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With 12 years experience working alongside sporting clubs and within physiotherapy clinics Jeanette has relocated back to her home town of Launceston and providing Mobile Remedial and Pregnancy Treatments to the greater community.

09/06/2026

And Relax… mostly 😌

I love my little home studio. Most days it’s peaceful, cosy and the perfect place to switch off from the outside world.

But every now and then life reminds us that we don’t actually control everything. Like when the lawn mowing crew arrives days early and suddenly it sounds like they’re trimming the grass directly under the massage table. 😂

I once had an enquiry asking if my studio was completely silent. The truth is, most of the time it is. But sometimes a mower starts up, a dog barks, a rooster has an opinion, or the wind decides to put on a performance.

My yoga teacher in India once said:

“If one little mosquito can disturb your peace, what chance do you have in life?”

Now, to be fair, one little mozzie still annoys the absolute s**t out of me. 😆

But maybe relaxation isn’t about waiting for perfect silence. Maybe it’s about finding calm amongst the chaos, taking a breath, and remembering that life is beautifully imperfect.

The lawn mower will finish.
The mozzie will eventually leave.
And we’ll keep doing our best to relax anyway. 💚

& Relax ✨🦟🌿

05/06/2026

Woke up to this ☀️

Just 10–20 minutes of morning sunlight can help boost mood, improve sleep, increase energy, and support healthy vitamin D levels.

Before the emails, before the scrolling step outside, take a breath, and let nature do its thing.

Sunshine is free when it’s out. Use it. ☀️

NatureHeals 🌿☀️

04/06/2026

Why I Wear Knee-High Compression Socks as a Massage Therapist

As therapists, we spend hours on our feet every day. While that might seem normal, standing for long periods puts extra pressure on the veins in our legs, making it harder for blood to travel back up to the heart.

Compression socks apply gentle pressure to the lower legs, helping to:

✅ Improve circulation
✅ Reduce swelling in the feet and ankles
✅ Decrease feelings of heaviness and fatigue in the legs
✅ Support vein function
✅ Reduce the risk of varicose veins developing or worsening
✅ Help recovery after a long day of standing

For me, it’s even more important because I have an incompetent vein in my gastrocnemius (calf) muscle. This means one of the valves in the vein isn’t closing properly, allowing blood to pool instead of efficiently returning to the heart.

When blood pools in the lower leg, it can contribute to:

* Aching or tired legs
* Swelling
* Increased pressure within the veins
* Progression of venous insufficiency over time

Compression socks help by gently squeezing the tissues and veins of the lower leg, encouraging blood to move upward and reducing the amount of pooling that occurs.

They’re not the most glamorous piece of workwear, but after a full day of treatments, my legs definitely notice the difference when I wear them.

Therapist tip: If you’re on your feet all day, consider compression socks as important as supportive footwear. Your future legs will thank you.

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31/05/2026

Massage Room Tip 💡

Nothing ruins a relaxing treatment quite like tripping over cords!

A few simple ways to keep your massage room safe, tidy and professional:

• Use an extra mat over the cords
• Secure cords along walls where possible
• Keep power boards tucked away and off walkways
• Bundle excess cable length with Velcro ties
• Do a quick “trip hazard check” between clients

A clutter-free room not only looks better, it helps create a calm, safe space for both you and your clients.

What little things do you do in your treatment room to make life easier?

27/05/2026

Another little massage room tip.

Electric blankets on massage tables = elite client comfort 😅

Honestly, speaking from a client’s perspective, I think more Physio’s, chiros and other health professionals should use them too 😉.

Especially here in Tassie where the weather is permanently set to “slightly freezing” 🥶

A warm table helps clients:
• relax quicker
• stop tensing up
• settle into treatment faster

Mine is just a simple electric blanket and clients comment on it constantly.

Tiny comfort upgrade. Big difference ✨

25/05/2026

One quick clinic tip that makes your space feel instantly calmer 👇

HIDE 👏 THE 👏 CORDS 👏

✔️ Less visual clutter
✔️ Safer to move around
✔️ Easier cleaning
✔️ Less chance of getting completely overstimulated by random dangling cables by Thursday

Tiny changes honestly make the biggest difference in a massage space.

Hope this helps.

22/05/2026

Why do I side-lay pregnancy clients instead of using face-down pregnancy pillows?

One reason is something called the inferior vena cava (IVC).

The IVC is a major vein that returns blood from the lower body back to the heart.

As pregnancy progresses, lying flat on the back or spending long periods face down can place pressure through the abdomen and potentially affect comfort, circulation and decreasing blood flow to the heart means decreasing blood flow around the body.

Side-lying positioning helps:
✨ support circulation
✨ reduce unnecessary abdominal pressure
✨ improve comfort
✨ support relaxed breathing
✨ allow the body to fully soften and relax

I was listening to the podcast featuring Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist discussing pregnancy-safe treatments and positioning, definitely worth a listen if you’re pregnant or work within the pregnancy space.

Most pregnant clients settle into the side pillows and never want to move again 😅

Pregnancy massage should feel safe, supported and deeply relaxing.

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19/05/2026

Why I take 30 minutes between clients…
That little gap means I can:

• Not rush my clients out the door
• Clean & reset the room properly
• Change towels without rushing
• Write treatment notes while I still remember your “weird shoulder thing”
• Have a cup of tea ☕️
• Eat something other than a protein bar inhaled in 12 seconds
• Stretch my own body before fixing everyone else’s
• Breathe for a minute
• Regulate my nervous system
• Go to the toilet in peace 😂
• Mentally reset before the next client
• Be ready for you when you arrive.

Burnout doesn’t make better therapists.
Regulated therapists do.

And honestly… sometimes I just need 30 minutes to sit quietly and relax 😅 Sometimes this doesn’t happen as you just need to sometimes shuffle people around but ideally 30 minutes between people works really well for me.

From previously working in Physio’s, for NRL teams, in day spas, in hotels, as a mobile therapist this isn’t possible.

Find what works for you. Avoid burnout at all costs.

18/05/2026

I’m back in the studio.

Book your next treatment via the link in my bio.

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