Balanced Bliss is a supportive space specialising in women’s self-care, welcoming female-identifying and LGBTQ+ clients.
Men are welcome with a referral from an existing client.
Fran Archibald
Remedial Massage Therapist
Over the last few years, I’ve come to understand just how essential self-care is. It’s more than just a luxury — it’s an intentional act of filling your cup, done consistently and without guilt or explanation.
My own journey with mental health has shown me the power of taking time for yourself. Through massage and energy therapies, we can ease physical tension, support muscle recovery, and create a sense of deep inner peace and relaxation.
Healing starts from within. It's time to relax, unwind, and reconnect with yourself. I’m here to support you on your path to total wellness — mind, body, and spirit.
Fran 🌻​
Benefits of Massage
PAIN RELIEF
Regular massage helps manage pain by relieving muscle tension and increasing blood flow to sore areas, improving conditions like back pain and headaches.
IMPROVE CIRCULATION
Massage enhances blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues, which accelerates healing and reduces swelling.
REDUCE STRESS
Massage helps lower cortisol levels and increase serotonin, promoting relaxation and mental clarity. It provides a break from daily pressures, reducing overall stress levels.
PROMOTE BETTER SLEEP
By calming the nervous system and relieving tension, massage fosters relaxation and deeper, more restorative sleep.
ENHANCE FLEXIBILITY & MOBILITY
Loosening tight muscles and connective tissues, massage increases range of motion and supports better posture.
IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
Massage encourages mindfulness and a deeper awareness of the body, helping to centre the mind and promote mind-body connection
RESPECT MASSAGE
Massage therapists that are members of Respect Massage hold themselves to the highest standards of an ethical, boundary-driven practice. Respect Massage members have a zero-tolerance policy for solicitations of any kind. Jokes, innuendo, and inappropriate requests are taken seriously and will result in the swift termination of the session. When choosing a practice displaying the Respect Massage logo, you can have confidence in the safety and professionalism you will experience as a client.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional Custodians of the Wynnum Manly area, the Quandamooka, Turrbul and Yugerra Peoples and their Elders, the lands on which the studio is located, and where we meet, work and learn.
We would also like to pay our respects to Elders past and present and emerging.