Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed — caught on the never-ending merry-go-round of life, longing for a moment of stillness? Perhaps you’re yearning for a new lease on life — a mental reset that brings clarity and calm. Or maybe you’re simply craving a deeply relaxing, holistic experience — one that heals your nervous system, soothes stress, restores vitality and gently guides you back to a state of inner peace and harmony.
Facial Emotional Therapy gently guides the body out of the fight-or-flight state and into the parasympathetic ‘rest and repair’ mode — the biological state where healing and nervous system recalibration can occur. Likened to a deeply healing massage for the face, head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, legs and feet, this remarkably beautiful holistic pampering uses sensitive touch and soothing strokes along meridian pathways and acupressure points.
Carefully crafted to rejuvenate both mind and body, it works by calming and healing your nervous system. Stress gently dissolves, tension melts away and your whole being is invited to return to a place of clarity, calm and balance. You’ll be guided into a profound state of relaxation — where you can feel deeply at peace, from the inside out.
Key acupressure points are targeted, which assist in regulating your nervous system, releasing stress, anxiety, low mood and that feeling of ‘overwhelm’ that leaves us feeling exhausted, drained and can even tarnish our ability to THRIVE!
Over time, my application of Facial Emotional Therapy has evolved — shaped by the feedback and growth I’ve witnessed in my beautiful clients. What began as a pathway to stress relief, emotional release and deep relaxation has evolved into something more integrative: a therapeutic fusion of nervous system healing, subconscious recalibration and emotional integration. So the healing isn’t just a momentary experience, but something that begins to reshape how you feel, respond and show up in the world.
To support this deepening, each session now begins with calming Vagus Nerve Switch breathwork and gentle, suggestive Hypnotherapy — helping your system prepare for relaxation and emotional integration. This simple, science-backed breathing technique stimulates the vagus nerve — a key pathway for calming the nervous system, slowing the heart rate and creating a felt sense of safety in the body. Combined with Hypnotherapy, it signals to the brain that it’s safe to relax, supporting a smoother descent into a deeply restorative parasympathetic state — where healing, recalibration and emotional release can occur more effortlessly.
Hypnotherapy also gives the brain mental and visual context for what’s about to happen — helping it make sense of the shift into deep rest, which enhances safety, acceptance and integration at every level.
As your treatment concludes, you’ll receive a deeply relaxing tui na massage of your arms, hands, legs and feet — enhanced with soothing reflexology techniques. To complete your experience, you’ll be treated to a hot towel wrap and a calming facial massage using a rich, organic moisturiser infused with essential oils — specially crafted for sensitive skin — to finish.
“FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY IS AKIN TO RECEIVING A HOLISTIC ‘GLOW UP’!
It is magical — gentle, deeply relaxing and pampering — yet so powerful. I walked away feeling so incredibly peaceful, at one with my mind, body and the world around me — all the while feeling a special kind of ‘ease’ I haven’t felt in a very long time. My neck and shoulders had been feeling tense and tight, but after the treatment, I felt a liberating sense of relief.
Thank you Tanya, for nourishing me — mind, body and soul — while supporting me in all that needed to be seen, expressed and release. And, for lighting me up and gifting me back the connection to my body and its wisdom. I cannot wait for my next treatment.” — Natalie, Wynnum
Emotions Are Energy…
Soothe and heal Your Nervous System…
🍃This unique treatment integrates techniques drawn from the ancient wisdom of chinese medicine — meridians and acupressure points — kinesiology, hypnotherapy, heart-brain coherence practices, facial harmony, reiki, tui na and reflexology.
Facial Emotional Therapy gently guides the body out of the fight-or-flight state and into the parasympathetic ‘rest and repair’ mode — the biological state of healing and nervous system recalibration can occur.
Special attention is given to the master acupressure points — powerful gateways that elevate and harmonise energy throughout the body’s meridian systems. This gentle activation supports heart-brain coherence, helping you feel more centred, connected and at peace — with yourself and the world around you.
Emotions are energy — and energy cannot be destroyed, only transmuted. When stress, fear, anxiety or trauma begin to surface, it’s simply energy asking to be felt, acknowledged and lovingly transformed. In these moments, the body is calling for a shift — into a more regulated, life-giving state that welcomes vitality, freedom and joy. This is the gateway to deep peace, profound healing and lasting emotional wellbeing.
Facial Emotional Therapy gently restores harmony by balancing your energy field, calming your nervous system and supporting your body’s innate healing intelligence. It’s a profoundly relaxing experience that works on the physical, mental and emotional levels — helping you return to a state of deep inner peace and a state of flow. The result is often a feeling of profound relaxation, deep calm, lightness and emotional reset — which continues to ripple out gently in the days and weeks following the session.
🍃UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL AND EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE WISDOM OF THIS KINESIOLOGY-BASED ‘SELF-CARE’ THERAPY…
Facial Emotional Therapy is a blissful, healing and deeply rejuvenating experience. Each session invites you to gently invites you to reconnect with the heart and align with your innate intelligence — your higher mind. Neuroscientists often refer to this as the quantum field — a space where old patterns can be released and deeper awareness can emerge.
Over time, Facial Emotional Therapy offers powerful, cumulative benefits — gently reshaping your inner landscape, the way you feel, respond and show up in the world. As emotional regulation deepens and your nervous system begins to heal, this inner shift radiates outward, influencing how you move through life. With regular treatments, integration becomes more natural, more embodied — ensuring the healing isn’t just a momentary experience, but something that begins to transform your everyday reality from the inside out.
What People are Saying
Each journey at The Healing Sanctuary is unique — and I’m honoured by the trust my clients place in me. Here are some of the reflections they’ve generously shared from our time together.
“I stumbled upon Tanya at The Healing Sanctuary in Brisbane by chance and it became one of the most life-changing discoveries I’ve ever made! Drawn to the FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY treatment for my initial appointment, I was seeking relaxation and respite. What I found, however, was far greater — I found myself truly seen and understood on a profound level.
Even though Tanya is based in Brisbane and I’m all the way down in Melbourne, the connection we built was extraordinary. Through her non-judgmental, compassionate, insightful and down-to-earth nature, she became my cheerleader and guide during a time when I was in burnout. We were able to continue various therapies — NEURO-EMOTIONAL BALANCE THERAPY, HYPNOTHERAPY, COUNSELLING + COACHING — via Teams, which is a testament to her dedication and her ability to create meaningful connections even across the distance. More recently, on a trip up to Brisbane, I had the chance to experience RADICAL SHIFT THERAPY in person — and it was transformational!
Tanya’s unique gift for healing goes beyond her services — it’s her genuine care, warmth and intelligence that make her truly special. I’ve never met anyone I could relate to on such a deep level. Compared to how I felt just one year ago, I feel like a completely different person — lighter, stronger and more at peace within myself. I’ve stepped into an amazing role, at a new company, that is not only fulfilling but also honours my energy and wellbeing. For the first time in a long time, I’ve found a beautiful sense of work/life balance. My days feel more spacious and my heart is full as my family is happy, healthy and thriving. Life feels aligned again — and I’m so grateful.
For anyone seeking healing, the release of heavy emotional burdens, reconnection with themselves, a deep sense of calm — or simply the chance to feel whole again — I can’t recommend Tanya highly enough.
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“FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY IS AKIN TO RECEIVING A HOLISTIC ‘GLOW UP’! It is magical — gentle, deeply relaxing and pampering — yet so powerful. I walked away feeling so incredibly peaceful, at one with my mind, body and the world around me — all the while feeling a special kind of ‘ease’ I haven’t felt in a very long time. My neck and shoulders had been tense and tight, but after the treatment, I felt a liberating sense of relief.
Thank you, Tanya, for nourishing me — mind, body and soul — while supporting me in all that needed to be seen, expressed and released. And for lighting me up and gifting me back the connection to my body and its wisdom. I cannot wait for my next treatment.
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“I can’t express how deeply relaxed, wonderful and re-energised I felt after my ‘FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY’ treatment with Tanya.
Starting with the clinic’s beautifully tranquil ambiance and Tanya’s warm and very calming nature, this healing treatment took me on a journey as I experienced an emotional release. I felt as if I was floating as a deep sense of relief washed over me. The sounds/smells and Tanya’s gentle touch created the full healing experience for me. One that I will most certainly be repeating. Thank you for sharing this beautiful treatment with me Tanya.”
“Thank you so much, you truly are a gorgeous soul with the gift of light. FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY was such an amazing experience. I left feeling light, refreshed and completely at peace. Your energy is infectious and it was honestly a blessing to cross paths with you.
I’ve already been raving about you to my family and friends! In fact, my girlfriend Shay has already booked in with you, so she’s in for a real treat! Thank you again for creating such a safe and nurturing space — it was exactly what I needed. I look forward to booking in with you again. “
“I cannot recommend Tanya highly enough. To say Tanya is amazing at her craft is an understatement. The moment I stepped into her therapy room, I felt this wave of calm and tranquility wash over me. It was clear I was in the hands of a true professional. I’ve seen Tanya quite a few times now and have had the pleasure of experiencing her expertise in ‘FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY’. I must share, it made me feel so incredibly relaxed. More so than I have felt in a very long time! What makes Tanya stand out is not just her impressive knowledge and remarkable skill set, or her warm and personable approach, but the ‘peace’ she brings to each session. She radiates a beautiful, inner warmth that is complemented by a delightful sense of humour.
I had been overwhelmed by pain walking in, so the moments of laughter that ensued helped ease the overwhelment I had been consumed by. I’m so grateful she’s chosen to share her gifts with us. Her dedication to her craft is evident in every treatment and I am incredibly grateful for the positive changes these sessions have brought into my life. If you’re considering treatment, don’t hesitate. Tanya is a beautiful person and is truly wonderful at what she does.”
“Thank you, Tanya. I’m doing really well after my RADICAL SHIFT THERAPY and FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY treatments. I’ve started journalling and it’s making everything I touch feel brighter and shinier. I love the morning ritual you gave me. I even entered tomorrow’s Bridge to Brisbane, running up the Gateway Bridge — OMG! I couldn’t have gotten there without your help, so thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I love your energy, Tanya! You’ve helped me realise profound truths in my life and I truly wish there were more people like you in this world. You are beautiful beyond measure.
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“I have been fortunate to have known Tanya for over 20 years both personally and professionally. Tanya is an amazing, authentic and very caring human and has developed such a genuine passion for healing those in need. Tanya has been on a journey to develop and evolve her natural affinity for healing for many years. I would say that the profession Tanya is now in is not just a conscious choice but a ‘calling’ to which she has heeded with great dedication and enthusiasm.
Recently, I was fortunate enough to experience firsthand Tanya’s abilities to help heal emotional trauma through ‘FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY’. Having just lost my beautiful mother, I had so much pent-up grief and sadness which I hadn’t really addressed. Through this amazing therapy, I was finally able to say goodbye to my mum and release the burden of sadness I had been carrying in my soul, which had being weighing very heavily in my heart.
I can personally vouch for how wonderful this treatment is and just how much it improved my emotional wellbeing and anxiety since Mum’s passing. Thank you, Tanya, I really appreciate you and your unequalled passion for healing. It is so rare to find and indeed such a pleasure to receive.”
“I experienced a profoundly relaxing and extremely wonderful 1.5 hours with Tanya receiving ‘FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY’. To my surprise, about 15 minutes into the treatment, my left arm started buzzing with energy – almost as if it was lifting off the table. This energy then seemed to radiate throughout my whole body. I felt so incredibly light. I couldn’t wait to ask Tanya about it at the time, but I saw that Tanya was totally in tune with the session and her eyes were closed. She is so invested in this energy work and wanted to give me the most profound healing experience possible – so I closed my eyes and relaxed back into it.
Tanya’s energy throughout my session was unbelievable. It’s very clear to me that Tanya is a dedicated therapist. Her calm, caring, compassionate nature, authenticity and passion for healing those in need, shined through my session from beginning to end. I walked out feeling light as a cloud, totally serene from my head to my toes. I thoroughly enjoyed this remarkable treatment and would highly recommend it to everyone. Please do yourself a favour and book a session with Tanya.”
“It was such a pleasure meeting you, Tanya. You have a calming, nurturing presence and I felt truly seen and supported in your space. I felt incredible after RADICAL SHIFT THERAPY — so grounded and light at the same time, even amidst the chaos of the drive home. The session, which included the profoundly relaxing FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY, was exactly what I needed and so much more. Thank you for holding such a sacred, supportive container. I’m so grateful our paths crossed. Take care of your beautiful self — I’m already looking forward to my next appointment.
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“I had the privilege of having the beautiful Tanya in my training courses. She possesses a uniquely attuned touch and an exceptional sensitivity for helping others. Her intuition and deep compassion know no bounds. I feel extremely honoured to have her as part of an inspiring generation of healers. I recommend Tanya to anyone seeking a profoundly relaxing or powerfully transformative treatment. Thank you for sharing your magic with us, Tanya.”
“Thank you for my amazing FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY. I feel so rested, calm, realigned and in tune with myself — it’s like a weight has lifted. Your presence is so grounding Tanya. I walked out feeling lighter, clearer and deeply connected to myself again. So great!!”
FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY — **This service is temporarily unavailable from 3rd November until 15th December 2025. Post-surgical recovery period.
FET: 1.5 Hour 'Deluxe' – Adults
1 hour, 30 mins
**Dear Valued Existing Clients, in honour of the deep presence, care and time I bring to each session, I’ve updated the price of Facial Emotional Therapy from $130 to $150 for 90 minutes. This change allows me to continue offering a nurturing, unhurried space for true emotional and nervous system restoration — in a way that is sustainable and aligned with the depth of this work. When I first launched this therapy, my introductory special was $50 for 60 minutes — simply to make the therapy accessible and introduce people to this uniquely beautiful treatment. Over time, my application of Facial Emotional Therapy has evolved — shaped by the feedback and growth I’ve witnessed in my beautiful clients. What began as a pathway to stress relief, emotional release and deep relaxation has evolved into something more integrative: a therapeutic fusion of nervous system healing, subconscious recalibration and emotional integration. So the healing isn’t just a momentary experience, but something that begins to reshape how you feel, respond and show up in the world. To support this deepening, each session now begins with calming Vagus Nerve Switch breathwork and gentle, suggestive Hypnotherapy — helping your system prepare for relaxation and emotional integration. This simple, science-backed breathing technique stimulates the vagus nerve — a key pathway for calming the nervous system, slowing the heart rate and creating a felt sense of safety in the body. Combined with Hypnotherapy, it signals to the brain that it’s safe to relax, supporting a smoother descent into a deeply restorative parasympathetic state — where healing, recalibration and emotional release can occur more effortlessly. Hypnotherapy also gives the brain mental and visual context for what’s about to happen — helping it make sense of the shift into deep rest, which enhances safety, acceptance and integration at every level. This price update reflects the evolution of what my Facial Emotional Therapy treatments have become — and the depth of presence, care and therapeutic integration you receive in every session. NB: I will continue to honour any existing $100 'introductory special' flyers by request, until the end of August. I remain deeply committed to providing you with a nurturing, unhurried space where you can feel supported, seen and truly cared for. Your trust in this work means the world to me and I look forward to continuing to walk alongside you on your healing path. Warm wishes of appreciation, Tanya xx
$150FET: 1 Hour – Kids/Teens
1 hour
Does your child or teen feel overwhelmed by the pressures of school or the constantly shifting demands of life? Growing up can be tough — especially for children and adolescents navigating big emotions, learning difficulties or neurodiversity. There’s often pressure to fit in, feel accepted and succeed — all while trying to make sense of a world that can feel confusing and unpredictable. At the same time, they’re developing their identity, building emotional awareness and learning how to cope with the ups and downs of life. As their brains and bodies grow, it can be easy for them to feel ungrounded. While some change is healthy, too much all at once can lead to anxiety, fear or emotional overwhelm. Some children may express this through emotional outbursts, withdrawal or low confidence. Others might struggle to focus, manage friendships or explain how they’re feeling inside. Facial Emotional Therapy for children and teens offers them a safe space to regulate their nervous system, release inner tension and reconnect with calm. It’s a gentle, nurturing experience that helps them feel more balanced — emotionally, mentally and physically. Give your child the gift of renewal, resilience and inner calm — and the chance to feel more like themselves again.
$100FET: DEEP IMMERSION
2 hours
Pineal Gland Activation Breathwork | Hypnotherapy | Facial Emotional Therapy | Reiki | NLP. This multidimensional experience guides you into a deeply peaceful, restorative state — one that allows your body to soften, your mind to quieten and your energy field to recalibrate. As old emotional imprints and outdated subconscious programming begin to dissolve, space is created for greater clarity, emotional freedom and inner alignment to emerge. This treatment offers a powerful foundation for deeper work and is the ideal precursor to RADICAL SHIFT THERAPY.
$200FET + Reiki
1 hour, 30 mins
By combining two uniquely powerful healing modalities — Facial Emotional Therapy + Reiki — this deeply immersive treatment offers an acceleration in healing, greater resilience to stress and a shift in consciousness. You'll leave feeling incredibly peaceful, blissful, deeply rejuvenated, lighter of heart and more at ease in your mind, body and the world around you. Where I would normally offer a deeply relaxing Tui Na massage to the arms, hands, legs and feet, in this treatment, you’ll instead receive Reiki — allowing for gentle energetic recalibration throughout the body. You’ll also be treated to a calming facial massage using a rich, organic moisturiser infused with essential oils — specially crafted for sensitive skin — followed by a hot towel wrap to complete the experience.
$150
FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY – Package Bundles **This service is temporarily unavailable from 3rd November until 15th December 2025. Post-surgical recovery period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Facial Emotional Therapy?
Facial Emotional Therapy (FET) is a unique, kinesiology-based treatment designed to do more than simply relax the body — it calms and heals the nervous system, supports emotional release and restores a sense of inner harmony and balance.
Unlike a traditional massage or facial, this integrative therapy integrates techniques drawn from the ancient wisdom of chinese medicine — meridians and acupressure points — kinesiology, hypnotherapy, vagus nerve calming switch breathwork, heart-brain coherence practices, facial harmony, reiki, tui na and reflexology across the face, head, neck, shoulders, arms, legs and feet. It works holistically — not only to release physical tension, but to unwind subconscious stress patterns and emotional blockages stored in the body. Carefully crafted to rejuvenate both mind and body, it works by calming and healing your nervous system. Stress gently dissolves, tension melts away and your whole being is invited to return to a place of clarity, calm and balance. You’ll be guided into a profound state of relaxation — where you can feel deeply at peace, from the inside out.
Clients often describe it as a profoundly relaxing, deeply soothing, whole-body reset that brings emotional clarity, nervous system healing and a renewed sense of peace — from the inside out.
During you session, you’ll lay comfortably, fully clothed in a softly lit and beautifully tranquil treatment room, designed to nurture deep relaxation and peace.
Each session begins with calming Vagus Nerve Calming Switch breathwork and light suggestive Hypnotherapy to help give the brain context and prepare the body for deep relaxation. Likened to a deeply healing massage for the face, head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, legs and feet, this remarkably beautiful holistic pampering uses sensitive touch and soothing strokes along meridian pathways and acupressure points to support nervous system healing, emotional release and whole-body integration.
As the treatment concludes, you’ll enjoy a deeply relaxing arm, hand, leg and foot massage, enhanced with reflexology techniques. To complete your experience, I will provide a soothing facial massage using a rich organic moisturiser infused with essential oils — specially crafted for sensitive skin — followed by a hot towel wrap to finish.
🍃WHAT TO WEAR:
Please feel free to wear something comfortable to your session — like a t-shirt or blouse with pants, leggings or shorts. Whatever helps you feel most at ease and relaxed is perfect. For hands-on therapies, clothing that allows easy access to the arms, legs, neck and shoulders is ideal. Modest, loose-fitting attire works beautifully and ensures your comfort throughout.
🍃PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING IF NEEDED:
• You may wish to bring a hairbrush, as your scalp meridians will be gently massaged during the session. Ensuring your hair is free of knots will help prevent any discomfort and allow you to refresh your hair easily afterwards.
• If you wear makeup and have somewhere to be afterwards, you may wish to bring a few touch-up items.
• If you prefer not to use lotion during your reflexology treatment, please bring a pair of socks to wear for comfort during your foot massage.
🍃ALLERGIES
If you have sensitive skin or any allergies to essential oils, please let me know ahead of your appointment so I can make the necessary adjustments.
🍃PERSONALISED SUPPORT
If there’s a specific area you’d like me to focus on during the hypnotherapy component of your session — such as confidence, self-worth, stress reduction or a recurring emotional pattern — feel free to let me know. This helps me tailor your session to support you more deeply.
🍃POST-TREATMENT
If you have the luxury of time, I recommend taking a little space for yourself after your treatment. Facial Emotional Therapy is deeply restorative and often leaves you feeling beautifully relaxed — even a little blissy. It’s a beautiful opportunity to surrender to that magical state for as long as you can, allowing the benefits to ripple through your system.
Facial Emotional Therapy gently guides the body out of the fight-or-flight state and into the parasympathetic ‘rest and repair’ mode — the biological state where healing and nervous system recalibration can occur.
Special attention is given to the master acupressure points — powerful gateways that elevate and harmonise energy throughout the body’s meridian systems. This gentle activation supports heart-brain coherence, helping you feel more centred, connected and at peace — with yourself and the world around you. By engaging the vagus nerve (a key regulator of emotional and physiological balance), the treatment helps release stored stress and recalibrate the nervous system. When combined with suggestive hypnotherapy, it creates a safe space for the subconscious mind to soften its defences, shift outdated patterns and support the formation of more empowered, life-giving neural pathways.
Facial Emotional Therapy gently restores harmony by balancing your energy field, calming your nervous system and supporting your body’s innate healing intelligence. It’s a profoundly relaxing experience that works on the physical, mental, emotional levels — helping you return to a state of deep inner peace and a state of flow. The result is often a feeling of profound relaxation, deep calm, lightness, and emotional reset — which continues to ripple out gently in the days and weeks following the session.
This therapy is suitable for adults of all ages, kids and teens right through to Year 12 — especially those feeling stressed, emotionally drained, energetically depleted, or struggling with anxiety, depression or burnout.
While many clients notice immediate benefits after one session, the effects are cumulative. Over time, Facial Emotional Therapy offers powerful, cumulative benefits — gently reshaping your inner landscape and radiating change throughout your outer world. With regular treatments, deeper nervous system regulation and emotional integration naturally begin to take place.