Somatic Movement

Slow, awareness-led movement to reconnect with your body.

A low-intensity class designed to support body awareness, mobility, and relaxation.

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What is Somatic Movement?

Somatic Movement is a gentle practice using slow, controlled movement and guided attention.

The focus is on internal sensation, breath, and control, supporting more efficient and comfortable movement over time.

Who it’s for?

For those seeking low-impact, mindful movement:

  • Experiencing tightness from training, desk work, or daily routines

  • Looking for a gentle class that supports mobility and body awareness

  • Wanting to complement Pilates, strength, or recovery sessions

  • Interested in a slower, awareness-led approach to movement

Conveniently located in Preston, Wellness Social Club welcomes guests from Thornbury, Northcote, Brunswick, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.

Why it matters

Regular sessions may support:

  • Body awareness and coordination

  • Reduced muscular tension

  • Ease of everyday movement

  • A more relaxed, regulated state

This service is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. Individual outcomes may vary.

What to expect

A calm, guided session with a focus on subtle movement:

  • Duration: 45–60 minutes

  • Format: Floor-based and gentle standing sequences

  • Pace: Slow and controlled

  • Focus: Awareness, breath, and movement quality

Some individuals report:

  • Feeeling more relaxed

  • Less noticeable tension

  • Greater ease in movement

Frequency

1–2 sessions per week recommended

Can compliment Pilates, strength training, or recovery routines

Consistency may support ongoing improvements in movement awareness.

Pair it with

Often used alongside:

Indoor swimming pool area

Contrast Water Therapy

Move between heat and cold to activate your nervous system, relax muscles, and support full-body recovery. Our contrast therapy includes hot plunge and cold plunge pools designed to help you reset, recover, and recharge.

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A woman standing in front of large mirrors in a sauna room, looking at her reflection. Behind her, four people are sitting on the sauna benches, all in swimwear, with tattoos visible on their bodies. The room has wooden paneling and a warm, ambient lighting.

Our Finnish sauna uses intense dry heat to help your body naturally detoxify, relax muscles, and improve cardiovascular function. As the heat penetrates the body, stress melts away while circulation increases — leaving you feeling lighter, calmer, and fully refreshed.

Finnish Sauna

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Red Light Therapy

Clinically backed light therapy to support recovery, reduce inflammation, boost collagen production, and promote overall vitality.

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Layering these therapies may support deepening the shift from tension to restoration.

Out team

Jess Osborne

Jess Osborne (she/they) offers an integrative, body-based approach to healing that supports emotional regulation, embodied expression, and a deepened sense of connection to self and others.

With a professional background in Creative Arts practices dating back to 1986, Jess left the corporate world to return back their roots, offering adaptive bodywork sessions since 2019, working primarily within the realms of chronic pain, mental health and neurodiversity. 

Jess has postgraduate studies in Somatic Dance Movement Therapy and is currently registered as a psychotherapist with the Dance Movement Therapy Association of Australasia (DTAA). 

Their evolving therapeutic approach draws from a rich tapestry of modalities including dance movement therapy (DMT), Hanna Somatics, polyvagal theory, adaptive bodywork, bioenergetics, art and sound therapy, spiritual guidance, and holistic health mentorship. 

Jess’s work is grounded in humanistic, trauma-informed values, honouring the wisdom of each individual’s body and story. As a genderfluid, queer person and a long-time practitioner of polyamory and relationship anarchy, Jess is passionate about creating spaces that are safe, inclusive, and affirming of all identities, bodies, and relationship structures.

Somatic Movement is included in all Memberships

Move with more awareness. Book your Somatic Movement session with us.

Or buy a casual pass

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Packs and value

Casual placements are currently available. To maintain an intimate environment for our community, these sessions will be discontinued once our membership limit is reached.

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Somatic Movement FAQ’s:

  • After purchasing a membership or casual pack/pass you can schedule in your session time using our mobile app.  

    Ready to book? Download our mobile app to manage your schedule, book classes and manage your membership.  

    First-time login: Enter your registered email address and tap "Reset Password" to set up your account. Once your password is created, you can sign in and start booking immediately. 

    Download the app:

    App Store or Google Play

  • Somatic Movement focuses on awareness and control, rather than intensity or physical output.

  • No. Suitable for all levels, including beginners and those recovering from stress or injury.

  • This is a low-intensity class centred on movement awareness rather than exertion. The focus is on neurological change rather than muscle fatigue.

Why choose Wellness Social Club?

At Wellness Social Club, our infrared sauna experience is designed to feel calm, private, and restorative. Whether you’re booking a solo session or sharing the space as a couple, you can enjoy a modern wellness setting created for comfort, relaxation, and recovery. Conveniently located for guests across Preston, Thornbury, Northcote, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs, it’s an easy way to add heat therapy to your regular wellbeing routine.