Mariska Smits

Owner | Remedial Massage & Reflexology Therapist

Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

About

I am a client-oriented remedial and pregnancy massage and reflexology therapist and life coach, with a keen interest to inspire the positive effects of preventative and active health care. I am passionate about providing an integrated massage approach, accurately observing, assessing and adapting treatments to generate and specific relaxing yet effective outcome. I am continually driven to add meaningful value to people’s lives, and demonstrate my genuine care and concern for people and outwork my passion to help others. As a transformation life coach I support women (re)finding their gentle inner strengths, confidence and self esteem.

Experience

  • Life Coach at YESspired!
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    - Support clients in achieving personal and professional goals through coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, mindset coaching, and tailored action plans. - Facilitate one-on-one coaching sessions and group workshops focused on self-confidence, clarity, and overcoming limiting beliefs. - Provide tools and strategies for stress management, goal setting, communication skills, and personal growth. - Integrate coaching methods with remedial therapy services to support holistic wellbeing. - Track client progress, adapt strategies, and celebrate milestones to maintain motivation and accountability.

  • Owner & Remedial Massage and Reflexology therapist at MarisSage Remedial Therapies
    2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

    - Deliver specialised remedial, medical, and pregnancy massage, plus Maternity & Chi-reflexology therapy to a diverse client base. - Design and deliver baby massage education programs for both parents and healthcare professionals. - Manage day-to-day clinic operations including reception, scheduling, fee collection, and client communications. - Oversee all financial operations: bookkeeping, budgeting, reconciliations, payroll, and supplier payments and inventory. - Lead all marketing and promotional initiatives including social media campaigns, PR outreach, newsletters, and branded content. - Maintained strong client relationships through follow-up care and personalised treatment plans.

  • Massage Therapist at ReadyGo Physio
    2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

    - Delivered targeted remedial massage treatments to corporate clients addressing muscular issues from occupational stress, injury, repetitive strain, and sports rehabilitation. Successfully contributed to client recovery plans, reducing pain and improving function for a diverse corporate clientele. - Educated clients on stretching, mobilization techniques, and lifestyle adjustments to improve posture and sustain treatment benefits during office hours. Enhanced client self-management through clear, practical education on posture and movement. - Maintained positive working relationships with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure seamless, integrative care.

  • Quay Health (1 yr 1 mo)
    • Massage Therapist
      2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

      • Performed remedial, relaxation, pregnancy massages, providing solutions for muscular related conditions from postural dysfunction, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and occupational stress, working within a multi-disciplinary allied health team of chiropractors, acupuncturist, massage therapist, podiatrist, naturopath, and hypnotherapist. • Advising on products, supplements (under chiropractor supervision) and self-help measurements to improve their physical health and lower stress levels in the corporate world. • Pro-actively participation in the promotion of clinics massage services and developed and executed marketing strategies for gaining new clientele and increasing business

    • Medical Receptionist
      Feb 2015 - Jun 2015 · 5 mos

      • Warmly greeted patients, performed all reception duties, phone queries and correspondence, processed payments, and managed the clinic’s appointment schedule ensuring the clinic ran on time • Assisted chiropractor by taken general diagnostic information and enter data for examination and maintained organized files on all patients. • Maintained an orderly work area and kept the clinic clean and presentable throughout the day

  • Massage Therapist at Hills District Family Chiropractic
    2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

    • Performed remedial, relaxation massage and reflexology treatments to reduce tension, pain from postural disfunction and/or chronic musculoskeletal conditions and support wellbeing, servicing mostly senior patients of a chiropractic family oriented clinic • Educated clients on techniques for postural improvement, stretching, breathing or relaxing exercises to support their healing and manage conditions.