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Sauvage Body and Birth, Kinglake (2025)

30/07/2025

Not sure how long to book for?

Scroll through to learn more about the different session lengths that I offer—75 minutes for a beautiful reset, 90 minutes for deeper restoration, or 2 hour bespoke sessions for a more tailored experience.

Incorporating the long ocean-like strokes of Ka Huna oil massage with freshly picked herbs and somatic awareness—these sessions are a beautiful opportunity for rest, renewal, and reconnection.

DM to book or with any questions!

Saturdays in our cosy garden cottage in Kinglake West 🌿🌸🌲

📸 Mini and Mountain

20/07/2025

Today felt like the right time to introduce myself. Hi!! This page ()
is relatively new so if you’re here, please say hi in the comments ☺️

Professional massage photos by the amazing

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16/07/2025

I just shared my first post on Substack!
My intention with this publication is to share stories of my own, and sometimes stories of others. All about the ways in which we lose our spark, venture to our depths, and find our way back again. It will speak of beauty, of courage, and of creativity. And my hope, is that it will be honest and relatable too.

Here’s a snippet:

The idea for this Substack came to me on a rather ordinary Sunday.
Mum-life had me on the couch, depleted.
I felt a sense of desperation to be anywhere but here. To “get back” to that good place—of energy, of spiritedness.
But on this particular Sunday morning, it all felt out of reach. My husband was working. My parents were interstate. It was just me, my teething daughter, and her rightful but relentless needs.

I sat there in my robe, sipping my coffee like it was a lifeline, trying to keep my toddler entertained from my mud puddle of exhaustion and sorrow on the couch. Even though I was seemingly hanging on by a thread, there was a level of surrender to the experience, of allowing these feelings to be here. If that thread broke, and I lost my grip, a wise part of me knew that fall would be fruitful, and all would not be lost. Thank God.

I opened my phone, hiding it behind a cushion so my daughter wouldn’t see, and felt myself scan for something other than my coffee to tether myself to.

Link in bio to read more or subscribe ❤️

08/07/2025

I was very lucky to have the amazing Ally from come along to capture me in my massage flow last weekend and wow, looking at the photos makes me feel a bit teary! It’s been a long journey to finally being able to hold space for people in these bodywork sessions in a way that feels right, especially while juggling working mum life. And my gosh does it feel right now! I feel very grateful for that.

The feedback has been very encouraging; lots of women walking away from their massages feeling grounded, nurtured, soft and relaxed with their cups filled - an experience that is so needed in our busy lives ❤️

I am excited to announce that I will be offering regular KaHuna bodywork and massage sessions for women on Saturdays here in our cosy historic garden cottage in Kinglake West. Right near the wonderful 😍 worth the trip just for proximity to this amazing bakery/cafe alone!

I have a special introductory offer running for any bookings during the months of July and August.

$100 for 75mins (normally $120)
$120 for 90 mins (normally $145)

DM to book or with any further questions.

I look forward to offering lots more nurturing massages in the weeks and months to come❤️

31/05/2025

UPDATE: all spots taken ☺️

Dear women of Kinglake & surrounds (or anyone willing to travel!),

I am currently seeking 5 women who would like to receive a *free* 75 minute Hawaiian KaHuna massage as part of my training 🌹

I initially completed this training in 2023 while pregnant and put the certification part on pause in order to prioritise mum life! Now that my daughter has well and truly entered toddlerdom, it feels like the right time to get back into offering massage again and I feel honoured to offer this opportunity for nurturing and relaxation to our community here in Kinglake 🌸

Originating in the Pacific, KaHuna massage is a form of bodywork based on the ancient Hawaiian KaHunas. It involves long, flowing, rhythmic strokes across the whole body, using elbows and forearms to provide relief from tension and lull the body into a state of relaxation. It is very nurturing and supportive for when you are moving through times of transition or change, or experiencing mental, physical or emotional exhaustion. It can help to dissolve any stagnation in the body, bringing fresh energy and a connection to your inner landscape.

I also personally include an element of aromatherapy/nature therapy in every massage (my favourite bit 🌿) by including fresh herbs, native plants or aromatic oil. The plants help to facilitate a deeper experience of relaxation and grounding. Sessions are offered in our cosy garden cottage, kept nice and warm throughout winter for your comfort.

This series of complementary sessions will be offered in Kinglake West on Saturday 7th, 14th, and 21st June at the following times:
11am-12:15pm
1pm-2:15pm

Please send me a DM with your preferred time and email address to book your place, or spread the word with a woman who would love to receive this gift 🌹

06/04/2025

Autonomic State Creates Story…a simple evidence-based somatic concept that can be such a game changer for healing🦶🌳💕

I’ve been re-exploring Polyvagal Theory recently and finding it incredibly helpful to get back to these basics, particularly in understanding the deeper levels of why somatic and bodywork practice is such a powerful support as part of a healing journey. It is this sacred pause that allows you to regroup, recharge, and come back home to yourself. So deeply valuable for women and mothers especially.

So, for any science nerds out there- let me tell you a tiny bit about the science behind this sacred pause. Polyvagal Theory. For anyone unfamiliar, it is known as the “science of safety”, and was created by Stephen Porges. It provides a map of the autonomic nervous system, and defines how this system shapes the experience of safety and impacts one’s capacity for connection. It’s a brilliant tool to help you understand what each of the different nervous system states looks and feels like in the body.

The theory says that the state of your autonomic nervous system shapes the stories you tell about yourself, your relationships, and the world. So if you’re in an unhelpful thought loop, unable to breakthrough to a more helpful one, first try changing your autonomic state. This means: regulating your nervous system to come back to safety and connection, also known as ventral vagal. This can either be done through co-regulation (with others), or self-regulation (by yourself).

This is why regular somatic-supportive practice is gold. Things like breathing exercises, humming, singing, exercise, massage, and yep- you guessed it, engaging your senses through time outdoors.

Laying on the earth is one of the quickest ways to self-regulate. Simply go and plonk your body on your nearest patch of earth for as long as you can, and notice the difference.

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04/04/2025

There’s been a lot of talk lately on social media about motherhood and how, to some young people (particularly those without children), raising kids today seems hellish.

That may be true for some, and that thought makes me feel very sad, but I would love to share my experience.

This year living multi-generationally with a young baby has been the best of my life—heaven on earth. Truly! There have been plenty of hard moments where I’ve been tested to my limit, but because I’ve been lucky enough to have the support of loved ones, it has been a really positive experience overall—one that I would choose over and over again.

So if anyone is thinking about whether or not to have kids one day and has seen this discourse, wondering if it’s true, perhaps instead, direct your focus toward supporting young families within your own networks and doing the work now to assemble your own community. Those gestures of support and connection go a long way.

The presence or absence of these robust support networks—along with proper nourishment and self-regulation skills, might I add—will make or break the experience of motherhood. With these factors present, this passage can be one of beauty, purpose, and transformation.

My prayer is that families do the work now to heal and bravely reach out when they need it, so that future generations can feel that ecosystem of support as the norm.

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17/03/2025

We’ve recently returned home from an epic bodywork deepening retreat held by and in lutruwita, Tasmania. Anchored by Ebony and her partner’s thoughtfully-crafted and stewarded bush retreat, graced by the sound of the Tasman sea. Little ones cared for by family in the periphery.

It felt soooo good to be so close to the ocean during this time. The one cold ocean dip I had was such a thrill 😁

Massive shoutout to my parents for caring for my little chaos monkey during sessions. I definitely couldn’t have done it without them!

What feels present as I settle into life back home is a newfound awareness of what it takes to really be present to and listen to the story of the body. How to support its unravelling. And how we need to emotionally, physically, and spiritually care for ourselves as practitioners in order to do this effectively.

Facilitating healing, rather than just relaxation, requires a connection to the divine. It requires a deep listening to the body, rather than just performing ‘techniques’. It’s not about the techniques; it’s about moving with curiosity and devotion, at the pace of presence.

I had to confront some pretty gnarly emotions as part of the process, but I never felt alone. The beautiful generous spirit of my family and the wider family/Ohana of other practitioners held me. Held us. What a gift.

Meeting Kumu Pa’a Kawika Foster and learning about healing bodywork from the perspective of a Hawaiian lineage holder was particularly soul-stirring. I had tears the moment he started speaking on the first day and I feel so grateful that he so generously shared his ancestral wisdom with us.

I’m completing my final few practice sessions over the coming month and then I’ll be opening my books to offer both Hawaiian KaHuna massage and Somatic Womb-Focussed Bodywork sessions, supportive for fertility and women’s health. More to come on that. For now, I bow in deep thanks to all that came together to make this possible.

Aloha and blessings to you,
Claire 🌊🌿🐚🌹🕊️

16/03/2025

Originating in the Pacific, KaHuna massage is a form of sacred, temple-style bodywork based on the teachings and practices of the ancient Hawaiian Kahunas. It is a nurturing and invigorating form of Lomi Lomi bodywork.

Traditionally, this form of bodywork was used to support rites of passage such as becoming a mother, becoming an adult, or other major life/death transitions. We work with the body to bring to the surface anything that is needed to create a clear passage to this next chapter.

Using our hands, forearms, and elbows, we create long, flowing and rhythmic strokes that guide the body into a state of receptivity and healing.

If you are feeling mentally, emotionally, or physically drained or exhausted, KaHuna is a beautiful way to bring a renewed sense of wellbeing and energy to the body. It is the perfect treatment for times of change and transition, or when you feel stuck or confused, as it helps to bring ease and clarity.

Words adapted from my training with Embodied Living 🌊

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