Osteopathy - Postnatal
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a beautiful approach to the harmony and health of the living body.
Osteopathy can facilitate and support this process by restoring movement, undo patterns of holding and bracing and acknowledge emotional components manifesting somatically in our bodies.
As an Osteopath I use gentle, hands-on treatments to recreate your body’s natural equilibrium, relieving pain and discomfort. Each treatment is unique resulting from a systematic assessment and diagnosis. Osteopathy helps to restore the optimal function of your body, allowing it to heal itself naturally.
How can Osteopathy support your recovery after giving birth?
Recovering from childbirth can take time, regardless of how smoothly the delivery went—and even more so if the birth was complicated. Giving birth is a physically demanding experience for every mother, and the recovery process can sometimes be overlooked in the midst of caring for a newborn.
However, the postpartum period is an ideal time to address any residual discomfort, as a woman’s body is often highly responsive in the weeks following labour.
Osteopathy can help you regain your strength and health, making it easier to meet the demands of new motherhood. Osteopathy can help you with:
- Post-natal check-up to support your well-being
- Rebalance any strains from pregnancy, birth and handling baby
- Nervous system regulation
- Coming home to your body
Also, if you’ve had a long or challenging labour, postnatal treatment can be particularly beneficial. Osteopathy can:
- Speed up your recovery by helping your body recover from the physical shock of birth
- Prevent long-term back and pelvic issues
Please note that treatment may leave you feeling a little tired afterward, so I recommend avoiding vigorous exercise for 48 hours following your appointment.
Typically, a treatment plan involves 2-4 sessions.
Rebecca Friesner’s Offering on first Tuesday of the month between 10am to 2pm.
Marie-Anne Onraed’s offering on Tuesday between 10am to 12pm and Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm
- New Patient - 45 to 60 minute treatment - £84
- Existing Patient - 30 to 45 minute treatment - £79
If you would like to access the Women Supporting Women Fund to subsidise this treatment, find more details here.
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The Summer Solstice is with us - the longest day of the year, a time for light and optimism. This is an opportunity to re-engage with the natural world and take respite from the overwhelm of the modern structures of humanity, from technology to our political landscape.
By rooting ourselves back into the rhythm of the seasons, and marking the passage of the sun across the sky, we echo those who came before, taking our place as a link between the past and the future. For a short moment we can allow the daily pressures to melt away, as we glimpse the wider context of our existence.
By marking the seasonal changes we also bookmark the passage of time in our own lives. It becomes a memory touchstone, to reach out to as we remember where we’ve been (metaphorically and physically), where we are and where we’re going to.
So press pause, allow yourself to be absorbed back into the rhythms of the natural world, take note of the turning of the year. Do something different, something you’ll remember in the years to come, even if that’s a long walk on the Heath, without your phone, fitness tracking device, digital watch etc. etc. etc.… I dare you…
Much love.
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At Moon, we love how Five Element acupuncture helps us work with the rhythms of the seasons. Summer is the time of the Fire element—linked to the Heart, joy, and connection.
But just like fire, this energy needs tending. Too much, and we burn out. Too little, and we feel flat or anxious.
Acupuncture says the Heart houses the Shen—our spirit, presence, and emotional wellbeing. When Fire energy is balanced, we feel warm, connected, and joyful.
When it’s out of balance, we may feel:
⭕️ Socially overwhelmed
⭕️ Wired but tired
⭕️ Anxious or unsettled
This summer, tend your own flame at The Acupuncture Collective— calm the nervous system, regulate sleep, and support your Heart energy—so you can enjoy summer fully, without tipping into burnout.
Our June collective lands just around the Summer Solstice, the peak of light and Fire energy. It’s the perfect moment to pause, reset, and nourish your inner joy—gently, in nourishing community energy.
Curious what acupuncture can help with this summer?
☀️ Restless sleep?
☀️ Feeling overwhelmed?
☀️ Emotional fatigue or burnout?
☀️ Low joy or energy?
Yes, it can.
Our next Acupuncture Collective is taking place between 2pm to 8pm on Monday 22nd June (Sophie and Sunila will be away for July so be sure to get your session in before they return in August!)
You can find out more and book via our bio.1 week ago
Loving the World Cup vibes as today's New Mama & Parent One Stop Drop-in.
Third Wednesday of the month at Highgate NewtownCommunityCentre @hncp_20251 week ago
Are you a new Mama or Parent (the first 2 years counts!) then this is for you...
Tomorrow (Wed 17th) you'll find the FREE New Mama & Parent One-stop Drop-in at:
🌟 Highgate Newtown Community Centre, 30 Bertram St, London N19 5DQ 🌟
In conjunction with:
@tufnellparkparents
@hncp_2025
The session runs from 10.30am - 12.30pm and you'll find support from:
⭕ A Babywearing Consultant
⭕ A Motherhood Lifeline Therapist
⭕ A Lactation & Baby Feeding Consultant
⭕ A Baby Sleep Consultant
⭕ A Postnatal Expert
Spread the word with your fellow parents, and we'll see you there.
Find more info and book via our bio.
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#newparent
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