Essence – Health and Wellbeing

Essence Health & Wellbeing Pty Ltd is owned and operated by Margaret (Margie) McConvill, a highly qualified complementary therapy practitioner with a wide range of knowledge and experience.

She is particularly well known and respected for her 14 years of ownership and management of the renowned Shizuka Ryokan japanese country spa & wellness retreat in Hepburn Springs, a winner of the prestigious Victorian Tourism Award for Health and Wellbeing Tourism. Whilst Margie still contracts her spa services to Shizuka Ryokan and makes their spa and guest amenity product range, she now operates her own treatment spa in Hepburn Springs.

Margie, with her wide skill base, is able to personalise wellness services to her clients depending on their particular health and wellbeing requirements. Margie does offer dual treatments at her Hepburn clinic, however, these need to be booked in advance so that another professional therapist can be organised.

Not owning a busy hospitality and tourism business has also allowed Margie to offer her wellness services to Central Highlands Rural Health Home Care Clients as well as teach introductory courses in Aromatherapy and Reflexology through the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre. In 2024 Margie joined the admin team at Hepburn House, in a part-time role, to welcome and support the residents and nursing staff at this beautiful local aged care facility.

Margie moved from the busy corporate world in Sydney, over 20 years ago, to follow her passion of working in the spa and wellness environment of Hepburn Springs. She is in her “happy” place working with complementary therapies and nurturing her clients to restore their health and wellbeing.

Margie also supports her local community as a volunteer with the Daylesford SES.

Our Services:

Spa and Wellness Services

Reflexology, Aromatic Relaxation Massages using Hot Stones, Facials, Foot Treatments, Facial Reflexology, Australian Bush Flower Essences, Reproflexology, Pregnancy Pamper, Oncology Massage, 2-hour Top to Toe Treatment, Aromatic Kinesology, EFT, Matrix Reimprinting and Birth Reimprinting, Infant Massage Instruction

Workshops

Margaret teaches a number of reflexology and aromatherapy workshops at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.

Other Services

Margie has created a range of nourishing skincare products including cleansers, face scrubs, face serums, and moisturisers for a number of clients and uses these products during her facial treatments. They are also available for sale.

Margie also designs aromatherapy blends for shampoos, conditioners, body washes and body lotions.

Individually prescribed blends and products can also be made for personalised skincare issues.

Essence Health & Wellbeing is located in Hepburn Springs

What our clients say

I highly recommended visiting Margie for a session of pure magic. Margie certainly knows how to look after you and make you feel special. I came away feeling extremely relaxed, refreshed and balanced .

Thank you once again Margie.

Shirley

“Margie has a way of knowing how to relieve my stress and exhaustion. When I get a Margie massage, I not only feel relaxed in the moment but continue to feel the benefits for many days. She uses hot stones, reflexology and beautiful oils during the massage to make me feel amazing.”

Kate

“I can still remember how wonderful I felt after my first reflexology with Margie. It was during my cancer journey and I immediately felt the gentle and nurturing benefits of reflexology. Margie is a true professional and extremely caring – I continue to enjoy many benefits of reflexology which is why it remains a key part of my wellbeing regime many years on.”

Leanne

     Excellent  
     Based on 17 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Premashakti Chapman 
 2023-05-24
 
 
  The location beautiful. Margie is the perfect host/practitioner offering a clean, warm, tranquil and inviting  setting for the beautiful aromatherapy massage I enjoyed.  As soon as I walked through the door, the aroma from the gorgeous selection of oils took me by pleasant surprise. So intoxicating, it made me drop the busyness of the day,  and invite me in to surrender to the experience.
Thank you kindly.
  
 
       
   Maria Toomey 
 2023-04-07
 
 
  I have a reflexology treatment with Margie once a month and it is always something I look forward to. Margie treatments are done with such expertise and care that you leave in a “blissed out”
state. Reflexology every four weeks is an essential element in my well being.
I cannot thank Margie enough for her part in me looking after myself.
  
 
       
   Jo Lopes 
 2023-04-01
 
 
  Margie's reflexology treatment was exactly what I needed.  I felt very relaxed and clear the next day.  My bush flower remedy she made for me worked exactly how it was prescribed.  I don't know how it all works but it just does.
  
 
       
   Danielle Forti 
 2023-01-22
 
 
  My husband and I had the top to toe experience and it was magical. Margaret is so friendly, professional and welcoming and makes you feel very comfortable from the moment you arrive. It was the best massage experience we have ever had. Highly recommended.
  
 
       
   Sonya Edmonds 
 2022-08-26
 
 
  I absolutely loved my reflexology treatment with Margie. A cosy and warm space, along with Margie's expert touch and I was in heaven! Plus I got relief from the few niggles my body was experiencing. ;)
  
 
       
   Paula Eckert 
 2022-08-17
 
 
  I was in Daylesford recently for a ladies business/retreat and was recommended to try Margaret at Essence Health & Wellbeing for a massage.
I booked a 2 hours session to make sure we had time for some reflexology...and my, am I glad I did!  I have had treatments all over the world and I can tell you, Margaret is an expert and I have never had such an amazing reflexology session before.
I can not recommend her highly enough.
  
 
       
   Pauline Healy 
 2022-08-05
 
 
  Margie is a wonderful masseuse. I recommend her 2hr combination of reflexology with hot stone and essential oil body massage. You’ll float out!
  
 
       
   Raewyn McMahon 
 2022-07-04
 
 
  I had an awesome reflexology session with Margie in July 2022. Margie is very professional and I came away very relaxed with my body feeling realigned. I would highly recommend Margie.
  
 
       
   Kate Cridland 
 2022-06-07
 
 
  I saw Margie when I was 35 weeks pregnant and she made me feel amazing - super relaxing, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease. I can't wait to return to Daylesford and see her again!
  
 
       
   Tel P 
 2022-05-31
 
 
  Essence Health and Wellbeing, specifically Margaret is honestly the best! She is thoughtful, considerate and focused on individual needs. She make sure to address any concerns in my physical and mental health. I would highly recommend you see her for massage, reflexology or native flower essences, you will not be disappointed!