The questions before booking.

The studio is based in Brisbane and most clients come from inner-city and surrounding suburbs. Because every session is one-on-one and by appointment, there's no set service-area boundary — if you can travel to the studio at a time that suits both of us, we can work together. The first conversation is the easiest place to check whether the timing and location works for you.

The easiest way is to send a short note through the contact form on this site, or call directly on 0412 565 807. We don't take same-day bookings online — every session is scheduled after a quick conversation so we can confirm the practise that's the best starting point, the timing that fits your week, and any pre-screening that's needed before we begin.

Sessions are booked individually rather than locked into a package, so pricing is based on the length and type of session you book. We'll talk through current rates in the first conversation — that way you can match the right session length to the work you're after, rather than committing to a tier before you've trained with the practise.

Always one-on-one. The practise doesn't run group classes or open-floor training. Every session is one practitioner and one client, so the work is fully tailored to what your body is doing on the day — and the hour you booked is yours.

Comfortable clothing you can move in — leggings or shorts and a t-shirt or singlet are perfect. Bring a water bottle. If it's a massage session, there are linens and a quiet room set up for you. We'll confirm anything specific in the booking confirmation once your first session is scheduled.

Life happens. Get in touch as early as you can — a quick text or call to 0412 565 807 works — and we'll find another slot. Because sessions are one-on-one, the cancellation and reschedule terms are explained when you book your first session, so the expectations are clear before any payment is made.

Most training sessions run for an hour. That's enough time to warm up properly, work through the programmed lifts and movement drills, and finish with mobility or breath work without feeling rushed. If you'd like a shorter check-in or a longer block to revisit a programme, we can talk about that in the first conversation.

No. The practise is designed for people who want to get fitter — not people who already are. Programmes start where your body actually is, and we build the load and complexity slowly from there. Whether you've never trained before or you're returning after a long break, the first session is about assessing patterns, not pushing intensity.

Yes. Every client has their own programme — written for their body, their goals, and the time they can realistically commit each week. Sessions evolve as your patterns change, and we revisit the programme regularly to make sure it's still pointing where you want to go.

Often, yes. The practise approach is movement-first, which means we look at how an old injury is shaping the way your body moves now — and program around that, not despite it. If you're working with a physio or other practitioner, we can coordinate with them so the work isn't pulling in opposite directions.

It depends on what else your week is doing. Most clients land on once or twice a week of supervised training, with their own work between sessions. We'd rather you train less and stay consistent for a long time than burn through a hard month and disappear. Cadence is something we talk through in the first conversation.

That's how a lot of clients work with the practise. Training, remedial massage and coaching live under one practise specifically so they can talk to each other — your training informs what gets released in massage, and the coaching conversations shape what gets programmed next. Most start with one and add the others over time.

For most healthy adults, no. If you have a heart condition, you're pregnant or post-partum, or you're managing a medical issue that affects exercise, we'll suggest you check in with your GP or specialist before starting. We talk through this in the first conversation so nothing surprises us mid-session.

Remedial massage is most effective when the work is targeted. The pre-screening asks about your medical history, current pain, recent injuries and any medications — so the session focuses precisely on what your body actually needs that day, rather than a generic relaxation rub. You complete it before your first session online and we go over it together at the start.

Most sessions run for either 60 or 90 minutes. 60 minutes is enough for targeted work on one or two areas — for example a tight hip and lower back. 90 minutes is better if you're managing pain across multiple areas, or want time for slower, deeper work. We'll suggest a length when you book based on the pre-screening notes.

Remedial. The work is hands-on, evidence-led and aimed at the patterns producing your pain or restriction — not at general unwinding. That said, deep targeted work often leaves people feeling more relaxed than a softer massage, because the underlying tension actually shifts.

Health-fund rebates depend on your individual fund, the practitioner registration recognised by that fund, and the level of cover you hold. Confirm directly with your private health insurer before booking — they'll tell you whether remedial massage is covered under your policy and what their requirements are for claiming.

Remedial work can be intense in spots — particularly when we're working into a long-held pattern — but it should never be sharp pain you have to grit your teeth through. Communication during the session is part of the process: you tell us when something's too much, and we adjust pressure or technique on the fly.

Most people feel looser straight away, sometimes with a little residual soreness over the next day or two as your body settles. Drinking water, walking gently and avoiding heavy training in the 24 hours after a deep session usually helps. We'll talk through after-care notes specific to your session before you leave.

It depends what you're working through. If you're managing chronic tension or pain, a weekly or fortnightly session for a short block usually shifts things faster. Once you're on top of it, monthly is a common maintenance rhythm. We'll suggest a cadence after your first session based on what your body's actually doing.

Training is hands-on time under a programmed session — you're moving, lifting, mobilising. Coaching is conversational and reflective — you're working through why something keeps recurring, what to focus on between sessions, or how to rebuild a practise after a season of life that pulled you away. They're complementary, and most clients use both.

People returning from injury, parents rebuilding a practise after kids, desk-workers managing accumulating tightness, and anyone who wants to understand the why behind their training. It's also useful for clients between training blocks who want to keep momentum without ramping their physical load.

Coaching sessions typically run 45 to 60 minutes. They're less physically demanding than training sessions but they often produce more clarity, because there's space to think through what your body actually needs — not just react to what it did yesterday. We'll suggest a length based on what you want to cover.

No. Some clients book coaching purely to think through their movement practise — they may already train somewhere else, or be in a season where structured training isn't realistic. Coaching is a standalone offer; we'll point you toward the right resources or other practitioners if that's the most useful step.

Coaching can complement hands-on work but it isn't a replacement for it. If you're in active pain, we'd usually start with remedial massage and a movement assessment, then use coaching to make sense of what changed and how to maintain the new pattern. We can sequence the practises for you in the first conversation.

Concrete next steps. Each session ends with a short list of what to focus on between now and your next visit — usually a couple of movement drills, a mindset frame, or a tweak to how you're approaching your own training. Nothing overwhelming; just enough to keep the practise moving forward.