Therapists at First Things First Wellness Centre

Let me Introduce myself. My name is Megan Colwell, Owner and Director of The Beauty & Body Bar and First Things first Wellness Centre.

Throughout my working life I’ve had the opportunity to work in various roles within several diverse industries.  From each experience I’ve taken with me valuable knowledge and continually developed my commercial acumen.

I’m a passionate advocate of the wellness industry and Since 2010 have been the Director of First Things First Wellness Centre, Townsville’s leading Allied Health centre.  My highly experience team and I are motivated to provide our clients with the highest level of care, we do this with personal drive and integrity.

I’m very much a ‘hands-on’ manager and have successfully developed administrative systems and organisational procedures that enable our business to operate effectively and efficiently.

Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with each of my team is the cornerstone to my management style.  I feel it’s these relationships that make my leadership more effective and in turn creates a very positive and supportive working environment.  Each of our clients benefits directly from this positive, healthy working environment which is something I’m very proud of.    

I established the Beauty and Body Bar by First Things First Wellness Centre in 2019 and have managed it’s steady growth through the recent global pandemic.  I’m extremely proud of our team and the quality services we provide.

Meet Hannah, she is one of our Endermologie therapists at First Things First Wellness Centre and will always makes sure you are well cared for. 

Her favourite condition to treat-  “Sports treatments, specifically frozen shoulder - the machine gets such great results!”?

A memorable client result- I treated a client that hadn’t been able to have full range of movement in her shoulder for months (had tried all things) then after 1 treatment she had full range again!”

Interests outside of work “I am also a support worker, I like outdoorsy exercise and socialising with friends”

Rachel is an Endermologist with experience in the beauty and massage industry. She has a passion for helping people relieve pain and has a warm and nurturing personality. Coming from the beauty industry, Rachel is well versed in the results our Endermologie beauty treatments can bring, but has a keen interest in the sports and medical treatments also.

Health Fund Claimable Therapist {Excluding HCF}

Alex has 10 years experience working as a qualified remedial massage therapist. She knows that a well executed massage can do wonders for every aspect of your being. Alex's aim is to tailor your massage to suit your needs. She uses a combination of techniques which include myofascial release, deep tissue and trigger point therapy. These techniques calm the nervous system, loosen muscles and tendons and improve circulation to help you with your aches and pains so that you can get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible. 

Alex enjoy the outdoors, spending time with her family, camping and doing her best to live a healthy lifestyle.

Not Health Fund Claimable 

Meet Lakota, she is one of our massage therapists here at First Things First Wellness. Specialising in relaxation massage, hot stone, reiki and chakra balancing. She completed her diploma of beauty therapy over 8 years ago and process a love for all things massage. Lakota is very spiritual and has an empathetic nature to always help others through the techniques of massage.

Not Health Fund Claimable 

Georgia is warm and caring to everybody she meets. She loves all things Creative, Beauty, Wellness and Spirituality.  Specialising in Relaxation Massage, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Massage and Indian Head Massage. Georgia holds a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and is currently studying her Diploma of Massage Therapy. 

Let Georgia make you feel amazing today! 

Health Fund Claimable Therapist

Finding a profession that enables Tracy to give back and improve the health and well being of people is very rewarding for her.  She gets tremendous satisfaction when assisting clients who enjoy a blend of remedial and relaxation to enable them to get the result they are after with an approach that suits them. Tracy holds a diploma of remedial massage and specialise in the following modalities:

-Pregnancy

-Sports

-Deep tissue

-Remedial

-Relaxation.

Tracy considers herself to be a Family Girl who grew up in Townsville and spends her time between massaging clients and enjoying being a mum.

She looks forward to treating you in the clinic soon.

Health Funds rebates NOT avaliable currently, registration pending

Rebecca is a Diploma qualified Remedial Massage Therapist. She brings to the clinic a happy, energetic and positive personality. Rebecca is an intuitive and client centred therapist working with the client to help reduce pain and tension with relaxation, deep tissue and trigger point techniques. She enjoys meeting different people from all walks of life with an affinity to treating senior clients and women during and after pregnancy. 

Health Fund Claimable Therapist

Debbie has completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage and has many years experience as a massage therapist. 

She delivers treatments for Relaxation, Remedial, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Sports Massage.

Debbie is also certified in Hot Stone Relaxation Massage and Indian Head Massage. 

Debbie is health fund registered and a member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT).  She is also a certified Rocktaping Therapist and Endermologist. 

Debbie believes a massage is beneficial for people of all ages. A Remedial Therapist can use specific techniques to address an individual’s injury, postural or joint issues, as well as improving circulation, reducing pain and bringing a sense of general well-being.

Health Fund Claimable Therapist (Excluding Medibank and HCF ) 

Mark is a Remedial Massage Therapist specialising in Sports, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point and Relaxation Massage.

Since his first course in 1995 in Swedish massage, he has had a desire to help improve people’s quality of life by relieving and assisting in the maintenance of pain and discomfort. Mark's yearn for learning and dedicating himself to this profession has been his driving force.

Mark has achieved self-worth and confidence knowing that the services offered by First Things First help complement his remedial massage and help his clients improve their health and wellbeing.

Call to book with Mark for a fantastic massage you will love.

Health Fund Registered Acupuncturist 

Wendy is a Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs) with 30 years experience in private practice. She studied Acupuncture at Acupuncture Colleges Australia (Sydney), graduating with a Diploma of Applied Science Acupuncture in 1989. Wendy then studied Chinese herbs at a post graduate level, completing two courses, one in raw Chinese herbs and the other in Chinese prepared herbal medicines.

Wendy furthered her studies in 2011, completing a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs) from the University of Western Sydney. The focus of the Masters Degree was Mental Health, Women's Health, Dermatology and Neurology. She also has a Nursing and Midwifery background, and has had wide clinical experience in hospitals and community settings. This gives Wendy a good understanding of both Allopathic  (Western Medicine) and Eastern Medicine.  

Wendy has an interest in all areas of health and wellbeing. She has a particular interest in chronic pain, sports injuries, womens health, including ailments of pregnancy, preparation for birth, wellness in the reproductive years, peri menopause and menopause. Wendy is also experienced in working with children. She has studied gentle 'no needle' techniques and Japanese meridian therapies. These are suitable for very small children and children up to 12 years of age.

Wendy believes that health and beauty go hand in hand. She has studied Facial Rejuvination Acupuncture (Cosmetic). This is where the client receives body balancing according to their diagnosed disharmonies, along with cosmetic facial acupuncture. There is a connection to the way that our faces tend to sag and wrinkle and the state of our inner health. A course of treatments give the best results.

 Qualifications

Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs)

DipAppSc Acupuncture

Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Post Graduate Certificates in Chinese Herbs

Registered Nurse

International Post Graduate Paediatric Nurse Certificate

Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)

Gracie was drawn to the Beauty Industry as she loves making people feel good about themselves and forming a friendly bond with her clients. It makes her heart happy to see the end result of her work and her clients feeling beautiful and confident. 

Gracie has developed her professional skills by undertaking courses in Cosmetic Brow Tattooing, Lash Extensions, Tinting & Facial Waxing, Ellebana Henna & Lash Lifts and Make-up Artistry at the prestigious Make-Up School of Sydney. 

Gracie is a familiar face to most of our The Beauty & Body Bar Clients. She started her beauty services in one room of our wellness centre specialising in lashes and brows. Her bubbly personality and reputation for top quality work resulted in her soon being booked out. Gracie now has a expanded space and a team of professional therapists with her to offer clients an extended range of services. 

Maddy completed her diploma in beauty therapy at TAFE QLD in 2015, her true passion is beauty therapy, with a love for Make Up.

Her goal is to expand her knowledge in the Industry and become a very experienced beauty therapist who follows up to date industry trends and procedures.  

Maddy is a generous, organised, funny and tidy person. She loves making new friends and has a passion for skincare and making barista made coffee’s.

Her hobby is motorsport racing. She has been competitively competing for 13 years now in Sprint Kart racing at local and major car racing championship events throughout Australia. This is something Maddy really enjoys and has always loved since day 1. She has recently become an Aussie Race Car Driver which is a support category with the V8 Supercars to race all over Australia!

Jacquelyn is a qualified Lash Technician. She is currently studying towards a Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

She prides herself in striving for quality treatments with a focus on enhancing the clients natural beauty. She loves making her clients feel their best.

Her relaxed and friendly demeanour ensures her clients feel welcome and comfortable.

Grace is one of our Beauty Therapists here at The Beauty & Body Bar. She loves all things beauty related and is very passionate about lashes, makeup and facials. She has completed a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, but has also advanced her eyelash extensions skills through a number of additional courses. Her aim is to make every clients time at the salon the most relaxing and enjoyable experience it can be. Killer lashes are her forte! 

After completing her Diploma of Beauty in 2019, Adelheid has gained experience in the field she is very passionate about.

Adelheid is motivated by seeing happy clients and this drives her to provide an exceptional service.

She love skin, and would like clients to love the skin they are in.

Adelheid is very experienced in body and face waxing and would love to help you feel smooth and confident with your body.

She loves applying make up and would love to be part of making you feel your best for your special occasion.

Adelheid looks forward to seeing you in the clinic soon.

Faith has been very passionate about Beauty ever since she was young. She has completed certificates in Lash Extensions and Spray Tanning. Being able to help clients feel and look amazing is what Faith aims for. She believes the relationship between a client and therapist is a very important step in making sure you feel relaxed and comfortable.

Faiths goal is to expand her knowledge in everything beauty to ensure she become the best version of herself. 

Tayla is a Spray Tan Technician for our much loved Naked Tan.

Tayla will assess your skin tone and desired colour depth to choose the perfect formula for you. 

She has many regular clients that love her spray tan results.