If bending, sitting or walking feels uncomfortable, we may consider how the hips and lower back are sharing movement.
Find Your Starting Point
Where Does it Hurt?
You don’t need to arrive with the right label. Choose the page that sounds closest to what you’re feeling. Each page explains what we may discuss, what an appointment can involve and when another kind of care should come first.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You Don’t Have to Choose the Perfect Page.
If more than one option sounds familiar, or none of them quite fits, that’s okay. Tell me what has been happening and we’ll work out a sensible place to begin.
Often Connected
The Place You Feel It Is Not Always the Only Place We Look.
Your body moves as a whole. When one area feels tight or movement changes, another area may start doing more work.
That does not prove a single cause, but it gives us a reason to look at the wider pattern when it is relevant to your situation.
If your knees feel uncomfortable during stairs, squats or running, surrounding hip and thigh movement may be part of the conversation.
Calf tightness and heel discomfort can appear together, particularly after running or long periods on your feet.
The changing load through the pelvis is one of the most common reasons backs and hips get sore in pregnancy.
A niggle that returns at the same point in training can involve the hip and glute as much as the sore spot itself.
Every First Visit
What Happens At Your First Appointment?
Every session includes time to talk, a relevant movement assessment and hands-on work chosen with you. The balance depends on the session length you book, but the process always starts with listening and clear communication.
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Step 1
We Talk First.
Tell me what has been happening, what you want help with and anything about your health that may affect treatment.
You can bring questions, describe what has or has not helped before and tell me what you would like to feel more comfortable doing.
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Step 2
We Look at Relevant Movement.
I may ask you to make a few comfortable movements related to your concern.
I’ll explain what I’m noticing as we go. This is not a medical diagnosis; it helps us decide where to begin with bodywork.
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Step 3
We Agree on the Hands-on Work.
Depending on what we discuss, treatment may include myofascial release, deep tissue techniques or a combination.
We agree on positioning, draping and pressure first. You can ask for a change, pause or stop at any time.
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Step 4
We Check in Before You Leave.
We review how you feel, what you noticed and what a sensible next step might be.
That may be another session, time to see how you respond or support from another health professional.
Book a Session
Choose the Time That Works For You.
Choose the option that fits your main concern, available time and budget.
Every first visit includes a conversation, assessment and appropriate hands-on treatment within your booked time.a conversation, assessment and appropriate hands-on treatment within your booked time.
Book one appointment at a time. There is no required progression between session lengths.
Sessions are privately paid. HICAPS and private-health rebates are not available.
Before You Book
Is Bodywork the Right First Step?
Many people come for persistent or recurring discomfort, tension or movement restrictions. Some symptoms need medical assessment first. If you are unsure, contact me before booking.
Go now
Get Urgent Medical Help
Do not wait for a studio reply if you have chest pain, a sudden severe headache with concerning symptoms, new weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a suspected fracture.
See someone first
Speak with an Appropriate Health Professional First
Arrange medical assessment for a new injury, symptoms that are getting worse, unexplained swelling, pain that wakes you at night, fever or feeling unwell alongside pain, or symptoms that have not been assessed.
Not sure
Ask Before You Book
Call or text Sid on 0490 804 159. If bodywork is not the right fit yet, I’ll tell you.
Client experiences
In Their Words.
Desk Worker • Neck and Shoulders
"I booked in with Sid at Seabreeze Bodywork & Massage Mermaid Water as I've been struggling with tight shoulders, neck and lower back pain for some time. Sid took the time to understand my concerns and tailored the treatment to my needs. The treatment was both relaxing and effective. I left feeling refreshed, with noticeably less discomfort and much more movement than before my appointment. I would definitely return and recommend her services to others."
Jemma G.Brisbane
Chronic Pain • Hip & Glute
"This was the best massage I’ve had in years. Sid has magic hands! She’s clearly so passionate and skilled at what she does, and really listened to what my body needed and what I was comfortable with. I’ve had ongoing mobility and range-of-motion issues after a hip injury, and I was honestly shocked at how much better I felt after just one session."
Jodie M.Sunshine Coast
Baseballer • Back to playing, brace-free
"Seabreeze Bodywork took a personalised approach with their bodywork and took the time to delve into what the bigger issue was, rather than just a short term ‘quick fix’. After six sessions, I have full utilisation of my arm again from my tennis elbow, am no longer wearing a brace and am pain free."
Carly W.Gold Coast
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Your Appointment in Miami.
You’ll find me at the Miami studio on Fridays and Saturdays. Choose your session length and an available time in the booking calendar.
Miami
11/2098 Gold Coast Hwy Miami QLD 4220
About a 4 minute walk from both Miami and Miami North tram stations
Fri7am to 7pm
Sat9am to 1pm
Closed Sunday to Thursday
0490 804 159Women and men welcomeBy appointment only
Miami
11/2098 Gold Coast Hwy Miami QLD 4220
About a 4 minute walk from both Miami and Miami North tram stations
Fri7am to 7pm
Sat9am to 1pm
Closed Sunday to Thursday
0490 804 159
Sid answers directly
Women and men welcome
At both locations
By appointment only
Book online or call
Common Questions
Questions Before You Book?
Choose the length that fits your time, budget and main concern. Focused is designed around one main area. Standard gives us more time to discuss related areas and work at an unhurried pace. Extended gives us the most room for multiple areas or a slower session.
Yes. The Focused Session is a valid starting point for a new client. It includes time to talk, an assessment and hands-on treatment centred on one main concern.
No. Massage generally works on muscle. This works on the fascia and the movement pattern around it, and every first session starts with an assessment rather than going straight to the table.
Pressure is adjusted with your feedback. Tell me if something feels too strong, uncomfortable or worrying. You can ask for lighter pressure, a different position, a pause or an end to treatment at any time.
There is no set number and no packages. You book one session at a time. After the assessment you'll get a realistic view of what's likely, rather than a plan sold to you up front.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move for the assessment. Before hands-on treatment, I’ll explain positioning and draping and we’ll agree on what you are comfortable with.
At the Miami studio, 11/2098 Gold Coast Hwy, on Fridays and Saturdays. Women and men are welcome, and your confirmation includes the address, parking and arrival details.
HICAPS is not available, and these sessions are not advertised as remedial-massage health-fund services. If claiming matters to you, check directly with your health fund before booking.
Start With the Part That is Getting in the Way.
Choose the page that sounds closest to your experience, or book a session and tell me what has been happening.