Finding Comfort in Change


Ritual

Somatic Energy Healing

Hello friends,

It’s been a little while since I’ve written or shared online.

Life has been asking a lot of me lately. I’ve been navigating some big changes, one of them being supporting my Mum in moving from living independently into full-time aged care (palliative care).

It’s been a process of touring homes, waiting for the right place, packing up 25 years of memories, and making difficult decisions… even down to what to do with her 16-year-old dog.

It’s been confronting, overwhelming, and deeply emotional.

My mum has been one of my greatest teachers, and at times, a challenging relationship for us both.

So this transition has brought up a lot for me, including the quiet weight of guilt.

Wondering if she’ll be okay.

If she’ll be cared for.

If she’ll feel abandoned.

These feelings: overwhelm, anxiety, guilt, abandonment, they’re not new to me.

They’re actually what led me to this work three decades ago.

This is why I do what I do, to support the body through what feels too much.

To create a sense of safety when everything feels uncertain., and to gently come back to yourself.

Last Sunday, I turned 50, and something feels like it’s shifting for me in this new chapter a deeper commitment to the work, to living with intention, and to supporting others in a way that feels truly meaningful.

In honour of this transition, my mum’s, and my own, I’m opening up a small number of 1:1 Somatic Energy Healing sessions at a reduced rate.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not quite like yourself, this could be a beautiful time to reconnect and be supported.

Sessions are available in - person in Melbourne and Online globally.

If you feel called, I’d love to hold space for you you can book directly below, or send me an email:

I’m sending you so much love in whatever you’re navigating right now.

With love,

Melissa xo


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Bohemian Somatics

Hi I'm Melissa, Bohemian Somatics is a space for rituals, somatic energy healing, and soul-led practices to nourish your nervous system, and reconnect you with your inner rhythm. By joining, you’ll receive gentle reflections, rituals, and insights to support regulation, healing, and a deeper connection to yourself.

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