Pregnancy, Postnatal & Remedial Massage Private Health Rebates Available
By Appointment Only
Infinite Bliss treatments are designed to meet individual client conditions or symptoms, helping to reduce muscle tension & tightness, increasing flexibility & movement & calm to our entire nervous system. Cathy uses a variety of remedial techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, hot stone, cupping, relaxation & stretches to support her clients. Cathy's passion lies in supporting women through their pregnancy & postnatal journey, providing a space in which to feel relaxed, nurtured & supported. She offers a comfortable side lying massage that reduces strain on any part of the body making you feel completely relaxed and comfortable with pillow support helping to reduce muscular aches & pains.
07/01/2025
There’s no strength in being silent!
Have you seen the series…
YOU CAN’T ASK THAT?
This show on the ABC recently covered - Postnatal Depression.
They had 8 parents exploring the shame, public & family pressure and the personal guilt that surrounds this often misunderstood & taboo topic.
I speak to many postnatal mums especially, who say no one speaks to you about the months following the birth of your baby.
It’s not about scaring people but making us aware & realising the importance of having a network of support around a new family. For both mums & dads!
Parents open up about their struggles with postnatal depression and some experiences they went through. now: http://ab.co/subscribeN...
25/10/2024
It’s been a while since I’ve posted on FB …. And if it’s been a while since your last massage…
This is where you’ll find me on one half of the week. Sistafitness in Harrisdale
Thursday 9am - 1pm,
Friday 1.30pm - 6.45pm
& alternate Saturdays 9am - 12noon.
Good morning! Have you been needing a massage? We’ve had a cancellation this morning, Cathy has availability at 11.30am. Please call the centre on 0421 473 199 to book in. 🌺
24/11/2023
❤️ love this description of the vagus nerve ❤️
23/09/2023
Movement is essential for the body. Here’s a challenge for your weekend!
03/06/2023
“The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we’re weak, and sing with us when we are strong.”
This is a time to honour this beautiful goddess - Mother. Childbirth can be a pretty intense time. From labour… to 6wks postpartum & beyond for some of us. Honour her by holding space… to have a chat, make her a cuppa, make the family a meal, stay a while so mumma can have a shower or a quick nap. Let her know she’s done an amazing job. Check in and make sure she’s ok.
A new mumma is using everything in her power to fill her babies needs. She in turn needs her needs met, her bucket filled & her body to heal. ❤️
Hold the mother, not the baby.
Because the baby’s being taken care of—
fed, snuggled, and given all the love in the world—
by not only the mother,
but her partner, grandparents, siblings, cousins, and friends.
But the mother,
may have gaps in her mind from lack of sleep,
may be mechanical in her motions as she’s healing,
may feel more like a mess than a mother,
may be sitting in bed, crying, feeling overwhelmed in her body and life,
may be full of mom guilt because in her mind, "she's not good enough,"
and she’s bleeding, wincing in pain, swollen and emotional.
And the mother’s that baby's whole world and needs to be seen, so she doesn't disappear into that postpartum fog.
So, hold the mother, not the baby.
A mother agrees that her baby matters more.
But she’s hurting, while she’s the person behind the baby,
in the background, making it all happen:
feeding her baby at all hours,
snuggling her baby close to comfort newborn cries,
and being that baby’s everything.
So, it’s the mother who needs your love.
And a mother will remember who held her up.
So instead of “I’m coming to see the baby,”
try saying, “I’m coming to see you 𝘢𝘯𝘥 meet the baby, too.”
Because the mother needs to be held more.
📸: This Mama Doodles
Words by: Living FULL
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My name is Cathy & I am a ladies massage therapist, specialising in pregnancy massage postpartum support.
I enjoy creating an atmosphere where women can feel relaxed, nurtured & supported. In a society that seems to be far more overworked and pressured than ever before I really related to the need to find an escape in which to recharge myself. Massage has become a big part of my ongoing wellness journey.
I myself had been a migraine sufferer from my teenage years. As I transitioned through my 20’s, I met a wonderful man & wanted to start a family. I found I hit wall with fertility and went through over 10years of IVF treatment. I was very fortunate to be blessed with two beautiful angels. I loved being pregnant, I had no problem at all carrying my babies. Boy oh boy what I hadn't really expected was the period following the birth of my babies. Sleepless nights, body transitioning back from the hormonal high of IVF and pregnancy, learning to breastfeed and trying to manage a home!
I was very fortunate to work with an amazing doula in a centre for pregnant women, there I fell in love with the beautiful energy around pregnancy and newborn mothers. I did further training in pregnancy massage and became a postpartum doula.
Pregnancy & birth is a major transition in a woman’s life and one that should be well supported. Being a mother myself I totally admired and resonated with the ancient and universal traditions of ‘Mothering the Mother’.
Being beside another woman to listen to her pregnancy and birth story, massage her, take care of her, do light household duties to help her in those first few weeks or months after she has birthed. Be with her until she has developed her own confidence, has had the time and space to get to know her baby, learnt how to feed her baby and heal from this life changing transition.
Building your own village around you to support you as a new mother. With nurture and care in the first 42 days following birth it sets us up well for the following 42 years!
