ABOUT US
White Fox Massage was founded by Ellie Hofland in 2016, starting out from her home, the business has flourished into its beautiful home within Lawson Village, in the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains.
Ellie Hofland - Clinic Director
Remedial, Buccal & Pregnancy Massage Specialist
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Ellie is a proud member of the Blue Mountains community having grown up, married and settled in the mid-Mountains. She is an empathetic, professional and dedicated massage therapist who tailors each treatment to the needs of her clients. Ellie has completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage, is a specialist qualified Practitioner of Pregnancy Massage and has completed numerous courses in massage and beauty therapies.
Ellie was recently recognised for excellence in her field when named the Winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020, and as a finalist in both the 2019 & 2018 Women with Altitude Awards (for Young Entrepreneur and Business Excellence) and in the Blue Mountains Regional Business Awards.
Massage is clearly in Ellie’s blood as her Mother was a massage therapist, and Ellie recalls giving her mother massages from the age of four - and has the photos of a young practitioner in the making!
Ellie is passionate about helping those in pain, providing massage and treatments that are pain relieving, reviving and grounding. Her love of wellbeing sees her create works of art within her treatments - combining remedial massage techniques to relieve pain, and those delightful relaxation techniques to balance out a great massage.
She has a love for all things natural and effective, and loves to live a healthy, fun and creative lifestyle. Her self-care regime includes massage, acupuncture, osteopathy, facials, breakfast with friends once a month, a weekly 90min bath, and getting her notes done before home time!
Jenny O'Loughlin
Clinic Manager & Merchandising Queen
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Jenny has always had a great passion for natural therapies. She has completed a Batchelor in health Science in Acupuncture and Naturopathy, as well a a Diploma of Remedial Massage. Her experience is invaluable to us - she even worked at IVF Australia so her knowledge is extensive.
Jenny is passionate about women’s and children’s health. She has been raising her family in the Blue Mountains and is involved in the local community - you probably know her already!
Her smile brings warmth to our clinic - stop by to say hello and have your questions answered - or just take a seat with a tea and a chat with Jenny.
Larysa Ryzak
Senior Remedial Massage Therapist, Pregnancy Massage, Facials
Wendy Shaw
Remedial Massage Therapist, Pregnancy Massage, Facials,
Dry Needling
Larysa's warmth, skill and nurturing care will have you coming back for more!
As an experienced remedial massage therapist, Larysa will tend to those painful areas whilst also allowing you to relax and feel comfortable. Larysa has extensive day spa experience as well as remedial and her facials are divine (and she gives an AMAZING scalp massage!) Larysa is trained in pregnancy massage by Pregnancy Massage Australia and will look after you in the special time in your life. She is also an advocate for women's health and wellbeing.
When Larysa is not at White Fox Massage, you might find her bushwalking, cooking a delicious cake or meal (her food stories always make us hungry!!) or sitting in a cafe chilling and reading the Sunday paper.
Health Fund Rebates available
Wendy has the magic touch!!!
She has over 5 years of remedial and sports massage know how and will melt away your knots and chase off stubborn tension. As a seasoned physiotherapy assistant, she's all about finding the real cause of those niggles so you get relief that lasts. Dry needling? Pregnancy massage? Total nervous system chill? Yep she's got you.
When she's not saving shoulders and soothing backs, you'll find her splitting her time between the Blue Mountains and Sydney, plunging into ocean waves, devouring a slice of cake and soaking up the great outdoors.
Health fund rebates available
Shellene Castleman
Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology Massage, Lymphoedema Treatment, Remedial Massage
Shellene is our go-to expert on lymphatic treatments. As well as qualifications in remedial massage, Shellene has special qualifications in lymphatic drainage massage, oncology massage and lymphoedema massage and management (including specialised bandaging and fitting of compression garments.
As a true carer, when Shellene is not working with us, she works in disability care. She divides her time with the Blue Mountains and Canowindra.
Health Fund Rebates Available
Maizy Coombes
Senior Remedial Massage Therapist, Pregnancy Massage, Facials
Maizy has many years clinical experience as a remedial massage therapist. With attention to detail, she will always look to find the root cause of your aches and pains. And if a facial is what you need, Maizy's experience working in day spas also means she knows how to treat your skin to the ultimate day spa experience.
As a talented musician, you may find Maizy playing music around the Blue Mountains and beyond when she is not massaging.
Maizy has been with White Fox Massage since 2019 and although she has left to pursue other dreams, she keeps coming back to us and we love having her here. She is currently studying Occupational Therapy on the Gold Coast but she still finds time to see clients at White Fox Massage.
Health Fund Rebates available
As well as caring for her clients, Ellie is also passionate about helping people and animals in the greater community. She volunteers and supports a variety of charities including: Christmas Smiles, the Rural Fire Service and Sydney Fox Rescue. We love to support Local community groups such as schools and organisations that benefit young people.