Breathe - Massage Therapy and Reiki

14/01/2026

Quick trip out to the Hunua Ranges this morning to do the Wairoa Loop Track, with both M and H in tow.

I’ve always loved being out in the bush — not so much the steps though, or forgetting my drink bottle 🙃 Thankfully the fast teenager went back to grab it.

Still, I managed to stop and take photos, because it’s not just about the destination, but the journey along the way.

11/01/2026

This is a beautiful article written by my friend Lexi about the cleansing of spaces, and it arrived at just the right time. Over the past week, I’ve found myself doing the same—tending to my massage and reiki room as we move into a new year.

The process has been more than a physical clearing. As the space was cleaned and rearranged, there was also an energetic releasing, old layers gently lifting, making way for a sense of lightness and renewal. Removing things that no longer serve a purpose and being intentional with what stayed.

Yesterday, I also received a reiki healing from a friend, held within the same room. It felt like a quiet blessing.

Now the space feels ready.

🌿 Does your home feel heavy, flat, or unsettled? 🌿
People often ask me how to clear negative or stagnant energy from their space.
Yes — sage and Palo Santo work.
But so do incense (churches have used it forever), plants like rosemary and aloe, salt, moon water, crystals, sound, movement, and intention.
The part most people forget?
You must open everything — doors, windows, cupboards, even drawers if it feels right — and you must finish the clean by taking rubbish and vacuum contents outside.
There’s a reason we used to sweep things out of our homes with a broom 🌙
Energy needs movement and completion.
I’ve written a full blog explaining:
✨ How home energy works
✨ What tools actually help
✨ Why sound, music, and movement matter
✨ Common mistakes people make
✨ A simple Violet Moon home cleansing ritual
👉 Read the full blog here:
🔗 https://www.violetmoon.co.nz/post/home-cleansing-protection
If smoke isn’t practical, I also make Violet Moon Cleansing & Protection Sprays — perfect for regular maintenance and busy homes.
Your home should feel safe, warm, and peaceful.
If it doesn’t, it might just be asking for a reset 🌿✨

09/01/2026

I’ll be back next week, Monday 12th, ready to dive into the year ahead.

There will be a few timetable changes as my study days shift in February. Wednesdays will now be available from 4pm–8pm, and Thursdays will open up from 9am–5pm.

I’m ready to jump straight into this year and support you to feel more grounded, move more freely, and carry less stress as we move forward.

Oh, and I may have made a small change around in the massage and reiki room, getting it ready to welcome you back into the space.

Follow the link below to make your next appointment.

https://bookeo.com/BreatheMassageNZ

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 🌟
I wish you a more compassionate, love filled year. Abundant in all things that nourish your highest self. X

29/12/2025

I dropped my youngest off at the airport this morning. He’s off to have fun and adventures with NZ Venturers, and I came home to a quiet house.

Later, I saw a reel where a woman asked, “Who am I when nobody needs me?”
Of course, it stopped me in my tracks and got me contemplating.

I am still the same person.

When we validate ourselves by how needed we are, what happens when nobody needs us in that moment? Does that mean we are somehow less valid as a person?

It feels closely linked to the busy epidemic we live in.
Who am I if I’m not busy?

Who we are isn’t defined by how much we are needed or how full our schedules are, just as it isn’t defined by the clothes we wear or the jobs we hold. It’s reflected in how we treat others, how we show up, and how we move through the world.

I’ve been parenting on my own for three years now, and as my children grow older and more independent, that doesn’t make me less of a mum. It simply means the role is changing, as it always does.

And as humans, we are flawed beings. Learning as we go, stumbling at times, walking through life doing the best we can with the knowledge we have at that time.

Still worthy. Still whole. Still enough, even in the quiet, even in the spaces where we are no longer needed.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas. May this season bring rest, reflection, and moments of connection. Thank you for trusting me with your care this year. I’ll be taking a short break and will be back from 12 January 2026.

21/12/2025

Happy Summer Solstice to you.
Today we honour the longest day and shortest night of the year, a turning point in the natural cycle where the light lingers and nature stands in its fullness.

The summer solstice invites us to pause, to reflect on what has unfolded, to acknowledge the growth that has occurred, and to offer gratitude for what is still to come. From here, the days slowly begin their return toward darkness, reminding us of the constant rhythm of balance and change.

I spent the afternoon with a friend, moving alongside nature, and in doing so felt a deep sense of peace and calm settle in, a quiet reminder of how grounding it can be to align ourselves with the seasons.

We then spent time around the fire, contemplating what we are ready to release, what no longer serves our higher selves, and opening ourselves to new opportunities for growth and abundance. We watched the flames dance, hypnotic and cleansing.

A reset begins.

17/12/2025

How beautiful are these flowers!

The left were a gift yesterday from a lovely lady who knows that hydrangeas are one of my favourite flowers and the beautiful ones on the right were made and given to me by Hudson’s girlfriend 💙💜.

Only one appointment left for this year, Monday 22nd at 1:45, to book it follow the link below.

https://bookeo.com/BreatheMassageNZ

14/12/2025

I picked these crystals up from a market at the weekend. I really wasn’t in need of any more, yet I felt deeply drawn to the heart shape.

Yesterday I was at a Reiki share, one that I’ve been facilitating throughout the year, and I think it’s left me feeling particularly contemplative.

My heart feels so heavy over the Bondi shootings. It’s easy to live in a little bubble, especially when we’re so far removed from this level of violence and hatred. Yet war, fighting, and harm are ongoing realities in the world. The devastating actions of a few only seem to highlight a much bigger picture at play.

I don’t understand this level of hatred. I don’t understand war or fighting.

What I do understand is that we can begin where we are with love and empathy.

There are precepts that belong to Reiki, and their simple translation goes something like this:

Just for today:

Do not anger

Do not worry

Be grateful

Work hard

Be kind to every living thing

They are simple, yet powerful. A reminder to live in the present moment. A prompt to reflect on our own intentions, our own growth. And at their very core, a return to love.

09/12/2025

Hi...
Thought I better pop on here and tell you all when my last date for appointments before Christmas is, Tuesday 23rd December and then I'll be back Monday 12th January 2026.

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26/11/2025

I was just about to go to sleep when I heard the call of the Morepork/Ruru. This is the first time since moving to Pukekohe that I've heard one. When camping a few weekends ago I heard a Morepork calling out and I had forgotten how much I had missed the sound of them, so it is so lovely to hear one tonight.

Today, I had a few cancelations so on a spur of the moment decision with my teenagers in tow we headed out towards Kawakawa bay for a late afternoon swim.

11/11/2025

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"Linnette was very kind and welcoming. The place had a calm, peaceful energy, which made me feel instantly relaxed. She has a high level of knowledge and professionalism, and the whole session felt truly amazing. I left feeling balanced, lighter, and deeply relaxed. Thank you for such a beautiful experience."

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