Somatic Bodywork & Polyvagal-Informed Therapy
Finding your way back to the 'real you': Happier, focused, and flexible in life in doing what you want to do and feeling good about it.
This is a gentle, supportive space for those who feel they have been carrying too much stress in their body and no longer feel themselves: a mind that won't quiet down, a heavy sense of exhaustion that sleep doesn't seem to fix and an increased sensitivity to challenges faced. You might already be practising various forms of self-care, self-help, or therapy, but you still feel "wired" or struggle with strong emotions afterwards and cannot understand why.
Together, we work to guide you from the habit of being always "on" or in need of deep rest toward a state that is more energised, self-aware, grounded and flexible: offering you greater clarity and insight into what actions or changes can help you navigate daily life with less intensity and stress and more self-care and compassion.
If you find yourself struggling to 'switch off', always 'primed' for the next thing, and disconnected from your own needs, this work offers a pathway back to your better self.
What does a session involve?
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A Gentle Inquiry: Using Clean Language, we explore your "something"—that knot of tension or quiet worry—through focused, non-judgmental questions. This allows you to listen to your body’s wisdom and go beyond normal ways of thinking about a problem to find a compassionate insight into what is happening and what might help.
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Intuitive Touch: Through-clothing bodywork serves as a grounding anchor during the session. Whether the touch is a light, calming presence or a deep, steady hold, it helps your busy mind settle, allowing you to explore your inner reality with kindness and reassuring support.
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Befriending Your Nervous System: Many of us live in a constant state of "high alert" (Fight/Flight) or "quiet withdrawal" (Freeze), making it hard to feel vibrant or stay connected to what we value most. We will map these states using Polyvagal Theory, honouring your nervous system as a deeply sensitive and emotive part of you that is always trying to keep you safe. By befriending the unique ways of your own system, you can return to a life where you feel rooted in your values, truly engaged, and resilient.
Finding your better self again, that is, flexible, focused, and happy starts with a single step toward learning how your struggle can be helped. If you have questions about how somatic polyvagal therapy can support your specific needs, please do get in touch.
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Connect: please contact me to arrange a chat to learn more at: freetomoveholisticmassage@gmail.com
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Frequency: Each session can be self-contained; however, a series of sessions 3+ will offer a more effective treatment for exploring more complex problems or navigating a difficult period (and comes with a discount for block booking)
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Accessibility: If you need financial support, a sliding scale is available.