Welcome, Divine Human;

To Sanative Sanctuary - a space devoted to nervous system care, embodied presence, and soulful restoration.

Founded by Shann Primmer, Sanative Sanctuary was created as both a physical healing space and a living metaphor — a reminder that our bodies themselves are sanctuaries, capable of profound restoration when held with reverence and care. Sanative’s offerings are a fusion of teachings gathered through both personal and professional journeys. With over 14 years in the wellness field, these are woven together with intention, intuition, and devotion to embodied healing.

Sanative Sanctuary is a family-led business. It has partnered with Shann’s beloved partner in life and love, Anthony Skalkos’ Myotherapy business, Chiron’s Hands. Anthony’s expertise spans myotherapy and remedial massage, guided by a deeply empathetic, grounded, and intuitive style of care that brings presence and understanding into each session. Together, Sanative Sanctuary and Chiron’s hands continue serve our community, in this wonderful synergy of complementary modalities, from our new space at 696 Sydney Road, Brunswick. You will likely see our daughter, Athena, and her Papou George, around the space — helping to hold the warmth and heart of the sanctuary.

We are now calling in our community of practitioners to weave their gifts into this space.

An Invitation to Co-Create at Sanative Sanctuary

We are seeking aligned practitioners to join us in one of the following ways:

  • Part-time Employee (above award wage, with growth potential)

  • Independent Contractor

  • Room Sub-Leasing / Hiring Arrangement

Whether you’re looking for stable part-time employment, a collaborative contracting relationship, or a beautiful room to anchor your existing practice, we are open to co-creating the structure that feels mutually supportive.

Who We’re Calling In

Qualified and heart-led:

  • Myotherapists, Remedial Massage Practitioners & Thai Shiatsu Practitioners

  • Acupuncturists & Naturopaths

  • Beauty Therapists, Bodyworkers & Massage Therapists

  • Yoga & Mat Pilates Instructors

  • Energetic & Holistic Practitioners / Healers

  • Craniosacral Therapists

  • Psychotherapists & counsellors

Bonus modalities (or willingness to learn):

  • Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy & Hot Stone Massage

  • Ayurvedic Head Massage & Reflexology

  • Reiki and sound healing

  • Body Wraps & Scrubs

More than qualifications, we value:

  • Presence and professionalism

  • An interest in energy work and holistic healing

  • Client-centred, conscious consultation

  • Warmth, reliability, and initiative

  • A desire to contribute to the community and culture, not just perform treatments

Formal mastery of every modality is not essential — devotion to learning and integrity beyond your qualified craft is.

What We Offer

  • Above award wage (for employee roles)

  • Flexible working arrangements (Monday–Saturday operation)

  • Performance and retention bonuses

  • Incentives linked to growth and longevity

  • Ongoing holistic training and skill development

  • Openness to expanding services around your strengths

  • A calm, energetically conscious, beautifully held environment

  • Opportunity to grow long-term within the sanctuary

  • Access to our group classes and other wellbeing practitioners

This is more than a position — it is an invitation into meaningful, embodied work within a space that honours the body as sacred.

If you feel resonance, we would love to hear from you.

Please send a brief introduction sharing:

  • Who you are

  • Your qualifications and experience

  • The structure you’re seeking (employee, contractor, or room hire)

  • Why Sanative Sanctuary speaks to you

Join our community

If you feel called to join our practitioner or instructor team, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the following form, and if you have any queries please email Shann directly connect@sanativesanctuary.com.au

Business Testimonials

“Shann is gentle & holds a safe space as a conduit for powerful inner healing work. She offers a warm and professional temperament and has a bag full of tricks and wisdom, an Angel really. Thank You”

- Mas A

“Shann is a truly special soul and a profound healer who truly inspires me with her passion and understanding of the subtle layers & interconnectedness of all facets of being human. Shan listens deeply to delicately curate an energetic body-work session, incorporating a variety of modalities which is specifically tailored to You. At Sanative Sanctuary, I have felt heard, I have felt held, supported and safe to show up authentically. Her healing touch is one of a kind and I not only feel refreshed, nurtured, and re-centred, but I leave with a new perspective and a new discovery about myself. Post-treatment, Shan so generously shared some recommendations and other resources I can utilise as extra support. Endlessly grateful”

-Ameila L

“One of the best massages I’ve ever had. Do yourself a favour an book in with Shann.”

-Eshan G

“Shanns’ ability to tune in to the language of your body, your spirit and your heart is otherworldly; she truly is such a WISE Medicine women, healer and teacher. Her body work, intuitive guidance, energy healing and trauma informed approached has literally saved my life. Her compassion, understanding and acceptance of me and my darkest shadows - is what truly allowed me to show compassion and forgiveness to myself for the first time.”

-Ali J