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I came to Australia on a working holiday visa in 2002.I was 26, with very basic English.Back then in Japan, English less...
23/04/2026

I came to Australia on a working holiday visa in 2002.
I was 26, with very basic English.

Back then in Japan, English lessons were often on cassette tapes.
“Hello David, how are you?”
“I am fine, thank you. And you?”

Turns out… no one—and I mean no one—spoke like that in real life.

I was eager to work and learn the language, so I tried to get a job at a café.
But with my broken English, no one would hire me.

So I worked in various Japanese restaurants instead.
Some paid $7 an hour (with generous sushi to take home).
Some promised better pay but didn’t treat you well.

Many restaurants didn’t survive, so I kept having to move.

Eventually, I found a place that felt different.
We were treated fairly, with proper training.

Then I was offered a manager role at a newly opened café in the GPO.

Truthfully… being a café manager wasn’t my strength at all.
And I didn’t enjoy feeling so inadequate.

But one day, a customer left me this drawing.

It made my whole day.

I left that job within a year for a different path,
but I’ve kept this drawing ever since.

Maybe the message is simple—
be kind to people.

And one day… they might be your Reiki therapist 😊

Why I own a disco ball 🪩 I don’t really drink in social settings anymore.Not because I get messy… but because after just...
17/04/2026

Why I own a disco ball 🪩

I don’t really drink in social settings anymore.
Not because I get messy… but because after just a few sips, I turn bright red.

Apparently it’s called Asian flash and I’m pretty sure I’d scare people more than entertain them.

I still enjoy a glass of wine at home sometime though.
Which is exactly where things got… interesting.

I’d been casually thinking it might be fun to have a disco ball.
Just a passing thought.

So you can imagine my shock when a large box showed up at my door…
and inside was a disco ball.

Actually — two.

Turns out, I had drunk-ordered them.
And not just that… two more were on the way.

I have never drunk-ordered anything in my life.

Thankfully, the universe stepped in and two got cancelled.
So I became the proud owner of two very large disco balls…
until a friend claimed one for her room.

Now I live with just one. As intended.

After cupping therapy, your circulation improves —
which means alcohol can hit you faster than usual.

So yes, you might get more “bang for your buck”…
but maybe go easy on the refills.

If you end up with a disco ball… just blame the improved circulation.

12/04/2026

Sliding cups about a flow.

Less still, more movement.
Like your body is being gently guided out of “stuck.”

This is where things start to glide again—
tight tissue, sluggish circulation, that heavy feeling you didn’t realise you were carrying.

Long strokes, slow pace…
your nervous system gets the message too: you can soften now.

It’s not just about chasing knots.
It’s about restoring rhythm.

Do you know the story of The North Wind and the Sun by Aesop?The story goes like this:The North Wind and the Sun argued ...
08/04/2026

Do you know the story of The North Wind and the Sun by Aesop?

The story goes like this:
The North Wind and the Sun argued about who was stronger.
They saw a traveler wearing a coat and decided that whoever could make him take it off would win.

The North Wind blew as hard as he could,
but the more he blew, the tighter the traveler held onto his coat.

Then the Sun shone gently and warmly,
and before long, the traveler took off his coat.

The Sun won.

Which one are you?

When it comes to parenting, I’m a bit of a North Wind—
hoping to become more like the Sun.

I don’t respond well to “North Wind” energy myself,
yet I catch myself doing exactly that—
pushing, controlling, trying to force things to go a certain way.

Still learning… to trust, to warm instead of push.

And I had no idea how triggered—how much rage—a small person could bring out of me.

But when we look deeper,
it’s usually love underneath…
just coming out sideways.

Dear my mums
How are you going in the first week of school holidays?
I’m here if you need a little escape 😊

One of the films I’ve always loved is Labyrinth.“Things aren’t always what they seem.”I was playing with shadow today, t...
02/04/2026

One of the films I’ve always loved is Labyrinth.

“Things aren’t always what they seem.”

I was playing with shadow today, trying to make the “perfect” rabbit…
but it kept changing depending on the angle, the light, the moment.

It made me think—
what we see isn’t always the full truth.

Sometimes things shift or reveal something else entirely when we look again.

Happy Easter everyone 🐣 I’m here if you need me.

More than half of my beautiful clients travel from different suburbs to see me—and yes, it often involves a bit of drivi...
28/03/2026

More than half of my beautiful clients travel from different suburbs to see me—and yes, it often involves a bit of driving.

Of course, being close is convenient.
But there’s something special about making the trip.

That space between your session and home…
it gives your body time to settle and integrate.

You might be on the train, reflecting on what came up for you—
maybe revisiting your essential oils or flower essences.
Or driving, simply noticing how much lighter you feel.

And if you feel like extending that shift, there are a few lovely spots nearby.

If your body wants to move, is there for you.

If you feel like wandering something a bit unique, has that vintage, treasure-hunt feel.

For something nourishing, is always inspiring.

If you’re feeling a little indulgent (and not afraid of gluten), .melb is a treat.

And of course, Olinda and Sassafras are always beautiful to explore.

Or maybe… it’s simply a good reason to visit a friend nearby.

I know with everything happening in the world, even a small trip can feel like a lot.
But if you do choose to come, make it something that supports you—before and after your session.

Big one is called Max and smaller one is called 99 ( later we nicknamed her chichi ) They came from animal aids as kitte...
25/03/2026

Big one is called Max and smaller one is called 99 ( later we nicknamed her chichi )

They came from animal aids as kittens. I still remember how they chose us to come home to.
From the day they came they slept with us and if I woke up for a toilet they made sure to company me with half opened eyes. I had no idea how cats can be so affectionate.

They adjusted really well with my children and be loved by them.

when Max died suddenly 2years ago at 17yo. I was shocked how sad I felt. My older son was 12yo grew up with them whole life. He took it hard. Sadness came like a wave next few weeks. He cries asked me mum I don’t know what this feeling is. I never felt like this. I said to him what we are going through is probably called a grief. At his age he never lost anything that close to him.
Another week past he said I think my grief is getting easier. 
Sadness was still there but we were able to look at Max’s photo and smile at his puppy like personality. 
My son learned and processed the emotion called grief. Max is his Home Screen on his mobile phone and he has Max’s urn in his room where he sleeps. 
His grief has changed shapes and expressions.

20years ago someone thought 5 tabby kittens life was not worth anything and put them in the garbeg bag and throw it. Fortunately they were found by kind person and sent to Animal Aid.
We got to meet them and was able to take 2 of them home ( Other 3 has also found a forever home )

We were able to give him the best life.

And that still lives with us.

And Chichi is going strong at 19yo ☺️

I met the richest man todayHe arrived as a passenger. As she stepped out of the car, I was about to greet them, but she ...
15/03/2026

I met the richest man today

He arrived as a passenger. As she stepped out of the car, I was about to greet them, but she gently stopped me with a gesture.

It was a surprise gift for her husband, and he had no idea where he had been taken. Blindfolded, his young daughter held both of his hands and slowly led him into the room. She carefully guided him to the couch, and when he removed the blindfold, he smiled — finally understanding the gift waiting for him.

He told me that even though he couldn’t see anything, he felt a warm light the moment he stepped into the room.

His family had been planning this for weeks in advance. He is such a loved husband and a loved dad. I felt so appreciative to be part of this beautiful surprise.

And in that moment, he looked like the richest man in the world.

12/03/2026

This happened when I went back to Japan for a short stay.

One day I was on the monorail heading into the city. I chose the section where using mobile phones is allowed. In the other section, phones must be turned off for passengers with pacemakers.

Everyone in the carriage was absorbed in their phones. I was too.

In my peripheral vision I noticed an older gentleman standing. No one seemed to notice him or offer a seat.

I hesitated for a moment. Knowing that some people don’t like being offered a seat because it can make them feel “old.” I wasn’t sure what to do. But after thinking about it for a bit, I quietly stood up, hoping he would notice the empty seat.

Luckily he did, and he came over and sat down. I stood nearby, ready to enjoy the familiar view into the city.

At the next stop, as passengers moved around, he looked at me. He probably realised I hadn’t stood up to get off — I had stood up to give him the seat.

Then I saw him typing something on his phone. He turned the screen toward me.

It was filled with digital flowers and the words “Thank you.”

This was just after COVID, when we were still wearing masks. In Japan we don’t talk loudly in public spaces, and we rarely speak to strangers. I didn’t expect his way of saying thank you.

But those digital flowers filled my heart with warmth. We simply exchanged bows.

One stop before the final station, most passengers had left and the seat next to him became free. He tapped the seat, suggesting I sit beside him. I didn’t really need to sit, but I did.

Two minutes later we arrived. We both stood up.
He quietly said, “Thank you very much,” from behind his mask.

We bowed to each other again and went our separate ways.

He never took a younger person giving up a seat for granted.
He had many ways of showing gratitude.

Those digital flowers are still blooming in my heart.

Many Japanese people wouldn’t describe themselves as religious. It’s not from rejection — it’s simply that we don’t grow...
13/02/2026

Many Japanese people wouldn’t describe themselves as religious. It’s not from rejection — it’s simply that we don’t grow up with structured religious teaching in the way some cultures do.

There’s a Japanese expression, “yaoyorozu no kami”. It literally translates to “eight million gods,” but the number isn’t meant to be exact. It symbolises countless or infinite. It reflects the worldview of Shinto — that the sacred exists everywhere. In nature, in ancestors, in daily life. Not one single exclusive god, but divinity woven through everything.
It’s less about belief systems, more about quiet reverence and connection.

This year I didn’t get to go back to Japan, so I asked a friend who was visiting to bring me an ofuda — a shrine talisman carrying the blessing of a kami (gods). As I grow older, these traditions feel closer to my heart. Not because I follow one specific religion, but because they connect me to something gentle, ancestral, and grounding.

There’s nothing fancy about this place.But when I open the door and hear you say, “This is my sanctuary,” it makes me so...
11/02/2026

There’s nothing fancy about this place.
But when I open the door and hear you say, “This is my sanctuary,” it makes me so happy.

I often hear the exhale as you step inside. That moment matters.

Right now, my offering asks you to travel — and many of you travel far. I don’t take that lightly.

There’s an advantage to being close to me, of course. Convenience is lovely.
But there’s also something powerful about coming from afar. The journey gives you and your energy time to prepare… to consolidate… to arrive intentionally.

Thank you to my beautiful clients.
Another really good day here. 🤍

一期一会 (Ichigo Ichie)A once-in-a-lifetime meeting.I genuinely enjoy meeting every single person who comes through my door....
07/01/2026

一期一会 (Ichigo Ichie)
A once-in-a-lifetime meeting.

I genuinely enjoy meeting every single person who comes through my door.
I get to meet you, to know you. Sometimes it’s just once. Other times, our paths cross for many years.

You may have come from curiosity.
You may be seeking deep rest, or wanting to release something you’ve been holding.
Whatever brings you here, you are met with care and full presence.

I’m here to support you—
and I hope our paths cross again.

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