Chinese Medicine & Clinical Bodywork

Massage, traditional Chinese & Japanese medicine

Clinically informed bodywork to support pain relief, recovery, mobility and nervous system regulation, helping you reconnect with your body and restore balance.

Specialising in remedial therapeutic massage, Chinese Medicine principles, women’s health and digestion. Supporting the body through chronic and complex health presentations.

Clinics

Home clinic Ocean Shores, 2483

11 Banksia drive, Bryon bay 2481

Limited mobile massage in the Byron Shire Area

Message 0478019906 to book

Support for

  • Support for:

    • Chronic pain patterns

    • Muscular tension

    • Injury recovery

    • Restricted movement

    • Scar tissue

    • Neck, shoulder and back pain

    Using therapeutic remedial massage, Shiatsu, acupressure and bodywork and techniques to support circulation, mobility and relaxation of the nervous system.

  • Supporting the body through periods of stress, exhaustion and dysregulation.

    Including support for:

    • Chronic fatigue

    • Burnout and stress

    • Sleep difficulties

    • Nervous system regulation

    • Feeling overwhelmed or depleted

    • Tension held in the body

    • Neurodivergent nervous system support

    • Recovery after prolonged stress

    • Pelvic tension

    • Lower abdominal discomfort

    • Supporting relaxation and circulation through the pelvic region

    • Body awareness and symptom support

    • Painful periods

    • PMS symptoms

    • Cycle irregularities

    • Menstrual tension and discomfort

    • Supporting healthy cycle awareness

    • Fertility awareness method training

  • Supporting women through the physical, emotional and hormonal changes of preparing for conception, pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.

    Using therapeutic massage, Shiatsu, Chinese Medicine principles and gentle bodywork techniques to support comfort, connection and resilience throughout these significant transitions.

    Including support for:

    Preconception & Fertility Preparation

    • Supporting the body before conception

    • Cycle awareness and menstrual health

    • Fertility-focused bodywork

    • Chinese Medicine nutrition and lifestyle support

    • Creating a supportive foundation for pregnancy

    • Fertility awareness method training and tracking

    Pregnancy Massage & Pregnancy Care

    • Pregnancy massage for changing bodies

    • Lower back, hip and pelvic tension

    • Supporting posture and mobility as the body changes

    • Relaxation and nervous system support

    • Preparing the body for birth

    • Supporting comfort throughout pregnancy

    Birth Preparation

    • Supporting the body’s natural preparation for birth

    • Pelvic and abdominal awareness

    • Relaxation and nervous system regulation

    • Creating space for connection with the body during pregnancy

    Postpartum Recovery

    • Recovery after birth

    • Abdominal and pelvic support

    • Scar tissue support after caesarean or birth-related injuries

    • Neck, shoulder and back tension from feeding and carrying

    • Rest, restoration and reconnecting with the body after pregnancy

  • Perimenopause & Menopause

    • Supporting changing hormones

    • Stress and nervous system support

    • Sleep and energy concerns

    • Supporting transitions through midlife

  • Digestive Health & Chinese Medicine Nutrition

    Supporting digestion as a foundation of overall health and wellbeing.

    Including support for:

    • Bloating

    • Digestive discomfort

    • Constipation

    • Food sensitivities

    • Low energy related to digestion

    • Supporting healthy eating habits

    • Chinese Medicine nutrition principles

  • Supporting health through the connection between digestion, energy, hormones, emotions and everyday habits.

    In Traditional Chinese Medicine, food, lifestyle and seasonal changes are considered an important part of maintaining balance and supporting the body’s natural processes.

    Julia integrates Chinese Medicine nutrition principles and lifestyle guidance into treatments to help you better understand your body and create supportive habits that complement your healing journey.

How we help

Julia works from a Traditional Chinese Medicine framework, looking beyond symptoms to understand the patterns contributing to imbalance.

Each treatment is tailored to your individual presentation, combining therapeutic bodywork with Traditional Medicine principles to support recovery, improve mobility and encourage long-term health.

Treatments may incorporate a range of modalities to support chronic pain, digestive concerns, fatigue, women’s health, pregnancy or postpartum recovery, treatments are designed to help you understand your body, reduce tension and develop sustainable practices that support your long-term health over time.

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Treatments may include

  • A clinically focused treatment for muscular tension, restricted mobility, and chronic pain patterns. Combines Meridian Theory, Deep Tissue, Shin Thai and Sotai (Shiatsu/osteo techniques) with Traditional Shiatsu acupressure to improve circulation, reduce stagnation, and regulate energy flow according to Chinese medicine principles. May include cupping and moxibustion where indicated.

  • Traditional Hawaiian bodywork delivered within a clinical framework. Long, rhythmic techniques support nervous system regulation, lymphatic movement, and muscular release. Intensity is adapted to clinical need, from restorative regulation to deeper structural work.

  • Abdominal and pelvic therapy integrating traditional Mayan abdominal techniques with Japanese and Chinese medicine principles. Supports digestive function, menstrual irregularities, fertility concerns, pelvic congestion, scar tissue recovery (including caesarean birth), prolapse support, and perimenopausal transition. Focuses on organ mobility, circulation, and structural alignment.

  • Specialised bodywork supporting physiological changes during pregnancy and structured recovery after birth. Treatments address musculoskeletal discomfort, fluid retention, fatigue, digestive changes, and postpartum depletion.

    Postpartum care packages are available to support recovery.

  • A gentle, rhythmical bodywork designed to support the natural flow of lymph throughout the body. This treatment enhances circulation, encourages detoxification, reduces swelling and fluid retention, and supports immune function. Ideal for chronic inflammation, edema or general wellness. Techniques may include light massage, manual lymphatic stimulation, and specialized pathways to promote optimal drainage and energy balance.

  • Where appropriate, treatments may incorporate dry needling to support muscular pain, tension, trigger points, and restricted movement.

    Julia is certified in dry needling and currently undertaking continuous training in traditional Japanese needling methods through the Ikeda Sensei lineage.

  • Integrating Fertility Awareness Method principles with bodywork and Chinese medicine guidance, this service supports cycle awareness, hormonal balance, and reproductive health. Ideal for fertility planning, menstrual regulation, and optimising overall reproductive wellness.

  • Clinical guidance on diet and lifestyle using Chinese Medicine Nutrition principles. Supports digestive function, fatigue, hormonal regulation, fertility, and postpartum recovery, complementing bodywork and lifestyle interventions for long-term balance and wellbeing.

Meet Julia

Julia is a clinical practitioner specialising in women’s health, digestion, fatigue, menstrual imbalances, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. With over five years of full-time practice, she has trained in Oriental Medicine with Australian college of Eastern Medicine and Classical Chinese and Japanese Medicine under Naomi Jansson, with a focus on women’s health and Chinese Medicine Nutrition. For the past five years, she has worked closely as a clinical Deshi (apprentice) with Naomi, honouring traditional lineage-based learning and deep mentorship.

Julia teaches Food as Medicine within the Shiatsu Diploma program at the Australian College of Eastern Medicine. She is also a qualified Yoga Teacher, with additional training in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga for Menstrual Health, and Yoga for Fertility and has training in the Fertility Awareness Method.

Her work integrates clinical bodywork with practical lifestyle and nutrition guidance to support long-term health, vitality, and resilience.

The Zhí Approach

Health is not simply the absence of symptoms. In Chinese Medicine, healing is an ongoing process of restoring balance, improving function and strengthening the body's ability to adapt.

Through bodywork, education and lifestyle support, the aim is to help you feel more connected to your body, reduce pain and tension whilst supporting better mobility and range of movement, integrating sustainable practices that support your health over time.

Alongside hands-on treatment, clients receive practical guidance they can integrate into everyday life, helping extend the benefits of treatment beyond the clinic.

Ongoing Care & Treatment Plans

For chronic or recurring conditions, ongoing treatment may be recommended to support deeper change over time.

Structured treatment plans allow space to address underlying patterns, track progress and adapt treatments as your body changes.

Ask Julia about ongoing care options and bulk session discounts.

  • C

    “Julia’s pregnancy massage was exactly what I needed. She created a deeply supportive and relaxing treatment while easing tension through my hips, back, and belly. My baby was sitting high impacting my breathing, the treatment helped create more space and comfort. Julia’s understanding of women’s health and chinese medicine made this such a nurturing experience that helped relieve my symptoms.”

  • E

    “I started seeing Julia while struggling with low iron and fatigue. Over our sessions, she has shared so much valuable knowledge around supporting my health, nutrition, and daily habits. She helps you understand your body and make realistic changes that support long-term health.”

  • R

    “I came to Julia after an injury significantly affected my stomach, hip mobility and range of movement and chronic pain. Through regular sessions combining Shiatsu and therapeutic bodywork, I have experienced a noticeable improvement in movement, reduced tension, and much greater relief. Julia has an incredible understanding of the body and has helped me a lot, highly recommend”

  • T

    I had such a great experience with Julia. I came in with stomach pain and tension, and the treatment helped me feel so much lighter and more relaxed. Julia also shared some really helpful dietary advice and insights from Chinese Medicine that have made a difference to my digestion. I loved how she combined bodywork with a deeper understanding of the body. I left feeling calm, balanced, and really supported.

  • R

    Julia is an incredible therapist. She is so intuitive and caring. I hire her for my retreats and have also received from her personally over the last few years. Highly recommend.

  • A

    Julia is exceptional — truly one of the best massages. She comes to our home and we’ve seen her as a family for preconception, during pregnancy and postpartum. Her technique is incredible, and I always leave feeling completely relaxed and reset. If you’re in Byron Bay and want a genuinely top-quality massage (with the convenience of a home visit), I can’t recommend Julia enough.

  • K

    My massage was a birthday gift and it was a deeply satisfying experience of feeling nurtured and relaxed as well as Julia providing a well integrated knowledge of many modalities that were supportive to my health and wellbeing. Thank you I will come back.

  • J

    Julia gives a beautiful, nurturing and therapeutic massage. She is intuitive-working where the body needs it and also grounded in technique. Highly recommend.

  • A

    I came in with a really sore neck and back, and Julia knew exactly where to work. She found all the right points, released so much tension, and I could feel the difference immediately. She has such a calming energy and truly cares about what your body needs. I walked out feeling relaxed, loose and so much better. Can’t recommend her enough!

  • L

    I met Julia during my pregancy when I was recommended to see her for a massage. I saw her many times through my pregnancy and she really helped support me with low energy and tension throughout my pregnancy, I continue to get treatments postpartum and can’t recommend her enough.

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