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

19 September 2026
Sore after a weekend of spring gardening? What actually helps
Digging, weeding and kneeling use muscles the rest of your week never touches. Why a weekend in the garden leaves you sore, and what helps.
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14 September 2026
Will a massage hurt, and how sore should you expect to be after?
Firm is not the same as painful. What a massage should feel like, and whether being sore the next day means anything went wrong.
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9 September 2026
The questions you're too embarrassed to ask before a massage
The questions people quietly wonder about but rarely ask out loud, answered plainly before you book.
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4 September 2026
Finding a massage near Westfield Innaloo
A short drive from the shopping centre, and a very different room to a busy high-volume clinic. Where to find us and what to expect.
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28 August 2026
What is a lymphatic drainage facial?
It is massage rather than skincare, and the difference matters. Here is what a lymphatic drainage facial actually involves.
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26 August 2026
Simple stretches to do between massages
The hours between appointments are where most of the ground is lost. A handful of unhurried stretches that are easy to actually keep up.
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24 August 2026
Last-minute Father's Day gifts in Perth
It is Saturday afternoon and you have nothing. A last-minute Father's Day gift that does not look last minute.
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18 August 2026
How often should you get a massage?
Weekly, monthly, or only when something hurts? A practical way to work out the rhythm that actually suits you.
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17 August 2026
Father's Day gift ideas for the dad who wants nothing
He says he does not need anything, and he means it. A few Father's Day gift ideas that are time rather than things.
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14 August 2026
Father's Day massage gift vouchers in Perth
An hour that is entirely his, and he still gets to pick the day. How a Father's Day massage gift voucher works.
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13 August 2026
Massage gift vouchers: an easy gift to give
For the person who says they do not need anything. How a Fern & Soul massage gift voucher works and what it covers.
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12 August 2026
Your first massage: what to expect
If you have never had a professional massage, the unknowns are the uncomfortable part. Here is the whole appointment, start to finish.
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11 August 2026
Myofascial cupping and massage, explained
Suction rather than pressure, and a very different feeling to a firm massage. What myofascial cupping involves, and the truth about the marks.
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6 August 2026
Massage for desk neck and shoulder tension
The tight band across the shoulders that arrives by Thursday. What a neck and shoulder massage involves, and which treatment suits desk tension best.
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1 August 2026
What a facial and head massage involves
Quiet, unhurried work through the scalp, temples and jaw. Here is what a facial and head massage involves and who tends to book one.
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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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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 the honest limits of what it can do.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What people say after a treatment
“What an incredible experience! Amy’s attention to detail, her obvious high level of training and knowledge, and the beautiful premises made for what was one of the best, if not the best, remedial massages I have ever had. I have had a lot of massages in my time and this was something else. The only downside is that I had to leave. Thanks Amy, I know your practice is going to get quite popular!”
“Such a great experience at Fern & Soul. The clinic itself is modern and beautifully presented, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Amy was incredibly welcoming and made me feel comfortable straight away. I had a remedial massage and was really impressed with her technique — she clearly knows what she’s doing and worked on exactly the areas that needed attention. I left feeling so much better and will definitely be back. Highly recommend Amy and Fern & Soul if you’re looking for a great remedial massage in a welcoming, calming space.”
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