Offerings
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Kobido Face Massage
An ancient ritual to sculpt, energise and restore
Kobido is a traditional Japanese facial massage that combines the art of touch with precise, rhythmic movements to support skin vitality and energetic balance. Rooted in ancient Japanese healing traditions and once reserved for the imperial family, it is considered one of the most refined and effective facial massage techniques.
This hands-only ritual works across multiple layers: skin, fascia, muscles and energy. Through a combination of lifting, tapping, kneading and acupressure, it stimulates circulation, releases tension and tones the face naturally. It also encourages the skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin, improving muscle tone, skin firmness and overall radiance.
At a deeper level, Kobido supports the flow of Qi, the life force energy, helping to clear stagnation and restore harmony to the whole system.
Kobido is more than a facial, it is a sensory experience that reconnects you with your inner rhythm, softens what feels tight, and brings radiance from within.
$195 ~ 75 minutes
Add-on: MV SkinTherapy Mineral Mask will soothe and soften your skin in the most gentle way possible. A wonderful mineral-rich drink from the outside in. $25 -
The Seasonal Ritual
Not just a facial. A return to yourself.
Honouring your rhythm. Calming your nervous system. Revitalising your skin.
This is more than a facial—it’s a deeply intuitive ritual designed to flow with your unique cycle phase or hormonal stage. Whether you’re menstruating, ovulating, in menopause, or beyond, the treatment is tailored to support your skin and body where you are, physically and energetically.
Using natural, effective skincare products, this ritual renews and nourishes your skin, body, and mind, promoting deep relaxation and balance. The massage techniques vary depending on where you are in your cycle, incorporating sculpting movements to stimulate blood flow and boost collagen and elastin production, gentle lymphatic drainage to promote detoxification and improve circulation, and optional buccal massage to release tension from inside the mouth.
To enhance the experience, I use a selection of specialised tools—including gua sha, facial cups, ridoki, and more—chosen and adapted to your body’s needs on the day.
A nourishing mask that softens, refines, and gently revitalises your skin complements the treatment while your décolletage, shoulders, neck, scalp, and arms are lovingly cared for.
Healing touch is naturally woven into every moment, bringing deep calm and balance to your nervous system.
You’ll leave feeling radiant, replenished, and truly cared for.
$235 · 90 minutes
Add-on: Buccal (intraoral) massage for deep jaw and facial muscle release — $25A personalised intake form will be sent before your session to tailor your experience to your cycle or hormonal phase.
Inner Seasons
Inner Winter (Menstrual Phase)
Cocooning. Warming. Nurturing.
Inner Spring (Follicular Phase)
Awakening. Light. Refreshing.
Inner Summer (Ovulatory Phase)
Energising. Radiant. Uplifting.
Inner Autumn (Luteal Phase)
Grounding. Calming. Restorative.
Menopause / Postpartum / Undefined
Attuned. Supportive. Rebalancing.
Please note: the treatment duration includes time for a consultation, getting settled, changing before and after the treatment, and a moment to close the session together.
At Pause, we choose to only work with natural, sustainable and cruelty-free skincare brands. This is why we partnered up with MV Skin Therapy.
MV SKINTHERAPY is a Northern Beaches based brand that has pioneered luxury, plant-powered and small-batch skincare. Founded in 1999, inspired by the treatment of sensitivity, celebrity facialist Sharon McGlinchey has set a precedent in the industry with her unique, refreshing and honest approach to skin health.
Crafted from the purest ingredients and formulated solely for their beautiful, natural affinity with your skin - this is MV SKINTHERAPY.
