Meet the Team
Founder and ownerKylie Cunningham
Kylie's upbringing in a rural town instilled within her the importance of a natural and healthy lifestyle, which included homegrown fruits and vegetables, daily bike rides and gymnastics on the weekends.
After a trip throughout Southeast Asia in 2003, Kylie developed a curiosity for natural therapies and massage, as she experienced the profound physical and emotional benefits of touch.
In 2005, Kylie successfully completed her Certificate IV in Massage at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies, whilst gaining experience as a Chiropractic Assistant. Her style developed towards improving clients’ posture and joint mobility, in addition to enhancing sports performance and movement.
In the years following, Kylie pursued further education and upgraded to a Diploma of Remedial Massage and studied Pregnancy Massage as an elective. She then found an interest in modalities to enhance her remedial massage skills and trained in Dry Needling I & II, Cupping, Myofascial Release I & II and Craniosacral Therapy I & II.
In 2015 & 2017, Kylie attended courses in Oregon (USA) learning myofascial release techniques for head, neck & whiplash conditions, in addition to lower back & pelvic issues and the treatment of sciatica.
2019 saw Kylie delve into the study of Lymphatic Drainage I at Coffs Harbour with Rhythm Massage, and that year also completed a one-day course specialising in the treatment of headaches, with Core Body Therapy.
Kylie’s other study achievements have been gaining a Certificate in Remedial Fusion Hot Stone Massage with Alchemy Massage, that she loves delivering during the colder months of the year. She recently attended workshops in 2023 & 2024 with The Stanborough Education Group, delving into Structural Integration and the Treatment of Scoliosis, learning Rolfing and myofascial release techniques.
kylie's treatments incorporateA blend of remedial and deep tissue techniques, with the assessment for connective tissue work and nervous system rebalancing.
As a registered member with ATMS, Kylie covers all health funds for claiming.
Catherine Walsh
Catherine is a qualified Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist and also a Bowen Practitioner. As a retired Registered Nurse and having obtained her qualification in Ireland in 1991, Catherine worked and travelled for a few years before settling in Sydney, where she continued her nursing career at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Darlinghurst and The Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick.
With a desire to help relieve pain and assist patients manage the stresses of modern day life, Catherine branched out and acquired new skills in holistic bodywork. In 2021 her curiosity led her to study a Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy, with Bowen Training Australia. Catherine has since gone on to expand her knowledge by attending a Mind Body Bowen course in April 2022 and just a few short months later, The Importance of Symmetry workshop in August.
October 2023 saw Catherine participate in a one-day interactive lymphatics workshop in Brisbane, knowing how important the lymphatic system is to the optimal functioning of the human body. This inspired her to delve deeper into the knowledge of lymphatics, and recently obtained an accreditation in Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Rhythm Massage, learning the comprehensive techniques of clearing the lymphatic system to increase the body’s immunity and detoxification process.
catherine's treatments incorporateA full-body sequence that addresses the lymphatic system, by way of stimulating the lymph nodes and massaging the digestive system and skin, to assist the flushing of toxins and promote healthy circulation.
Catherine is a registered member of the Bowen Therapy Federation of Australasia (BTFA).
Helen Vaughn
We welcome Helen back to Transitional Body, after working for Kylie for 2 years, back in 2017.
Helen’s background in massage is extensive, coming with 30 years’ experience as a Remedial Massage Therapist and Beauty Therapist. She holds a current Diploma in Remedial Massage, Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Certificates in Shiatsu and Myofascial Release. Helen has owned and operated 3 clinics over the years, with locations in Coogee, Newport and Avalon.
Helen is a true believer in remedial massage for her clients’ optimal health and well-being, to enhance and support all systems of the body. She personally loves receiving massage treatments, which supports her love of competitive golf games, swimming and the gym.
Helen looks forward to meeting you at the clinic!
HELEN'S treatments incorporateA firm and vigorous style of remedial massage, to promote circulation to tense muscles and joints. Helen also applies trigger point therapy and stretching, using myofascial release techniques to elongate the body.
As a registered member of ATMS, Helen covers all health funds for claiming.
Leina Zhu
With a strong passion for sports and exercise, and a commitment to her personal fitness, Leina enrolled in Certificates’ III and IV in Fitness at Randwick TAFE in 2021. Upon her completion, Leina aspired to delve deeper into the beauty of anatomy, and discovered her interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation and enhancing athletic performance in her fitness clients. This sparked her journey to a Diploma of Remedial Massage, also studied at Randwick TAFE. Leina has a Certificate in Pregnancy Massage with Pregnancy Massage Australia (2024) and has recently completed a Certificate I in Myofascial Release with Core Body Therapy.
Leveraging her current experience working closely with a family Chiropractic Clinic in Epping, Leina delivers a holistic approach to each client, using a range of modalities. With a combination of myofascial release, medium to firm soft tissue work and active release techniques, Leina achieves a sense of suppleness in the muscles, coupled by length and mobility in the joints. With her broad fitness knowledge and massage skills, she possesses a good understanding of targeting sports injuries and reducing chronic pain. Leina loves delivering personalised massage treatments that are stress reducing, yet therapeutic in nature.
leina's treatments incorporateA blend of myofascial release and medium to firm soft tissue work. Her treatments achieve a suppleness and length within the muscles and joints.
As a registered member of ATMS, Leina covers all health funds for claiming.