What to expect at Stillwell

  • Start how you wish to continue

    Learn more about Calista’s approach as a therapist.

    New clients are encouraged to book an Initial Appointment or Relaxation Massage.

    Your initial consultation includes 15 minutes to discuss your health history, your intended outcomes, and answer any questions that come up.

    Remedial Flow is my suggested treatment approach for the first few sessions together. This allows time to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.

    Learn about the layers of healing on offer at Stillwell.

  • Follow up sessions

    We will focus on what you need most at each follow-up appointment.

    We can include any of my approaches that you wish to explore:
    - bodywork modalities
    - remedial techniques
    - breath
    - invocation and prayer
    - embodiment practice
    - guided body focusing
    - Bio-Energetic & meridian balancing

    I welcome your feedback before, during, and after your treatment.

  • Tailor your session

    I believe that self-authorship creates your best healing space.

    When you make a booking, you will see the option to add on 15-30 minutes to your session. You can add more than one if you desire. You can:

    - add MORE
    Breath, strength, facials, foot massage, meditation, sound, are all on offer.

    - pay LESS
    BYO towels

    Curate your healing session to meet your unique needs, using my skills and knowledge.

  • Healing touch can heal much

    When you feel ready, we can explore where my unique style of bodywork can take you.

    Your body is a rich book of experience, a magnificent vessel of feeling and knowing and a portal to deep wisdom.

    Explore the Deeper Offerings available at Stillwell. You’ll find some descriptions of deeper sessions that call on all of my skills.

    These are built around themes, and have been honed over years to assist you through life… in all its wonder and challenges!

  • Layers of healing

    Your physical body is complex; held together with a necessary tension pattern, informed by electrical pulses unified by your amazing brain!

    Your emotional body learns from all of your experiences; it is wise and strives for safety and protection.

    Your spiritual body connects you to the larger forces, to your fellow beings and far back and forward in time.

    Your psychological body tethers you to ego, to society, and to conditioning.

    Your energetic body is deeply intertwined with water, electricity, the land, and the sky.

    All are interweaved.

  • Ongoing sessions

    Ongoing appointments

    I invite you to consider the frequency of your visits. Some great reasons to book a massage include:

    - Regular maintenance to avert injury or pain
    - Injury or surgery recovery
    - Stress and pain management
    - Navigating a sticky patch in life
    - You feel that you want to reconnect with your body, soul, or spirit.
    - If something big is coming up, plan ahead to carry your best self through.

    Healing touch is the perfect embodiment tool to bring you home to yourself.

Bookings + Payments

  • On the Book An Appointment page, select the modality, length, any add-ons or discounts.

    If you are a new client, please take some time to complete the online forms.

    This allows me more time to assess your needs and movements during your first appointment.

  • Give the gift of healing.
    Gift Vouchers are available for any dollar amount, please complete the form or email calista to arrange a voucher.

  • Direct deposit is preferred. Please make payment while you are attending your treatment.

    Cash is also accepted.

    Alternatively, you may pre-pay via PayPal when you book online. Note that the transaction receipt will be shown as my name, and my alternative trading business We Are Hobart.

    I will send another receipt for your massage session for any Private Health Claims.

  • Private Health rebates are claimable for any appointments that use remedial approaches. Please let me know if you need a receipt for your appointment.

    AHM and Medibank Private customers are not able to claim a rebate, as these providers do not recognise residential address clinics.

    If you are a customer of AHM or Medibank Private I support you to discuss with them to reconsider this policy.

  • I aim for a 24 hour cancellation policy, with some flexibility.

    I appreciate notification if you are feeling unwell, or expect to encounter an issue with attending your booked appointment time.

    For repeat late cancellations I reserve the right to request up-front payment.

    You may cancel or reschedule via the link in your booking email, or by replying directly to that email.

  • After you book I may reach out by phone or email to discuss your expectations.

    My street address will be provided 24 hours before your session time.

    You are welcome to park in the driveway, or on the street. Access is via my front porch, with 4 steps. There are rails to assist with ascent and descent.

    Please ring the bell on arrival.

    Arti will greet you too, unless you indicate your preference otherwise.

    You are welcome to use the facilities or change outfits if you have booked a clothed session.

  • If you want to make more time for yourself add a cuppa or more time to your session.

    You can enjoy some time to land, before we commence your session.

    I recommend this for busy people, or if you have booked a Transformational or Healing session amidst a busy week.

    The dedicated treatment room is part of my home.

    The space is warm and very private.

    Some street noise occurs around 3pm for school pick up a few blocks away.

  • All of you is welcome.

    If you are having a stressful time, are in a bad mood, or need to process in your own particular way – you are welcome.

    The more informed I am, the better I am able to hold space.

    If you want enquiry, we can go there together.

    I encourage you to be curious, and to create your safest, best healing journey, whatever that looks like for you.

Welcome

  • I can support you with recommendations for stretching, holistic support, referrals and treatment plans.

    I understand that life is busy, so I love to ‘pair’ stretching with another task, planting little reminders and ways to incorporate health goals into daily tasks.

  • I offer a select range of props, creams and balms that can support your healing. I make these available when you attend your session.

    Gift vouchers are also available to purchase.

  • Let me know if you need a little reminder.

    A little self-care angel will appear in your inbox to ask how you are feeling, and if you might need to make some time to breath deeper, rest well and restore your nervous system.

    A gentle question, reminder and simple suggestions to incorporate into your week ahead.

Conclusion

FAQs

  • Please advise if I can offer assistance with your arrival and departure.

    There is one step, a gentle ramp then three more steps to my front door. There are rails for assistance.

    The entry, treatment room, and bathroom are on a single level with no stairs to navigate.

  • Please let me know if you have any allergies or sensitivities to:

    • Massage oils

    • Aroma/essential Oils

    • Incense

    • Diffuser scents

    • Fibres or detergents

    • Dogs

    • Foods

  • PayPal or Direct Debit preferred.

    You have the option to pay at the time of booking, via the PayPal link.

    At the start of your appointment any owing amounts are best settled by direct deposit using your phone banking app.

    Cash is also gratefully received.

    I do not accept cheques and do not accept EFTPOS payments.

  • I expect you to:

    • keep me informed of any relevant physical, emotional, or circumstantial changes that affect your wellbeing, and therefore your treatments.

    • behave respectfully during your treatment.

    Your treatment will end immediately, without refund, if you behave in a disrespectful or offensive manner.

  • I offer clothed sessions and unclothed.

    During an unclothed massage session you are required to keep your knickers/boxers on, and towels are used to cover you and keep you warm. I suggest wearing underwear that is not tight.

    For any clothed sessions it’s best to wear long sleeves and pants that offer stretch and comfort.

    There is time to change when you arrive if you need it.

  • A morning massage is great way to enjoy a soothed nervous system all day.

    Make an afternoon of it, if you can. Block out some extra time in your calendar to bask in the post-treatment bliss. Allocate some time to spend with yourself; you might enjoy a bath, go for a walk or find some sunshine to soak up…even just for 15 minutes.

    Knocklofty Reserve is two blocks away, offering a flat and easily accessible walking path if you want to listen to the trees and the birds.

    Later afternoon or evening sessions are great to lead straight into sleep for deep nourishment.

    If you are developing an acute issue it’s best to book in a session before it becomes something you notice every day.

    If you are working with a chronic issue you can book at any time that fits in with other care you are receiving, on a day where you can let the body work settle in and work its magic.

  • Follow your heart… if you’re drawn to experience a particular session trust that. If you have any particular questions you can email Calista, or request a phone call.

    If you have any particular concerns, I am happy to discuss these in preparation prior to your session.

    All sessions can be modified to meet your needs; there are no defined barriers to any of the sessions on offer.

  • I love working from my own space, personalising it with luxurious touches and therapeutic comforts.

    The Stillwell treatment room is a dedicated space that is earthy, warm and inviting.

    Among plants, wall hangings, and soft lighting you’ll experience:

    • Heaters will keep us warm.

    • Electric Blanket on the table will keep you toasty.

    • Massage oil is kept warm for you.

    • Aromatherapy library to choose from to add to any session.

    • Hot towel cabinet for added luxury.

    • Double glazed window limits noise interruption.

    • A gorgeous view that also offers privacy.

    • Pillows, props, blankets and towels galore for your absolute comfort.

    • Easy access height adjustable electric massage table, making it easy to get on and off.

The right fit?

  • Please peruse this website, visit Stillwell Therapies on Facebook or Instagram to get a feel for my style, philosophy and being.

    You can send an enquiry via the Contact Form too, if you’ve got a specific query you want to discuss.

    After an Initial Appointment you may decide that I am not the right practitioner for you.

    I encourage you to find what you are seeking, and I humbly accept that I am not the ‘right’ practitioner for all, nor do I strive to be.

  • I offer treatments for everyone.

    The sessions that invite depth, such as Kahuna, Lomi Lomi Healing, or the ‘Feel' offerings, are not suitable for folks in active trauma, those who are not equipped with sufficient tools to navigate personal processing, or those who carry real concerns about what may come up during a session.

    I honour the duty of care I have for my fellow humans. I also expect reasonable transparency and integrity from my clients.

  • As a starting point, consider how long you want to dedicate to the appointment.

    The shortest session on offer is 45 minutes. They increment by 15 minutes. The longest session is 2 hours.

    If you want to invite depth and exploration into your session I advise at least 90 minutes.

    Regarding treatments and modalities I suggest discussing this during your Initial Appointment.

Offerings

  • I sure do!

    I feel certain that we can establish a treatment plan that can meet your expectations.

  • Yes, the Remedial or Remedial Flow treatments I offer are exactly what you’re after.

  • Yes. I’m certain that I do not invite or offer anything other than what is classically defined as massage therapy.

    I respect the long lineage of these body work modalities and offer only what as been taught to me in professional teaching environments.

    I do not condone uninvited behaviour. Any unacceptable behaviour will result in the immediate termination of your session with no refunds offered.

What to expect…

  • There is dedicated time to complete an Intake Form which will give me insight into any relevant health history I need to know.

    You will have a chance to advise me of general preferences, or things you want me to be aware of so I can take good care of you.

    I will tell you a little about my approaches, and together we can decide what outcomes to expect.

    I take time to provide clear instructions, make you comfortable and move gently around the space.

    Arti might also like to give you a cuddle.

  • We begin with a brief check in to decide what feels most present or in need of nurturing.

    You might lie on your front, side or stomach, supported at all times. The electric blanket keeps you warm from underneath and we can add a blanket on top if you need.

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    Draping

    Clothing

    Safety/Privacy/Personal Preference

Offerings

Deeper Offerings

invite Spirit

  • Kahuna Bodywork

  • Lomi Lomi Healing

invite 5-Element Healing

  • Acupressure

  • Elevated 5 Element

  • Fusion Acupressure

Transformational Bodywork

  • Somatic Bodywork

  • Deep Healing

“

A healer does not heal you.

A healer is someone who holds space for you,

while you awaken your inner healer,

so that you may heal yourself.

- Maryam Hasnaa

honour

your journey

Praise

  • LAURA C - RECEIVED LOMI LOMI HEALING

    Calista created a warm, inviting space where I felt safe to fully relax into my first Lomi Lomi massage. The full body fluidity of the massage was a beautiful release, not just bodily but also energetically. I couldn't recommend Calista more highly.

  • CLAIRE R - RECEIVED REMEDIAL FLOW

    You’ve helped me realise the utter joy and nourishment from just receiving touch. Some of my other therapists are painful but the way you just knew where needed more and less, and stayed until something shifted was just so nice.
    Just what my body needed, Calista.

  • JAMIE Y - RECEIVED KAHUNA

    I feel transformed!

  • DAVID D - RECEIVED KAHUNA

    Calista's bodywork gets you in all the ways you need, and all the ways you didn’t know you needed

  • SHAADEH K - RECEIVED FUSION ACUPRESSURE

    I’ve just arrived home and I am feeling so relaxed and light, and at the same time…like a tree rooted in the earth that belongs. What a gift!