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Notes from the studio

A few honest, practical notes on massage, recovery and looking after yourself between visits.

Fern & Soul sports massage in Innaloo — a therapist's hands working firmly along a relaxed client's calf and hamstring on cream linen.

28 July 2026

Sports massage: getting ready for spring

As Perth's training season picks back up, here's what sports massage involves and how it fits around the way you train.

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Fern & Soul sciatica massage in Innaloo — a therapist's hands working carefully through a relaxed client's lower back on cream linen.

22 July 2026

What is a sciatica massage?

Focused, careful work through the lower back, glutes and legs — what a sciatica massage session involves and what it can and can't do.

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Fern & Soul pregnancy massage in Innaloo — a treatment table prepared with cream linen, supportive cushions and a bolster for side-lying comfort.

16 July 2026

Pregnancy massage: what to expect

Side-lying, well-cushioned and unhurried — how a pregnancy massage session works and what to know before you book.

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Fern & Soul winter wellness in Innaloo — a mug of tea, folded cream blanket and eucalyptus on warm timber by a softly lit window.

11 July 2026

Simple winter wellness tips from our studio

Nothing fancy — just the steady, doable habits we come back to with clients for feeling good through a Perth winter.

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Fern & Soul deep tissue massage in Innaloo — a therapist's forearm working slowly along a relaxed client's upper back on cream linen.

6 July 2026

Deep tissue and trigger point massage, explained

Slow, firm and focused — what deep tissue and trigger point work actually involve, and how to tell if a firmer treatment is what you're after.

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Fern & Soul hot stone relaxation massage in Innaloo — smooth warmed stones resting along a relaxed client's back on cream linen.

1 July 2026

What is a hot stone relaxation massage?

The most warming treatment on our menu — what a relaxation massage with hot stones involves, and why it suits a Perth winter so well.

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Fern & Soul reflexology in Innaloo, Perth — a therapist's thumbs applying gentle pressure to the sole of a relaxed client's bare foot resting on a folded cream linen towel.

27 June 2026

What is reflexology — and what can it help with?

A calm, focused treatment that works through the feet. Here's what reflexology involves and who tends to book it.

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Fern & Soul lymphatic drainage massage in Innaloo — a therapist's flat hands gliding gently along a relaxed client's lower leg with long, light strokes on a linen-draped table.

27 June 2026

What is lymphatic drainage massage?

A light, rhythmic treatment that's quite different to a deep-tissue massage. Here's what lymphatic drainage involves and when people book it.

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Fern & Soul aromatherapy massage oils — an amber dropper bottle and a dish of carrier oil beside eucalyptus and lavender on a timber shelf in the Innaloo massage studio.

27 June 2026

Choosing the right essential oils for massage

The oil is part of the treatment, not an afterthought. Here's how the right essential oil can shape how a massage feels.

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Fern & Soul remedial massage in Innaloo, Perth — a remedial massage therapist working with both hands on a relaxed client's upper back and shoulder on a linen-draped table.

2 June 2026

What is remedial massage — and is it right for you?

Remedial and relaxation massage aren't the same thing. Here's how they differ, and how to choose the session that fits what you need.

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Fern & Soul massage aftercare in Innaloo — a client in a cream linen robe holding a glass of water by a sunlit window, beside a rolled towel and a potted fern.

20 May 2026

How to get the most from your massage

A few small habits before and after your session can make a real difference to how you feel afterwards.

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Fern & Soul HICAPS massage claims in Innaloo — a health-fund card tapping an EFTPOS terminal on the studio's timber reception counter, claiming a remedial massage rebate on the spot.

6 May 2026

Claiming massage on your private health fund

If you have extras cover, you may be able to claim part of your remedial massage on the spot. Here's how it works at Fern & Soul.

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