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Life’s challenges can leave us feeling disconnected...

overwhelmed, or stuck — especially for mothers and families navigating the demands of parenthood and daily life. Through a compassionate and holistic approach, I offer a safe space for healing, growth, and self-discovery.​​​

Mother & Daughter Treatment
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​With expertise in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Guided Meditation, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Embodied Focusing, and Somatic Experiencing, I tailor each session to meet the unique needs of mothers, children, and families — helping you reconnect, process emotions, & build resilience.​

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Your healing starts here.

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​​​Whether you’re a mother seeking balance, a child needing gentle support, or a family working through challenges, you don’t have to navigate it alone.​

Services

Discover practical solutions and services to relieve disrupted sleep, sleep anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, phobias, chronic pain, physical ailments, misalignment and more... There is a modality here that is just right for you & your family.

About

​The work I do is a complimentary blend of my own personal studies in various healing modalities from my experience and wisdom as a spiritual seeker. My focus on women, children and families was a natural progression from my career as a teacher and mother of two children.

 

What I am excited about, is helping families to discover their discord and give practical skills and treatments that work towards harmony and reconnection. I am particularly focussed on healing generational trauma and inner child wounds that can extend across families, communities and future generations.

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Client Testimonials

- Azkarinna Fitri, 2025 

I have already experienced many therapuetic healing sessions with Marisa. She makes me feel very safe and relaxed, it allows my body to let go of any tension and difficult emotions. I definitely recommend her as a support on your healing journey.

- Lauren Allender, 2024

A treatment with Marisa was one of those sessions that changed my health trajectory. I felt her healing hands the moment she touched my skull ever so lightly using Craniosacral Therapy. Marisa was able to shift areas of density from the side of my head; my energy and clarity improved overnight. However it was my second session where an old trauma was released, freeing me from neck pain that had burdened me all of my life. As a health practitioner myself, I highly recommend Marisa's approach to wellness.

- Lesley, 2025

I have come to Marisa with many health issues. I love the way she makes me feel - heard, held and cared for, this alone I believe allows my body to let go and shift as it needs to. After a session I feel much more peace and an increased sense of harmony in my system. I will continue to see Marisa and I believe together in time, my health will be restored. 
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Balancing life can be challenging when past physical or emotional traumas linger. Studies on PTSD show that overwhelming events can disrupt brain function, storing fragmented memories that create emotional blocks.

 

Even with a healthy lifestyle, many still feel a deep, unshakable heaviness. Through gentle, tailored treatments, each person can be supported in releasing stuck traumas from any stage of life — even from birth.

Available For

Treatments are available for...

Infants

If the early months feel overwhelming, Craniosacral Therapy for both mother and baby can help restore balance. This gentle approach realigns the body, soothes distress, and strengthens the deep connection between mother and child.

Navigating adolescence can be challenging, but they don’t have to do it alone. With CBT, Craniosacral Therapy, Art Therapy, or skilled counselling, teens gain tools for emotional regulation, self-expression, and self-esteem, helping them face life’s challenges with confidence.

Toddlers

This stage is full of emotions and energy, often leaving parents unsure how to guide their child when communication is still developing. Play Therapy and Attachment Play provide a way to bond, understand their world, and support emotional growth.

If you’re feeling out of balance, we’ll work together to uncover the root cause and find the best path to healing. Through a range of therapeutic modalities, we’ll create a plan to restore alignment, ease emotional burdens, and bring peace back into your life.

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Children < 10

A strong parent-child bond fosters emotional well-being. Play and Art Therapy help children express themselves, release tension, and experience joy through their natural language of play. For emotional or physical struggles, CBT or Craniosacral Therapy.

Fatherhood can sometimes feel like a balancing act. Many men take on a disciplinary role, which can create distance in their bond with their child. Play Therapy and Attachment Play offer simple yet powerful ways to reconnect and build a stronger relationship.

Healing and connection happen best together.

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These sessions bring families closer through mindful art activities and interactive play, helping parents and children strengthen their bond while working through challenges in a supportive space. Playful yet meaningful, these activities encourage communication, build self-esteem, and create lasting connections within the family.

Face Massage Therapy
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Find relief, restore balance within your family, and experience deeply soothing treatments that nurture your soul.

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Be supported to take the steps towards harmony in the comfort of your own home.

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