My husband Gary and I went to Maiaveda for a Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic cleanse. We were welcomed with a lot of warmth and reassurance. Each visit was filled with genuine love, support and compassion. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Both my husband and I could not recommend it more highly.
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Founder, Ayurvedic practitioner and Vedic counsellor
Marye O'Brien
I founded Maiaveda in 2011. The name is a tribute to two lineages: my grandmother, a village midwife in a small province in Malta, who out of thirty three grandchildren left her medical instruments to me, and the Vedic sciences. Maia means midwife or mother. Veda is knowledge.
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In their words
Why Marye does this
Before this I worked in community services and media, and spent six years overseas setting up networks in Asia, the United States and Europe. What turned me toward this work was harder: the stillbirth of my second child, and a period of workplace bullying that led to a PTSD injury. That combination brought me to Ayurveda for my own healing, and later to training in it.
I trained with Corrine Brown at the Institute of Holistic Therapies and studied Vedic counselling with Dr Suhas Kshirsagar. I still consider myself her student.
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- Ayurvedic practitioner
- Vedic counsellor
- Yoga teacher
- Sound and intuitive healing
- Reiki master
- Educator
Training
Qualifications
- 01Professional Member, International Institute of Complementary Therapists
- 02Diploma of Ayurvedic Spa Therapies, Institute of Holistic Therapies
- 03Diploma of Holistic Therapies, Institute of Holistic Therapies
- 04Diploma of Vedic Counselling, Ayurvedic Healing Institute, USA
- 05Diploma of Holistic Counselling, Australasian Institute of Holistic Therapies
- 06Certificate in Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Support
- 07Certificate in Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies, Ayurvedic Healing Institute, USA
- 08Reiki Master, Usui system
- 09Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT 200
- 10Bachelor of Media Arts, RMIT Melbourne
- 11Advanced Diploma of Community Services Management, Bendigo TAFE
On the menu
What Marye gives
Ayurvedic Awakening RitualA half day. A rose petal foot bath, full body abhyanga, Indian head massage and foot reflexology given at the same time, then shirodhara. It includes a consultation with Marye and a self-care gift pack.240 min · $600
Foot ReflexologyA system of massage that works specific points on the feet. It includes a foot soak and scrub and hot towels, you stay fully clothed, and it suits every age. With Marye or Pam.60 min · $155
Children's gentle massageA gentle massage for children aged four to twelve, tailored to each child and done fully clothed if they like, with a warm foot bath. Weekdays only, priced by age.from $40
Royal RejuvenationThree hours with Marye, and only with Marye. Foot reflexology, an organic OmVeda facial, a Signature massage with marma point work and Indian head massage, sound healing, and shirodhara.180 min · $510
Luminous Renewal CeremonyA ninety minute ceremony guided by Marye, bringing together guided meditation, sound healing, Light Language, pranic healing and aromatherapy.90 min · $190
Personalised Healing JourneyTwo or four hours with Marye, shaped around what you bring: grief, overwhelm, a relationship, feeling cut off. It can take in bodywork, sound and Ayurvedic guidance, drawing on Vedic and lived wisdom.from $350
Private MeditationForty five minutes of one to one meditation tuition with Marye, to learn techniques you can use at home.45 min · $120
Private Sound Resonance TherapyA private sound bath with Marye, with crystal singing bowls, chimes and gongs. For two or more people, Monday to Wednesday and Sunday mornings.from $45
Private Yoga Therapy ClassA full yoga class for one: pranayama, poses and deep relaxation including yoga nidra, with one to one attention and modifications for you. With our founder, Marye.90 min · $150
Vedic Counselling SessionA private session with Marye, a trained Vedic counsellor. Practical guidance from the Vedic and yogic sciences on how you eat, move, rest and live, with deeper perspective alongside it.90 min · $200
Elsewhere on the site
More from Marye
- Ayurvedic consultationsA twelve day panchakarma program with Dr Gurnam Saini.
- Mentoring and coachingOne to one work with our founder, Marye O'Brien.
- Online sessionsSessions with Marye from wherever you are.
- Somatic bodyworkPrivate, trauma informed sessions with Marye.
- The women's retreatMarye holds all of it. Ayurvedic practitioner, energy and sound work.
- A privilege to witnessOn what actually happens in a retreat, and why the real work is not escape but return. 3 September 2026
- Fifteen years of CarmelCarmel has made the journey from Bunyip to Kyneton once or twice a year for fifteen years. Marye on what that kind of returning actually means. 20 August 2026
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The rest of the team
- MaggieHolistic spa therapistMondays and Wednesdays, and alternate weekends
- IntaRemedial massage therapistTuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
- TracyRemedial massage therapistSundays
- PamMassage and beauty therapist, facialistTuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and alternate Saturdays
- ClaudiaBeauty therapist and massage therapistMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and alternate weekends
- BelTherapeutic massage therapistSaturdays
- PatriciaYoga therapist, Reiki teacherRetreat guests, and private sessions on request
What people say after they leave
4.9 from 111 Google reviews. 5.0 from 43 on TripAdvisor.
An absolutely gorgeous atmosphere with gentle lighting and subtle aromas in the air. Marye is so in tune, and a truly brilliant practitioner. I felt completely nurtured and relaxed beyond words.
Read on GoogleQuite honestly the most wonderful massage experience I have ever had. Marye made me feel welcomed from the moment I stepped through the door. I cannot recommend Maiaveda enough.
Read on GoogleI floated out of Maiveda, feeling relaxed and moving so easily. It is a truly nurturing experience . Thankyou to Marye & your beautiful Team.
Read on GoogleTo anyone who is interested in going to Maiaveda please don’t hesitate, hurry and book now. I have never been so looked after and so loved by Marye. I have never felt so amazing after my time at Maiaveda. If you’re feeling lost, lonely or sick of yourself please contact Marye now. You won’t regret it.
Read on GoogleI attended the Women's Embodiment Retreat at Hepburn Springs. It was a beautiful peaceful setting. Mayre has a warm, generous, nurturing and healing spirit, as does her team that assist her, and makes the whole weekend flow effortlessly. A beautiful balance of yoga, meditation, life lesson wisdom and different workshops to try eg drumming and shigong, hammam experience, massages on offer, hot tub and cold plunge, a firepit circle at night, delicious food. This is a soul nourishing retreat, no pressure, welcoming, with other like minded women sharing a weekend together, looking for sustenance to continue with our busy lives. A weekend of self care. All I had to do was show up. Mayre took care of the rest. Highly recommended.
Read on GoogleThis is my 2nd visit and wow, it won't be my last.I have had the best massages ever.The owner Marye transports your mind body& soul to another place, some people are blessed with healing hands and she has been blessed.I can't thank her enough and can only wish that her lovely business is there to stay for many years to come.She is the best.Love Cheryl
Read on GoogleMarye has created a true sanctuary. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt completely enveloped in a sense of peace. Marye radiates a genuine, warm and nurturing energy that is incredibly rare to find. She took the time to listen to exactly what my body and mind needed, tailoring the experience with such profound care and kindness. During the treatment, I felt completely safe to let go and deeply rest. If you are looking for a place to heal, unwind, and feel genuinely nurtured from head to toe, this is it. I cannot wait to return.
Read on GoogleYesterday I had the most amazing facial and massage with Claudia. From the moment I walked in I felt instantly nurtured, the whole experience made me feel taken care of. What an amazing place, the products used are beautiful and the ambience throughout was so relaxing. I would definitely book again the next time I am in Kyneton.
Read on GoogleThe moment I walked in, the atmosphere was so calm and welcoming. The massage itself was exactly what I needed, easily one of the best I have ever had. Claudia was highly skilled, attentive, and made sure to check in at the right moments. I cannot wait to book my next appointment.
Read on GoogleIt was my husband's birthday and we booked massages for my family. They even had an option for our 7 year old daughter. Clean rooms, clean towels, great ambiance. Claudia made sure I was comfortable throughout my massage. My new favourite spa.
Read on GoogleHow lovely that my two hour experience was a purely selfish indulgence. I was kept warm the whole time and even drifted off to sleep. Cannot recommend Pam or the service I experienced highly enough.
Read on GoogleFrom one tired and sore mum, the pregnancy massage was beyond incredible. Marye welcomed me with such warmth. Claudia's massage was amazing, I actually walked out feeling like I was floating. It was not just a massage, it was a whole mind and body reset.
Read on GoogleI have been visiting Maiaveda for the past six years, and it continues to be my absolute sanctuary. During my current pregnancy I had massage with Claudia, and she was incredible. I always walk out feeling lighter, calmer, and genuinely cared for.
Read on GoogleThank you Marye and Pam. 90 minute massage, scrub and reflexology treatment. Gentle, warming and restorative. We are very fortunate to have this business in Kyneton. You will be in very good hands.
Read on GoogleThe most amazing experience from the moment I walked through the door and met Pam. The massage and environment, the experience was nurturing for body and mind. I would highly recommend and will return.
Read on GoogleMaveida Spa is such a beautiful experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed into the space. The massage and facial was a truly sensory and holistic journey and I left feeling wonderfully restored, relaxed and nurtured. I would highly recommend Maveida Spa. ✨
Read on GoogleI had an incredible time at Maiaveda. Each of the treatments I received were so wonderful and Pam had me feeling so relaxed and held. The attention to detail, and the in between treatment moments are where I especially noticed just how much care was put into the experience being wonderful. I definitely recommend!
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