Linda Mc Gowen is highly regarded on the Mornington Peninsula as a specialized Remedial & Sports Massage therapist and Bowen therapist.  Trained in Dublin, Linda’s sports massage career has had her take care of players from the All Black rugby team, triathletes and various members of the America’s Cup Team.

Having observed through practise, the effects of emotional and environmental stress on the natural balance of the body, Linda continued her studies into Bowen Therapy to enhance her massage practise.

Bowen Therapy, through specific fascia release techniques, stimulates receptors that enable the body to restore natural balance to the body and mind. It is a non-invasive, hand’s on treatment that is deeply relaxing and has a profoundly calming effect on the nervous system. Ideal for all emotional and physical symptoms of stress, Bowen Therapy promotes sleep and enhances energy levels, hence restoring homeostasis to the body.

Qualified to the highest practitioner level in Bowen Therapy, Linda has continued to successfully treat her clients with all types of muscular pain, stress and injury. A particular area of expertise is in headaches and jaw pain.  All treatments are personalised to each client’s requirements and a gentle and warm approach is given to all.

Claire Thomson is a freelance massage therapist specializing in Shiatsu and Hawaiian Kahuna massage.  Prior to becoming a massage therapist Claire trained as a boat builder, her strong hands do good work.  Her connection to water keeps her close to St Andrews Beach

Shiatsu

Experience the unique and ancient art of Japanese bodywork known as Shiatsu. It's designed to relax, restore and bring you closer to your body’s natural balance. Shiatsu is performed on a futon mat on the floor, wearing loose, comfortable clothing.

Hawaiian Kuhana Massage

Indulge your senses in a beautiful full body massage that is deeply invigorating and grounding for body, mind and spirit. 

Bernadette Voss uses a combination of pressure technique on the hands, ears and feet to address the imbalances of the body that are the reflected in reflexes of these areas.  Her honed & intuitive skill, is the perfect way to bring yourself into a complete state of relaxation, calming body & mind and restoring a natural balance to your nervous system.

Reflexology is a wholistic, non-invasive therapy which complements other therapies and modern medicine. 

Treatment is delivered in the most comfortable French recliner – so just sit back and wonder why you have never indulged in this treatment before!

For those who prefer not to have their feet touched, enjoy the same relaxation with a reflexology treatment done on your hands.

Bernadette, big blue backyard’s reflexologist uses a tailor made Olieve&Olie product in her treatment and as a wonderful bonus; jars of this fabulous product are available to be purchased.

Facials/manicures/pedicures

Rebecca Woods is a St Andrews Beach local and a brilliant makeup artist!  In fact big blue backyard had the great privilege to cater at her wedding which was a fabulous celebration!  6 years later, a mother of two young children, Rebecca now runs her own beauty therapy studio in Sorrento.

Pedicure 1 hour treatment $95.00

Wild thyme foot Pumice, restorative mud therapy mask, complete nail work and nourishing tangerine and rose massage.  Finish with a polish of your choice

Manicure 1 hour treatment $95.00

A complete anti-aging manicure with restorative Pure C complex serum, Mud Therapy and hydration.
Finished with a polish of your choice.

Facial 1 hour treatment $125.00

Begin with a grounding foot bath followed by a relaxing warm oil fusion for the back.  Science makes the most of highly energetic plant extracts in the form of essential oils, powerful cell therapies and restorative clay blends all customised to bring about balance.  The journey of aromas is complemented with uplifting therapeutic massage and lymphatic stretching.  Balinese Body Palming creates synergy for this remarkable and holistic experience that transforms the look and feel of the skin.