Resources
Complementary Therapies
Although complementary and therapeutic services can be of great value, they often come at a considerable expense. Therefore we acknowledge that access to such services are a privilege and can be anything from a regular practice in your journey to a special once-off experience.
They are not essential and there are certainly low-cost ways to replicate some of the benefits they offer such as simply committing to a daily walk. Research has shown that this alone can have the same beneficial impact on mood as low-dose antidepressants. At home meditation practices are also highly recommended to quiet the mind and regulate your nervous system.
However, I believe one non-negotiable is seeing a qualified women’s health physiotherapist 6 weeks+ post birth, specifically to check your pelvic floor and any other physical concerns you may have. Not having your baby in your arms does not exclude you from the physicality of birth and subsequent healing. Please take care.
Womens Health Physiotherapist
Specialist qualification to treat a range of women’s health conditions including pelvic, pelvic floor, bladder, bowel, and lower back issues covering both pre- and post-natal care.
Acupuncture
Hypnotherapy
A gentle and effective evidence-based tool to heal trauma while addressing a patient's unique spiritual, cultural, and personal needs.
Reiki
Is a Japanese energy healing technique that promotes stress and anxiety reduction, relaxation, and healing.
Reflexology
Works on the Chinese medicine principal of balancing chi or energy in the body and believes that specific areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body.
Kenisiology
Is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues for the treatment of pain and stress.
Massage therapy
A muscle monitoring system that uses a holistic approach to achieve balance both physically and mentally in a person’s life.
Pilates and Yoga
Low-impact exercises like yoga and Pilates, offer gentle, healing support during grief and the postpartum period. With philosophies that focus on strengthening the body, improving alignment, and increasing flexibility, these practices also calm the nervous system, ease anxiety, and release emotional tension, creating a safe space to reconnect with yourself and process deep emotions. Peaches Pilates offers a free online program of gentle flows designed specifically for postpartum mothers following loss.