About

Welcome to Sanctum and Salute

Hi there,

I’m Ashley — a registered Chinese medicine practitioner, yoga teacher, and the founder of Sanctum and Salute, based in beautiful Ballina, serving the Northern Rivers of NSW.

I created this space to bring together all modalities I’ve learned over the years — offering you a place where gentle care and strong action meet. Whether you’re saluting the sun on the mat or reconnecting with your inner sanctum through acupuncture, or meditation, I’m here to support your path to greater ease, balance, and vitality.

My Journey

Like many practitioners, I was first drawn to alternative medicine through my own experience with discomfort and a desire to understand it. I first trained as a remedial massage therapist and yoga teacher, developing over a decade of experience in manual therapies and movement approaches that support function and recovery of muscles and connective tissue.

In 2021, I expanded my studies into Traditional Chinese Medicine, where I now focus on acupuncture, holistic diagnosis, and ongoing support tailored to each individual.

What Sanctum and Salute Means

The name Sanctum and Salute is a modern take on the concept of yin and yang—reflecting the balance between softness and strength, stillness and movement, nourishing and targeted care. It’s a space that honours both necessary aspects of wellbeing: the capacity to retreat and to take action.

How We Can Work Together

I offer modalities including:

• Acupuncture
• Myofascial release
• Massage
• Yoga (Group or one-on-one sessions)
• Meditation

You can explore available offerings through the Main Menu, or feel free to reach out directly via the Contact page. I’d love to connect and talk about how I can support your wellness journey.

Chinese Medicine Practitioner, BHSc (Acuth)