Our Story...
Ridge Clinic is based in Cannonvale, in the tropical Whitsundays, Queensland.
Welcome to Ridge Clinic — a locally owned wellness clinic dedicated to helping people feel better in their bodies through personalized therapeutic care.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Dylan and Tessa Ford, Ridge Clinic has been supporting the health and wellbeing of the Whitsundays community since 2008. What began as a passion for helping people naturally relieve pain, stress, and tension has grown into a trusted local clinic known for its caring approach, personalized treatments, and commitment to long-term wellness.
Welcome to Ridge Clinic — a locally owned wellness clinic dedicated to helping people feel better in their bodies through personalized therapeutic care.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Dylan and Tessa Ford, Ridge Clinic has been supporting the health and wellbeing of the Whitsundays community since 2008. What began as a passion for helping people naturally relieve pain, stress, and tension has grown into a trusted local clinic known for its caring approach, personalized treatments, and commitment to long-term wellness.
At Ridge Clinic, we believe no two bodies are the same. That’s why every treatment is tailored to the individual — whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from injury, managing stress, improving mobility, or simply taking time to care for yourself.
Our approach combines therapeutic knowledge with genuine care, creating a calm and welcoming space where clients can relax, reset, and support their overall wellbeing. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of treating thousands of locals and visitors throughout Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. We are incredibly grateful for the trust our clients place in us and are passionate about continuing to support our community through professional massage and natural therapies.
Whether you’re visiting for pain relief, recovery, relaxation, or preventative wellness care, we look forward to welcoming you to Ridge Clinic.
Our approach combines therapeutic knowledge with genuine care, creating a calm and welcoming space where clients can relax, reset, and support their overall wellbeing. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of treating thousands of locals and visitors throughout Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. We are incredibly grateful for the trust our clients place in us and are passionate about continuing to support our community through professional massage and natural therapies.
Whether you’re visiting for pain relief, recovery, relaxation, or preventative wellness care, we look forward to welcoming you to Ridge Clinic.
Meet Dylan
Dylan studied at the Ballarat School of Soft Tissue Therapies, where he completed his Certificate IV in Massage Therapy.
During his training, he gained hands-on experience working in Melbourne, including alongside his father in clinical massage clinics — learning valuable techniques and treatment approaches developed over more than 30 years in the health and wellness industry.
With a strong focus on remedial and therapeutic care, Dylan specializes in:
Dylan is particularly experienced in supporting clients through pre- and post-injury rehabilitation, muscular tension, sports recovery, and ongoing body maintenance.
He also holds Certificates III and IV in Personal Training, giving him a strong understanding of body mechanics, movement, recovery, and physical performance.
Known for his personalized approach and therapeutic knowledge, Dylan works closely with clients to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term wellbeing.
During his training, he gained hands-on experience working in Melbourne, including alongside his father in clinical massage clinics — learning valuable techniques and treatment approaches developed over more than 30 years in the health and wellness industry.
With a strong focus on remedial and therapeutic care, Dylan specializes in:
- Clinical & Remedial Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Sports Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Injury Rehabilitation & Recovery
- Body Maintenance & Performance Support
Dylan is particularly experienced in supporting clients through pre- and post-injury rehabilitation, muscular tension, sports recovery, and ongoing body maintenance.
He also holds Certificates III and IV in Personal Training, giving him a strong understanding of body mechanics, movement, recovery, and physical performance.
Known for his personalized approach and therapeutic knowledge, Dylan works closely with clients to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term wellbeing.
Meet Tessa
Tessa studied Massage Therapy at the Australian Institute of Applied Science, where she completed her Certificate IV in Massage Therapy. She is trained in:
With a passion for supporting clients through personalized care, Tessa focuses on helping people reduce tension, improve mobility, manage stress, and support overall wellbeing through tailored therapeutic treatments.
Tessa also holds a Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy through Bowen Training Australia and is trained in Phase 4 Ortho-Bionomy — gentle therapies designed to support the body’s natural balance, relaxation, and healing processes.
Known for her calm and caring approach, Tessa works closely with clients to create treatments that are both supportive and individually tailored to their needs.
- Clinical & Remedial Massage
- Sports Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Pregnancy Massage
With a passion for supporting clients through personalized care, Tessa focuses on helping people reduce tension, improve mobility, manage stress, and support overall wellbeing through tailored therapeutic treatments.
Tessa also holds a Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy through Bowen Training Australia and is trained in Phase 4 Ortho-Bionomy — gentle therapies designed to support the body’s natural balance, relaxation, and healing processes.
Known for her calm and caring approach, Tessa works closely with clients to create treatments that are both supportive and individually tailored to their needs.
