Somewhere to Be

Somewhere to Be is an upstairs studio on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy that sits somewhere between a spa, skin studio and yoga space. Its work brings together bespoke facial and massage treatments, somatic practices, yoga and meditation, with an emphasis on helping guests slow down and pay attention to how they feel in their bodies. The space offers a quieter, more intentional alternative to a conventional beauty or wellness appointment, with treatments shaped around the individual rather than a fixed routine.

Massage is a central offering, including the SOMA Body Massage, a full-body treatment informed by Somatic Therapy and tailored after consultation to areas where each person tends to hold tension. The studio also offers a warm-stone version, plus dedicated hand and foot treatments that combine nail care with exfoliation, massage, hot towels and stretching. Facials, in-depth skin consultations, LED light therapy and tailored skincare advice are part of the skin-focused side of the studio. Prices and treatment lengths vary, with options ranging from shorter add-ons to extended massage and pregnancy treatments.

The approach comes from Sarah, the founder and a Skin and Somatic Therapist, as well as a yoga and meditation teacher. The website describes her background in senior therapy and training roles across Melbourne’s spa, skin and luxury skincare industry, alongside later study in Somatics, Yoga and Meditation. That experience informs the studio’s focus on intuitive touch, nervous-system awareness and building a more connected relationship between body and mind. Somewhere to Be does not offer deep-tissue or remedial massage, instead favouring responsive pressure and techniques guided by the client’s comfort and consultation.

The studio suits people looking for a solo treatment, a considered facial or massage, or a gentler way into movement and meditation. Its small-group classes accommodate up to 10 students, and it also runs short courses, bespoke one-to-one sessions and special events. Mums-to-be can book pregnancy massage across the trimesters, with side-lying support and pregnancy massage training behind the service; babies are welcome to attend with a parent, with a bassinet available in the treatment space. For visitors to Fitzroy seeking skin care, bodywork or small-group somatic practices in one setting, Somewhere to Be offers a distinctly personal and reflective experience.