Cindy Jackson works from a weatherboard cottage on Harcourt Street. Remedial massage, somatic therapy, holistic counsel and an ADHD resource hub, all under one tin roof.
That sentence is Cindy's, and it is the closest thing this practice has to a manifesto. The second half of it matters just as much: understand the importance of taking a holistic approach to the mind and the body. Not one or the other.
In practice that means a session here might be deep remedial work on a shoulder that has been seizing for months. It might be talk therapy. It might be both, and some meditation, because that is what the day called for. Sessions are client focused and client directed.
Metta.
Every new client begins with an introductory health assessment and an extended massage. It takes about two hours and it covers your health history properly, so that everything afterwards is built on something real rather than a guess.
A health history and an extended massage, so the work that follows is built on something. Allow up to two and a half hours; two hours is the average for a first appointment. Referrals are offered where appropriate, to chiropractic care or physiotherapy.
Booked after a brief phone consultation. These sessions are client focused and client directed, and may involve talk therapy, somatic work, remedial massage, holistic counsel and meditation.
For clients who have already had an introductory assessment. The session may run from one to two hours depending on your age and how you present on the day.
Continuing treatment once an initial consultation has been done. The same client-directed work, without starting from the beginning each time.
Tools, skills and resources for a better understanding of how ADHD lands, whether that is for yourself or for someone you love. A brief phone consultation beforehand is preferred.
For anyone curious about what a spiritual practice, or simply more awareness, adds to an ordinary day. Please call before making a booking.
Use this if a session has been gifted to you, so you are not charged on the day. If you have not been here before, please call first so we can check a massage is right for you.
A few things worth knowing before you book
Private health rebates are available. Surcharges apply for any service required after hours, on weekends or public holidays. Referrals to chiropractic care or physiotherapy are offered where appropriate. Somatic therapy, the ADHD sessions and Buddhist Mode all want a short phone call first.
It is not a contradiction, and the room says so before Cindy has to. Above the table is a framed Tibetan mandala. Beside it, seven chakra charts. Below those, Trigger Points I and II and a full meridian chart, which are the same anatomy posters you would find in any remedial clinic in the country.
Both halves are real and both get used. Her clients describe posture assessment, deep work, pressure adjusted as they needed it, and PNF. They also describe kindness, generosity and Buddhist wisdom. Nobody is asked to be interested in the second half to benefit from the first.
Member
Massage & Myotherapy Australia
Rebates
Private health rebates available
Referrals
Chiropractic and physiotherapy
Nathalia is a small town. These reviews are all from the last few months, and more than one of them is from someone who does not live anywhere near here.
4.8
25 reviews on Google
I cannot recommend Cindy enough! It is such a hidden gem here in Nathalia. I’ve been dealing with a lot of tension in my neck and back, and Cindy took the time to listen to my concerns and tailored the session perfectly. I left feeling completely renewed and pain-free. A true professional with a warm, caring nature—so glad to have them in our town!
I first visited Cindy after a glowing referral from my sisters. Lovely space with great relaxed, professional feel. Cindy assessed my posture, her knowledge is amazing and really listens. She spent the perfect amount of time working deep and adjusting pressure as I needed. I have had several appointments and looking forward to my next.
Cindy is an amazing practitioner. Using Buddhist wisdom, kindness, generosity, massage and PNF, she soothes and heals physical and mental strain and wounding. I travel over 200kms to see her. There is no-one I trust more with my well-being.
It’ been over a year since I first entrusted my body pains to Cindy of Somatic Mechanic. My job is a very physical one but my regular session with her keeps me going. Very highly recommended.
I see Cindy monthly for chronic back and shoulder pain. She is very professional and the best I’ve seen. I highly recommend her.
New here? Start with the introductory health assessment. Cindy confirms every booking herself by text or email, so you are never left wondering whether it went through.
Would rather talk to someone
0419 329 955After hours
Available by appointment only. A surcharge applies after hours, on weekends and on public holidays.
You can also book on Square.
If this is your first visit, start with the introductory assessment. Cindy asks that every new client does that before booking anything else.
Alongside the treatments there is a proper little shop. Incense, malas, prayer flags, pendants, figurines, books, candles, essential oils, self treatment tools. Most of it costs less than a coffee and a sandwich.
One of Cindy's own drawings.
The mark beside the door is cut from metal and painted red. It is the same one on the black plate above the doorbell, and the same one at the top of this page. There is a sign that says PLEASE RING, and it means it, so give it a push and Cindy will come out.
20 Harcourt Street
Nathalia VIC 3638
Opening hours
After hours available by appointment only.
That is a good reason to ring rather than book. A few minutes on the phone usually sorts out whether you want remedial work, somatic therapy, or something else entirely. Cindy asks for that call before the somatic, ADHD and Buddhist Mode sessions anyway.
