IT is safe to say Sherry Wong has gifted hands. If you experience her full-body massage, you can attest to the fact. She is a massage therapist who can make you feel like a whole new person in body, within an hour and a half.

The 48-year-old stated that she has a cozy corner at her home in Golden Grove, Diamond, East Bank Demerara, but she also does home visits upon request.

She reported that for the past 25 years, she has been practising the art of body massage, mastering the skill. She is also multi-talented, managing five different small businesses.

Wong is certified and licensed. She always admired her aunt, Joan Brown, the owner of Hair Tech International on North Road, who inspired her to become qualified in cosmetology, make-up, manicures and pedicures, and facials.

She added that she was inspired by Brown, who studied in England and returned to Guyana to open her own salon.

Wong told the Pepperpot Magazine that she is also a seamstress, blood nutritionist, and creator of her own hair products. She is a nail technician, make-up artist, and is certified in manicure, pedicure, and facial services. She collaborates with three salons: Hair Tech International, Crème De Crème, and Mudd Finn.

The massage therapist explained that she makes her own herbal face scrubs, massage oils, and hair products.

As a blood nutritionist, Wong can advise her clients on what to eat and drink to lose weight healthily. She performs all types of wellness massages in eight different forms, including massages to crack, adjust, and treat people with defects and health issues.

She pointed out that she performs colon massage and can also make adjustments to the knee, massage people who have received gunshot wounds, treat broken limbs, reduce scar tissue, and assist those afflicted by stroke.

Wong reported that she makes her own massage oils, including turmeric and ginger blends, and utilises five different types, specifically for her massages.

She told the Pepperpot Magazine that after her massage business took off, she began providing services for some important people who hold high offices, among others.

“I would like to expand, so I am taking my business to Suriname, the country where my father is from. Because I am half Dutch, half Guyanese, and fluent in the language, I can relate to the locals there. I also plan to expand my small business across the country here in Guyana,” she said.

Wong expressed her desire to bring her services, including colon lymphatic massage, to people regardless of their financial standing to provide the relief they need.

She makes her own leave-in hair conditioner and clove mist for edge regrowth and recommends lymphatic drainage once a month to promote good health.

Wong’s small business as a massage therapist is named Healing Hands. It provides full-body massages, full facial drainage, therapeutic massages, lymphatic drainage, hair and nail care, and spine alignment.

A full-body massage costs $18,000, lasts an hour and a half, and includes a free herbal facial and a complimentary hair or beard product.

Wong explained that growing up in Guyana with her mother, she learned from her and her aunt, Joan Brown. She had her mind set on following in their footsteps to gain independence and establish her own small business to showcase her expertise.

The mother of one, a 19-year-old daughter, Sue-Ellen Wong, shared that her daughter is a beautician who has become a skilled make-up artist.

In addition, Wong provides cellulite removal with her hands and bamboo therapy to soothe muscles and provide relief for her clients.

Wong told the Pepperpot Magazine that her father, a Dutchman, was versed in massage and body rubs. Being a massage therapist is in her blood, and she can easily massage a 250-pound person with relative ease because she is an expert in the field.

As an enterprising businesswoman, Wong has invested 30 years as a seamstress and can make any outfit by just taking measurements and looking at a photo for customers. However, these days, she finds little time for sewing.

Wong also produces her very own herbal teas for day and night, which are available for sale.