Samara Hodson Massage

If I have gently nudged you in this direction or raved ad-nauseum about how much fun these classes are, then sign up now! Here’s the timetable and they book fast.

Give a gift of ‘Feeling Awesome’ this Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄🎄

We all have too much stuff and a voucher can nudge someone towards wellness or pay for something they already love.

I feel pretty good most of the time because I have some non-negotiable activities that help my body move and feel strong! These following businesses do what they do SO well that I had to give them a plug. Contact them directly for vouchers… and also, everyone loves a massage too!

🙏 Renata Smenda Yoga - you can do as little or as much as you can and want to do.

🧜‍♀️ Macedon Ranges Aqua Aerobics the best fun ever! Non weight bearing and safe for all bodies.

🩻 Woodend and Kyneton Osteo … great for addressing underlying causes of pain and lack of mobility. The Osteos are awesome and can help get you on track.

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A 5pm appointment is available tomorrow!
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There's some good news and some not so good news...

Good News: There's a couple of massage appointments available before I go to Japan on 17th September. ⛩🇯🇵🍣

Not so Good (for you): I'll be gone for 3 weeks

Good News: The osteos Woodend and Kyneton Osteo and myotherapist Rachel Norman REN are fabulous and can see you if you get in a bind while I'm away.

Not so Good: I will be increasing my prices by $10 as of 10th October. This will help cover rising costs as I continue to provide you with the best possible care. Please communicate with me directly if this changes things for you in any way.

Such brilliant words to read and remember.

🌊THE WEIGHT OF VALUE🌊

Ok, so anyone who has followed me for a while knows that I abhor talking about weight. I’ve explained why in the past, but another layer of weight-talk-f**kery has revealed itself to me recently after seeing some as**at on the internet saying “bUt iT’s AbOuT yOuR hEaLtH”.

Let’s stop and think about that. I cannot for one second believe that some random f**kstick on the internet actually gives a hoot about the actual health of any plus-sized woman. There is an absolute vacuum of resources and research when it comes to women’s health, so I’m confident that that’s not actually what his rage was about, or he’d be lobbying for better healthcare to be available to us rather that spitting abuse on the interwebs.

It’s about value.

The smallminded idea that we must be a certain aesthetic to be of value to our society.

And what absolute horsesh*t that is.

Our weight does not determine our value, no more than our health determines our value. Our our favourite colour for that matter.

What does determine our value? The way we show up when it matters. Our character, our effort, our commitment and our personal values.

Our health does not stop us from being able to inspire, love and create.

Our ability to contribute to humanity is not limited by the shape, robustness, wobbliness or flexibility of our meat-suits.

Actually, I'm going out on a limb here and saying that that my weight - and my health issues - have actually contributed to, and increased my value. I am more compassionate, more determined, more curious and more capable at my job and in my community, than I ever could have been without this lived experience.

We are all valuable. We’ve all got the capacity to love, hope, dream, inspire, create, motivate, share and wonder. We all make the world better.

Our integrity and compassion are not measured in relation to our tuck-shop arms. Our curiosity and inspiration are not dictated by our mobility. Our capacity to be generous and joyful are not reliant on our thigh gap.

Can we please stop shrinking our value. Let’s stop wasting our precious time being worried about how our aesthetic is perceived, and get on with living, and playing, and celebrating our VALUE.

Love you Mermaids. xx

Welcome to Woodend and Kyneton Osteo Sandra Stephens!

I’m so lucky to be part of of this hub of amazing practitioners that work together to help you improve your health and move better!

We're thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to the Woodend Osteo team! Please join us in warmly welcoming Sandra Stephens, our dedicated Accredited Nutritionist.

Sandra brings a wealth of expertise in helping you optimise your health from the inside out. Her holistic approach to nutrition perfectly complements our osteopathic care, providing you with even more comprehensive support for your wellbeing.

Nourish First offers nutrition services to help you improve your overall well-being and make positive changes to your lifestyle. Whatever your challenge, Sandra can provide professional advice and guidance to get you back on track. Find out more information or get in touch with Sandra through her website https://www.nourishfirst.com.au/

Lots of bookings available this week!
Fridays now available!
Jump online at

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There’s a few gaps in my bookings today and tomorrow!
Yes I’m now working Fridays!
Jump online at www.samarahodsonmassage.com to grab a spot.

I’m so proud of this legend and boss Meagan Macedon Ranges Aqua Aerobics for being recognised for the work she does to make women feel amazing, strong and happy in the water. Well done!!!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Telstra Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards, celebrating local businesses for their excellence in customer service across 5 categories.

🏆Agribusiness & Primary Production: Josh's Rainbow Eggs
🏆Health & Wellbeing: Macedon Ranges Aqua Aerobics
🏆Hospitality & Accommodation: Woodend Cellar & Bar
🏆Professional, Retail and Service: Riddells Creek Nursery
🏆Trades & Manufacturing: Magnum Signs

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It's chilly outside but warm inside! Warm coconut oil and heated herbal poultices help ease the aches and pains and welcome winter. With colds and sniffles getting around, I have had cancellations today so jump online at www.samarahodsonmassage.com

Meagan is awesome at helping removing the barriers to joining her classes. I have never know. Such inclusive, fun, safe, hilarious and effective workouts in all my days.

🌊WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? NO, REALLY, I'D LIKE TO KNOW🌊

It took me eleven (yes, ELEVEN) years to work up the courage to get to an aqua class myself, so I totally understand hesitation. But I'm genuinely curious about YOUR hesitation. If you haven't been to my classes but are secretly wanting to...why aren't you? Let's talk - no need to comment here if that's uncomfortable. DM, text, call or email me. The more I can understand about what you need, the more effort I can put into supporting you, and others like you.

Same goes for clients who haven't been for a while 💙

Because I'm here for all Mermaids - even the ones that are currently land based.

📲0482 032 575 📲[email protected]

Samara Hodson Massage has finally landed on Instagram! Appointments available this week Monday 10am and 11am. Link to bookings in bio.