Rest Massage Studio

Which emotions do you find the hardest to navigate?

Anger? Frustration? Jealousy? Fear? Guilt? Sadness?

Or perhaps it's not the emotion itself, but how you react when you're feeling it.

Do you shut down when you're upset?

Say things in anger that you later regret?

Feel guilty for saying no?

Overthink situations because you're afraid of getting something wrong?

Or find yourself reacting to something small, only to realise later that there was something much bigger going on underneath?

Here's something I've learnt over the years…

We can't always control what we feel, but we can learn to better understand our emotions and how we respond to them.

And that's a big part of why I wrote Essentially You — An Emotional Handbook.

I wanted to explore the emotions we all experience, understand them a little better and discover practical ways to support ourselves through them.

And now, six years later, I'm bringing the book to life through a small-group experience for women at Rest Massage Studio.

A space to explore, reflect, learn and have those moments where you suddenly think…

"Ohhhh, that explains a lot!" 😂

But today, I'm curious…

If you could understand or navigate ONE emotion better, what would it be?

I'd genuinely love to hear your answers. You can share below or send me a private message if you'd prefer. 🤍

And if you'd like to join the first Essentially You Founding Circle, comment ESSENTIALLY ME to receive priority booking details.

Just 8 women. Six 90-minute sessions. Your own copy of the book included. 📖

Wait list is closing soon

I don't want to be the busiest massage therapist in Brisbane.

I don't want Rest Massage Studio to become a place where people are rushed in and out, where treatments become routine and I'm simply watching the clock until my next client arrives.

That's not why I created Rest Massage Studio.

I don't believe in giving every person the same massage.

Some bodies need firm, focused work. Others need slow, nurturing touch. Some people arrive carrying stress, tension and exhaustion they haven't even recognised in themselves yet.

And sometimes, what you think you need isn't necessarily what your body is asking for.

That's why I listen. That's why I adapt. That's why I care about the little things.

I want to remember our conversations. I want you to feel comfortable telling me what you need. I want you to feel safe enough to completely switch off, knowing you're in good hands.

I'm not interested in how many massages I can squeeze into a day if it means compromising the experience of the person lying on my table.

Because to me, you're not just another appointment in my diary.

You're a person who has chosen to spend their time, money and trust with me. And I don't take that lightly.

One person. One treatment. My full attention.

I didn't create Rest Massage Studio to massage as many bodies as possible.

I created it to make people feel genuinely cared for.

Rest Massage Studio 🤍

More than massage. Your place to rest, reset and connect.

WANTED: STUDIO BUSINESS PARTNER

Are you a yoga teacher, therapist, wellness practitioner or someone who loves bringing people together through classes and workshops?

Are you dreaming of having your own beautiful, permanent space to grow your offerings, without the huge overheads and commitment of running your own studio?

This could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Rest Massage Studio in Brendale is looking for a like-minded, passionate individual to take the reins of our beautiful group class and workshop space.

I've created a gorgeous, welcoming studio with an established brand and a growing community. Now I'm looking for someone who shares my vision to help bring the space to life even more!

THE OPPORTUNITY

I'm looking for someone to independently manage and grow the classes and workshop side of Rest Massage Studio.

What you'll get:
🌿 A beautiful, fully established studio space

🌿 Complete creative freedom over your timetable, classes and workshop offerings within available hours

🌿 The opportunity to build your own business without the expense of opening your own premises

🌿 Access to an existing wellness community and established studio brand

🌿 Minimal maintenance and overheads

🌿 Keep 100% of your class and workshop takings! Simply pay a small daily studio hire fee.

WHO I'M LOOKING FOR

Someone who is:

- Passionate about wellness, connection and community
- Qualified and insured in their chosen modality
- Motivated to build a consistent timetable of classes and workshops
- Confident managing their own bookings, clients and offerings
- Excited about growing something special within an established space

You might be a yoga teacher, meditation facilitator, breathwork practitioner, women's circle facilitator, holistic therapist or someone with a completely different offering that aligns with the Rest philosophy.

A LITTLE ABOUT REST

Rest Massage Studio was created to be more than just a place for massage. It's a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves and feel part of a community.

The space is beautiful, the foundations are there, and I would love to see it being used to its full potential.

DM for more info

Can we stop calling massage a luxury?

Going to the dentist isn’t a luxury.

Going to the doctor isn’t a luxury.

Moving your body, eating well, getting enough sleep — we recognise these things as part of looking after ourselves.

So why is massage still something we feel we have to justify?

Maybe it’s because we enjoy it.

Maybe because lying on a warm massage table, switching off for an hour and having someone take care of us feels indulgent.

But something being enjoyable doesn’t make it unnecessary.

Regular massage can be part of a supportive approach to caring for your body — helping to reduce muscular tension, maintain mobility, support relaxation, reduce stress and encourage better sleep.

And sometimes, the benefit is simply having an hour where your nervous system gets the message:

You don’t have to do anything right now.

Massage doesn’t have to be something you book once a year for your birthday.

Or only when your back is screaming at you.

Or when someone buys you a gift voucher.

It can simply be part of how you look after yourself.

Alongside moving your body. Eating well. Sleeping. Resting. Seeing your doctor. Going to the dentist.

The fact that massage feels bloody lovely is just a bonus.

Massage isn’t a luxury.
It’s an investment in the body that carries you through your life.

Have you ever caught a familiar scent and suddenly been transported back to a moment, a person or a place? 🌿

Our sense of smell has a powerful connection to memory and emotion.

A certain perfume can remind you of someone you love.
Freshly cut grass can take you back to childhood.
A particular scent can make you feel comforted before you’ve even consciously worked out why.

And that’s exactly why the scent of Rest Massage Studio has been so carefully considered.

Our signature Rest & Reset scent isn’t simply there to make the studio smell beautiful.

I want it to become part of how your body recognises Rest.

Every time you walk through the door, smell that familiar scent, slow down, breathe deeply and settle onto the massage table, your brain begins to build an association:

🌿 This scent = I can slow down.
🌿 This scent = I am safe.
🌿 This scent = I don’t have to do anything right now.
🌿 This scent = it’s time to rest.

This is sometimes described as an aroma anchor — using a familiar scent as a cue associated with a particular feeling, memory or state.

And the beautiful thing is, you can take that little piece of Rest home with you.

Our signature Rest & Reset diffuser blend and room spray are available to purchase in the studio, so you can recreate that familiar scent at home.

Diffuse it while you’re winding down in the evening.
Spray it in your bedroom before bed.
Use it when you meditate, read or simply need a moment to yourself.

And over time, perhaps just one deep breath will be enough to remind your body…

You know this smell.
You know this feeling.
It’s time to rest. 🤍

Available at Rest Massage Studio.

✨ THERAPY ROOM AVAILABLE ✨

Are you a massage therapist, bodyworker or wellness practitioner looking for a beautiful, welcoming space to work from?

A treatment room is now available to rent within Rest Massage Studio in Brendale. 🤍

Current availability:

🌿 Monday: 3pm – late
🌿 Tuesday: All day
🌿 Wednesday: All day
🌿 Thursday: 3pm – late

Rest Massage Studio is an established boutique wellness studio with a warm, calming environment and an existing community of clients who already value massage, self-care and wellbeing.

I’d love to welcome a practitioner who complements the Rest space while running their own independent business from the room.

This could suit a massage therapist or another aligned therapy/wellness practitioner looking for a professional space without the commitment of having their own premises.

If this sounds like you — or you know someone who might be the perfect fit — send me a DM and let’s chat. 🤎

📍 Rest Massage Studio, Brendale

Do you even need an excuse?

Rest Massage Studio
3/302 South Pine Road. Brendale
www.restmassagestudio.com.au

Maybe this is for you…

You don't have to be falling apart to want to understand yourself better.

Maybe you're actually doing okay.
You're working.
You're raising your family.
You're keeping everything moving.

But sometimes you wonder…

Why do I react so strongly to certain things?
Why do I feel guilty when I put myself first?
Why is it so hard for me to say no?
Why do I overthink conversations afterwards?
Why can one comment make me question myself?
Why do I sometimes shut down, get angry, become overwhelmed or react in ways I wish I hadn't?
And why, when I'm so good at looking after everyone else, can it be so difficult to give that same care to myself?

That's the kind of space I want Essentially You to create.
Not a room where someone tells you what's “wrong” with you.
And definitely not six weeks of me pretending I have life completely figured out. 😂

It's a small group of women coming together to become a little more curious about themselves.

Over six 90-minute sessions, we'll use my book Essentially You as our guide and explore the emotions we all experience — why they show up, how they can influence our behaviour and relationships, and some of the tools we can use to navigate them differently.

There'll be conversation.
Reflection.
Practical exercises.
Probably some laughs.
Maybe a few “Ohhhh… THAT'S why I do that” moments.
And hopefully the opportunity to understand yourself with a little more compassion and a lot less judgement.

I've deliberately limited the first Essentially You Founding Circle to just 8 women because I want this to feel intimate, comfortable and connected.

If something in this post has made you think…
“Actually, this might be for me.”
Comment ESSENTIALLY ME and i will put your name on the waitlist for more info.

✨ Your massage doesn’t have to end at just the massage…

Sometimes you need more time. Sometimes your scalp is begging for attention. Sometimes your feet need some serious love. And sometimes you just want to make your appointment feel that little bit more indulgent.

That’s exactly why I’ve created a menu of Massage Add-Ons — little extras you can add to your treatment to create the experience your body needs that day.

✨ 30-Minute Massage Extension — $55
Because sometimes 60 minutes just isn’t enough.

🌿 Body Brush Exfoliation — $35 | 15 mins
Dry body brushing before your massage, with your brush included to take home so you can continue the ritual yourself.

💆‍♀️ Deluxe Scalp Ritual — $55 | 30 mins
Thirty glorious minutes dedicated to your scalp and head. Perfect if this is your favourite part of a massage.

✨ Essential Glow Facial + Face Massage — $55 | 25 mins
A beautiful little facial ritual combined with relaxing face massage for the ultimate glow-and-unwind moment.

🤍 Facial Massage — $15 | 15 mins
Simple, deeply relaxing and one of the easiest ways to add a little extra bliss to your treatment.

🦶 Foot Exfoliate + Scrub — $55 | 30 mins
Extra attention for tired feet with exfoliation, scrub and massage.

🔥 Hot Stones — $10
Add the warmth of hot stones into your massage for an extra layer of comfort and relaxation.

Your massage is your time. Make it longer, make it more indulgent, or add a ritual that you normally wouldn’t make time for.

Next time you book, have a look through the add-ons and build your perfect Rest experience.

More than massage. Your place to rest, reset & connect.

Rest Massage Studio 3/302 South Pine Road. Brendale
www.restmassagestudio.com.au