Premium massage treatments in the heart of Sandy Bay

Whether your looking to treat yourself, or seeking to improve your body’s health, we offer a great range of massages perfect for your needs.

Body Balance Massage Studio is a boutique massage studio in the heart of Sandy Bay. We have a range of therapists with different interests specific to your massage needs. Our aim as a team is to reduce pain and improve quality of life whilst also providing a relaxing and rejuvenating service to our clients. 

All major health funds welcome.

Why Body Balance Massage Studio?

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Professional Therapists

Our professional and trained staff are here to help achieve the best outcome and results.

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Complete Range of Massages

From relaxation to pain relief and injury reduction, we will find a treatment that suits you.

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Great Value and Easy Booking

We strive to offer a high quality experience while still delivering great value and a fast booking process.

Meet Our Team of Remedial Massage Therapists & Physiotherapists

Yumi

Remedial Massage

Yumi is an experienced remedial massage therapist dedicated to helping her clients with both acute issues and overall well-being. While she treats a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns, she has a deep interest and specialised focus in myofascial release and scar tissue release therapy.

Whether you are recovering from an old injury, managing post-surgery scar tissue, or dealing with stubborn chronic tightness, Yumi’s tailored techniques will help improve comfort while also restoring joint and tissue mobility.

Yumi loves all aspects of remedial bodywork because muscle, fascia and scar tissue hold not only our physical history but also emotional trauma, so unlocking them can be completely life-changing. Book in with Yumi to help get your body back in balance.

Specialities: Myofascial Release, and Scar Tissue Release Therapy

Hugo

Massage Therapy

Hugo is a dedicated Massage Therapist with several years of experience in Chile, supported by a strong background in Kinesiology. His clinical understanding of the human body allows him to deliver effective treatments tailored to each client’s needs, focusing on both recovery and overall wellbeing.

Having studied Kinesiology in Chile and validated his skills in Australia as a Massage Therapist, Hugo combines a scientific approach with hands-on experience to help clients manage pain, improve mobility, and reduce muscle tension.

Hugo offers a range of treatments, including sports massage, relaxation massage, and deep tissue techniques. His goal is to create a balanced treatment that not only addresses current discomfort but also supports long-term physical health.

Outside of the clinic, Hugo enjoys staying active and connected with nature. You’ll often find him skateboarding, cycling, hiking, or simply relaxing in a hammock with a good book.

*Health Funds are not currently available with Hugo

Specialities: Sports, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Cupping, Relaxation

Katie

Remedial Massage

Katie is an intuitive and experienced Remedial Massage Therapist with a keen interest in supporting the central nervous system for calm and restoration. She is an empathetic and passionate therapist who has been supporting clients since 2022.

She believes in addressing the root cause of pain or suffering in order to effectively facilitate healing. Her passion lies in understanding body mechanics, improving muscle function, and supporting the body from a holistic approach. With a firm yet gentle approach, she uses tailored therapeutic techniques to release tension, reduce pain, and restore mobility.

Katie specialises in Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, which supports the body with digestive issues, hormonal balance, fluid retention, detoxification, metabolism and weight loss.

Katie also has a deep interest in feet and foot mechanics, supporting issues such as plantar fasciitis, bunions and ankle pain.

Book in with Katie today to feel revitalised in your body again.

Specialities: Remedial, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Cupping, Myofascial Release

Mikael

Remedial Massage

Mikael is a grounding and supportive Remedial Massage Therapist dedicated to helping you revitalise a connection with your body so that you can get the most out of each day. He is a warm and passionate therapist who is able to fine-tune his skills to suit his clients’ specific needs and circumstances.

Using a tailored combination of remedial, deep tissue and trigger point therapy, Mikael’s effective and systematic approach allows for significant relief of both acute and chronic pain while soothing tension or restriction in the body.

Mikael is also qualified in dry needling, which is used alongside his focused remedial techniques to target and ease stubborn aches and “resets” tense muscles.

Book in with Mikael today to help you feel at ease and connected to your body.

Specialities: Remedial, Deep Tissue, Sports, Dry Needling, Myofascial Release

Lisa

Remedial Massage

Lisa is a nurturing remedial massage therapist dedicated to supporting the body with care, respect, and intention. Her practice reflects a particular interest in female health, while welcoming people from all walks of life.

Lisa approaches the body with deep admiration for its diversity and the stories it holds. Everybody, across all shapes, sizes, and histories, deserves attentive care and celebration. Using a range of hands-on techniques, including massage, myofascial release, and lymphatic-focused treatments, each session is tailored to ease tension, reduce discomfort, and support your body’s natural rhythms, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation while addressing your individual needs.

Lisa believes that massage can provide profound benefits for both physical and emotional well-being, extending far beyond traditional ideas of wellness and self-care.

Specialities: Remedial, Lymphatic Drainage, Abdominal Scar Release, Myofacial Cupping, Myofascial Release, Relaxation

Our Massage & Physiotherapy Options

We offer varying treatment lengths for all our massage and physiotherapy services to suit your specific needs and time availability.

  • Remedial Massage Starting from $80

    A Remedial Massage aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted or tense.

  • Deep Tissue Starting from $80

    Our Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries.

  • Dry Needling Starting from $80

    While the name may sound intimidating, dry needling is safe, minimally discomforting & often an effective technique for patients with musculoskeletal pain or injuries.

  • Sports Massage Starting from $80

    Our Sports Massage involves the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit people most commonly who engage in regular physical activity.

  • Lymphatic Drainage Starting from $130

    A gentle massage that stimulates the lymphatic system to remove toxins, reduce fluid retention, and boost your immune system and circulation, promoting overall wellbeing and revitalisation.

  • Abdominal Scar Release Starting from $120

    Blending breath, massage, and myofascial techniques to gently support scar tissue—helping improve mobility, reduce tension, and restore comfort.

  • Hot Stone Therapy Starting from $115

    Hot Stone Massage is a deeply soothing treatment that uses warm volcanic basalt stones which are placed on the body or glided over muscles by the therapist.

  • Myofascial Release Starting from $80

    This specialised technique uses gentle pressure to reduce pain and restore mobility in the fascia, the connective tissue that runs over muscles and throughout the body.

  • Scar Tissue Release Therapy Starting from $100

    A specialised manual treatment designed to soften stiff, tight, or adhered scar tissue.

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Latest Customer Reviews

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Yumi was amazing, very professional and effective in helping reduce muscle and joint pain. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this lovely review, Michelle! We are very fortunate to have Yumi a the studio and delighted that she was able to support you to feel better in your body. We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in need of a remedial massage 🙂
Had a great remedial massage with Yumi, another professional and friendly member of the Body Balance team. As always I left feeling refreshed and calm.
Response from the owner:Hi Andrea, thank you for the great review. Yumi is an extremely professional therapist with a great skill set in remedial massage. We are very lucky to have her at our studio and even more happy to hear you received a five star treatment from her. Hope to see you at the studio again when your next are in need of a treatment.🙌🙌
Great remedial work by kate
Response from the owner:Hi Michael thank you for the 5 star review for our amazing therapist Air. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your treatment. Hope to see you at the studio next time you are in need for a treatment. 🙌🙌
My massage with Hugo was the best massage I have ever had. We sat down to discuss what I hoped to get out of the session before hand and there was no urgency in getting started.
Response from the owner:Thank you for such great positive feedback, Maxine! We agree that Hugo gives an excellent service and treatment. His attention, care and communication is always on point. We are delighted you had a great experience at the studio and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
I would highly recommend Meg as a physiotherapist. Meg has displayed an excellent level of knowledge and skill as well as compassion in the sessions I have had with her. I am rehabilitating from hip surgery and have been experiencing less pain and increasing mobility with each session.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5 star review Julie! Meg is indeed a brilliant, caring and knowledgable physiotherapist and we are delighted that you are making significant progress since your sessions with her. We are always so happy to hear about client progress and we look forward to supporting you to a full recovery. We will pass your kind feedback to Meg 🙂
Always a great massage here, thanks Hugo 🙂
Response from the owner:Hi Marjorie, thank you for your 5 star review! We noticed that you have seen various therapists at the studio and we are thrilled to hear that you always have a positive experience here. Thank you for supporting the studio, Hugo is also a superstar and we are glad that you enjoyed your remedial massage with him 🙂
Hugo is a pleasure. And I received the best foot massage-the thing I love most! His handling of my injuries and his knowledge was excellent. Overall, he gave me a stellar massage. My neck and shoulders needed serious attention! I’ve been an athlete all my life and enjoyed sports including martial arts and triathlons. This kept me in massage (and physio) studios often. I’m choosing to revisit again and again, hopefully a testament to the fantastic massages Hugo performs. I would love to gate keep Hugo, but his expertise and great hands need to be shared! Enjoy! ☺️
Response from the owner:Hi Vanessa, thank you for this great review. I think it was Hugo who treated you as we don't have a Bruno at the studio 😅.. We are delighted that you had a brilliant experience with Hugo and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Hugo is very experienced and knowledgeable. Had a great outcome with my back issues.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this excellent review, Tony! Hugo is indeed extremely knowledgeable and we are so pleased to hear that you had a great remedial massage with Hugo. Great to hear that your back felt much better after your treatment too!
Best massage I’ve had for many years lower back pain caused by over exercising Katie masseur tailored it perfectly to my needs Absolutely wonderful Katie 🙏🏼
I thoroughly enjoyed my massage and highly recommend Lisa. Lisa was very professional; she ensured that I was comfortable with the massage pressure and explained everything I needed to know about the massage.
Response from the owner:Hi Lily, thank you for this kind review! We are delighted that you had a 5 star experience for your remedial massage treatment with Lisa. We will pass on your lovely feedback to Lisa and look forward to welcoming you back to the studio when you are next in need of a massage!
I’ve been to Body Balance multiple times for both Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Remedial - Katie has magic hands & is incredibly knowledgeable, I’ve had great results from my sessions with her and would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a Lymphatic massage
Response from the owner:Thank you Isabella for this fantastic feedback! We think Katie has magic hands too and we are delighted to hear that you have experienced great results from your remedial and lymphatic drainage massage treatments with her. We look forward to welcoming you back to the studio next time your body is in need of some support from Katie 🙂
Great massage and a really helpful set of exercises to help with my shoulder. Thanks Hugo
Response from the owner:Hi Madeleine, thank you for this great review! We are so glad to hear that you had an excellent massage with Hugo and that you are feeling much better after your treatment 🙂
Booked a first remedial massage with Lisa as a marathon runner with injuries. Firstly she took the time to listen to my concerns and experiences and discuss possibilities with me. Her treatment skills were very impressive and innovative and I would highly recommend her services.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this great 5 start review, Sue! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Lisa. She certainly has a holistic approach due to extensive training and we are glad that her remedial massage skills helped you to feel much better in your body after your treatment.
I had a wonderful massage with Mikael. He was welcoming and friendly. He gave an impression of being very profeasional, and he was. It was perfect. Mikael knew what he was doing and was fully intentional in his approach. I felt confident in what he was doing from the start. Later that day I was feeling so much more relaxed, in my shoulders particularly. He recommended a heat pack treatment whiich was a great idea. Thank you Mikael I'll be seeing you again.
Response from the owner:Hi again Fiona, thank you for another great review! We noticed that you have visited the studio for treatments with Lincoln, Mikael and Hugo too. Mikael is indeed a very professional remedial therapist with fantastic knowledge and skills. We are so glad that our therapists have been able to effectively support you in feeling better in your body. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you for this glowing review Fiona! Lincoln is a great remedial massage therapist and an expert at finding all the tight spots. We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience at the studio and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you are in need of a treatment 🙂
If you are looking for a skilled masseuse in Hobart, see Hugo. He is the ultimate professional and his deep tissue/sports massage techniques have done wonders for my chronic hip pain. I've tried many places in the city, but Hugo is the best by far!
Response from the owner:Hi Mandy, thank you so much for this wonderful 5 star review! Hugo is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated massage therapist and we are delighted to hear that you have finally found a therapist that can significantly support your individual needs. Thank you for this fantastic feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back to the studio next time you are in need of a treatment.
Absolutely fantastic remedial massage! I came in with a tight, stiff back and neck, and left feeling so much looser and relieved. Mikael was incredibly skilled, professional, and knew exactly how to work through the problem areas. I noticed a huge difference straight after the session. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an effective treatment.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this kind and thoughtful review Allen! We are thrilled to hear you had a fantastic remedial massage with Mikael. He sure is a highly skilled therapist and we are very glad that you felt a significant improvement after your treatment. We look forward to welcoming you back to the studio next time you are in need of a massage!
After three consistently excellent sessions, I can confidently recommend Katie. She's professional, knowledgeable, and has a calm, gentle manner that immediately puts you at ease. Her understanding of muscular anatomy is outstanding, and she explains what she's doing as she works, ensuring you're comfortable throughout the treatment. I've experienced noticeable improvements after every session. If you're looking for a skilled therapist with a holistic approach and expertise in a range of massage techniques, Katie is an excellent choice.
Response from the owner:Hi Ryan, thank you for this exceptional review! We couldn't agree more, Katie is a very skilled and gifted remedial massage therapist with a lovely demeanour. We are delighted to hear that you have had some great treatments with her and have felt better in your body after each session. Thanks for such great feedback 🙂
First time to this studio and to see Hugo (didn't know it existed right next to my gym in Sandy Bay so very convenient). I had a sports massage, and Hugo was brilliant. He checked in on any pain or discomfort, but got on with the areas of my body that needed work. Felt great afterwards, and the next day so no lingering aches or over-stretching. Thanks Hugo 10/10
Response from the owner:Hi Brendan, thank you for this outstanding review! Hugo is a very skilled therapist and we are delighted to hear that you felt great after your treatment. We look forward to welcoming you back to the studio next time you are in need of a massage.
All around great experience. Felt a lot better!
Response from the owner:Hi Alex, thank you for much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you had a brilliant experience with Lisa at the studio and felt much better after your remedial massage treatment. We look forward to seeing you again soon,
Mikael is THE very best masseur I have ever had. He coaches muscles ‘to where they should be’. The result is release of muscles that have been tight for years. He really understands how the musco skeletal system works. He also keeps you informed about what he is about to do. Easy to relate to and highly respectful. I highly recommend him.
Response from the owner:Hi Helen, thank you for this wonderful 5 star review! We agree that Mikael is a fantastic remedial massage therapist and very knowledgable when it comes to muscle function and anatomy. We are so glad that you had a brilliant experience at the studio and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Had a great experience. Katie was super professional and caring. The studio was welcoming and I will definitely be back.
Response from the owner:Thanks for this great review Jory! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with our remedial massage therapist Katie. We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in need of a treatment!
Just wonderful. I visited for the first time for pain relief, which was alleviated while at the same time I felt pampered.
Response from the owner:Hi Helen, thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so glad to hear that you had a brilliant remedial massage with Katie and we hope to see you again next time you are in need of treatment!
Katie is the best! She really listens and asks lots of questions to diagnose your issue, and then goes straight to that area to spend as much time as possible. The massage itself is always lovely and relaxing (but with excellent pressure - I always enjoy hard massages and am never disappointed) with electric blankets and other things to make you super cosy and if it’s possible for her to fix the issue, she will. I could not give higher praise for her work!
Response from the owner:Thanks for this awesome review Mick! We are delighted to hear that you always receive first class remedial massage from Katie. We agree that she has a knack of finding a good balance with pressure so that you have an excellent therapeutic experience. Happy to hear that you appreciate the electric blankets too 🙂
Hugo was excellent. He has a strong understanding of human form, skeletal and muscular. He is also a really nice person. I highly recommend him and will be booking in to see him again.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this great review John! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with Hugo at the studio. We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in need of a remedial massage treatment 🙂
The studio was beautifully decorated. Very clean and fresh. The staff were lovely and Mikeal gave me a great remedial massage.
Response from the owner:Hi Kylah, thank you so much for this great review! Mikael certainly does give a great remedial massage and we are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience visiting the studio. We hope to see you again next time you are in need of a treatment!

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Body Balance Massage Studio provides a wholly modern and relaxing environment for your next massage in the heart of Sandy Bay.

Who We Are

Body Balance Massage Studio was opened in 2021 by it’s owner Simon Robustelli, a long time local, to provide clients with access to fantastic massages for relaxation. As well as those looking to improve their recovery time and performance on the field through sports massages. The studio is situated in Magnet Court in the heart of Sandy Bay, in a newly renovated space. In which we’ve tried to create a welcoming environment perfect for unwinding and relaxing.

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