Learn to create
a head spa journey
your clients will remember.
For practitioners who want to create thoughtful, person-centred care
—not simply add another treatment to a menu, and go beyond a sequence of techniques.
Developed through real client care at K’s Japanese Head Spa in Cairns.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
01 · WHY LEARN WITH US
Japanese roots.
Australian salon practice.
Created by Japanese practitioner Keiko Murphy and refined through more than 3,000 treatment sessions in Cairns, the Zero Point approach carries Japanese perspectives into touch, timing, space and the complete client journey.
Japanese perspectives:
Harmony, ma, attentiveness and ichigo ichie are translated into practical decisions about touch, timing, space and care.
Being before Doing:
Learning begins with the practitioner’s presence, intention and responsibility—before practical technique.
The whole client journey:
The welcome, consultation, transitions, use of space and silence, hands-on treatment and final farewell are considered as one coherent experience.
02 · OUR WAY OF PRACTICE
Zero Point Head Spa
Returning to Zero
03 THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE EDUCATION
What Guests
Remember.
“…was truly transported to another place… K had the most nurturing style… loved every second.”
— Alicia · Google Review
“It felt like for that hour and a half the world just stopped.”
— Sienna · Google Review
“Coming from the industry ourselves, it is so hard to find a space you can truly relax. K and Yoshi were so nurturing, skilled and professional.”
— Sara · Google Review
“K has such a calming presence and instantly makes you feel comfortable and relaxed… I would honestly come back to Cairns just to book another session with her.” — Shyla · Google Review
“
As a busy mum I rarely get the chance to truly relax so my visit to K’s Japanese Head Spa was such a special treat. From the moment I arrived the entire experience felt incredibly relaxing and luxurious. The peaceful atmosphere and attention to detail made it the perfect escape from the everyday. I left feeling completely refreshed and would highly recommend K’s Japanese Head Spa to anyone looking to spoil themselves. It was an amazing experience.”
— Tara · Google Review
04 · COURSES
Learn the Zero
Point way
in practice.
- Essentials online foundation
- Two or three days of private practical training
- 30 days of follow-up support
- No previous head spa experience required
Course
Private 1:1
Two learners together
A$3,850
A$3,300 per person
A$5,500
A$4,700 per person
All prices include GST.
Training is also available at your salon by arrangement. The same course fees apply; travel, accommodation and related expenses are quoted separately.
FOCUSED ONLINE STUDY
Deepen the knowledge behind your practice.
These focused online courses can be taken independently—whether you are preparing to add head spa to your work or strengthening an existing practice.
Hair & Scalp
Fundamentals
Especially useful for:
Massage therapists, bodyworkers and head spa practitioners without a hairdressing background.
Learn to observe hair and scalp carefully, choose appropriate salon care and recognise when referral may be needed.
- 130-page illustrated digital textbook
- Practical, non-diagnostic approach
- Self-paced online study
- No practical-training prerequisite
Body
Mechanics
Especially useful for:
Hairdressers and head spa practitioners who want to work with greater comfort, awareness and sustainability.
Explore how posture, movement, muscles, circulation and the nervous system relate to safe, thoughtful head spa practice.
- illustrated digital textbook
- Practical, non-diagnostic approach
- Self-paced online study
- No practical-training prerequisite
05 · THE PERSON SHARING THE WORK
Keiko 'K’ Murphy
Owner & Practitioner at K’s Japanese Head Spa
Born and raised in Tokyo, K has lived in Cairns since 1993. Before opening K’s, she spent many years connecting Cairns and Japan through publishing, media coordination, events, design, retail and tours.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, her long-held wish to share something meaningful from Japan in Australia became one of the reasons she created K’s Japanese Head Spa. Her own experience of receiving gentle touch to the head during a difficult period also shaped the direction of her work.
Her continuing practice and study of tea ceremony, Koshintō and iaidō deepen her understanding of Japanese aesthetics, presence and discipline.
Since opening in 2021, K’s has grown almost entirely through word of mouth. Without paid advertising, appointments are frequently booked well in advance and the salon maintains an ongoing cancellation waitlist.
Through the Academy, K shares this work privately—keeping the learning close, responsive and grounded in each practitioner’s own setting.
“We do not teach technique alone.
We cultivate the quality of presence that gives touch its meaning.
When touch changes, the human encounter changes.
And the world becomes a little more peaceful.
06 · BEYOND THE TRAINING
A wider circle of independent practices.
Over time, we hope to connect independent practitioners who share this approach to presence, care and respectful touch—each creating an oasis of calm and care in their own community, while remaining free to shape their own practice.
As the Academy grows, a professional network, public directory and optional practice mentoring may be developed. The details will be considered carefully over time.
06 · ENQUIRE
Begin with a conversation
If this way of learning speaks to you, we would be glad to hear from you.
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