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RESTORATIVE BODY PRACTICE — SUPPORT YOUR BREATH 🌿

The way you breathe can influence your nervous system, your posture, your airway health, your lymphatic system and your physical tension.

You can support your functional breathing by;
- Breathing through your nose as much as possible
- Breathing low into your diaphragm and belly, rather than into your upper chest
- Breathing lightly and slowly

A great exercise to start with is to;
😮‍💨 Take a moment to observe your breathing, focusing only on your breath
1️⃣ Count your breath in, and your breath in. Notice which is longer or if they’re the same
➕ Increase your exhale by 1 count (so if you were 5 in, 5 out, move to 5 in, 6 out)
🔍 Notice how that feels and continue this count
➕ Increase your exhale again, if comfortable (now 5 in, 7 out). If that feels comfortable, you can keep extending your exhale. When it feels uncomfortable, go back to the previous exhale number that was comfortable and stay there for a while.

One breathing exercise might not change your world; but small, consistent inputs can create lasting change for your breath, body and mind.

— Mel 🌿

People often ask why I keep adding to my training.

The answer isn’t because I’m trying to collect more techniques.

It’s because every course changes the way I understand the body.

Jaw work has been one of those experiences.

The more I learnt, the more I realised how often the jaw is part of a much bigger picture. Breathing. Headaches. Neck tension. Clenching. Stress. Sleep. Even the way we hold ourselves through difficult seasons.

That doesn’t mean the jaw is always the cause, or that every person needs jaw treatment.

But sometimes it’s a missing piece.

As a therapist, I never want to overlook something that could help me better understand what’s happening in someone’s body.

This is another tool, another perspective, and another way to support people with thoughtful, individualised care.

I’m looking forward to sharing more about who this kind of treatment might help, what it actually involves, and why it’s become such an interesting part of the way I work.

If you’ve been told “it’s just stress”, I hope you hear this:

Your symptoms are real.

Your body deserves curiosity, not blame.

You don’t need to have it all figured out.

You don’t need to “manage your stress” perfectly.

Just ask yourself:

What’s one small way I can support my body today?

Sometimes that’s where change begins.

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RESTORATIVE BODY PRACTICE — SUPPORT YOUR FACE 🌿

Your face has muscles too; and these muscles carry the same stress and tension that your body carries, as well as the impact of your emotional expressions.

Restorative movement for your face involves self massage which can;
- reduce tension in your body and your face, through fascial connections and nervous system regulation
- treat, prevent or reduce tension headaches and jaw discomfort
- relax the nervous system
- stimulate blood flow

Some extra tips;
🔥 Start slow and gentle. Firm pressure may feel good in the moment; but may feel more like your face is on fire later (I know this from personal experience 🤣)
💧Pair this with the restorative movement for lymph for even more impact and nourishment (lymph first, then massage)
🫧 You can do this while moisturising or washing your face; or use jojoba or rosehip oil for a luxurious feel and to prevent dragging on dry skin.

One face massage might not change your world; but small, consistent inputs can create lasting change for your face, body and mind.

— Mel 🌿

I haven’t always felt comfortable receiving massages.

I’ve delayed booking until my body felt better.
I’ve worried what the therapist would think about the changes in my body.
I’ve felt nervous about being seen.

As a massage therapist, I’m not looking at your body and judging it.
I’m noticing how you move, sit and stand; from a functional movement perspective.
I’m assessing how your tissues feel; the tone, tension and texture.
I’m treating your whole mind-body system, not just your body or the part of your body that hurts.

Your body doesn’t need to look a certain way to receive care.

At Remedied, you’re invited to visit just as you are; and you’ll be treated with kindness and respect.

💚 Mel

The more clients I treat and the more I learn, the more I notice that tension isn’t always where we think it is.

Sometimes it shows up as a clenched jaw.
A furrowed brow.
Tight temples.
A tension headache.
A feeling that your face is working just as hard as the rest of you.

The Restorative Facial Massage was created for those moments.

A gentle treatment focused on the face, jaw, scalp, head and neck, designed to help ease tension and encourage relaxation, connection and wellbeing.

Bookings are now open. 🌿

Restorative Facial Massage or
Restorative Facial + Body Massage Combo

That lighter, softer post-massage feeling?

Your face deserves that too. 💚

It’s not just a massage.

It’s an hour where nobody needs anything from you.

A place to soften.
To breathe.
To rest.

A nervous system that can exhale.
A body that can let go.
A moment to reconnect with yourself beneath the noise, pressure and busyness of everyday life.

Sometimes that’s exactly what we need most. 🌿