Harmonia Mind and Body Massage

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Specialise in Women’s Well-being
Holistic Remedial Massage Therapist
Massage | Wellness | Healing
Health Rebates Available
Therapist/ Owner: Maddie
πŸ“Home Clinic | Central Coast | Forresters Beach

Now this doesn’t mean I don’t do deep work, I just don’t treat your muscles like I’m tenderising meat. When someone’s ne...
24/11/2025

Now this doesn’t mean I don’t do deep work, I just don’t treat your muscles like I’m tenderising meat.

When someone’s nervous system is on high alert, their muscles are basically sitting there going, β€œπ˜•π˜°π˜±π˜¦. π˜žπ˜¦β€™π˜³π˜¦ 𝘯𝘰𝘡 π˜₯𝘰π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘡𝘩π˜ͺ𝘴 𝘡𝘰π˜₯𝘒𝘺.” You can dig in all you want, but the tissue won’t truly release if the brain still thinks it’s under threat.

When you calm the system first β€” slow touch, consistent pressure, nervous-system cues of safety, the muscle finally gets the memo: β€œπ˜–π˜©, π˜Έπ˜¦β€™π˜³π˜¦ 𝘴𝘒𝘧𝘦? 𝘍π˜ͺ𝘯𝘦, π˜β€™π˜­π˜­ 𝘢𝘯𝘀𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘩.”

π…π¨π«πœπž 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐒𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. π‚πšπ₯𝐦 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.

My shoulders used to sit so far forward I swear they had their own postcode πŸ˜‚ But I finally figured out how to change it...
21/11/2025

My shoulders used to sit so far forward I swear they had their own postcode πŸ˜‚ But I finally figured out how to change it, and I’m sharing everything I’ve been doing.

I hope you know that you are enough 🩷
14/09/2025

I hope you know that you are enough 🩷

A lot of clients ask me: β€œWhat does the lymphatic system actually do?” πŸ’­The short answer: it’s one of the body’s most un...
10/09/2025

A lot of clients ask me: β€œWhat does the lymphatic system actually do?” πŸ’­

The short answer: it’s one of the body’s most underrated systems. It’s a clean-up crew, defence team, and transport network all in one.

πŸ’§ It prevents swelling by draining excess fluid.
πŸ›‘οΈ It supports your immune system by filtering out pathogens.
♻️ It clears away waste and toxins.
πŸ₯‘ It absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from your food.
🧠 And yes β€” your brain even has its own β€œglymphatic system” that clears waste while you sleep!

The lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like your heart. It relies on movement, breath, and manual therapies (like massage) to keep everything flowing.

It may work quietly in the background, but when it’s supported, you feel lighter, clearer, and more energised.

Lymphatic massage is often misunderstood, especially with so many different techniques being shared today.But at its cor...
07/07/2025

Lymphatic massage is often misunderstood, especially with so many different techniques being shared today.

But at its core, true lymphatic work is 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭π₯𝐞, 𝐜𝐚π₯𝐦𝐒𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐒𝐯𝐞.

The lymphatic system sits just beneath the skin, and it responds best to π’π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’•, π’“π’‰π’šπ’•π’‰π’Žπ’Šπ’„ 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉.
This allows fluid to move freely without triggering the body’s stress response.

It’s not about pressure or β€œpushing things out.”
It’s about supporting flow, in the most soothing, respectful way possible.

Lymphatic massage isn’t meant to hurt.
In fact, its power lies in its softness.

When done with intention and anatomical care, it leaves you feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply regulated.

I also want to clarify that I’m in no way criticising other methods.
There are many techniques that work with the lymphatic system in different ways and each can offer unique benefits.
My aim here is simply to educate on what lymphatic massage truly is, and how it works with your body, not against it.

Sometimes we forget who we are.We shrink, we rush, we disconnect from the parts of ourselves that feel steady and whole....
02/07/2025

Sometimes we forget who we are.
We shrink, we rush, we disconnect from the parts of ourselves that feel steady and whole.

But your worth has never been up for negotiation.
It lives in your body. In the way you soften when you feel safe.
In how you breathe deeper in nature. In the quiet strength that never left you, just waited for your return.

This post is a reminder:
You are allowed to slow down.
To take up space.
To be held, even by yourself.

This might seem like a strange thing to post about, but hear me out.As a remedial massage therapist, I work closely with...
29/06/2025

This might seem like a strange thing to post about, but hear me out.

As a remedial massage therapist, I work closely with the body’s soft tissue and lymphatic system every day. And one thing I’ve learned over time? The little things we wear (and don’t even think about) can have a big impact on how our bodies feel and function.

Your lymphatic system is a major part of your immune and detox pathways. It helps clear waste, reduce swelling, and regulate inflammation. But it doesn’t have a pump. It relies on 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, π›π«πžπšπ­π‘ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟π₯𝐨𝐰 to keep things circulating.

Tight underwear, especially around the waist and groin, can compress major lymph nodes and slow this natural drainage process.

Over time, that can lead to:
β€’ Fluid retention or bloating
β€’ Heaviness in the legs
β€’ Skin flare-ups
β€’ Sluggish energy
β€’ Increased tension or discomfort

✨ Your body doesn’t need restriction. It needs permission to soften, move, and clear.

If you’re feeling puffy, tired, or heavy β€” consider what you’re wearing, and how it might be affecting your internal flow.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐭𝐑𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐒𝐬𝐭 π›πžπ‘π’π§π π‡πšπ«π¦π¨π§π’πš 𝐌𝐒𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 β€” πˆβ€™π¦ 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐒𝐞.Massage has been part of my life since I was very young. I...
05/05/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐭𝐑𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐒𝐬𝐭 π›πžπ‘π’π§π π‡πšπ«π¦π¨π§π’πš 𝐌𝐒𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 β€” πˆβ€™π¦ 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐒𝐞.

Massage has been part of my life since I was very young. It was one of the few times I felt truly safe β€” where I could quiet my thoughts and just 𝒃𝒆 in my body. As a sensitive child who carried a lot of emotion and energy, those moments gave me space to breathe.

As I got older, massage became something I shared with my mum. In my teenage years, getting massages together was something I genuinely came to love. It was our way of connecting, slowing down, and caring for ourselves. It planted a seed that later grew into something much deeper.

Becoming a therapist showed me how personal and powerful this work truly is. I see people in their most vulnerable moments β€” often in ways they wouldn’t even share with close friends or family. And I hold that with care and deep respect.

I can’t put into words how much I love and appreciate my clients. I care so deeply for every person who walks through my door. No matter your story, you are welcome here β€” just as you are.

Starting this business taught me that when you lead with honesty and heart, your people will find you. And they have. Every person who walks through my door feels like someone I’m meant to meet and I’m so grateful for the trust and time you share with me.

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And a few things about me, just for fun:
β€’ I love reading (mostly fantasy β€” hello dragons and dramatic fae love stories) though I’m a slow reader and I’ve made peace with it… mostly.
β€’ I have a beautiful Iggy puppy named Roman. He’s full of sass and currently goes to work with my husband (he’s not quite ready for spa vibes yet).
β€’ I’m also a Pilates instructor β€” I teach both mat and reformer, and I love helping people feel strong and connected in their bodies.
β€’ I’m a perfectionist and an over-thinker… and I have a complicated love/hate relationship with that knowledge.
β€’ I’m an ambivert who definitely leans introvert.
β€’ I’m a very logical, practical person (especially as a therapist) β€” but I’m not afraid to dive into the woo-woo side of things too πŸ˜‚
β€’ And my husband? He’s my best friend and my favourite person in the world πŸ’•

For the mums who always giveβ€”this is their turn to receive πŸ’• Mums give so much of themselves every single day. They pour...
03/05/2025

For the mums who always giveβ€”this is their turn to receive πŸ’•

Mums give so much of themselves every single day. They pour love, energy, and care into everyone around them. This Mother’s Day, let’s pour a little back into them.

My sessions are designed to release tension, ease pain, and create space in the body again - supporting the nervous system, restoring energy, and bringing the body back into balance.

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Tummy tuck? Nope. This is the power of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐯𝐞 π‹π²π¦π©π‘πšπ­π’πœ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 ✨This before and after is 100% real. No surgery, no...
08/04/2025

Tummy tuck? Nope. This is the power of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐯𝐞 π‹π²π¦π©π‘πšπ­π’πœ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 ✨

This before and after is 100% real. No surgery, no filters, no tricks. Just intentional, intuitive work that supports your body’s natural ability to release, restore, and reset.

This beautiful transformation is from one of my regular clients who lives with IBS. After just one session, the results speak for themselvesβ€”not only visually, but in how much better she 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘡.

By combining gentle lymphatic drainage with myofascial release, abdominal work, breath connection, and nervous system regulation, this treatment supports digestion, reduces inflammation, relieves bloating, and helps the body naturally detoxify and reset.

This treatment is deeply supportive for those navigating digestive issues, chronic bloating, water retention, or nervous system dysregulation. And for women like herβ€”dealing with chronic digestive imbalancesβ€”it offers real relief and reconnection.

This work is about more than aesthetics. It’s about supporting your body in the way it deserves.

Your body knows how to healβ€”sometimes it just needs the space and support to do so.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐀𝐒𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 at Harmonia Mind and Body.

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The Entrance Road
Forresters Beach, NSW
2260

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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https://bio.site/harmoniamindandbody

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