Mind Body and Balance

This morning I woke up to a few surprises. 🤍

Firstly, the girls were nearly ready for school… at 7am. A surprise in itself. 😂

Then one of them noticed something I’d written on the wall where I stick all sorts of random pieces of paper — our morning routine, little jobs we can help each other with, food ideas and requests.

Under the food ideas I’d written:

“Bento box for Mum.”

Because sometimes it would be really nice if Mum had a lunch made for her. 😂

Well, they saw it… and this morning they surprised me with one. 🥹 I felt so looked after. Then my other daughter decided to do my hair for me.

Such little things, but they meant a lot.

And somehow it feels like a lovely way to finish Term 3 and head into the school holidays.

I usually go into holidays with a little trepidation. We rarely have much planned, things can get expensive, routines disappear and, naturally, having everyone home together can bring its moments. 😂

But this time I’m genuinely looking forward to it.

I feel really grateful that we get this time. Time to be home, hang out, make random things, see where the days take us and simply make the most of having this time together.

Speaking of random things — the little paper house in this video is something the girls and I made after I spotted the idea on Instagram. It has different rooms and everything and is actually pretty cool. 😂

If anyone wants me to make a little tutorial showing how we made it, let me know. I actually might!

Happy end of Term 3. 🤍 I hope everyone has a safe and happy break, with some fun, some rest, some good memories… and hopefully a manageable number of sibling arguments. 😂

And Mind Body and Balance Massage is still open during the school holidays — so parents, if your holiday plans happen to include a massage and a little peace and quiet, come and see me. 🤍

Random Updates 🤍🩵🩷

P.s. the last frame there is my new Rubik's Cube record 😄

A little follow-up to yesterday’s post. 🤍

I just wanted to say a really big thank you.

The response has been so incredibly kind, and I’ve been genuinely overwhelmed in the best possible way by the bookings that have come through — especially from some beautiful clients I haven’t seen in a while. It really means so much to me.

It’s been a big week for me personally, with a couple of appointments with my surgeons and a little more clarity around what’s ahead.

I’m taking it all one step at a time, and I’m feeling really positive about the journey ahead.

Thank you for all the lovely messages, well wishes and encouragement. I truly appreciate every single one, and I’ll be carrying all that kindness with me over the coming weeks. 🤍

And in the meantime, I’m just really grateful to be doing what I love, seeing so many familiar faces and making the most of the time I have with you all before I take a little break.

Thank you. 🤍

P.S. 💛

I’ve also been reminded lately that so many people are quietly navigating their own health journeys, and there can be so many emotions that come with that — uncertainty, fear, overwhelm, hope, exhaustion… sometimes all at once.

If that’s you, please know you’re not alone. I’m here, and I’m holding space for you too. 🤍

And perhaps this is also a little reminder that looking after your body, making time to breathe, move, rest and receive a little care can be helpful when life feels like a lot.

If my treatments can support you in some small way along the way, I’d be very grateful to be part of that.

xx Michelle

A little something from the heart 🤍

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how grateful I am to be doing what I do.

Looking after people. Helping people feel better in their bodies. Having conversations, hearing your stories, and being trusted to care for you in some small way.

It really is something I don’t take for granted.

Some of you may know, and some of you may not, that I’m going to need surgery in the not-too-distant future. I’m expecting to be away from the clinic for a short-to-medium period while I recover.

And honestly, one of the things I already know I’m going to miss is this.

So, while I’m here and able to work, I want to do more of what I love. ❤️

My little hope is to be as fully booked as I can be before I go.

So whether you’re one of my regulars, someone who hasn’t been in for ages, or someone who’s never been to see me before — I would genuinely love to see you.

Come in. Let me look after you. Let’s give your body a little love.

This isn’t me trying to be dramatic or get attention. It’s just me being honest about where I’m at, and taking a moment to appreciate something I feel incredibly lucky to do.

Thank you to every person who has ever trusted me with their body, their aches and pains, their stories, their time — and sometimes their vulnerability too.

I’m so grateful for you.

And for now… I’m here.
And I’d love to see you. 🤍

Michelle x

Treatment table has officially passed the quality test… with high commendations. 👏😂

Would absolutely love to be getting a treatment right now…

…but unfortunately, the therapist is a little busy. 😅

Turns out being the therapist means you don’t get to book yourself in!

Table: 10/10.
Therapist: currently unavailable. 😂

Who else could use a treatment today?

The school band and my son rocking it out for the last time at school at their year 12 grad assembly. Time flies. Much to be grateful and hopeful for. 🩵✨️🫶🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽


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Thankful to all the teachers, staff, students, parents who have helped raise them all through their high school journey to now x

Lately I’ve been really focused on the simple things that help me feel more energised and balanced — getting some morning sun, nourishing my body, walking more and, most importantly, just moving.

And with spring here and Sydney finally giving us some beautiful sunshine, it feels even easier to get the body moving. ☀️

So this was my little movement session today, and I thought I’d share it with you.

If you’ve got five minutes, come move with me. All you’ll need is a yoga block (or a rolled-up towel works perfectly) and a pillow or two. Pause the video, rewind when you need to, and take your time.

There’s no need to push or force anything — work within your own comfortable range and listen to your body. If something causes pain, stop. And of course, if you have an injury, medical condition or you’re unsure whether these movements are appropriate for you, please check with your healthcare professional first.

Movement doesn’t have to be complicated or a full workout to count. A few minutes can help get the blood flowing, loosen up the body, lift your energy and simply make you feel good.

This is what felt good for me today. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 🤍

Save it for later, or grab your towel and pillows and join me now. xx

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I highly recommend falling in love with Op Shops. Re-wearing might not be for everyone, but gifting your unwanted things can be!

It is all for a very good cause. Who knows what you might find.

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Last week I realised I'd completely forgotten how to solve a Rubik's Cube.
Two years ago I was obsessed with this thing! Watching YouTube tutorials on repeat, notations, algorithms, sore shoulders, aching fingers from all the twisting and ordering.

It was hard, but I got there. I even got to teach the boys how to do it.
Then somehow, all of it just... left me.

So today I sat down and relearned it from scratch. Same videos, same fumbling. But this time, something was different... I understood it more. The logic made more sense. It came back faster than I expected.

7 pages of notes, turned into one. 10 minutes to solve it, turned into 6. It felt good. Almost as satisfying as when I first learned the trick.

I think that's how a lot of things in life work.
We learn something, we lose it, and we panic that it's gone for good. But it's not really gone. It's just waiting for us to find our way back — and the second time round, we can go even deeper.

Two years ago I picked this up because I wanted to prove to myself I could do hard things. Since then I've picked up crocheting and a handful of other things I'd never tried before.

Sometimes they feel like guilty distractions from more important things, but I think it's all been part of something bigger — and it's brought me onwards and upwards from where I was... to here.
What's something that seems impossible to you right now — would you drop a few things today to start it?