Owner of Tension Release, Sheryl McWilliams is passionate about supporting and treating her clients so they can achieve optimal work-life balance.
From sitting long hours at a computer, to traveling on planes to not having enough time to exercise and eat well. Sheryl knows first-hand the stress a busy corporate job can have on the mind and body.
Prior to starting her massage therapy training in 2003 and then establishing Tension Release in 2004, Sheryl worked for major blue-chip companies in senior HR management roles. During her time implementing Occupational, Health and Safety policies, wellness programs and employee benefit schemes. Sheryl observed the positive benefits of a healthy, stress-free workplace.
All her massage treatments are tailored to shift her client's chronic ailments and support clients to identify habits that may be causing dysfunction. Additional exercises or stretching provided to change the habits over time. Since the pandemic clients have shown a greater awareness for self care and mental health. With many of Sheryl's clients travelling significant distances to see her. She has developed a reputation for being able to treat conditions that others have not been able to.
When Sheryl's not treating her clients you'll find her playing tennis, walking her Labrador Zoe and being active in her local community. The dreams of continuing further travel to also on the agenda.
Qualifications:
Certificate IV Massage Therapy - Australian School of Therapeutic Massage
Diploma of Remedial Massage - Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy
Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy- Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy
Mental Health First Aider - Australian Red Cross