EclipseMassage Personal Interview

How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?

All of my client services take place in my home massage studio. I previously travelled interstate monthly for massage, visiting clients in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin & the Gold Coast.
I travel to Europe annually, and to the USA every several years.
I'm both a good traveller and a homebody when home!

Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!

I'll always remember my first client experience. I'll keep the details close to me, but will just reveal he thoroughly enjoyed the treatment and became my first regular client. 12years later I’m happy to say he’s still a visiting client.

I decided to become a masseur after my own first immersive body treatment which included a floatation tank session, a full body holistic massage including an incredible scalp massage and finally topped off with some Reiki energy healing . I was so incredibly blissed out afterwards, I floated out of there a different person. The feelings of complete bliss & wellness resonated so profoundly, they compelled me to study holistic massage and Reiki, and thus my
Path was forged.

Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?

My beliefs are that receiving and giving massage are both addictive. From a clients perspective, it's always a wonderful feeling receiving different styles of massage that each masseur brings to the treatment. There's a sort of psychological excitement in anticipation of what's to come in the massage experience. And that in itself can be arousing. The power of touch is such an incredible healing process which we can easily forget about. We're reminded in each massage we receive how good it feels to be nurtured, touched, and connected with.

Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?

I've worked professionally in the Spa Industry for over 15 years, in positions of both therapist and Spa Manager. I was employed on board cruise ships in these capacities and worked internationally for 4 years, and subsequently managed a well known Australian Spa Brand for over 6 years. I then was ready to establish my own massage practise, Eclipse Body & Soul, which I've run for 6 years full time. In short, I consider myself a successful and passionate masseur.

How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?

Usually my clients arrive and through body language I can interpret the stresses they are carrying and the type of day/week thay have had. With even an hour session, the level of transformation that occurs in body and mind to completely change that level of stress is quite incredible. My clients usually leave with smiles on their faces and a look of wellness, relaxation and bliss. That alone informs me I've done the job that was tasked of me.

Why did you become a Masseur?

I decided to become a masseur after I experienced my first massage & spa treatment which included a floatation tank session, followed by a holistic massage & scalp massage with some Reiki to complete the treatment. I was so incredibly blissed out afterwards, I almost got knocked down when I left the premises as I crossed the street. The feelings of complete bliss & wellness were so strong they compelled me to study holistic massage, Reiki, Spa Body treatments, etc.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?

Follow your desires & intuition.

What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?

I think my clients answer that better than me, but I'd just say my experience and knowledge from the professional massage & spa industry empowers me to be the best masseur I can, treating my practice as a business and treating my clients with the utmost attention, care, respect & understanding.

How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?

I qualified in 2002 and I'll continue indefinitely.

Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?

I believe intuition and talent combined with formal training make the best rounded masseurs. The more training a masseur has gone through, the more he can vary and add to his overall massage treatment delivery.

How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?

Best that comes directly from my clients online reviews (all verified testimonials):

"YOU LEAVE LIKE YOU'RE FLOATING ON A CLOUD, WELL WORTH THE VISIT". -FULVIO

" I can't even remember the last time I've felt so full of energy!
It certainly helps to be in the hands of a nice, hot and ***y guy who really knows his stuff and manages to get a stress-head like me to relax! :-)" -JC

"Andres uses a combination of techniques and hot oil that make for one hellova massage. From head to toe - relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. Very nice guy too. 11/10"- PaulieJ

"His massage technique is simply outstanding. The cute pair of rugby shorts wasn't bad on the eyes either hehe." Halos.

"Magical hands! Incredibly good looking (photos don’t do him justice) and can’t wait for him to visit again."-leanaussiemuscle

"Brilliant. Professional, soothing, sensual and appropriately ***y..... Andres provided exactly what I wanted and I will be back again and again. It pretty much one of the best and beneficial massages that I have had." -Dean

Tell us a little about yourself, if you were to pick something what would you like your clients to absolutely know about you?

I speak Spanish, German & Gaelic.
I've visited over 70 countries.
I've scuba dived in exotic locations.
I love progressive house & trance music and travel internationally for music events.
I've got an 9 and a half year old Beaglier.
I'm a massage addict and book treatments in every city I visit.
I train 4-5 times a week at the gym.
I ride a Yamaha MT-07 Black motorbike.
Ask me where my Massage Practice name ECLIPSE comes from...

I lived and worked on cruise ships for 4 years.
Ask me what went on ‘Below Deck!’

What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?

Motorbike, music, concerts, travel, scuba diving, aviation, cruise ships, gym and my dog.