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Notes from the studio

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

Fern & Soul massage studio in Innaloo, gloved hands potting a fern into a terracotta pot on a raw timber outdoor table.

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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Fern & Soul massage studio in Innaloo, hands applying firm pressure through a draped shoulder in warm low light.

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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Fern & Soul massage studio in Innaloo, a folded cream towel and soft robe laid on a treatment table beside a low lamp.

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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Fern & Soul massage studio entrance in Innaloo, a timber door in a blush rendered wall flanked by terracotta pots of ferns.

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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Lymphatic drainage facial at Fern & Soul Innaloo, a therapist's fingertips resting lightly along a relaxed client's jawline.

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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Fern & Soul stretching at home in Innaloo, a person kneeling forward into a gentle stretch on a cream linen mat by a window.

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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Fern & Soul last-minute Father's Day massage voucher in Innaloo, a blank cream card tucked into a linen envelope on warm timber.

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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Fern & Soul massage routine planning in Innaloo, an open notebook and a mug of tea on a timber table beside a potted fern.

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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Fern & Soul Father's Day gift ideas in Innaloo, a linen wrapped parcel and a plain cream card on raw timber beside eucalyptus.

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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Fern & Soul Father's Day massage gift voucher in Innaloo, a blank cream card tied with linen ribbon on raw timber beside eucalyptus.

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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Fern & Soul massage gift voucher in Innaloo, a plain cream card on a blush envelope tied with twine on a raw timber table.

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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Fern & Soul treatment room in Innaloo prepared for a first massage, a table made up with cream linen and a terracotta throw.

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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Fern & Soul myofascial cupping massage in Innaloo, amber suction cups resting along a relaxed client's back on cream linen.

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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Fern & Soul neck and shoulder massage in Innaloo, a therapist's hands working across a relaxed client's upper shoulders.

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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Fern & Soul facial and head massage in Innaloo, a therapist's hands cradling a client's head on a folded cream linen towel.

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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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 the honest limits of what it can do.

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Fern & Soul pregnancy massage in Innaloo, a treatment table prepared with cream linen, supportive cushions and a bolster.

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, a therapist's thumbs applying gentle pressure to the sole of a client's bare foot.

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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Lymphatic drainage massage in Innaloo, Perth. A Fern & Soul therapist's flat hands gliding gently along a relaxed client's lower leg.

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 in Innaloo, an amber dropper bottle and a dish of carrier oil beside eucalyptus.

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, a therapist working with both hands on a relaxed client's upper back and shoulder.

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.

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 counter.

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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Verified reviews

What people say after a treatment

5.0 from 37 verified Fresha reviews
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!
Mark O · 12 September 2026
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.
Sian N · 21 August 2026

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