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welcome to
Fertility massage brisbane
what we do
​We believe in holistic healing,
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This means looking at the whole person and tailoring our sessions to suit your needs.
Our sessions involve a "Check in" which you'll see us often refer to as Debriefing, over a warm cup of tea,
Debriefing is a way for you to settle into the space, and to share anything that may be coming up for you, it's a way to practice self-reflection & sharing how you are feeling verbally, including; what needs may be going unmet, what you would like to focus on or attend to and also what break throughs you may have noticed since our previous session.​
We offer Fertility Massage, and Relaxation Massage,
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Our Fertility Massage is for those who may be planning to conceive and wanting to understand their cycle more, prioritize deep relaxation, who may feel there are emotions needing to be released or processed, for those who may have been trying to conceive already and those who are trying IVF and other conception treatments,
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It's been our experience that our massage protocols and individual (and partner support) complements other forms of Fertility treatments, from Acupuncture to more medical alternatives such as IVF.
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So, what is Fertility massage?
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Fertility Massage is A gentle, non-invasive abdominal and sacral therapy that is believed to improve circulation to the digestive and reproductive organs, which aims to enhance blood, nerve, and lymph flow, as well as mind body connection; or something we often refer to as Body Literacy.
Massage is well known for its ability to release physical tension and culturally well known for aiding the release of emotional tension.
Fertility massage aims to loosen hardened debris in the digestive tract that may have accumulated in the gut over years (read here how constipation may affect fertility) and instead encourage the body's natural flow.
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While it's fair to say that the medical community requires more research to determine whether High Estrogen leads to constipation, or whether constipation leads to higher levels of Estrogen (thus affecting the very important second half of our menstrual cycle where the hormone Progesterone is required to take " center stage; to help balance moods and maintain a healthy pregnancy if and when we conceive) But, what we do know is that doing something is better than doing nothing and that anecdotally women have experienced immense relief from utilizing Fertility Massage; to support the digestive and nervous systems,
Furthermore, it is our belief that utilizing massage, debriefing (and other tools shared in our sessions) may address emotions such as anxiety that are holistically believed to cause tension within the digestive system, which can lead to further fertility complications such as constipation, painful and irregular menstrual cycles.​
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Fertility Massage has been anecdotally reported to support the release of physical and emotional congestion, which in turn may help to regulate the menstrual cycle, ovulation and thus conception.
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Our Intention for you is:
Through experiencing regular Fertility Massage & Debriefing sessions you will come away with a deeper understanding of yourself, your cycle and ways to better support your fertility.
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and Relaxation Massage?
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Our relaxation Massage is blended with Ka Huna massage*, and is for anyone who needs some deep relaxation and nourishment but who isn't necessarily aiming to conceive, maybe you're walking along side you partner as they prepare to conceive or birth, or you're a postpartum mother, a father, maybe you're a person whose working to regulate their menstrual cycle or emotional state, Maybe you're just tired and need a good relaxing massage.
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Like we said, we tailor the session to suit you! And we know the power of Massage! It helps the stress to fall away.
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*Kahuna Massage was born of Hawaii and is the art of performing long stroke movements with the hands, forearms and elbows, whilst flowing around the table (Hula movements) to stimulate the flow of energy within the body and to support the synchronization of the clients’ breath and heartbeat. This technique is gentle and relaxing massage which can help clients to connect their heart space and release emotional stress, to feel grounded and calm.​
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To book a session call or text Tessa on 0423398186
​​​​womb steaming & smoking​
Steaming* uses heated water infused with fresh or dried herbs and is anecdotally believed to:
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Create a deeper connection to one's reproductive system and menstrual cycle
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Minimize and soothe scar tissue (from tears, grazes and episiotomies during childbirth and FGM)
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Regulate absent, and or short cycles
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Ease painful menstrual cramps
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Ease symptoms commonly associated with peri- and post-menopause such as dry skin and discomfort during intercourse
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Encourage swift healing in the weeks after childbirth, including preventing infection
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Support Lactation and bonding in the postpartum period.
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Support Healing after trauma
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Encourage a positive and healthy connection to one's sexuality and self esteem
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Read more about it here.​
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* Also known as vaginal steaming, yoni steaming, and peri-steam hydrotherapy;
Steaming & Smoking are ancient selfcare tools that have been used cross culturally for thousands of years, Ayurvedic practices, Indigenous communities in Africa, Australia, America to China, who are currently using steam in Hospital for healing, referred to as "Fumigation". This practice has been known to be used by all genders.
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period education + young women's circles
A unique program designed for pre-teen and teen girls
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The menstrual cycle
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Anatomy
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Self-care
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Healthy relationships
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Non-violent communication
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Mental, emotional, and physical health And SO much more!​
These gatherings foster new friendships while participants enjoy arts and crafts and healthy snacks.
Learn more here.
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Tessa is amazing, she has helped me through birth and postpartum so much! Her wisdom is priceless and I'll continue to use her herbal blends for whatever life stage i am going through. I highly recommend! ~Mena My kahuna massage with Tessa from Yoni Herbs was so blissful, space clearing, and nurturing. The space was set up beautifully, with lots of lovely details, and carefully selected music. Tessa was kind, confident, present and professional. I highly recommend this service! Sally I had an in-person session with Tessa at Yoni Herbs and I cannot fault her or her powerful work one bit. She lovingly opened her home to me after I reached out to her seeking support as I’m going through some life challenges, postpartum and finding it hard to let my nervous system rest. She created the most beautiful, personal space in which she added her own personal touch, and tailored it to suit me perfectly, along with a tailored yoni steaming blend. I am grateful for Tessa’s support and the safe space she created for me to relax, release and ground/ come back to myself. She’s also extremely educated and shared her wisdom within our session so I can continue to support myself at home until my next visit. ~Tara I saw Tessa for a massage as I had had some ongoing niggles in my side. It was a beautiful experience, nourishing and deeply relaxing. However it was what happened afterwards that really amazed me. During our debrief after the massage Tessa mentioned that my liver had been ‘coming up’ during the massage which was not something that had ever been flagged as an issue for me before. She also asked if I had been experiencing any bowel symptoms. I had experienced some mild constipation during ovulation but nothing that was deeply concerning to me. Months later during an abdominal CT scan for other issues, a spot WAS found on my liver. It turned out to be just a cyst but I did think ‘well that must have been what Tessa was talking about’. My bowel symptoms began to worsen until they were no longer able to be ignored and I sought specialist treatment – they have now been resolved, but she was onto it long before I was. Whilst I know she wouldn’t claim to be a diagnostic physician, I do think Tessa is VERY attuned to women’s bodies and is also extremely sensitive and careful in the way she holds space and has conversations about complex and nebulous (and sometimes embarrassing) symptoms and experiences. I trust her implicitly and can highly recommend her services. ~Caitlin.​ ​ From the moment I walked in, Tessa welcomed me with a warm but inviting hibiscus infused tea. Then she explained the process, told me about the herbs she selected & their properties, whilst we chatted. The whole experience was absolutely divine. So much gratitude ~Lamisha​ Adore all that this beautiful human offers! Implementing yoni steaming and brewing the beautiful womb love tea has been so nourishing for me to create ceremony and deep support for my body and her natural rhythms/systems. Could not recommend all that Tessa offers more highly! xxx ~Birdee Tess’s handmade skin oil infusions soothed my psoriasis after trying SO many other things for the last 7 years. If you are in need of support and grounding her massage experiences are unlike anything else I’ve experienced and are deeply nourishing and healing. Tess is a talented healer with many modalities, trainings and medicines which she seems to deploy intuitively based on your individual needs. I would highly recommend visiting Tess for emotional or physical support. She will make you feel completely at ease. ~Emma​ Using these beautiful customized Yoni herbs by Tess has been and is by far my favourite self care ritual... Its a ritual that makes me feel totally connected to my femininity and another tool in tracking and caring for my body, mind and menstrual cycle. I use this time to meditate as well and it’s soooo easy to prepare. It’s just time for me and I revel in it. The herbs are so natural and beautiful, the packaging is beautiful and Tess is beautiful to do business with. She’s just easy to connect with and very knowledgeable and helps me feel at ease with what to choose for the best care for my favourite body part 😉😌😘 Thankyou Yoni Herbs.... me and maaaa Yoni are very happy and healthy thanks to you. ~Kristy Tessa created such a beautiful space for us all to gather and just 'be' as women, which is a rare opportunity. I felt so held and nourished by everyone that came and shared in the experience. It was so powerful to sit in circle as our true selves and let go of the outside world for a while. I laughed, cried, sang, danced and fully embraced my womanhood. I made life long friends and met some incredible women. I would absolutely recommend this to any woman, at any moment in your life. The food was amazing, the vibes were amazing and I am feeling so nurtured. Blessed.
frequently asked questions
do you offer remedial or sport massage?
No, Sorry, we're all about gentle and relaxing Massage and Body work.
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We do offer Optimal Maternal Positioning which is a form of body work that involves stretching and holding stretches for 3-5 minutes to support the hydration and release of tension within the Fascia, this is for pregnant mothers to encourage their babies into an optimal position for labour and to prepare the mother's body for giving birth. Enquire to book a session! And bring your partner so they too can learn the techniques to use at home and in Labour.​
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Do you offer pregnancy massage?
Yes, however not formally trained in pregnancy massage we are well versed in massaging Women as they transition from Maiden to Pregnancy and Motherhood.
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Do you offer health rebates?
Not at the time of writing this but that may have changed so please ask and we can let you know! We do offer sliding scale to make our services accessible to low and or single income families, just ask. (Check our resources to learn more about "what is sliding scale"
Can you massage children?
Yes, as long as the child is consenting and their Legal Guardian remains present int he room at all times. Massage is beneficial for all ages and can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual.
Do you offer "extras"?
Extras as in PDF resources, blog posts, MP3 downloads, self-massage techniques you can use at home, foot soaks, eye pillows, a cup of Organic herbal tea, a list of other trusted health care practitioners, testers, energy work, sounds healing, somatic practices?
YES, we will ask you if it's ok to add these into your sessions.
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Happy Endings are our aim, and our idea of a happy ending is someone falling asleep, snoring and maybe eveing drooling a little and of course feeling lighter when then leave,
but we're definitely NOT int he business of Sexual Happy endings,
We'll be honest, in the event that this question is asked during a session we reserve the right to immediately terminate the message without a refund and to refuse further bookings.
I have anxiety and I might talk the whole time, is that ok?
It's totally ok!
We may need to book your sessions for a time when the clinic is quieter, but We understand that for different reasons including attention and anxiety, that some people may feel the need to talk or fidget, we get it, its ok, we might encourage you to try and close your eyes, to visualizes, to listen to the music but if you need to, then you need to, we often find the more a client sees us, the more comfortable they become, even the most anxious of people, which can lead to become more quiet and able to drift of into a blissful and quieter state.
I'm on my period // I'm ovulating and have recently had sex, can i still have a fertility massage?
Yes, you'll still receive the benefits of relaxation, and circulation from your massage, we just alter the session to suit your needs.
When you are trying to conceive, and are ovulating and have had sex, then we will avoid the womb space, as to not interfere with the body's natural processed, the same goes for when you are menstruating, we avoid this area to allow the body to follow the course or nature, we might include a heat pack or massage the thighs and lower back more to better support an period pains.
DO YOU HAVE A BLUE CARD?
Yes!, I also have insurance, my first aid and CPR, Mental health First Aid, References, Womb and Fertility Massage Training, Womb steaming training, Optimal Maternal Positioning training, Breech birth training, Doula( Birth attendant) training, Placenta Encapsulation training, Blood Borne Pathogens and Safe food handling training, Postpartum Mother Care training, And I can proudly Crutch a sheep.... ha! and clearly a wicked sense of humor (or not) but in all seriousness, YES! Ask to see my training certificates (Let's be honest though, they're probably already proudly hanging in my treatment room!)
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You Can also go to our Google business page, Facebook page, and our testimonials page on this website to read about our happy customers and their experiences. (If you haven't left a review, we would really appreciate it!)
Do you travel to clients?
Yes, I can with enough forewarning, there are travel fees involved, But We can travel to your home, office and even the hospital. For 2 years now we have proudly worked alongside The Carers Foundation in Samford, nourishing those in our community who give so much!
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We also host ceremonies, retreats, family days and workshops on massage, self-care, cultural healing and more.
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