FAQs

All staff are fully vaccinated and clients are only required to wear a mask as a condition of entry if that is a requirement of current covid-19 restrictions.   

Anyone is welcome to become a client and at Be U Wellness we will accept you just as you are. We have a wide range of clients across different age groups, genders and occupations. Some are single, while others are in relationships trying to reconnect. Our clients come to us for many reasons, from seeking an outlet to celebrate success, to relaxation and self-care, or to work through trauma around touch.  

1hr consultations during standard hours start from $165 per hour and are hosted at our centre in Carlingford. We may consider a callout / guest session on a needs basis, but this is only for exceptional circumstances. 

Please NB that all offers and pricing are subject to change without notification.

An after hours (AH) surcharge applies to all appointments outside of our standard advertised hours. A last minute (LM) surcharge also applies to sessions booked same day / within 48hours (subject to availability).

We encourage all clients to book in 48hours or more in advance during standard hours to avoid any additional fees.  

Full payment is generally required upfront and 48hrs in advance to confirm all standard bookings.        

By express arrangement only, you may be able to book in last minute / same day and payment is due 3hrs before same day bookings. We accept all major credit cards, transfers (EFT)  or PAYID / Osko. 

No, but thank you for your generosity. In lieu of tipping, we kindly request a Google review and a referral to friends, family or colleagues. We also encourage you to book yourself another session as we look forward to seeing you again.

You can talk if that’d make you more comfortable as we are always happy to listen. All we ask is that you keep any topics light and PG and we will be honest with you about how much is “too much” in terms of what you share. Compassionate listening can be a wonderful part of natural therapy; however please understand the therapy benefits are wholly in the therapy itself and not in any accompanying conversation. A natural therapist is not a counsellor, so it is important to understand that talking is not part of the booked sessions and in no way constitutes medical or other advice.   

That’s perfectly OK! Most people are anxious because of all the stigma related to natural alternative therapies. However, you’ll find that any anxiety will usually disappear / dissipate after five minutes in a session. Our therapists can read energy and are trained at putting clients at ease. Many clients also find that the potential benefits for one’s heart, soul, body and mind, quickly outweigh any initial trepidation. 

No, however you are free to wear any clothes that are not constricting and are comfortable (ideally scent-free) for your own comfort.

According to Cuddle Therapy Australia human beings thrive on CONTACT because of its ability to release oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin and inhibit cortisol. The possible benefits to expect include:- 

• Decreased stress and increased relaxation
• A Happy and beautiful feeling
• Lessened depression
• Lessened anxiety and social anxiety
• Improved social skills
• Improved self-esteem 
• Improved sleep
• Lowered blood pressure and heart rate
• Not feeling lonely
• Reduced risk of heart disease
• Improved immune system and faster recovery
• Protection against inflammation and oxidative stress
• Pain relief and raised pain threshold
• Reduced drug cravings
• Lessened Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Assistance with overcoming Traumas of Sexual or Physical Abuse
• Slowing down and feeling like there are no expectations from cuddling

Still not convinced but curious to learn how others are using cuddle therapy for self care and greater mental health? Then read this https://www.womenshealth.com.au/cuddle-therapy-is-the-latest-in-self-care-but-what-is-it/

No. CT sessions are designed to be purely platonic so cannot mimic the full intimacy one would experience with a romantic / sexual partner. We simply empower you with some tools to go out and create successful, deeply connected relationships.  

No. All participants must be fully clothed in outer garments and cannot make requests for kissing or removal of clothing to facilitate skin-to-skin. Our therapists only facilitate skin to skin through hand to hand holding, hand to foot holding and hand to face, neck and scalp holding. The only exception to this is the removal of excess clothing for thermoregulation of body temperature (eg you get too hot in your jumper). You are also free to make a request to turn the air-conditioning up or down or off. 

No. Cuddle Therapy is not intended to be sexual in any way. We request that all clients ensure they are a good fit for our services by reading all FAQs about what we do and don’t offer. We take great care in keeping our sessions completely G-rated. We understand the importance of sex, sexuality and sex work; it’s simply not the service we offer. Non-romantic, non-sexual touch (think siblings!) is what we’re all about. All clients are also required to sign an agreement to acknowledge our terms and conditions for the provision of platonic therapeutic touch.

Consent is an integral part of CT and other touch based therapy. So it is important to know that you are free to stop the session at any time and for any reason.  

You certainly can! Watch David Linden’s 2016 TEDx talk titled “The Science of Touching and Feeling” in which he explores the science and complexities of touch on human health at the bottom of this page or using this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW8pJ7E9taQ&list=PLndoT-7Sn6AuA8_Hxm7f_yvc-lUkAIFRk&index=2.

You can also watch a 2019 Tedx Talk titled “Cuddling can make us better human beings” by Rebekka Mikkola, a qualified cuddle and massage therapist. Drawing on her own personal experience as a cuddle therapist and from client feedback, she explores some of the rarely discussed benefits of touch in the below link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBQa6tixYBs&list=PLndoT-7Sn6AuA8_Hxm7f_yvc-lUkAIFRk&index=16.

FET is a breakthrough therapy that combines techniques drawn from facial harmony, kinesiology, reiki, physiotherapy, brain gym, remedial massage and reflexology. 

FET works on energy blockages that can be the result of stress, an injury or trauma, or bad living habits (diet, addictions, lack of exercise) and can be traced to the root of all health (physical, mental, spiritual) problems.

Through gentle sensitive touch applied to the face, head and neck, an overall release of tension is experienced in the nervous system. Clients can experience a sense of being brought back into balance, as well as a strong state of relaxation which can open up a profound sense of awareness. 

FET has a range of other benefits which include and are not limited to:

• releasing stress and toxins, 
• improving skin and muscle tone
• stimulating and increasing blood circulation 

“Revealing who you truly are can be a joyful experience. Releasing yourself from the burdens of conditioning and limiting beliefs, you uncover and actualise the beauty and great potential that already exists within your own heart.” – Tanmayo Lawson* 

*International speaker and presenter with over 30 years experience in the field of wellness, self inquiry and transpersonal study.

FET is on the face, neck and head only so a client will generally lie on a massage table and the therapy is concentrated on the face, head and neck. Your therapist will be seated on a stool by the head of the table.

Sound bath therapy using Tibetan singing bowls is generally regarded as safe but the research is limited on all risks and side effects. People who may want to avoid singing bowl therapy include those who:

• Are prone to headaches: Some people report experiencing headaches as a result of the noise and vibrations that the singing bowls produce. 
• Are pregnant: Because the effects on pregnancy are not known, you might want to avoid this type of therapy if you are currently pregnant.
• Have epilepsy: In some instances, noise and vibrations may trigger seizures. 
• Have certain neurological disorders: will foreclose the use of singing bowls.
• Have other clinical disorders currently being medicated: it is important to receive permission from your doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist before going forward with sound therapy. 
• Are not ready for this type of healing: singing bowls and sound therapy should be avoided until a later time. 

A range of other illnesses, conditions or circumstances might require completely avoiding sound bath therapy using singing bowls. Please read the below linked Shanti Bowl article on dangers of Singing Bowls:- https://www.shantibowl.com/blogs/blog/dangers-of-singing-bowls

If you find that you have one or more of these conditions but are still interested in the healing effects of singing bowls, you should consult your doctor before use. 

There is no right way to do Yin poses, so it is less about how a pose ‘looks‘, and more about how it ‘feels‘. Poses are adjusted for each individual, so props and modifications should be used in a way that makes sense for each person’s body. “Anatomical uniqueness” is the backbone of this personalised practice, and each person should work to reach their body’s individual, personal edge (which will ultimately look different for each person).  

Once we reach a point where we can not physically move deeper into a pose, then the practice becomes about the energetics and the quality of the mind. After we move to the most physical sensation we can feel in the body, we can open up our energy centres. 

So after lengthening tissue to protect the longevity of joints, we can use compression to release energetic blockages and to let go of past experiences or negative emotions that we are holding on to. Which may ultimately leave you feeling more balanced, grounded and connected.

We generally require all clients to visit us at our centre, however in extenuating circumstances (e.g due to physical limitations) we can come to your registered residential address for an additional fee and subject to a 2hr minimum booking period. The additional Travel fee is either based on time or distance (whichever is higher) as detailed below:

TIME – Travel time from the Clinic to Client’s address (one way trip); or

DISTANCE – $1 per/KM from Clinic to Client’s address and back to Clinic (return trip).

At this stage we are only able to offer travel within 5km of our Carlingford location.

Be U Wellness is located along Tintern Avenue in Carlingford and there is driveway parking available for clients or their support workers.