Katherine’s original training is in Traditional Chinese Medicine (graduating in Sydney, 2007, with ongoing training ever since).
Her main focus now is Māori Deep Tissue Bodywork, training with Atarangi Muru, Manu Korewha, and the Māori Healers in Aotearoa and globally (2009–present).
She also works with Hot Stones (Jing Institute, 2011), homemade organic balms, and Hellenistic Astrology (2019–present) as needed.
What This Looks Like in Practice
Slow, deep, thorough bodywork — like a really good sports or deep tissue massage, but with the added benefit of meridian/organ system and Māori haemata (pressure point) wisdom to support the body, mind, and emotions on all levels.
In each session you may experience:
- Direct, effective bodywork using hands, feet, elbows, forearms, stones, and traditional Māori raakau sticks — always meeting you where you are for grounding and release.
- Pressure point work to improve lymphatic flow, boost microcirculation, encourage optimal spinal alignment and balance cross-body relationships.
- Transformative bodywork derived from traditional Māori martial arts to shift physical, mental, and emotional tension, clear cellular memory, and release long-held or ancestral pain.
- Sensitive womb and belly work to help clear and stabilise emotional centres.
- A genuine sense of presence and safety — sometimes we need a good laugh, sometimes a good cry, sometimes just to let go and drop into a deeply held space. It’s all welcome here.
This work is an excellent complement to movement practices such as yoga or martial arts, and to psychotherapeutic work — when our bodies are comfortable and moving freely, our minds can be too.
Client Words
“Katherine Sherlock is an exceptional practitioner. Her bodywork is profound and truly helpful. The presence, warmth and connection she brings makes me feel deeply met and held. Over time, I have experienced greater robustness in my health, immunity and ability to handle stress — and I know this is linked to our regular sessions. I’m an acupuncturist myself, so I have high standards! Her lineage in Māori healing is solid and potent. I’ve also benefited from her insights through Hellenistic astrology, which brings a powerful layer of clarity to life’s patterns. Highly recommended.”
— Jill, regular client & acupuncturist
