Pretzel Massage and Bodywork

01/12/2025

UPDATE: You absolute legends… PEAK Massage Guns = SOLD OUT!

I honestly didn’t expect them to disappear this quickly.

If you missed out, don’t worry… another order has already been placed and should arrive by the end of this week.

I’ll post the second they land so you can grab one before they wander off again (and yes… I’ll hide one aside for anyone who already messaged me)

Thanks for supporting the little Pretzel shop — you make my day, truly.

28/11/2025

New at Pretzel!

I’m chuffed to bits to share that Pretzel is now an official stockist of the beautiful Naturopathic Alchemy Botanical Body Oils. These are Australian-made, small-batch, and full of real ingredients — no department-store fillers, no synthetic nonsense… just honest, gorgeous, plant-based goodness.

I currently have:
* Elderflower & French Pear
* Nova
* Chai
* Verbena & Lemon
* Eucalyptus & Mint

They make the perfect Christmas gift — thoughtful, natural, beautifully packaged, and something people will actually use and love. Perfect for teachers, besties, mums, sisters, or a little treat for yourself because… well, why not?

You can grab one at your next appointment (they are selling fast, so message me if you want me to hold one aside!).
If you’re local and not due in soon, just reach out. I can organise a quick drop-off or pick-up time.

Also a great price at $55 to $59 a bottle.

26/11/2025

Most people think remedial massage is all about pressure.

But pressure and depth aren’t the same thing.

Pressure is force - something you apply to the body.
Depth is connection - something you move with.

You can press hard and still be completely superficial.

And you can work deeply with almost no effort at all…
if the tissue lets you in.

The real magic happens when a body starts to trust the contact.

When pace, angle, intention, and breath all line up.
That’s when layers open.
That’s when change happens.
That’s when a client walks out feeling different, not just “pressed.”

This is the part of massage I love.
The quiet conversation happening under the skin — the part you can’t fake.

If you’ve ever wondered why Pretzel Massage feels different…
this is why.

25/11/2025

MY BELOVED BANG GUN… IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME 💔

People often ask me two questions:

“Who massages you?”

“How do your hands even cope doing this job?”

The honest answer?

My Bonus Boys (my preferred name for my stepsons) gave me the incredible BANG gun three years ago… and that thing has been an absolute life saver. Truly. My tension pattern lives where my neck meets my shoulders, and then,like most massage therapists, right through my fingers, thumbs and wrists.

This big fella has travelled everywhere with me since the day I unwrapped it. It’s practically been part of the family.

But… all good things eventually reach their “it’s not you, it’s me” moment.
And for BANG, that time has come.

Because along came PEAK.
A third of the size.
Lightweight.
Somehow even more powerful.
And, most importantly… I can carry it easily everywhere I go.

I use PEAK the same way I used BANG:

* cupped hands resting on the ball attachment (though it comes with interchangeable heads)

* glutes + forearms after the gym or long walks (I almost wrote “after running” but… come on. You know me. Let’s not pretend.)

* neck + shoulders when I start to feel that familiar creep of tension

Anyway, I couldn’t resist the upgrade. And I’m glad I didn’t.

If you’re someone who finds yourself counting down the days between sessions with your bodywork professional of choice, these really do help push you a little further between visits.

They’re available at Pretzel Massage & Bodywork for $180 — and honestly, worth every penny.

If you want to try mine before you buy, just ask. I promise I’ll share.

18/11/2025

16/11/2025

TUTTOFARE AT PRETZEL!

You probably know I only ever stock products I actually use myself. If it’s not on my own shelf, it’s not going on yours - simple as that.

It’s also why I rarely stock entire ranges… only the things that genuinely earn their place.

After a few months of testing, tapping, and (embarassingly) admiring my own face, I’m officially stocking Roman Blue Tallow – Tuttofare Tallow Balm.

Fine lines? Practically gone.
Pimples? Gone.
Redness? Gone.
Dry patches and tightness? Gone.

And the biggest shock? I’ve gone from three serums/oils, an eye cream, and a moisturiser… to just this balm. I even ditched my primer and my makeup goes on smoother, sits better, and lasts until I take it off.

I’m genuinely thrilled that Tuttofare have approved me as a distributor.

And this is only the beginning.

Over the next few months I’ll be rolling out a few more simple, beautiful products I personally use and love. No fluff. No hype. Just things that work.

If you’d like to try the Roman Blue tallow balm, send me a message or grab one at your next Pretzel appointment. Your skin will thank you later.

— Mel 💛

14/11/2025

Two sleeps to go! Good luck everyone.

14/11/2025

Now available at Pretzel, along with other Hydra Longenvity products. I've been using these supplements for two months now. My wrists are not as sore and my eyelashes are so out of control I had to trim some of them!

03/11/2025

Appointments available tomorrow, and later in the week too!

18/08/2025

I don’t usually share content from elsewhere, but this was too perfect:

You know where I am if you need to ‘pay a being’.

12/08/2025

✨ Staying Present… with a Little Help ✨

I was telling a friend recently that I struggle to stay in the present moment.

My brain is always full of ideas racing around, which often leads to mental burnout and a total disconnection from my body (think bad posture, jaw clenching, headaches, the works 😬).

I said I wished there was a little device that would just nudge me every now and then — not another phone alarm, app, or “track your progress” thing — just a simple reminder to check in with myself and reset. Something you could carry and use without your phone or a wifi connection.

Well… he only went and made me one! 🤯

It’s small enough to pop in my pocket, and every hour it plays three notes — A, D, D (yep… Attention Deficit Disorder 😂) — to bring me “back into the room.”

Today is my first day using it, and I’m ridiculously excited to see how it helps.
The best bit? It has a tiny message engraved on it just for me:

“Check your f***ing posture, Melody!”

Wish me luck — here’s to fewer hunched shoulders and more present moments.

Thanks Mitch. Such a thoughtful present from such a thoughtful human x x

08/08/2025

23 Years of Massage – and Still Loving It

It has now been 23 years since I completed my very first massage qualification. What a journey it's been!

They say it takes around 2,000 hours to truly master a skill. Well, the average massage therapist performs over 25,000 massages in a 23-year career… that’s a lot of practice!

Every client, every stretch, every knot worked through has helped me refine my craft and I’m still learning, growing, and loving what I do.

Thank you to everyone who’s trusted me with their body, their stories, and their recovery over the years. Whether you're a new face or one I've known for decades, you’re part of the reason I still look forward to every session.

Here’s to many more years of helping people feel a little looser, lighter, and more at home in their body.

With gratitude,

Melody (Pretzel) x