Elias L Schindelar, Massage Therapist - Malanda, Queensland

Joseph Z.

Dr Schindelar is one of the best, he has cured my wife from constant trigeminal neuralgia pain. No more pain killers, no more crazy drugs & no more pain. Thank you Dr Schinddelar.

Lissa S.

After living in Cairns for 22 years, my husband and I have lived the past 6 years in the Middle East as expats. During a trip to Australia for our summer break my husband struck up a conversation with the woman sitting beside him on the plane from Brisbane to Cairns. She was wearing a face mask (during the Covid times) and during their chatting she was telling him about how she had fractured her spine in multiples places in a car accident many years ago and had been living in the worst pain imaginable. She was recommended to visit Elias by friends. After numerous treatments she now lives pain free. We were staying in Yungaburra for four days and as we have always been interested in natural healing we decided this was the universe telling us to go visit Elias. We really did not have a sound understanding of how he helped patients to heal, but were interested in learning more. We had our initial consultation together. I was seeing him for asthma and my husband for a weak ankle and knee that was frequently painful and injury prone.
We did have quite a wait in the waiting room, but we had been given appointments at very short notice and were grateful that we could see Elias. I started to read a book on the table in the waiting room called "Don't Follow the Herd", which was written by one of Elias' patients who had healed after working with Elias. She had been given 6 months to live by doctors and was now healthy and had written the book which explained more about what Elias does in his medical massage of the nervous system as well as give testimonials from previous patients. I enjoyed the book so much that I purchased my own copy.
By reading the book it have me more insight into what Elias does in his treatments and how you also need to make changes in your lifestyle so that your body can heal itself. After our initial treatment we were told that we would need 2 more. treatments. An appointment was made for two days later. The treatments were painful at times, but I have experienced such an improvement in my asthma and my husband now has no pain in his ankle and knee. We are now back in the Middle East and are thankful if the chance encounter with a stranger on a plane who told us about Elias. I do wish we knew about him years earlier when we lived in Cairns, but grateful that we can now share what he does with our friends and provide this recommendation. I see that most complaints are cause by the long wait times. This is due to Elias needing to work on some people for longer times than others. Just relax and stop trying to rush the process while you wait and I believe you will not regret visiting Elias.
On the return trip to Brisbane my husband who is very friendly was chatting to the man next to him who told him all about his health issues. We were able to pass on Elias' business card to him. We really believe that our experience has gone full circle in a week! Thanks Elias for all you do to assist people to heal themselves through correct diet and your medical massage.

Nicole K.

I have been seeing him for 9 years (different issues, such as neck problems after a car accident). His knowledge is amazing and it is a relieve to be able to show scan, x-rays to him and get another opinion. He helps your body to heal. Best thing is, you don't have to buy any supplement but be prepared for some diet change. Sometimes it took us years to get where we are (lifestyle, diet, etc) so don't expect a miracle to happen within one or two treatments (although my neck was fixed after one treatment).

My mother in law had really bad hearing, so much that we told her she needed hearing aids. Now, after seeing him for 3 years, she doesn't need them and I can talk with her while driving the car!

My only negative comment would be the waiting, as mentioned in other reviews. Most times you will wait for more than an hour. Yet, he will not turn you down when you have an emergency (which I have had as well) and he will take his time to explain and answer every question you have.

Richi G.

Unfortunately, I didn't listen to the recent ratings and sent my partner for assistance with her back spasms and pain. Long wait for her in reception (over an hour past the scheduled time), then pushed through in under 10 minutes for $100.

Was told that's enough for the day, to come back next week for the treatment to be completed at an additional $88. Job half done. Completely unacceptable. On her birthday no less.

Next time we will wait for Dee at Total Health or drive to Colin Charnley in Cairns, both excellent practitioners, punctual and fair priced.

Matty L.

I met Elias approximately 5-6yrs ago on the same day that I was supposed to go under the knife but I forced my way out of the hospital and go straight to see him, yet I'd never heard of him before or known him but it's a decision, that I'll never regret because this man, gave me back my life, he helped my husband instead of going through chemotherapy & his now 96% fixed. Elias also helped our daughter at 6yrs old. Again, I forced her out of hospital & took her to Elias & within 10hrs, I got my daughter back. Without Elias knowledge and understanding of the human body, we would have lost our daughter. I put all my trust in Elias & never regret it. I help saved our daughter with Elias knowledge & his understanding of the human body.
On the day of my surgery, after 4days since been admitted to hospital, being a guinea pig with all the testing, I was getting ready for surgery due to very severe migraines & my face was swollen like an elephants face & no doctor or specialist could work out, why no medication could work on me, except, my face just kept swelling up. Each day it got worse as well as the painful head.The pain was that bad that I couldn't sleep except, pulling my hair to try and forget about the pain. As I was getting ready for surgery, I was asked to sign paperwork. After they explained what they are going to do in the surgery, I was very scared so I posted a post on BookFace page, apologizing to all my friends and family that I may not remember anyone once I'm out of surgery.
A great friend of mine, saw my post & rang me straight away. He said that he screenshot my post & send it to Elias, he said that Elias said, it is a Spider Bite, therefore he can help me.
I ended up forcing my way out of hospital & made my way to see Elias for the first time. I was standing at his Clinic & he looked straight at me & said, "it's a spider bite" & he can help me. Doing this time, I was still a bit spectacle not understanding what his gonna do. The pain disappeared instantly, then he said, "the swelling will go down in the next 3-4days" & yes it did. Thank you Elias for giving our lives back naturally, we appreciate you.

Kate B.

I have never been so insulted in all my life.

Chose to come here after recommendations that he could fix our back issues. 4 hour round trip drive.

Had a treatment last week; 2 and 1/2 hour wait after appointment time for a 5 minute “massage” for myself and husband. $100 each CASH ONLY. Apparently this is “normal”.

Another appointment today at 2pm. Rang at 12pm, was told they were behind schedule, come at 3pm. Arrive at 2.50pm.

At 4pm and watching multiple people who arrived after us go through, my husband asked reception how much longer explaining how far we had to go home and that we had to get back to our kids. He was animated, but never threatening.

I had to leave the waiting area as sitting was making my back worse and other client’s children playing video games with sound on loudly were increasing my anxiety.

We were put in a treatment room at 5pm!! (initial appt at 2pm) and Elias came in stating “Do we have a problem?” I replied that if you call a 3 hour wait a problem, then yes, “we do”. He then went on a rant that he runs late because he’s a healer and it means he’ll be late home to his wife and children, 3 of which are autistic (mentioned this 3 more times) and that if a patient from Mackay is late then he’ll run late.

I was crying by this stage as my anxiety (diagnosed) had peaked. I asked if he wanted us to leave which he didn’t. He started working on my husband but I got up and left. I no longer wanted anything to do with this egotistical man.

I left the building without looking at anyone due to the tears streaming down my face and sat in my car sobbing. My husband joined me after 5 minutes. He explained that he hadn’t been charged any money but we were not welcome back because “his wife slammed the door on her way out”!

I DID NOT! I wish I had. I have never been so belittled or disgraced by a “medical professional” in all my life. I’m astounded by his behaviour and by that of the receptionist who clearly added drama to the situation.

Had I been told the truth during my phone call, I would have rescheduled to a less busy day for them.

Now I will never know if he could magically heal me, but I’m not sorry that we have been banned. I would never have returned to wait 2-4 hours for a 5 minute treatment even if it was a 15 minute drive instead of 4 hours!!

Daniel S.

I normally don't leave bad reviews but in this case I feel I owe it to anyone considering using this business – unless you're prepared to wait in their reception for an inordinate amount of time with the chance of getting injured in treatment.

Similar to Kate Bellman's experience... I'm so glad I didn't go back for a 2nd visit. It was also suggested to me that I call for my 2nd visit before I left Cairns to check if Elias was running on time. I arrived 5 minutes early for my first visit last week, and filled out the standard questionnaire. After waiting about 10 minutes I questioned the receptionist and was told he was running half an hour late... I asked why as I was on time and was not happy waiting as I just traveled over an hour to get there. However I decided to wait - with the 3 other clients plus the 3 grubby, noisy kids chasing their dog around in the reception room.
After the half an hour went by, I questioned the receptionist again, this time she said I had to wait for another hour as he was held up and other excuses.. Not good enough… I said I cant believe this and was not impressed at all, I challenged the receptionist saying would she be happy to wait for an hour to be served. Her reply was “no”, obviously. She then suggested I could leave (WTF).. As I’d waited so long already, I told her LOUDLY that I would HAVE to wait – with all the other customers waiting in reception!
Within 5 minutes the receptionist got up and went to the back rooms, which I assume was to talk to Elias. About 15 mins later I was called in to one of the treatment rooms to… you guessed… wait. After waiting 15 mins Elias arrived with the intro of “what's the problem?".

Okay.. I talked through my neck issue, showed him my x-rays, he gave a brief analysis and said it would take many treatments and I’d have to be “patient"… I wasn’t expecting miracles, so I said fine. When I got on the table he started the treatment, and didn't go near my neck at all. He worked on my lower back, and started up to my middle back.
I told him of my old middle-back injury and didn't want it stirred up again. He found the old injury area and proceeded to press heavily on it, I said OUCH very loudly, he paused then pressed heavily on it again, so , I said OUCH louder again.
He suggested that I would be sore for a while and that was part of the process… hmmm. I didn't think to much more about it until a few days later.
My old injury had been resurrected and I've now had the old back pain again since his treatment – AND my neck is still sore. I had considered going back for my 2nd visit the week later but had no confidence in getting a better experience or result. When I called to cancel, the receptionists immediate reply was “would I like to book in another time?”.. not “why, is there something we can help you with?” or anything like proper service.
I would not recommend this business and am extremely disappointed with the service I received. It seems to be all about money and pumping people through without care. I hope this review helps you decide if it's worth going, cheers.

Tiffany S.

Elias has gotten my husband back on his feet after years of back problems. I have been seeing him myself for 18 mths and have never felt better. Elias is very professional. The office staff are awesome and friendly. Cannot recommend this place enough!