Spotlight on Taking Care Mobile Massage
For almost six months now, Taking Care Mobile Massage (TCMM) has been quietly operating from their corner office here at collective_100, but there is nothing quiet about what this team is achieving.
The business began back in 2004 when Founder and CEO Sandra Allars started offering mobile massage services to clients in Melbourne’s outer south-east suburbs. With three young daughters at home, her goal was simple: to earn enough to cover food, petrol, and everyday bills, on her own terms.
What began as a one-woman operation has since grown into a national team that delivers over 30,000 hours of massage treatments each year, partnering with more than 200 companies, employing 70 staff, and now operating across three states.
Today, eight team members work from TCMM’s Cremorne office, using the space for scheduling, coordination, and strategic planning. With a bright corner outlook and easy rooftop access, they have created a true headquarters for their growing mobile business. It is proof that even on-the-go companies benefit from a strong home base.
Operations and Expansion: Henry Kuo on What Drives the Team
Behind the scenes, Henry Kuo, TCMM’s Clinical Services and Operations Manager, keeps the day-to-day ticking. “People assume I’m out and about all the time, but I’m glued to the computer,” he laughs. “It’s all scheduling, logistics, and making sure our teams are where they need to be.”
One of the team’s recent wins is their successful expansion into Queensland and New South Wales. “That one’s been in the works for a while, so seeing it finally roll out has been a big win.”
As for the perks of working from Cremorne, Henry is quick to answer: “We miss Tarts Anon, but Hectors Deli is up there. And you can’t beat the rooftop at collective_100.”
With industry expos on the calendar across Australia, including four right here in Melbourne, it is a busy season for the team, but they are more than ready for it.
Reflections From the Inside: Simon Allars Shares the TCMM Journey
For those curious about the deeper story behind TCMM, Simon Allars, Sandra’s husband and TCMM’s CFO, has written a book that chronicles the company’s journey:
Taking Care of Business.
As Simon shares:
“Business is immensely rewarding yet extremely tough, rather like parenting.
Our business began to provide us the flexibility needed to work around our young family, and twenty years later it has matured into adulthood. This didn't happen without the inevitable growth spurts and pains, triumphs and tantrums, highs and lows... I hope some of the twenty lessons I’ve shared will help you enjoy the adventure of business more daily.”
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