Mornington Peninsula

Women’s Bodywork, Somatic Movement and Contrast therapy

A boutique home studio created for tired, overwhelmed women and mums who are constantly holding it all, carrying pain in their body, and craving a space where they can finally feel like themselves again.

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A Space Where You Can Finally Exhale

Life asks a lot from women.

You spend your days caring, organising, supporting, remembering and showing up for everyone around you. Over time, that constant giving can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected and physically depleted. This work is about creating space for you.

A space where your body can soften, your nervous system can settle, and you can reconnect with yourself in a way that feels supportive, safe and sustainable.

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This is not a quick fix.

This is body led work that helps you slow down, soften the tension you have been carrying, understand your body on a deeper level, and begin restoring from the inside out.

Hi,

I'm Cortnie

I am the founder of Elements of Wellbeing

Elements of Wellbeing was created through my own journey into motherhood, postnatal depression and the realisation that everything I'd been doing was not working.

I wanted to feel better, but I couldn’t find anything that supported me long term. I didn’t need another quick fix. I needed to understand my body, feel safe in it again and learn how to listen to what it was trying to tell me.

That search led me to integrative movement, somatic practices, functional breathing, infrared sauna, cold water immersion and bodywork.

Those elements changed my life, and eventually became the foundation of my work.

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For The Woman Who Is Tired of Pushing Through

You might be exhausted, sore, overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly feeling like your body is trying to get your attention. Maybe your back aches, your shoulders feel like concrete, your belly feels tight, your jaw is always sore, your breath feels shallow, or you just feel like you are running on empty.

A lot of women who come here are mums who spend their days giving, doing, organising, holding, caring, remembering and pushing through.

And eventually the body starts to speak.

Through Pain.

Through Tension.

Through Fatigue.

Through bloating, tightness, heaviness, poor sleep, emotional overload, or that feeling of not quite being yourself anymore. My work is about listening to those messages instead of silencing them.

I help women reconnect with their bodies through a layered approach of bodywork, movement, breath, somatic awareness, infrared sauna and ice bath experiences.

Each session is tailored to the woman in front of me because no body is the same, no life load is the same, and no healing process is linear.

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Why This Work Is Different

I See The Body As A Whole System, Not One Isolated Problem. My point of difference is the way I look at the body.

I do not see your sore shoulder as just a shoulder problem.

I do not see your tight hips as just a hip problem.

I do not see your bloating, jaw tension, back pain, shallow breath, exhaustion or constant bracing as separate.

Everything in the body is connected.

Rather than chasing symptoms, I help you understand what your body is communicating and support it through bodywork, movement, breath and recovery practices that work together to create lasting change.

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Our Services

Ways We Can Work Together

Bodywork

Deep, intuitive and personalised bodywork for women who feel sore, tired, tense, braced or overwhelmed.

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Sacred Union

A gentle somatic philosophy that helps rebuild the relationship between you and your body.

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Speaking & Facilitation

Cortnie is available for retreats, events and collaborations, offering speaking, body based facilitation and hands on bodywork experiences for women.

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You Don't Have To Keep Pushing Through

Your body has been carrying a lot. Give yourself permission to slow down, reconnect and receive the support you deserve.

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And sometimes the chapter that’s shouting the loudest isn’t where the story began.

I have a couple of appointments available this month.

Message me if you’ve been thinking about booking

Some women cry.
Some women laugh.
Some women go quiet.
Some women talk the whole session.
Some women fall asleep.
Some women feel emotional.
Some women feel nothing at all at first.
Some women realise how exhausted they actually are.
Some women finally notice how much tension they’ve been holding.
Some women twitch, sigh, yawn or soften.
Some women feel lighter instantly.
Some women need a few days for things to land.
Some women want deep pressure.
Some women need gentleness.
Some women don’t want to be touched on certain areas at all.
Some women have a huge release.
Some women simply feel safe enough to stop bracing for an hour.

There is no “right” way for your body to respond
Your body is not a machine, it’s a conversation

If your body finds it hard to “switch off”, if you’re constantly holding it together. There is nothing wrong with you

But let’s be clear, common doesn’t mean normal

Your body isn’t designed to live in a constant state of bracing.

It’s adapted to what life asked of you.

And it can learn something different

#bodywork #breath #mentalhealth #morningtonpeninsula

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Women don’t come to me for a cookie cutter treatment.

They come because my work is tailored, layered, and guided by what their body actually needs on the day.

I’m not just working on sore muscles. I’m paying attention to what’s happening underneath it too, tension, breath, posture, guarding, stress, your nervous system and how the body has adapted over time.

That’s why it feels different.

Bare feet in the grass, warm water in hand. I’m resetting after school drop off before my client arrives.

This is why I allow space before and after every session. No one needs a rushed Cortnie straight from the chaos of a school morning, and no one deserves to feel like their body is being squeezed into someone else’s timetable.

I clear the space, clear my energy and settle my nervous system, so when you walk in, I’m not carrying my morning or my previous session into your session.

Because energy matters, and you can feel the difference when someone is actually present with you.

I was labelled sensitive when I was little.

And for a long time, I thought that was just who I was.

But now I understand it differently.

It’s the nervous system learning what feels safe, what doesn’t, and what behaviours are needed to get through.

That’s why this work matters to me so much. I’ve lived it.

Because when you start understanding your body, you stop looking at yourself like something is wrong with you.

You start seeing the protection
You start seeing the patterns

And things finally start to make sense

Most people think bodywork is about treating the sore spot.

Mine is about finding the hidden pattern.

The gripping.
The bracing.
The ways your body has adapted and protected for years without you even realising.

This is why I use somatic movement alongside bodywork. Because when I help you become aware of what your body is doing beneath the surface, everything works differently.

I am not just working on pain.
I am showing you your Hidden Pattern

That is the difference.

The body is layered, so the work needs to be layered too.

It is never just muscles.
Never just stress.
Never just mindset.

The body is a beautiful multifaceted system, lymphatic, circulatory, immune, nervous, muscular, fascial, all working together while carrying the load of daily life, stress, habits, posture, breath, and the stories held beneath the surface.

That’s why my work has layers.
Breath, movement, bodywork, oils, sauna, ice, and the deeper work beneath it all.

I don’t work on one part in isolation.
I work with the body as a whole.

Because real change does not happen by looking at one layer and ignoring the rest.

And listen, the shit is still going to be there when you walk out.
The dishes. The deadlines. The school emails. The constant “Muuuum.”

This isn’t me selling you a fantasy life.

However,

You walk out with a little more peace.
A little more clarity.
A little more calm.
A body that feels a lighter

And then that has a flow-on effect.
You respond differently.
You breathe sooner.
You recover faster.
You don’t spiral as deep.

That’s the work. That’s the win.

#mindbodyconnection #morningtonpeninsula #bodywork #mentalhealth

Do you find yourself constantly rushing?

#mentalhealth #mumlife #bodyawareness

Ok so yes, I’m literally straddling my friend like this, and no, it’s not as chaotic as it looks 😂

It’s palms on, full body weight behind it, slow pressure, long strokes, and a back that goes from clenched to melted real quick.

My friends exact words were, “You HAVE to add this.”

So tell me, are we voting yes or no
Drop a YES if you’d want this in your session, or a NO if you’d prefer we keep it more traditional.
#mindbodyconnection #bodywork #morningtonpeninsula

February perk, if you book a bodywork session, the sauna is complimentary.

Not because you “should” do self care, but because your body has been carrying everyone, and it’s time it got something back.

Bodywork on the table, then heat straight after so it actually has time to integrate, and you don’t undo it the second you get back in the car.

Want a spot, message me “FEB” and I’ll send the link.

#morningtonpeninsula #mindbodyconnection #bodywork #sauna

It’s your session. Not mine

Not every session needs to be emotional or deep.
Sometimes you just want strong, effective bodywork that gets into your muscles, that helps you feel looser, lighter, and free and that’s totally okay.

One of my closest friends comes to me purely for that, and I love it. Because not every session has to be about releasing emotions. Sometimes it’s about the physical tension that’s been sitting there for too long.

But if you ever feel curious to go deeper, to explore what your body’s really holding, we can go there too.

I’ll never force anything.
I’ll always meet your body and mind where it’s at, but I will bring the two closer.

Because real transformation happens when your body feels ready, safe, and supported.

#mindbodyconnection #somatics #morningtonpeninsula #bodywork

For me, it was this one:

You become like the five people you spend the most time with.

I’d heard it years ago, I agreed with it but it’s only recently that it’s truly hit home.

Through all the self-growth, the reflection, the boundaries I’ve started setting, and the values I’ve built my life around… I’ve been curating my circle.

Little by little, I’ve found myself surrounded by people who lift me, who make me think differently, who add to my energy instead of taking from it.
And it’s not something that happens overnight.
It starts quietly — with awareness, with choosing differently, with deciding who you want to be and the kind of energy you want around you.

And then one day, you look around and realise… this is my circle.
These are my people.
And this feels good.

Don’t get me wrong though, it can feel hard, it can feel lonely, it can feel confusing and it takes time but I promise you, you will come out the other side.

So if you’re in a season of growth, start with your circle. Look around. Who helps you remember what you are capable of? Who makes you want to be better just by being around them? Put your self in rooms that inspire you. That’s where it all begins.

#growth #mentalhealth #functionalbreathing #happiness #connections

Bottom line, get your shoes off. You’re body know what to do after that ✌️

#mindbodyconnection #morningtonpeninsula #mentalhealth

Lately in my sessions there’s been a theme, energy moving, emotions surfacing, and the body finally letting go of what it’s been holding.

We work the muscles, fascia, and joints, but it’s not just physical. Through breath, awareness, and giving the body permission, emotion moves too. It’s that blend of the physical and the unseen. The science and the soul that creates real release.

#mindbodyconnection #release #somatics #mentalhealth #functionalbreathing

Messages like this remind me why I do what I do 🤍

This beautiful client came in for bodywork, but when I noticed her breath was caught high in her chest and her spine was stiff, I asked if she’d be open to starting differently.

I guided her through a Sacred Union sequence, gentle mobility to nourish her spine and joints, before moving into bodywork.

It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about listening to the body and giving it what it needs. That’s where the magic happens.

Curious to experience this for yourself? Book your session now. Simply dm me and I’ll send the link directly to your inbox

#mindbodyconnection #somatics #bodywork #morningtonpeninsula

It might look calm and relaxing on a reel, but bodywork is not just about creating pretty moments. It’s deep, intelligent work that supports your whole body.

By softening the body and releasing stored tension, bodywork can improve circulation, ease pain and help your nervous system feel safe again. It’s the kind of work that ripples out, when your body feels lighter, your mind and emotions follow.

This isn’t just self-care, it’s functional care. If your body has been holding on, if you’re tired of pushing through discomfort, this is the place it can finally let go.

#mindbodyconnection #bodywork #breathwork #somatics #movement

We spend so much time working on ourselves, the breathwork, the journaling, the breakthroughs, the setbacks and sometimes forget that fun and laughing can be just as powerful as any healing tool.

A bit of fun, a gut laugh with a friend, a moment you did not plan, the kind of chaos that leaves your cheeks hurting, that is medicine too.
Because while growth comes from the deep work, it also comes from living in the moment, even if that moment involves your friend taking out her own son and then mine on a toboggan.

Don’t forget to have some fun

#mindbodyconnection #healing #mentalhealth

Clean. Prep. Light. Cleanse. Intention
Every detail is for one reason, so your body feels safe.
By the time you walk in, the room is already working its magic.

#mindbodyconnection #somatics #sacredunion #functionalbreathing #mentalhealth

Sometimes I find it hard to put into words what I do but I love this one from chat gpt.

I continue to invest in myself so I can give more to you.

#somatics #mindbodyconnection #bodywork #sacredunion #functionalbreathing

This isn’t your average sauna.

I worked with a feng shui specialist to create this space, from the scent to the colours to the furnishings. Every detail has been chosen with purpose. Because environment matters.

Yes, infrared sauna supports detox, circulation, recovery and so much more.
But when the space feels calm, safe, and considered, your body knows.
And it responds.

Most people feel the shift the moment they walk in.
Because healing doesn’t just come from the heat.
It comes from how you feel while you’re in it.

DM me to book your session

#infraredsauna #mindbodyconnection #mentalhealth #bodyawareness #morningtonpeninsula

What does it look like when you answer the call to your future self?

It looks like a body that’s free from tension, a mind that’s clear and aware, and a connection so deep between the two that you feel unstoppable.

Your body already knows the way forward. Will you trust it?

What’s one thing your future self is asking you to say yes to right now? Drop it below

#mindbodyconnection #somatics #bodywork #mentalhealth #sacredunion #functionalbreathing #bodyawareness #integrativemovement

I nearly fell into the trap.
The trap of thinking I needed more tools. More exercise, more ice baths, more breathwork, more sauna, more bodywork to regulate my emotions.

But here’s the thing about healing…
When you release one layer, another one shows up.
When you sort through one part, something deeper often reveals itself.

That’s why the real work isn’t in the tools.
THE TOOLS SUPPORT THE WORK, THEY DON’T REPLACE IT

I had to get radically honest with myself.
My nervous system wasn’t broken. It didn’t need fixing.
It was responding exactly how it should. It was responding to my environment, my choices, my stress, my beliefs, my relationship with food & alcohol.

And that meant I had more to look at.
More to feel.
More layers to move through.

This kind of healing doesn’t come from doing more…
It comes from going deeper and deeper is uncomfortable. It’s hard. And it takes time, there’s no quick fix.

There’s no sales funnel here, no program to buy. These are my thoughts and some things I’ve learned along the way, hoping it might resonate or help someone doing all the things.

#morningtonpeninsula #mindbodyconnection #nervoussystemhealing

If you’re ready to let go of the tension and drop into a state where your body can actually receive your vision, I can help you get there

Follow along or send me a DM to find out how

#mindbodyconnection #bodywork #somatics #functionalbreathing #mentalhealth

Can we take a minute for our feet 👣

“I felt that all the way up my entire body”

My client said this to me when I started her session with her feet. Im always telling my clients to look after their feet, get out bare foot in nature. There’s nothing your feet will love more. We really need to nourish our feet more than we do. Body work is the next best thing.

They literally carry the weight of our entire lives.

26 bones, 33 joints, over 100 muscles, tendons, ligaments, and thousands of nerve endings connecting to different areas of the body. It’s not just a foot rub, it’s deep, powerful work.

They’re the foundation of our posture, balance, and movement, yet they’re often the most overlooked.

No more taking your feet for granted.

#mindbodyconnection #bodywork #somatics #feet
#morningtonpeninsula

No cookie cutter massage
This is bodywork that listens
To your breath, your tension, your energy

Different modalities are integrated depending on what your body needs
It’s intuitive, responsive, and deeply restorative

If you’re sore, stressed, or stuck in your head
Let’s get you back into your body

Book in, drop in, let go
Your body will thank you

#morningtonpeninsula #mindbodyconnection #bodywork #somatics

Let me explain.
Firstly, I’m not offended by the word. Apologies if you are.

She meant it in a good way- the message read “I’m about to say things to you I can’t say to anyone else. I know you’ll get it.”

I’m here to help you feel good, move your body, breathe, do the things that support you.
But I’m also here to remind you that you’re human. That we all are. To validate that what you’re feeling is ok.

It’s not just sunsets, namastes and women’s circles.
Sometimes it’s jealousy.
Sometimes it’s yelling.
Sometimes it’s feeling like absolute shit.
All the things that make us human.

You don’t have to be perfect. Perfect is hard as my kids would say.
You can be a mess and still show up or not. You get to choose.

No one has it all figured out.

So yeah, I’m a well-being c****
I’m here for the soft, the strong, the messy, the real.

#morningtonpeninsula #mindbodyconnection #somatics #bodywork

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Email

hello@cortniekemp.com.au

Phone Number

0409 702 545

Location

Mornington, VIC 3931

Women’s Bodywork, Somatic Movement and Contrast therapy

Let me help you remember how amazing you are supposed to feel

A Space Where You Can Finally Exhale

This is not a quick fix.

Hi,

I'm Cortnie

I am the founder of Elements of Wellbeing

For The Woman Who Is Tired of Pushing Through

And eventually the body starts to speak.

Why This Work Is Different