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Tuesday 9:30am - 2pm Thursday 9:30am - 2pm Friday 9:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 10am - 6pm

http://www.restmassagestudio.com.au/

Rest Massage Studio, 3/302 South Pine Road, Brendale (2026)

17/03/2026

✨ Flashback to where it all began… ✨

In 2019 I got my very first job as a massage therapist at Embrace Life Chiropractic in North Lakes.

My first proper job after being a stay-at-home mum for 5 years… with my youngest only 1 🥹

I was working 2 days a week, starting with Aromatouch and then pretty quickly moving into Lomi Lomi.

Honestly, I learnt so much in that place.
The quick turnarounds between clients…
How a clinic actually runs behind the scenes…
Setting up rooms, the never-ending laundry…
Client notes (still not my strong point 😂)

All the little things you don’t really learn until you’re in it.

But the biggest thing for me… was watching the business.
Embrace Life (up until recently) was run by two women, and I watched them a lot.
I looked up to them.
I didn’t fully know it at the time… but something in me shifted.
I knew I wanted more than just being a massage therapist working for someone else.

Then March 25th, 2020…
I got stood down.

I wasn’t remedial trained yet, so I wasn’t considered an essential worker… and just like that, it all stopped.
I cried in the office when they told us.

It felt like everything I had just started was taken away.
And at the time… it felt like it was going to last forever.
And now here we are… 6 years later.

So much has changed.
Life looks completely different.

This is where I started…
and this is where I am now 🤍

So grateful for that chapter, even the hard parts.
Thank you Kathryn and Sharon…
(and Sharon, for so much more along the way) 💜

Rest Massage Studio
3/302 Southpine Road, Brendale

www.restmassagestudio.com.au

17/03/2026

Something new is coming to Rest Massage Studio… 🌿
Think warm oils…
glowing skin…
slow, nourishing rituals…
This is more than a massage.

It’s a whole body experience.

Launching soon ✨

Can you guess what we’re adding to the menu? 👀

15/03/2026

Lomi Lomi Massage & the Heart Space

One of the most unique and nurturing parts of a traditional Lomi Lomi massage is the work around the heart space and chest area.

In this style of massage, the chest and breast tissue can be gently included as part of the treatment. This is done with deep respect and care, and many women describe it as one of the most surprisingly emotional and nurturing parts of the whole experience.

The chest is an area where we often hold tension, protection, and unprocessed emotion. Gentle massage here can help to:
• Support healthy circulation and lymphatic flow in the breast tissue
• Release tightness through the chest and shoulders
• Encourage relaxation around the heart space
• Promote awareness and connection with your body
• Support overall breast health and wellbeing

Because of the nature of this work, the breast area is uncovered during this part of the massage. I always explain what I’m doing beforehand and your comfort and consent are the priority.
And very importantly, this part of the massage is completely optional.

If it doesn’t feel right for you, it simply isn’t included.
Please don’t let that element put you off experiencing the rest of Lomi Lomi though — it is a beautiful, flowing, deeply relaxing style of massage that works the entire body with long rhythmic strokes.

That said… in all the Lomi Lomi massages I’ve given, I’ve never had a woman say she didn’t love that nurturing heart-space work once they experienced it.

If you’re curious to try something deeply relaxing, restorative and a little different, Lomi Lomi might be exactly what your body needs.

— Holly
Rest Massage Studio
3/302 South Pine Road, Brendale
www.restmassagestudio.com.au

11/03/2026

Self-care for $25 a week… honestly, it’s a bit of a no-brainer.

Our Monthly Pause Membership gives you unlimited access to classes at Rest Massage Studio — including Slow Flow Yoga, Chair Yoga, Guided Meditation, Mid Week Reset and more.

Think about that for a moment.

For less than the cost of a takeaway lunch each week, you could be giving yourself regular time to slow down, stretch, breathe, reset your nervous system and reconnect with yourself.

And the impact goes far beyond just that one hour.
When you feel calmer, more rested and more balanced…
✨ you show up better for your family
✨ you have more patience and clarity
✨ your body carries less tension
✨ your sleep improves

Self-care has a ripple effect. It benefits you and everyone around you.
And the best part?
✔ Cancel anytime
✔ Come to one class a week and you’ve already got your money’s worth
✔ Come to more and it becomes incredible value

So really… what have you got to lose?
If you’ve been thinking about doing something for yourself, this might just be the easiest place to start.
Your future self will thank you. 🌿

Comment PAUSE and I will send you the link to sign up before our founding rate goes up to $30pw.

10/03/2026

The Secret to Better Sleep?

A Consistent Sleep Schedule 😴

If you want to improve your sleep, one of the most powerful things you can do is go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time each day.

Your body thrives on rhythm.
Inside your brain is a small structure called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) — essentially your body’s master clock. It regulates your circadian rhythm, controlling when you feel alert and when you feel sleepy.

When you keep a consistent sleep and wake time, your brain learns the pattern and begins to prepare your body for sleep in advance.
Hormones start to shift.
Your body temperature drops slightly.
Melatonin begins to rise.

All of this makes falling asleep feel more natural and effortless.

But when your sleep schedule constantly changes — late nights, sleep-ins, catching up on weekends — it confuses your internal clock. Your body no longer knows when to prepare for sleep or when to wake up.

This is sometimes called “social jet lag”, because it can feel similar to travelling across time zones.

Research shows that people who keep consistent sleep schedules tend to: • Fall asleep faster
• Wake feeling more refreshed
• Have better mood and energy
• Experience more stable circadian rhythms

Even your wake-up time plays a huge role. Getting up at the same time each day helps anchor your body clock and sets up your sleep pressure for the following night.

The goal doesn’t have to be perfect.
A good guideline is to try and keep your sleep and wake times within about 30–60 minutes of the same time each day, even on weekends.

Your body loves predictability.
So here’s a little experiment for you:
For the next 2 weeks, try keeping a consistent bedtime and wake-up time.
Notice what happens.
Do you fall asleep easier?
Do you wake feeling clearer and more energised?
Sometimes better sleep isn’t about doing more —
it’s about creating simple rhythms your body can rely on. 🌙

Tell me.. what is your sleep schedule like?

10/03/2026

Better Sleep Starts in the Morning ☀️

Most people think improving sleep starts at night… but the truth is, better sleep actually begins in the morning.
Your body runs on an internal clock called the circadian rhythm, and one of the biggest signals that sets this clock is morning sunlight.

When natural light hits your eyes early in the day, it sends a message to the brain that it's time to wake up and start the day. This light exposure triggers a cascade of hormones that eventually leads to melatonin being released later that evening — the hormone responsible for helping you feel sleepy.
In simple terms:

Morning sunlight helps your body know when to produce melatonin at night.
Here’s something many people don’t realise…
Wearing sunglasses first thing in the morning can interfere with this process.

While sunnies are important when the sun is strong, early morning light is much gentler and beneficial for your body clock. Letting natural light reach your eyes helps your brain accurately register the start of the day.

Research in circadian biology (including work from sleep scientists like Andrew Huberman and the Stanford Sleep Lab) suggests:
☀️ 5–10 minutes of sunlight on bright mornings
☀️ 10–20 minutes on cloudy mornings
☀️ 20–30 minutes if it’s very overcast

This light doesn’t have to be direct staring at the sun (please don’t do that!). Simply being outside with natural light reaching your eyes is enough. Walking, having your morning coffee outside, or a quick stroll around the block works perfectly.

Why it matters: • Helps regulate your circadian rhythm
• Supports natural melatonin production later in the evening
• Improves energy and alertness during the day
• Helps you fall asleep more easily at night

So here’s a little experiment for you:
For the next 2 weeks, step outside for morning sunlight within the first hour of waking.
No sunnies if the light is gentle. Just natural light on your eyes.
Notice what changes.
Do you feel more awake in the morning?
Does it become easier to fall asleep at night?
Sometimes the most powerful sleep tools are the simplest ones. 🌿

Better sleep might start with something as easy as stepping outside each morning.

09/03/2026

Sleep Week Tip: Understanding the Stages of Sleep 🌙

When we think about sleep, we often imagine it as simply “being asleep”… but your body actually moves through several important stages of sleep each night. Each stage has its own role in helping your body and mind recover.

🛌 Stage 1 – Light Sleep
This is the transition between being awake and asleep. Your body starts to relax, breathing slows, and brain activity begins to shift. It’s a short stage but important for easing your body into rest.

💤 Stage 2 – Deeper Light Sleep
Your body temperature drops, your heart rate slows, and your brain begins preparing for deeper sleep. This stage actually makes up the largest portion of your sleep cycle and plays a key role in memory and learning
🌙 Stage 3 – Deep Sleep
This is the physical repair stage. Your body restores muscles, strengthens your immune system, and releases growth hormones. If you’ve ever woken up feeling groggy after being woken suddenly, you were likely in deep sleep.

✨ REM Sleep – Dream Sleep
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is where most dreaming occurs. Your brain is highly active during this stage and it plays an essential role in processing emotions, creativity, and memory.

Throughout the night your body cycles through these stages 4–6 times. Each stage is important, and when sleep is shortened or disrupted, your body often misses out on the deeper and REM stages where the real restoration happens.

That’s why chronic sleep deprivation can affect mood, concentration, immune health, and energy levels.
This week for Sleep Week at Rest Massage Studio I’ll be sharing simple ways to support better sleep, along with downloadable resources, rest chats, and practical tips to help you rest more deeply.

If you’ve been feeling tired for longer than you should, this week is for you. 💙

09/03/2026

Sleep Week begins tonight at Rest Massage Studio 🌙

We’re kicking things off with Meditation Monday, and tonight’s guided meditation theme is Personal Courage.
When we think about courage, we often imagine something big and dramatic. But sometimes courage is simply giving yourself permission to slow down… to step away from the noise of life… and to create space to rest.

So many of us are running on empty.

Sleep deprivation doesn’t just leave us feeling tired. Over time it can affect our mood, focus, immune system, hormones and stress levels. It impacts how we show up at work, how patient we are with our families, and how well our bodies recover each day.

Yet slowing down can feel uncomfortable. It takes courage to switch off the to-do list, step away from screens and choose rest.

Tonight’s meditation will guide you through a calming practice to settle your nervous system, release tension from the day and reconnect with a sense of steadiness within yourself.

And the beautiful side effect?
When the mind settles and the body relaxes, sleep often follows more easily.

If you’ve been feeling tired, wired, or like your brain just won’t switch off at night — this is a wonderful place to start.

✨ Meditation Monday is also included in our $25 weekly Pause Membership.

Come to just one class a week and you’ve already got your money’s worth, with access to meditation, yoga and our mid-week reset sessions.

🌙 Meditation Monday
🕖 7pm
📍 Rest Massage Studio
DM for details about our memberships or visit our website

www.restmassagestudio.com.au

08/03/2026

International Women’s Day

Today I’m taking a moment to appreciate the incredible women I have the privilege of working alongside.

Running a small business can sometimes feel like a solo journey, but one of the most rewarding parts of building Rest Massage Studio has been the women who walk beside me in it.

Lauren from My Yoga My Way, Rebecca Roberson from One80 Coaching, Jo from Brisbane Kahuna Massage, and Tamyka, our wonderful remedial massage therapist.

Each of us brings something different, different skills, different experiences, different ways of supporting people, yet together we create something really special for our community.

What I love most is watching us all grow.
Individually in our own businesses, and collectively as a group that genuinely supports and celebrates each other.

There’s something powerful about women who choose collaboration over competition.

Happy International Women’s Day to all the women building, creating, supporting families, following ideas, starting businesses, and figuring it out as they go.

We see you. 💛

05/03/2026

✨ Only 5 Founding Memberships Left ✨

When I first launched the Rest Massage Studio memberships, I opened a small number of Founding Member spots as a thank you to those who support the studio from the beginning.

There are now only 5 of these spots remaining.
Once they’re gone, the membership will move to the standard rate of $115 per month with fewer benefits.

Founding Members lock in the original $100/month rate and keep these benefits for as long as they stay a member:
🌿 One 60 minute massage each month (your choice of treatment)
🎂 Free upgrade to 90 minutes in your birthday month
👯 Transfer your massage to a friend if you can’t make it
⏸ Pause your membership for up to 8 weeks each year
✨ Discounts on workshops & classes
✔ Cancel anytime

Normally a 60 minute massage is $125, so members save $25 every month while making self-care a regular habit.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, now is the time to lock in the founding rate before these last 5 spots are gone.

90 min and 2 hour massage memberships are also available.

📩 Send me a message or book through the website to secure your place.

Lets add your name to the list 💜

— Holly
Rest Massage Studio
3/302 South Pine Road, Brendale
www.restmassagestudio.com.au

05/03/2026

Rest Massage Studio has been nominated for Nikki Boyd's Small Business Awards, and I would absolutely love your support.

Right now they are collecting nominations, and the businesses with the most nominations will progress through to the finals.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a massage, attended a class, joined a workshop, or simply love what we’re creating here at Rest Massage Studio, I would be so grateful if you could take a minute to nominate us.

Rest Massage Studio fits under the Health and Wellbeing category.

Nominating is quick and easy — just complete the short form here:

👉 nikkiboyd.com.au/SBA

Or comment and I will DM you the link.

Nominations are open now and close Thursday 26th March.

Rest Massage Studio has truly been built from the support of this community, and every nomination helps us get closer to the finals.

Thank you so much for backing a small local business and being part of this journey with me. I couldn't do any of this without you.

Thank you soooooooo much 💜

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Tuesday	9:30am - 2pm
Thursday	9:30am - 2pm
Friday	9:30am - 6:30pm
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