Bodywork - by Love From Me

Bodywork – by Love From Me is a one-to-one studio practice in Manly West, Brisbane, offering bodywork, breathwork, movement and somatic touch therapy. Sessions are shaped around the client’s needs rather than a fixed sequence, with the work drawing on approaches including Kahuna and Lomi Lomi bodywork, Thai massage, osteopathic principles, visceral work, myofascial release and Ortho-Bionomy. Temple-style bodywork is available in 60-, 90- and 120-minute sessions, while other offerings focus on breath, pelvic care, scar tissue and embodied awareness.

The practice has a particularly broad and specialised offering. Womb Bodywork is an external session combining physical bodywork, ritual, sound and breath, while Internal Pelvic Release Work is a two-hour, woman-to-woman session involving an initial history and intention-setting conversation, external techniques and exploration of the internal pelvic space. Pregnancy Bodywork is available from early pregnancy through to 40-plus weeks, and Functional Breathwork combines education about breathing mechanics with experiential practices. Somatic Touch Therapy is performed fully clothed on the floor and explores physical tension, patterns and emotional holding.

The setting and approach are deliberately quiet and private. Love From Me works by appointment only from a one-to-one studio in Manly West. Sessions begin with dialogue and are guided by ongoing attention to the body’s responses, with silence, boundaries and informed consent treated as important parts of the experience. Table work is usually performed with draping, and the practitioner explains that clients can begin in whatever way feels comfortable. Organic coconut and castor oils, along with essential oils and other low- or no-tox products, are used where appropriate.

The practice is led by Heidi, an integrative bodyworker and ceremonialist whose work is aimed at women navigating life transitions, pregnancy, postpartum experiences, chronic tension, emotional healing and nervous-system support. It is best suited to solo visitors looking for a highly individual session rather than a conventional day spa treatment. The website states that sessions are for women and that men cannot book; pregnancy and postpartum clients are welcome for relevant bodywork. With a five-star Google rating from 54 reviews, it is a considered option for those seeking private, body-focused care in Brisbane’s bayside suburbs.