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 Tuesdays between 10am to 2pm.
- New Patient - 45 to 60 minute treatment - £80
- Existing Patient - 30 to 45 minute treatment - £75
If you would like to access the Women Supporting Women Fund to subsidise this treatment, find more details here.
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Balance your body, before the Winter Chill settles in at this Monday's Acupuncture Collective. This month we also have a special gift for you... (find out more in our bio).
In Chinese medicine, our immune system is made up of layers of defence, and Acupuncture is our Holy Grail in fortifying these defences.
We often talk about health as a marathon, not a sprint. With winter - and all its demands on our immune system - right around the corner, now is the perfect time for a pre-emptive tune-up.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, strengthening your Wei Qi (Protective Qi) now is the best way to prevent winter colds and keep your foundations strong.
Whether you've been managing chronic digestive issues, navigating hormonal wobbles, or seeking support for your mental well-being, our Collective haven is here to help you.
We'll be working to build that natural inner vitality so you can greet the colder months from a place of strength.
Our next Acupuncture Collective is taking place between 2pm to 8pm on Monday 6th October. Find more details in our bio.13 hours ago
We held a brilliant New Mama & Parent One-Stop Drop-in a couple of weeks ago at it's new venue of Highgate Newtown Community Centre.
With more space we were able to support even more parents and their babies (48 in total!).
If you're a new Mama or Parent (the first 2 years counts!) then come along to the next one on Tuesday 21st October - find more deets in our bio.
The session runs from 10.30am - 12.30pm and you'll find support from:
⭕ A Babywearing Consultant
⭕ A Motherhood Lifeline Therapist
⭕ A Breastfeeding/Baby Feeding Consultant
⭕ A Baby Sleep Consultant
⭕ A Postnatal Expert
⭕️ A Women's Health Physio
We are proud to run this session in conjunction with:
@tufnellparkparents
@hncp_2025
@hopscotchwc
Spread the word amongst your fellow parents, and we'll see you there.
Find more info and book via our bio.
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Happy Autumn Equinox 🍂 – with the night and day at equal length, before we set off back into the darkness, look inwards, and slow down (although that feels a lot easier said than done).
A time to contemplate and consider what we are thankful for in our lives. So gather a little closer, as a chill comes into the air, and warm yourself with a hearty meal, joined by family and friends over the next couple of weeks. Celebrate the harvest (what a bumper fruit year it’s been!)
Happy Autumn Equinox to you all (and Shana Tova, to those celebrating 🍎🍯).
The end of Summer and looking towards Winter, as the nights draw in.
The beautiful image is called Sunset in the Kitchen, and is from the skillful hand of @tijanadraws
#autumnequinox
#wheeloftheyear
#roshhashanah1 week ago
A new moon, the Autumn Equinox, and a partial solar eclipse (if you're currently in the South Pacific...) - that's a lot going on celestially!
If you have a moment to turn your attention away from the skies, you should have received the Moon Women's Health newsletter this evening. If not, you can find it via the link in our bio.
You'll find news on our new sister company and info on new events, such as the Death Cafe.
Have a read and we'll see you soon.1 week ago
