The Face Sculpt Studio

The Face Sculpt Studio The Face Up Method is a holistic, hands-only facial sculpting technique that lifts, firms, and rejuvenates — naturally.

It relieves tension, boosts circulation, and promotes deep relaxation for a radiant, healthy glow.

20/04/2026

This is a vulnerable one for me…

For years (over a decade), my nervous system lived in fight-or-flight.
I didn’t realise how much I was holding…
in my jaw, my face, my body.

The tension.
The stress.
The headaches and migraines 😢
The constant bracing.

About five years ago, I knew something wasn’t right…
so I started small.

Daily walks by the ocean.
Moving my body.
Hands in the earth.
And learning to choose my peace —
the hardest of all.

Slowly… everything changed.

Now I feel calm.
At peace.
And I can tell immediately when something isn’t right…
my body tells me.

Now I see it in every client…
the holding, the tension.

And when it releases…
the whole face softens.

This work is more than skin deep.
It comes from my heart and soul.

It’s a nervous system reset.

Reset • Glow • Calm 🤍





Does Face Sculpting Replace Botox?This is one of the most common questions I get.The honest answer is-not exactly.They w...
09/03/2026

Does Face Sculpting Replace Botox?

This is one of the most common questions I get.

The honest answer is-not exactly.
They work in very different ways.
Botox works by temporarily relaxing muscles.

Face Sculpt treatments work by releasing fascia, improving circulation and supporting lymphatic drainage.
What many clients notice with regular treatments is:
• softer facial tension
• improved posture through the neck and jaw
• natural lifting through the cheekbones and eyes
• brighter skin tone
• better fluid movement through the face

For some people, this becomes a natural alternative.
For others, it’s a beautiful complement to what they already do.
There’s no judgement here-only options.

My goal at The Face Sculpt Studio is simply to help your face and nervous system feel safe enough to soften.
And when the body feels safe…
the face often responds in the most beautiful way.

Reset • Glow • Calm
If your curious DM me to book or link in bio
🤍

01/03/2026

Your face is a reflection of your nervous system. Most people think this is “just a facial.”
But your face is deeply connected to your nervous system.

When you live in stress, tension gets stored in your jaw, neck and fascia.
This can show up as:
• Jaw tightness
• Headaches
• Puffiness
• Skin dullness
• Premature ageing
• TMJ + migraines

Face Sculpting works differently.
We release the fascia, stimulate lymphatic flow, and calm the nervous system so your face can return to its natural lifted, glowing state.

This is why the results look soft, natural and effortless.

Not forced.
Not frozen.
Just your face-at ease.

✨ Reset • Glow • Calm

Ready to feel the difference?
Book via the link in bio

01/03/2026

“Hi, I’m Mel, founder of The Face Sculpt Studio in Dunedin.
I created this space because I saw how much stress, tension and emotional holding shows up in the face.
For years, my own nervous system was stuck in fight or flight. I didn’t realise how much tension I was carrying in my jaw, neck and body… until I learned how to release it.
The Face Sculpt Studio isn’t just a facial.
It’s a deeply restorative ritual designed to calm your nervous system, release fascia, support lymphatic drainage and bring your face back to balance.
When the body feels safe, the face softens.
The glow comes from within.

To book your weekly reset…link in bio
A space to pause, breathe and let go.”

When lymph flows → swelling reducesWhen fascia softens → features liftWhen the nervous system calms → skin glowsFacial s...
17/02/2026

When lymph flows → swelling reduces
When fascia softens → features lift
When the nervous system calms → skin glows
Facial sculpting is anatomy, not magic.
And when done correctly, the results are natural and sustainable.
At The Face Sculpt Studio, every treatment is a deeply restorative ritual designed to support your nervous system, reduce inflammation, and help you glow from the inside out.

Reset • Glow • Calm
Link in bio

15/02/2026

“Your face is holding more than you think.”

Your jaw isn’t tight by accident.

Your forehead lines aren’t random.

Your face is responding to stress.

At The Face Sculpt Studio we don’t just treat the surface-we work with fascia, lymphatic flow and your nervous system to release what’s been held for years.
This is deeper than skin.

This is reset.

The Hype is real!!! link in bio to book your session

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Using these beautiful skincare brands is truly a delight and only deepens why we do what we do at The Face Sculpt Studio...
23/01/2026

Using these beautiful skincare brands is truly a delight and only deepens why we do what we do at The Face Sculpt Studio.
Four divine oils from are intuitively layered to enhance your time with us, nourishing both skin and nervous system.
We finish with the nurturing , sealing in glow, calm, and radiance-the perfect close to your Face Sculpt experience.
🔗 link in bio to book your deeply restorative treatment today

There is something deeply special about holding space for someone to fully relax.Face Sculpt works on a deeper level-cal...
19/01/2026

There is something deeply special about holding space for someone to fully relax.

Face Sculpt works on a deeper level-calming the nervous system, releasing jaw and facial tension, easing headaches and migraines, and allowing the body to soften out of stress mode.

Clients leave not just glowing… but calmer, lighter, and more grounded.

If your body has been asking for rest, this is your sign 🤍
I look forward to welcoming you in the studio. Appointments available now. 🔗 Link in bio

No longer in training! ✅ I have officially passed my exam and am now a fully qualified Face Up practitioner.Thank you to...
14/01/2026

No longer in training! ✅ I have officially passed my exam and am now a fully qualified Face Up practitioner.
Thank you to all of my incredible supporters and clients for your constant encouragement, trust, and belief in me. I truly couldn’t have done this without you…….. And a very special thank you to Olga Newman for bringing her dream and vision to life, and for sharing it with us all. Your impact is profound, and I’m so grateful to be part of this journey. ❤️🙏

So proud of this milestone and so excited for what’s ahead. ✨

New Year. New energy. A deeper reset.Stress, posture, clenching and long days can cause fascia to become stuck and lymph...
11/01/2026

New Year. New energy. A deeper reset.

Stress, posture, clenching and long days can cause fascia to become stuck and lymphatic flow to slow. When this happens, the face can feel heavy, tight or puffy and we feel it in our body too.
At The Face Sculpt Studio, we work deeply with fascia release and lymphatic drainage to soften tension, support flow and restore natural facial contours. As the fascia unwinds and lymph moves, the face visibly lifts and sculpts and that quiet inner glow returns.
But the biggest shift?
✨ How you feel.
Clients leave feeling lighter, calmer, grounded, confident and deeply relaxed in their face and body.
This isn’t just a facial.
It’s a nervous system reset to begin the year feeling clear, open and aligned.

✨ New Year bookings now open ✨
Reset • Glow • Calm 🤍 link 🔗 in bio

✨ Happy New Year ✨I’m easing back into the studio next week and bookings are now open.This year is about resetting, find...
02/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year ✨
I’m easing back into the studio next week and bookings are now open.

This year is about resetting, finding calm, and reconnecting with your inner glow.
A gentle nervous system reset, space to breathe, and time just for you.

Feel your best as you step into 2026 🤍
Bookings via the link.

As I reflect on the last few months since opening The Face Sculpt Studio, my heart is so full.Thank you to each and ever...
23/12/2025

As I reflect on the last few months since opening The Face Sculpt Studio, my heart is so full.
Thank you to each and every one of you who has walked through my doors, trusted me, and supported this dream from the very beginning. Your belief, your openness, and your commitment to your own wellbeing mean more than I can ever put into words.
Thank you for allowing me to hold space for you - for your stories, your stillness, your release, and your glow. It is truly a privilege to do this work and to share these moments with you.
I’m deeply grateful to the incredible skincare brands I use and trust in the studio, and to Olga, whose incredible vision, training, and dedication have shaped the work I do. Her knowledge and passion have created something truly special, and I feel honoured to carry that work forward and share it with you.
As the year comes to a close, I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas and a happy, safe New Year. Thank you for being part of this journey & I look forward to welcoming you back and continuing our work together in 2026.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Mel ✨❤️🙏

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9 Dowling Street
Dunedin
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