"Focused on women’s health, Ray's remedial and sports massage treatments help manage chronic pain and enhance wellbeing."
Wellness Centre
"Focused on women’s health, Ray's remedial and sports massage treatments help manage chronic pain and enhance wellbeing."
Wellness Centre
Hi, my name is Ray. I am a certified remedial massage therapist trained through an accredited RTO and fully compliant with Australian government standards.
I operate my practice from home to keep overheads low, allowing me to offer fair, transparent pricing. Like many sole-trader therapists, I’m fully registered and operate under a legitimate business
ABN: 64 866 757 957.
Appointments & Bookings
All sessions are strictly by appointment only and no walk-ins.
To book, please text or call 0435 626 343 with your name and the areas you’d like treated, or submit a request via the contact page. Client privacy and confidentiality are always respected and maintained to a high professional standard.
Male Clients are not accepted without a professional written referral!
New male clients are only accepted if they have a professional written referral from Ray’s trusted network of GPs, physiotherapists, OT's, or chiropractors.
Treatments for men are limited to the neck, shoulders, and mid-back. Full-body massage services are not offered to any male client.
I specialise in women’s health and genuinely enjoy helping women feel their best. If you feel another therapist may be a better fit, that’s completely okay — finding someone you feel comfortable with is essential for effective care and overall wellness.
Established clients may also receive complimentary sports myofascial cupping when clinically appropriate.
Treatment Approach
Ray's approach recognises the strong connection between physical and mental well-being. Each treatment is tailored to the individual, with a focus on pain relief, mobility, function, and long-term well-being and relaxation.
Accepted payment methods include:
PayID, Visa Card, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and EFTPOS
All payments are processed via a Square terminal.
• No cash is kept on site.
• No credit card surcharges.
• No public holiday fees.
Working With Vulnerable People Registration: Positive Outcome (2025) Expiry: 15/04/203
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Google 5-star reviews from women and men.
Female Coach & Basketball Player
I've been seeing Ray for chronic hip and lower back pain management and couldn't be happier with the results. He's incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy and pain relief techniques, and has helped me find genuine relief from issues I've been dealing with for years and have seen many physios for the same problem.
What really stands out is his professionalism, he's friendly and respectful while maintaining appropriate boundaries, which creates a comfortable therapeutic environment. Beyond the sessions themselves, he's provided me with exercises and advice to help maintain the pain relief between appointments.
The treatment space is always clean and well maintained, which is essential for a healthcare setting. If you're dealing with chronic pain and looking for someone who knows what they're doing, I highly recommend giving Ray a try. Kim 16/01/2026
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Full-time Pilates high-level instructor
I honestly can’t recommend Ray at Canberra Athletic Sports Massage enough.
I’m a full-time Pilates instructor, so my body is literally my job, and ongoing shoulder pain was starting to seriously affect my work and quality of life. Before seeing Ray, I had tried everything including doctors, physios, chiros and osteos. While some helped a little, nothing made a real difference long term.
In one session with Ray, I felt more relief than I had after over six months of seeing a physio and chiro. That alone says everything.
I’ve been seeing Ray for about six months now and the improvement in my shoulder has been huge. I also have endometriosis, and he has been incredible at helping manage the pain that comes with that as well. Every session is tailored to how I am actually feeling on the day, which makes such a difference when your body can change week to week.
Ray is extremely knowledgeable and uses a mix of techniques like trigger point therapy, cupping and more traditional treatments. Nothing ever feels rushed or generic. He genuinely takes the time to understand what is going on and treats what actually needs attention.
Because of how much Ray has helped me, he is the only person I refer my clients to. That is how much I trust his work and the impact it has had on my life. If you are dealing with injuries, chronic pain, or feel stuck after trying everything else, I cannot recommend Ray highly enough. Kimberly 14/12/25
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Referral to me by one of my physiotherapist clients.
I was referred to Ray by a friend due to persistent arm and shoulder muscle pain from prolonged computer use, which worsened after the birth of my first child a few months ago. Holding my son added to the discomfort.
During my first consultation with Ray, I found him to be incredibly friendly, professional, and humorous. He took the time to understand my work and lifestyle habits that might be contributing to my pain and provided me with personalised treatment options. Ray also used Chinese cupping to relieve my muscle tension, and his techniques were truly remarkable. His home clinic is beautifully decorated and well-equipped, creating a very relaxing environment. I left the session feeling much better.
Thank you so much for your help, Ray! I look forward to seeing you next time! Harry Yu 13/12/25
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Physiotherapist.
Ray is a highly experienced therapist. After just one session, I already felt significant relief in my stiff neck and shoulders, as well as my forearm muscles. As a therapist myself, I highly recommend Ray. I am looking forward to my next treatment. Thanks Justine 24/07/24 on Google
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Testimonial from a lady who was a DV survivor and has PTSD.
Ray has been my massage therapist for around 5 years. Recently, he began helping me with exercise and self-defence, and through this, I have gained so much self-confidence, grounding and reduction of fear after experiencing DV. Ray has been a vital part of my ability to overcome PTSD. (Name withheld due to DV survivor)
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2024.
Ray one Australian Enterprise Awards proudly hosted by APAC Insider for Best Sports Massage Therapist 2024 - ACT.
and also LUXlife Eighth annual Health, Beauty and Wellness Awards go to Massage Therapist of the Year 2024 (ACT): Ray Flaherty, LUXlife Excellence Award for Sports Massage Services 2024 - ACT.