Hi, I’m Mary Nougher, owner of Mangata Massage

In 2014, I created my business on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and now spend the majority of my time amongst the glorious mountains of Canberra.

After a big career change from an administrative background, I feel like I've 'come home' to working in this incredible field. I absolutely love what I do, and the changes I see in people after receiving massage, Reiki, or thought field therapy is so rewarding. It never ceases to amaze me when clients say 'wow, my pain has gone!

At Mangata Massage, we provide compassionate, evidence-informed bodywork with a focus on remedial/therapeutic massage for elderly clients, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Oncology Massage, and Scar Tissue Therapy. Our mission is to support clients through all stages of healing—whether recovering from surgery, managing the side effects of cancer treatment, or seeking gentle relief from lymphatic or chronic conditions.

We understand that every body tells a story, and we approach each session with sensitivity, skill, and respect. Our therapists are specially trained to work with clients navigating medical journeys, offering safe, therapeutic touch that prioritizes comfort, trust, and individualized care.

We have an amazing team of therapists providing home care massage to our vulnerable and elderly clients on the Mornington Peninsula, around the SE Melbourne suburbs and Canberra suburbs as well as providing massages in clinic at our tranquil room based out of Northside Massage and Nutrition in Lyneham, ACT.