolled in a Remedial Massage course, which he completed at RMIT University (November 2021), an MLD certificate with the Vodder Academy (Dec-21) and an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy at RMIT University (November 2022). However, the ultimate step was the completion of the Bachelor of Health Science in Myotherapy Clinic at the Torrens University in August 2024. After that, he completed a specialisation in Lymphoedema management with the Vodder Academy in October 2024. For now, we can say that, in addition to his extensive training in massage therapy and meditation, Giovanni recognises the crucial role of movement therapy and exercises in achieving holistic well-being. Understanding that the body thrives on movement, Giovanni has integrated movement therapy principles into his practice to complement his massage and meditation expertise, offering 1 to 1 fitness classes. He encompasses various techniques to enhance physical mobility, flexibility, and overall vitality in those fitness classes. Giovanni emphasises the importance of tailored exercise programs that address specific health concerns and promote long-term wellness. Through his ongoing studies and commitment to learning, Giovanni continues to explore how movement therapy can synergise with massage and meditation to offer comprehensive benefits to his clients. By encouraging regular movement and exercise, Giovanni aims to empower individuals to maintain a balanced and active lifestyle, fostering physical and mental resilience.

In the end:

Giovanni looks forward to his future life chapters. He will look forward to sharing his learning adventures with those eager to learn from one another. He’ll share the benefits of massage therapy and exercises to loosen up all the tensions of the day, to make more space in our lives for a balanced living, and any wonderful surprises that the future holds for us. “Step-by-step, any hard job becomes just a fun walk.”