Pretzel Massage and Bodywork

14/04/2026

Appointments available for Massage or Manual Lymphatic Drainage Friday and Saturday this week!

Remember all massages can be customised to include stretching and/or hot stones!

14/04/2026

If you know me through Pretzel Massage and Bodywork, there’s probably a behind‑the‑scenes detail you don’t know: every single week I go through 20–30 sets of single bed sheets and up to 100 small towels. That’s a lot of laundry.

Alongside running Pretzel, I juggle other jobs too. Add to that a household of five and a revolving door of house guests (not complaining - I wouldn’t change it), and it felt like I was constantly staring down mountains of washing.

Then, a few months ago, Facebook Marketplace delivered something I wasn’t expecting. A laundromat in Melbourne was closing and selling off its machines. No prizes for guessing what happened next.

Since then, laundry has become a worry of the past. What once took up a huge amount of my daily mental load is now knocked over in a couple of hours a week.

So, because I’m not one to miss an opportunity - and I know I can’t be the only person or business completely over the endless cycle of washing—Spin Tumble Fold Co. was born:

I’m now offering a wash, dry & fold service for:

*Local businesses
*Busy households
*Anyone who wants their time back

From everyday washing to sports kits, doonas and blankets, your laundry is professionally washed, neatly folded, and returned ready to put away—one less thing on your mental load.

For now, Spin Tumble Fold Co. is run part‑time in a way that fits around my other work, but if the demand is there, who knows? Maybe one day this could grow into a local laundromat right here in town.

One‑off services or regular pickups - weekly, fortnightly, or monthly can all be accommodated.

This business grew directly out of real need - mine first, and now hopefully yours too. I’m incredibly excited to offer this service and support local families and businesses in the process.

To learn more, visit:
https://spintumblefold.com.au/

31/03/2026

IN STOCK NOW!

Fresh just got a little more flexible!

A little update for those of you who love your Sea Moss…

The Original Range (OG) now has an extended best before of 10 weeks.

That means more time to enjoy it—without changing a thing about what’s inside.

The herbal blends are still sitting at around 4 weeks for now, simply because they need to pass the same testing process before they can be extended too.

What I really love about this (and why I choose to stock it) is that nothing has been added to make this happen.

No xanthan gum.
No citric acid.
No shortcuts.

Just real, fresh, whole-food sea moss—made the harder way, on purpose.

Because while it would be easier to stabilise it… that often comes at the cost of digestion and nutrient absorption. And that kind of defeats the point.

So yes, it’s a bit more work.

Yes, it still needs to be treated like a fresh product (think yoghurt, not pantry item). It's best consumed within a week or two of opening.

But you’re getting something that’s actually doing what it’s meant to do

If you’ve been holding off because of shelf life—this might be your moment.

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

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05/01/2026

Heard of Sea Moss? No? Where have you been?

I’m officially back from leave tomorrow, but jumping on here early to let you know I’m now stocking Nature’s Farmer Sea Moss gels (see what they did there?).

This is my first time bringing Sea Moss into the space, and I’m excited to be a new stockist.

If you’re curious, message me or pop in for a chat — I might even have a sample jar open for you to try.

If you’d like a little sneaky info session before tasting, you can check out their website here:

👉https://www.naturesfarmersea.com/

23/12/2025

As the year winds down and we head into Christmas and the New Year, I’ve been taking a quiet moment to reflect.

Bungendore has a population of around 5,000 people. To date, 591 locals have walked through my door and trusted me with their bodies; for pain relief, recovery, rest, or simply some time to breathe.

That number doesn’t include Canberra, Braidwood, Sutton, Queanbeyan and beyond - just locals.

My maths isn’t great, but isn’t that roughly 1 in 8 Bungendoreans?

I don’t prescribe weekly or fortnightly appointments.
I don’t pressure people to rebook.
Instead, I keep emergency appointments aside for when people really need them, and encourage everyone to listen to their body and come when the time feels right.

Don’t get me wrong — my business thrives largely because people do choose to book weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and beyond. But that’s because it’s their preference, and because they action what their body is asking for - not because they’ve been pushed.

Most of my days fill only a couple of days ahead, and I’m okay with that.

A large number of you come through because:
• someone treated you to a voucher
• you were celebrating a birthday
• or because someone booked you in as a suprise

This year, I’ve also started stocking a small range of products that I genuinely use myself and can confidently recommend. My space is tiny, so I haven’t been able to keep up with demand in the way I’d like. Storage is limited, and things sell out faster than I expect.

What has meant the most is how many of you have trusted my recommendations and are patient enough to wait for re-stock. You don’t even mind quietly collecting your goodies while I’m in a session with another client.

I’m already seeing repeat purchases, and people buying for friends and family because they’ve tried something and loved it. That kind of trust doesn’t go unnoticed.

As we head into a new year, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for supporting my small business, for valuing thoughtful care, and for allowing me to do work I truly love in this community.

In any other town, the way I do business might not have worked. It's the people of Bungendore who have made all the difference.

Mel
Pretzel Massage & Bodywork

20/12/2025

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Thank you for supporting my small local business this Christmas — it truly means the world.

16/12/2025

They're BAAAAACK!

I promise I'll have some more soon! I'm told they should be with me before Friday. Drop me a message if you'd like me to hold one for you.

Thank you for trusting my little business with the health of your skin, Bungendore!

10/12/2025

They sold out before I could even tell you about them… but they’re finally back on the shelves.

The EcoVibes Silk Exfoliating Body Glove (and the matching face mitt and long back scrubber) vanished almost immediately the first time I stocked them. I didn’t even get a chance to advertise them.

If you haven’t tried a silk exfoliating glove before, here’s why they’ve become such a quiet obsession:

• Painless, effortless exfoliation – no gritty scrubs or harsh mitts; just gentle friction that lifts away dead skin.
• Oddly satisfying results – those little grey “worms” of dead skin rolling away… gross, but absolutely addictive.
• Great for circulation and lymphatic flow – a simple weekly routine that pairs beautifully with massage.
• Reusable and eco-friendly – no microbeads, no waste.

They are now back in stock and on the shelf at Pretzel. If you missed out last time, now’s the moment.

If you’d like me to put one aside, just let me know.

02/12/2025

I promise I'll have some more soon! I'm told they should be with me before Friday. Drop me a message if you'd like me to hold one for you.

Thank you for trusting my little business with the health of your skin, Bungendore!

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.