Wellness tools for modern routines

A gentler way to reset.

Personalised relaxation and lymphatic massage, delivered with attentive care and informed by a broader understanding of the body and wellbeing.

MelbourneBy appointment
Tayla Pethick, founder of Respite Wellness
Current services

Care that meets you where you are.

Two thoughtfully delivered services, shaped by Tayla’s massage training, nutrition science education and calm, client-centred approach.

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

A gentle, rhythmical treatment delivered at an unhurried pace, designed to encourage relaxation and leave you feeling lighter and refreshed.

60 min$130
75 min$155
90 min$180
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Relaxation Massage

A calming, personalised massage with pressure and focus areas tailored to you, creating space to unwind, release everyday tension and reset.

60 min$110
75 min$135
90 min$160
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Every appointment begins with a brief consultation so your session can be tailored with care. All prices are in Australian dollars.

The future of Respite

A considered wellness studio, growing with purpose.

Respite Wellness will expand gradually as Tayla completes the relevant specialist training and introduces carefully selected equipment. These services form part of the future vision and are not currently available for booking.

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Massage & body care

Hot stone massage · Pregnancy massage · Exfoliating body treatments

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Facial & beauty

Facial lymphatic massage and gua sha · Lash lifts · Brow treatments

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Restorative technology

LED light treatments · Infrared sauna

The Respite approach

Professional knowledge, brought together holistically.

Respite brings massage training together with a nutrition science foundation. Rather than viewing wellbeing in isolation, Tayla’s approach recognises the relationship between restorative touch, nourishment, rest, recovery and sustainable everyday routines.

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Individualised and client-centred

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Informed by nutrition science

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Supported by practical massage training

Meet Tayla
Tayla Pethick, founder of Respite Wellness

Professional knowledge with a genuinely personal approach.

Tayla Pethick holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science from Deakin University and has completed formal massage studies and practical training. Her degree provides a strong grounding in nutrition, human physiology, health behaviour and evidence-informed wellbeing, while her massage education supports safe, attentive and individually responsive bodywork.

Through Respite Wellness, Tayla brings these complementary areas together to provide a holistic service. Each experience considers the relationship between restorative touch, nourishment, rest, recovery and sustainable routines, while remaining tailored to the individual and grounded in the appropriate scope of wellness practice.

Bachelor of Nutrition Science · Deakin University
Formal massage studies and practical training

Online booking & payment

Your appointment, made simple.

Choose your service, select an available appointment and complete secure payment in one place.

Book online
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Choose your service
Select relaxation or lymphatic massage and view the available session and pricing options.
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Select a time
Choose an available appointment that suits your schedule.
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Book & pay securely
Confirm your details and complete secure online payment.
Begin with a conversation

Ready to make room for a little respite?

Tell Tayla what kind of support you’re looking for and she’ll help you choose the right next step.