Biography Of Ray Flaherty
FOUNDER OF ATHLETIC SPORTS MASSAGE CANBERRA
Ray Flaherty – Founder of Athletic Sports Massage Canberra – is an award-winning Remedial Massage Therapist recognised for excellence in sports massage services in the ACT. With years of experience working with athletes, active individuals, and clients managing chronic pain, Ray delivers expert treatments that reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility, and speed recovery.
Ray is not only an experienced therapist but also a highly trained professional with qualifications and training in Counselling Skills, Lymphatic Drainage, Somatic Therapy, Non-Clinical Psychology, PTSD Awareness, Mindfulness, Meditation Instruction, Acupressure, Mat Pilates, and Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury, among other areas. This diverse training informs his holistic approach, allowing Ray to address both the physical and emotional well-being of his clients.
Specialising in women’s health, athlete full-body muscle release, functional massage, myofascial cupping, and targeted remedial therapy, Ray offers tailored holistic sessions designed to meet individual needs. His deep understanding of the unique requirements of female athletes ensures every treatment enhances performance, supports recovery, and achieves optimal results.
Whether preparing for competition, recovering from injury, or managing chronic pain, Ray’s extensive expertise and comprehensive training help clients perform at their best physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Ray Flaherty's Profile
Qualification And Training. Ray is a great believer in updating his skills in all areas to make sure his client's outcome is a good one.
- COVID-19 Government Training.
- Working With Vulnerable People Registration until 2030
- Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015.
- Certificate in Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Diploma of Introduction to Physiotherapy.
- Diploma in Cupping Therapy.
- Certificate in how to Treat Spinal Torsion with deep tissue massage.
- Certificate In Pregnancy Massage.
- Certificate 4 Massage Practice HLT40307.
- Certificate Full Body Relaxation Massage.
- Certificate Deep Tissue and Common Injuries: (Injury-specific massage course including contractural tendon release) (CTR)
- Certificate 4 Allied Health Exercise Programs HLT42507. (Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy assistant units in exercise for recovery)
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the client's functional status.
- Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes.
- Exercises for seniors are an effective way to stay active.
- Assist in the rehabilitation of clients.
- Support the fitting of assistive devices.
- Myotherapy Release Therapy.
- Myotherapy Trigger Point Therapist.
- Myotherapy Cupping Therapy.
- Active Release Therapy.
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
- Provide First Aid HLTAID011.
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTID009.
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support HTLID010.
- EMMETT Technique (Easy Muscle Management)
- Certificate 4 disability (Unit in dementia care)
- Certificate in Dementia.
- Certificate 4 TAA Trainer And Assessor.
- Certificate 4 TAE Trainer and Assessor updated.
- Certificate 4 In Occupational Health and Safety.
- Trigger point therapy. (Australia, New Zealand and Asia)
Holistic Training
- Diploma in Counselling Skills.
- Diploma in Somatic Therapy.
- Introduction Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage Massage. I have done an update to see if there are new techniques in the Lymphatic massage area.
- Diploma in PTSD Awareness. (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Diploma of Psychotherapy. (Non-clinical)
- Diploma of Psychology. (Non-clinical) What I learnt below.
- History of Psychology.
- Themes Related to Psychology.
- Developmental Psychology.
- Social Psychology.
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology.
- Research in Psychology.
- Variables.
- Human Emotion.
- The Biological Component of Emotion.
- Stress and Anxiety.
- Causes of Anxiety.
- Personality.
- Personality Theories.
- Sensation and Perception.
- The Psychophysical Approach.
- Factors Affecting Perception.
- Our Sensory Systems.
- The Auditory System.
- How Do We Remember?
- Forgetting.
- Intelligence.
- Intelligence Testing.
- Classical and Operant Conditioning.
- Operant conditioning.
- Applications of Operant Conditioning.
- Devise your own Behaviour Modification Program.
- Observational Learning.
- Attachment and Separation.
- Patterns of Attachment.
- Maternal Depression.
- Trauma and Loss.
- Parent-Child Interventions..
- Sexual Development and Gender Identity.
- Impressions of People.
- Cognitive Schemas.
- Self and Identity.
- Self and Identity.
- Discriminatory Behaviour.
- Theories of Prejudice and Discrimination.
- Attitudes and Persuasion.
- Communication and Persuasion.
- Conformity.
- Obedience.
- Diploma in Corporate Wellness Coaching.
- Diploma in Mindfulness Instructor.
- Diploma in Mediation Instructor.
- Diploma in Ayurveda.
- Diploma in Acupressure.
- Diploma in Pilates.
What Ray learnt within the Tantra diploma.
· Historical Roots of Tantra
· Tantra and Hinduism, Buddhism and Other Religions
· Importance of Goddesses
· What Can Tantra Offer?
· It’s Not All Sexual
· The Effects of Misconceptions
· Where is Tantra Today?
· The Effects of Tantra on Society
· The Main Elements of Tantra and Their Presence in our Bodies
· Representation by Prime Colour and Geometric Shape
Tantric Yoga
· Tantric Yoga and understanding the body
Kundalini Yoga
· Understanding Kundalini and Kundalini Yoga Positions
Meditation
· The Physical and Energy Body
· Dimensions of the Energy System
Tantra Practices
· Tantra is a Way of Life
· Opening the Doors of Your Personality
· Sharing your Experiences
· Starting Your Own Tantra Classes
Ray has also done his Master's Level in Tantra to get an overall understanding of the body and mind as one.
- Master's Certificate In Tantra Couples Intervention Therapy (2017)
- Australian Head Tantra Certified Master Practitioner Level 10 (2015)