The Island Willow

The Island Willow Our Wellness space offers a range of services, products & workshops to balance, heal and relax. By appointment only

It's been a minute....  and I'm so grateful that I can move back into this space again 🙏❤️ As well as offering a new loc...
19/09/2025

It's been a minute.... and I'm so grateful that I can move back into this space again 🙏❤️

As well as offering a new location (in addition to Cowes) and opening up availability to new clients, I now have an easier way for you to book, reschedule, and keep in touch with treatments.

Please see the link below for all of your healing needs and feel free to share any feedback should you wish.

The Island Willow is ready to shift into a new phase so watch out for a facelift very soon!!

October Availability-
Monday 12 - 3pm (Cowes)
Friday 9 - 3pm (Cowes)
Saturday 9 - 5pm (Tenby Point)

Please follow link for avail times.

With love,
Lee

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Hi lovelies, Welcome into Spring!  Can you feel the changing of the seasons?  I’ve been sensing it creep up on me this y...
15/09/2025

Hi lovelies,

Welcome into Spring! Can you feel the changing of the seasons? I’ve been sensing it creep up on me this year. The need to clean out old, along with itchy feet tells me I’m clearing the way for change. At times it’s not overly comfortable, however as long as I continue to listen to the wind and trust my inner voice, I know it will all happen as it should.

On that note, there’s some exciting changes happening.

Over the last 7 years, Phillip Island has seen us bring our third (and final) bubba into the world, create and then sell our accommodation business, go back to study with a deeper dive into childhood development and care, as well as endure the unknown with lockdowns, restrictions and a complete re-evaluation of what means the most to both me and my family.

The Island Willow has been holding space for healing, transformation and balance over these years (for both others and myself) and even though the location has shifted from time to time, the services have remained the same, settling for the last three years back at Banksia Park where our vision began.

However, as it’s Spring, the winds of change have brought through the awareness that there’s a new chapter for The Island Willow (maybe even a face lift coming soon?) and so the next step for me, for my small, yet transformative, healing business is expanding ‘off Island’ and relocating my Saturdays as of October to a beautiful space in Tenby Point that feels deeply connected to the land it sits on.

I am so excited to welcome you into the new space, shared with the beautiful Brigitte Linder (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner) in the quiet shady trees of Bayview Avenue. If you already have an appointment booked please be advised I will contact you directly to relocate your treatment. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you soon, as the weather begins to warm up.

Happy Spring to you all!!

With love and warmth,
Lee

Well folks, with the sun creeping out from behind those winter clouds this week I'm feeling like my body is starting to ...
20/08/2025

Well folks, with the sun creeping out from behind those winter clouds this week I'm feeling like my body is starting to defrost 😁

Its been absolutely gorgeous and its inspired me to get out and get moving a whole lot more. That can at times bring out the aches and pains a little as the body readjusts to more activity!!

So if you're feeling a little like me and need some support to loosen and rebalance, please reach out.

Worn love,
Lee xx

There's a purging happening in the collective.  It's being 'pushed' into us as Mother Earth let's go of what no longer s...
12/07/2025

There's a purging happening in the collective. It's being 'pushed' into us as Mother Earth let's go of what no longer serves her, energetically.
She's raising her vibration, her frequency and there's nothing we can do to stop it.

This 'levelling up' has been happening for a while now. You can feel it under your feet if you truly tune in. That soft hum of energy transmuting, rebalancing, recalibrating. The trees have been whispering it on the wind. The oceans gently coaxing us to move with it, rather than against it.
Grids reforming in all aspects, right around around the globe. Heightened and intense energies spiking rising levels of anxiety and excitement, both equally as triggering.

Our bodies have been attempting to translate this evolution, whether we are consciously open to it or not. Extensive bouts of sickness, survival mode kicking in and locking us up (not just physically), as well as a deep sense of confusion and indecision - do I go one way or do I go the other, no wait, that doesn't feel right either.

Now is the time to allow rest, quiet and connection where possible. Get outside (even if it's cold and rainy), ground your energies, warm your body with comfort, nutrient dense foods. Even look up some new recipes if you need as moving through this transformative time may call for new ways of thinking, being and doing.

The ability to express what's in your heart is being called forth in this moment. This may not look or sound as you expect though. Trust that whatever form your expression takes is perfect for YOU (think creative, movement, making sounds, music, exercise, cooking, how you dress and present yourself to the world, even solitude speaks volumes). The relationship between your heart and your throat plays a big part here in feeling safe enough to express yourself in the first place. Being or becoming aware of this connection may be the first step in aligning your 'voice' and expression with your inner feeling, your heart. The next step, honouring whatever expression needs to take place.

Take heed, slow down and listen to that inner voice that whispers in your depths. It's a new time, a new cycle, a new phase that is currently in its foundation stage. Out bodies may take a moment to process and catch up. Go gently and be kind to your unique journey. We each travel this existence differently and even though at times we will meet and connect with those that are like minded, we must align with our own path.

For the journey I bid you good fortune, good health and much courage. The road may be tumultuous but the learning and the evolution will come at lightening speed, if you choose to let it in. Be brave, my friend, and don't discourage - the light on the other side of this upheaval is next level (actually). Like nothing you've even experienced before.
The unknown may be scary and curious, but attempting to remain the same whilst everything else is ascending... that is torture. Trust that everything is unfolding as it should and allow yourself to surrender to the flow of it ♥️❄️✨️

Lee xx

* School Holiday availability - 10.30am still avail *We're currently in the throws of the winter school holidays at our ...
09/07/2025

* School Holiday availability - 10.30am still avail *

We're currently in the throws of the winter school holidays at our place. The biggest question as we roll out of our snugly beds is 'What's one adventure we can have today?'. The conversations have been curious, including ideas about how to get out of the house, even though it's cold, wet and windy. The kids are loving the home time too, but me... I'm getting itchy feet and finding it hard to switch off the need to be somewhere, doing something.
Yet my energy levels don't match???

The Winter season brings with it pockets of rest, slowing down, moving inward, warmth and comfort. Maybe it's time I flow with the season, rather than allow my everyday busy get the best of me. I'll let my kids lead me here, they seem to be pretty in tune with the cycles!! That being said, I'm only offering appointments this Saturday and then switching off again for a few weeks as my body adjusts and honours what it needs.

I have two pockets of avail on Saturday should you need. Please reach out if one of these times belongs to you.

Lee xx

Collectively, there's fear.  Can you feel it?Not sure if it's come into your awareness yet but it's already messing with...
29/06/2025

Collectively, there's fear. Can you feel it?
Not sure if it's come into your awareness yet but it's already messing with your wiring. Nervous systems everywhere are on high alert whether we consciously know why or not.
Safety is being questioned and re-evaluated. Do I feel safe? What enables, empowers me to feel safe?
I feel like these questions are going around in circles this year. So much so that we have either felt dizzy or had to disconnect just to ignore them.
Now you get to choose. Ignorance or truth? What feels safer? You may not like what you feel or see if it's shown to you clearly, but is it better to know what you're dealing with?
Looking through the rose coloured glasses can only prolong the inevitable though. Take them off beloved. Look to the truth so that you can actually see clearly again. I promise it will serve you if you choose to be brave.
The truth may seem scary, yet it is in fact the only thing that can bring us back to our path, our purpose, our true selves. Trust me, it's worth it.
So, if you can't get past the fear I suggest coming back to those questions and really feeling into them - "What do I need to feel safe?"
You only need to implement the simplest of things to make such an impact. Know that the answer/s that come with that question will only appear when you're ready to accept them.
Trust in the timing. Trust in your own innate knowing, even if that feels challenging.
Pick one thing everyday that enables you to feel safe. It may be the same thing. It may be nourishment. It may be security. It may be people or even just quiet. It doesn't matter what it is. It is more about implementing and trusting that it will serve you.

Be aware of increased anxiety, of increased panic within yourself and your environment. Remember to breathe, deeply if that feels good - fill up your diaphragm and then sigh it all out.
Check your water intake too, as well as quality of your drinking water. Is it filleted? Does it contain chlorine? Avoid toxins where aware and appropriate.
Movement may provide a healthy way to detox, however go gently here as the cooler months can put pressure on our bodies. Different than the increased energy we feel in Summer. Go slow if you need and speed it up only if it aligns for you.
Choose warming and comforting foods that nourish your soul. Lots of root veg. Free range, hormone free meats in moderation. Fibre over protein, yet both are important.
Stay safe beloved. Stay warm and incorporate pockets of joy into your day to day - wonder, curiosity, flow and enquiry, laughter and connection are all so important at this time.
Remember that we are all part of something bigger - we play our minor roles, yet they still create ripples amongst the collective. The more of us that tune in, the bigger the impact.
Go kindly, gently and with hope.
Sending love & courage ♥️

* Channelled energy reading 28/06/25 - Lee x

Hello beautiful friends ♥️ I hope this finds you keeping well and staying warm as we get further into the cooler season ...
29/06/2025

Hello beautiful friends ♥️

I hope this finds you keeping well and staying warm as we get further into the cooler season ❄️ Due to the usual lurgies that have seen me and mine bunker down over the last month, I'm pleased to be opening up appointments again after our beautiful mini getaway up the bush

Please see below for my upcoming availability. Whether it be rebalancing your energy, moving out of survival mode or purely for some much needed self-care, feel free to reach out to discuss if I can help ♥️😁 Lee

Friday 4th - 9.30am, 11am
Sat 12th - 9.15am, 10.30am, 12.30pm
Sat 26th - 9.15am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm

I'm in my 'mother era'.  I know this can look different to each of us, but for me it's messy chaos, attempting to follow...
12/06/2025

I'm in my 'mother era'.

I know this can look different to each of us, but for me it's messy chaos, attempting to follow routines with school, work and everything else. All I want to do is just BE in the chaos too... the little version of me crying out to just go with the flow and stop taking s**t so seriously!
But lately that's what life has been feeling like for me... serious. Get serious. Get serious about health, about wealth, about love, about life, about all of it - and to be honest it just drains the f**k out of me.
This mother era of mine needs more long unscheduled, ungraceful days walking along the beach and splashing each other, exploring the rocks and cliffs and pastures, staring up into the stars, watching the clouds roll by and even just dancing in the rain.
Could it be possible that my mother era is just merely taking me back to my childhood? Asking myself daily - who am I?? Who am I deeply?? What lights me up? What brings me joy?
And I get to ask these questions with a deep recognition and awareness that the answers give clues to my true self, my true essence.
My beautiful children reflect so much of this back to me on a daily basis - the need for love, affection, attention and respect. My eldest triggers me constantly because I see the depth within him, the internal struggle of connecting to the feels and finding his voice within the chaos. My middle teaches me compassion of a different kind. He gives me permission for true self expression, in whatever form that takes, encouraging me to be in constant feeling. And then the youngest, the carefree, wild child who knows her way, without being consciously aware of it - she teaches me that it's OK to be me, to be seen, heard and witnessed as who I truly am at my core. And that love will still be present unconditionally when I am ME.

Oh, the lessons, the upgrades, the growth that comes with motherhood... it's not for the faint hearted and definately speeds up your internal evolution.
Some days I find this more challenging than others though. I get swept up in the everyday routine.... when all I need to do is take a breath, be present in my own home and take a look around at my kids. They will show me the way again, back to myself ♥️

Lee x

Universal Connection – Is it really out there?I’ve spent so many years reaching for the stars.  Attempting to connect to...
15/04/2025

Universal Connection – Is it really out there?

I’ve spent so many years reaching for the stars. Attempting to connect to ‘all that is’ and a higher purpose, if you would even call it that.

My meditation practice has seen me visualising myself moving beyond our Earth, up into the cosmos, far beyond reach of our mortal capacity, yet on some level feeling the expansion.
What if what we’ve been trying to connect to this whole time is not actually ‘out there’ but accessible within?

Drop down, my friend. Take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Move your awareness deeply down into your body. That’s right, your human body. Breathe into your energetic heart in the centre of your chest and then move your awareness even deeper. Down into your pelvis, into your sacred womb space.

Can you feel it? Are you aware of it? Don’t doubt it, my friend. Just breathe. Allow your breath to guide you even deeper into the darkness. The depths will welcome you. It is safe, my love.
Tread softly if you need, but ensure you feel it as you go. Give yourself permission to feel it all. Anything and everything. Just feel. Let your physical body hold you in this space. This space of feeling, of deep connection, of reverence.

This connection to the Universe. A world within worlds, or is it merely a connection that is centred within us?
The theory that everything else sits outside of ourselves is something our human brains can understand. Is it merely a construct that keeps us in the ‘matrix’, so to speak? Or is it really ‘out there’?

As I sit and tune in today, I find myself connecting deep within myself, into the darkest, most expansive part of my energy and I see the stars, the galaxies, the overall ‘Universe’. But most importantly, I feel it. That connection to expansion, to ‘oneness’, to everything. It is within me.

I no longer have to look outside of myself for the answers. They’ve been within all along, just waiting for me to realise and breathe.

Go gently,
Lee x

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All the feels today as we hit the peak of the Libran Full Moon.  ♥️🙏
12/04/2025

All the feels today as we hit the peak of the Libran Full Moon. ♥️🙏

Happy New Year folks!!!  I have a couple of available times this coming Saturday for anyone who is feeling the after-eff...
02/01/2025

Happy New Year folks!!!

I have a couple of available times this coming Saturday for anyone who is feeling the after-effects of the Silly Season.

Please contact me directly 0428 936 140 if one of these spots belong to you!

Lee x

Address

910 Phillip Island Road
Cowes, VIC
3922

Opening Hours

Monday 12:15pm - 3:15am
Friday 9:15am - 3am
Saturday 9:15am - 5am

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