• Body Doula Postnatal Recovery

    One-to-one sessions combining movement coaching, nervous system support and postnatal massage - blended however works best for you

    Available in Bristol, Frome or as an online package.

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    Come home to yourself

    - in your own time and space

    This is not about quick fixes or pushing through, it's more about honoring your experience and needs and making changes that feel nourishing and helpful.

    We'll explore what's going on, what you need, and together plan a gentle, acheivable movement and self care programme, that can fit in with life with your baby.

    These one-to-one holistic postpartum recovery sessions with a trauma-informed and nervous system supportive approach. If you're in Bristol or Frome, you can use your package for a mixture of online coaching from the comfort of home with in-person postpartum massage with Emilie.

    C-birth and diastasis recti friendly sessions with a focus on core reconnection and gently coming home to your body.

    Emilie offers these in-person in Frome and Bristol or online.

    These can start whenever you're ready after baby arrives. For some people that's in the weeks after birth - for others that may be months later. Wherever you're at is totally fine.

  • Your Postpartum Pelvis and Core

    nurturing postpartum recovery

    This is for you if:

    - you'd like to understand your body better and give yourself physical and emotional landing space

    You might be:

    • pregnant and researching options

    • in the early postnatal stages

    • unsure of finding your pelvic floor muscles

    • worried about healing and recovery

    If you're not 'postnatal'

    Emilie also offers:

    - Pregnacy pelvic awareness workshops online

    - Functional Pelvic Floor Coaching for all stages

    What to expect:

    This doesn't involve adding lots more stuff to your home or your day. You literally have your hands full.

    - tailored around the realities of early parenting and can be layered into feeding, when you're making a cuppa and other moments at home.

    - you don't need to roll out a yoga mat

  • This is ideal if you'd like to explore non-clinical pelvic wellbeing options to support the adaptations after giving birth

    - you can add to daily life

    - are nervous system aware

    - connect to your core and pelvic floor

    - are informed by biomechanics and embodiment

    "I have been surprised by how making the smallest of movements has had a big impact on the way that my body feels. Let go of all the common things you have been told about the pelvic floor... listen and move more consciously and see what happens."

  • Book postpartum support with me

    Online, in-person in Frome or Bristol - or blended

    Obviously, if you'd like to include massage as part of this programme you'll need be able to come to me in-person

  • What's different ?

    • Shift habits

    Let's explore making you daily habits a little more body-friendly so that the movements you already make are less tiring and more nourishing

    - The focus is not on squeezes

    We'll cover how to find your pelvic floor muscles, learn about how they work and give you options for funtional postnatal movement.

    • Trauma Informed

    Emilie's a certified embodied trauma coach and works sensitively, whether that's for bodywork, movement or pelvic wellbeing.

    - Not about bouncing back

    This is more about giving you the support you need to feel at home in yourself as you are now.

    • Whole Body Approach

    That means your emotions too. Rather than just looking at the pelvic floor in isolation, we'll be integrating the whole of you. This approach involves moving your body well and treating yourself with kindness.

    - No stress

    While we will look at what you are aiming for - and I'm happy to check in for accountability, that will all be in a supportive capacity.

  • What are sessions like?

    "The best thing has been having the space to slow down and feel into my body.

    Learning about the way the body works and being able to consider a different way of working with the pelvic floor from doing squeezes has also been a real gift."

    Chloe - Frome

    “Emilie has really helped me to breathe, stretch and properly listen to my body. "

    - Susie, Brighton

    "I liked the way the practice was insightfully linked to everyday experience and how Emilie made suggestions for continuation and development at home."

    -Lucy, Frome

  • Emilie's training

    Solidly based in anatomy, embodiment and practical biomechanics.

    As well as the trainings below, Emilie's completed an in-person training with Katy Bowman of Nutritious Movement, and courses in PRESS Yoga and Felmale Pelvic Floor Training with pelvic pain expert Isa Herrera.

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    Franklin Method Pelvic Facia Trainer

    The Franklin Method is a highly effective, evidence-based approach to movement education focusing on the body and its function.

    It has been practiced for some 30 years and taught at numerous illustrious institutions around the globe.

    Dynamic Neurocognitive Imagery is at the heart of the Franklin Method – this is the use of metaphorical mental imagery to support the development of healthy physical function, strength, mobility and coordination. In other words, we combine visualization techniques with physical exercises to improve movement.

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    Your Pelvic Matters Trained Teacher

    A pilates based, full-body approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation designed specifically for women with:

    • pelvic floor problems (prolapse, sneeze wee, urge incontinence),
    • pelvic pain (hips, lower back, groin and/or pubic area)
    • persistent monthly menstrual cramps, and
    • pregnant women wanting to prepare their pelvic floor for a natural delivery
    • diastasis

    Based on Katy Bowman's biomechanics informed movement - taking a full-bodied approach to movement as a lifestyle not just those 20 minutes on a yoga mat. Emilie has also completed in-person training with Katy Bowman; 'Movement Ecology During Pregnancy'.

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    Pelvic Pain Relief + PRESS Yoga

    Isa Herrera’s approach to pelvic pain relief weaves together science, movement, and deep body awareness. Her PRESS Yoga method is an blend of breathwork, myofascial release, therapeutic yoga, and evidence-based pelvic floor techniques.

    Rather than treating pelvic pain as an isolated issue, Herrera’s work honours the intricate web of mind, muscles, and fascia, guiding people toward resilience and ease with gentle yet transformative practices.

    Isa Herrera is a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic floor health, with a background in integrative women's health. She's the author of 5 books on pelvic wellbeing.

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