I am a registered nurse, midwife and International board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a passion for supporting new mums and mums-to-be with all things breastfeeding.  

I have also recently published a new book "Born to Breastfeed"

Osteopathy can be an amazing tool in assisting women through pregnancy, helping to prepare for birth and for post natal relief. Utilising a range of gentle hands on techniques, including the more subtle cranial osteopathy, Julie has spent many years helping women get relief from many of the pains and discomforts experienced in pregnancy. She also has experience in treatment of babies experiencing feeding difficulties, colic, reflux and trouble settling.​

• Psychologist
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Osteopathy
• Myotherapy
• Homeopathy
• Chiropractor For Families
• Healthy Weight Management​

Hi, my name is Stephanie and I am the founder of MIND BODY BABY, a place where expectant mothers and families can experience a holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery.

Specialty areas:

- Pregnancy Massage

- Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise

- C-Section Scar Release Therapy

- Diastasis Recti Recovery

- Mercier Therapy

I am a registered perinatal counsellor supporting women & birthing folk navigating conception, pregnancy, motherhood, menopausing, loss and grief. 

I integrate empathetic person-centred counselling with body-oriented therapies like mindfulness and breathwork. Intrinsically inclusive, culturally aware, trauma informed exploration of the unique physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, environmental, social factors influencing your wellbeing.

2024

Complimentary Therapies

I provide a body based approach to mental health support, and a holistic rite of passage lens for pelvic health and menstrual cycle challenges. 

If you want to build confidence in yourself as you prepare for birth and mothering, or are feeling that your birth recovery needs an approach that considers your mind and body together - I would love to connect and see if we are a good match for working together. 

I have a special interest in birth injury, internal and external body work for birth preparation and recovery, and supporting mothers and birthing people to be more grounded and connected to their body. Support is available face to face as well as online. Medicare and private health insurance rebates may be available.

Fertility

I offer a holistic and rite of passage approach to menstrual health and fertility. I consider all aspects of mind body wellbeing within the context of your unique environment, values and intention.

The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, abdominal massage, and visceral and energetic approaches are used alongside connection to menstrual rhythms, vagina timelines and mental health support as required to help you prepare for conception or navigate a fertility challenge. Support can be provided face to face or online.

2022

Warm Water Healing (often called WATSU® or Aquatic Therapy) was created in the early 1980’s in California and Europe. Resting back into the arms of the practitioner you are floated, stretched, cradled, massaged and moved through warm water (34.5°C). There are four profound ways that Warm Water Healing nourishes mothers to be: Pregnancy Support, Preparation for Labour, Preparation for Motherhood and Trauma Support.

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2022

As a Pregnancy & Matrescence Coach, Mama Rising Facilitator™, and Childbirth Educator with Hypnobirthing Australia™, I bring over 7 years of experience in guiding women through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. I am deeply passionate about empowering you to own your birthing choices and confidently navigate the emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of Matrescence.

My approach focuses on helping you move through fear, embrace uncertainty, and release shame and guilt. Together, we will tap into your deep inner wisdom, build self-trust, and lovingly acknowledge all parts of yourself. Through this profound transformation, you will give birth not only to your baby but also to your most authentic self.

I invite you to reach out and explore how I can support you on this incredible sacred journey from Maiden to Mother. I look forward to meeting you!

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a gentle and non-invasive treatment that is good for people of all ages with a variety of conditions. During pregnancy it is excellent at helping to regulate the nervous system, working with aches and pains, and allowing the mother to be fully present in her body.

BCST is great for newborns as it is subtle and non invasive - no pressure of any kind - and can really assist with the mother's healing post-partum. Sarah works in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and can arrange home visits for newborns.

The pelvic region plays such an integral part of our pregnancy and birthing journey and often some dedicated attention can be all that is needed to make space for the  structural and emotional passage to birth.  Based on the work, teachings and wisdoms of Fiona Hallinan, Jenny Blyth and Andrea Lopez,  I am available to work with you to connect you deeper to this area and together explorer the  possibilities of potential space for a better birth.