Massage, Oncology care, Pregnancy & Postpartum care, Yoga & Doula Teaching & Training Autumn Ryan is a pracitioner with a difference.
Her area of expertise is working with Pregnant and Post-Natal women to support them through their journey into motherhood. With over 10 years' experience you can feel safe knowing that you are in excellent hands. Autumn offers a wide variety of services to her birth and postnatal doula clients including: Pregnancy Massage, Postnatal Massage, In hospital treatments, Reiki treatments, Infant Massage
Courses, Birth support and Pre & Postnatal care. Doula (Birth Support)
A Doula's role is to nurture and support women and their partners through labour and birth. A Doula offers help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement and positioning. As a Doula, Autumn will also assist women and their partners to become informed about the course of their labour and their options, as well as being available to support families post-natally. Birth foundation doula training
20 week courses run Wednesdays (and Fridays in 2022), topics include:
Birth stories/debriefing, Birth as a human right, Birth plans, Birth choices , Models of care ,Birth preparation ,Understanding stages of labour, A Doula’s role for woman and families, Birthing environments-hospital, home, water, birth centre, Support networks, Self care for doula’s, Interventions, Caesarean birth, Dealing with birth trauma, Unexpected outcomes, 4th trimester, Controlled or physiological 3rd stage of labour, Postnatal depression and anxiety, Complimentary medicine support through pregnancy & labour, Doula’s and partners, Establishing your business, Strengths and challenges, Plus more…
Pregnancy Massage/Reiki (offered with pre and postnatal support)
Pregnancy massage (& / or Reiki) can assist with many issues during pregnancy including muscular aches and pains, structural discomfort, insomnia, swelling and fluid retention, hormonal headaches, stress and so on. Even for those experiencing a pain & stress-free pregnancy, massage is a great way of allowing pregnant women an opportunity for some quiet time to relax & connect with their babies. Post-Natal Massage/Reiki (offered with pre and postnatal support)
Did you know that the post-natal 'recovery' period for many or most women is at least 12 months, up to approximately 2 years? After the body has had an opportunity to return to 'normal' after giving birth most women are still required to put their bodies under different types of stresses, such as lifting babies in & out of cars & prams, breast-feeding and so on. Post-natal massage can assist with supporting the body as it re-adjusts itself, as well as ironing out any new aches & pains. Post-natal Reiki is wonderful for supporting women emotionally as they make the transition into their new & sometimes very demanding role as a mother. Both modalities allow women some quiet time totally to themselves. In-Hospital Treatments (Pre & Post-Natal)
Autumn is available for hospital treatments & her sessions can be adapted to suit women at any stage in their pregnancy or immediately after giving birth. Each treatment is specifically designed around the needs & requirements of the individual woman & can be modified to accommodate any restrictions. Infant Massage Classes
These classes allow parents the opportunity to bond & connect with their babies through massage and give parents the confidence to practice the techniques learned in the classes. Amongst other things, infant massage can support some of the issues that new parents commonly experience, such as improving sleep, reducing crying & assisting with colic. Run over a four week period (1 hour per week), these classes are great for mums &/or dads. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend & are able to practice the techniques on dolls designed for learning infant massage. For pricing and packages please contact Autumn on 9416 9872 or via email autumn@autumnretreat.com.au
19/03/2025
🌿 Relax, Restore & Rejuvenate this Saturday 🌿
I am available this Saturday and Saturday the 5th April in Queenscliff, treat yourself to the healing power of massage therapy! 💆♀️✨
🌸 Pre & Postnatal Massage – Supporting you through pregnancy & recovery 🎗 Oncology Massage – Gentle, nurturing care during & after treatment 💧 Lymphatic Drainage Massage – Reduces bloating, relieves constipation, assiting with fluid retention and immune boosting.
Spots are filling fast—book through booking link 🕊💖
19/02/2025
Post Gym Myofascial Cupping Session
After a heavy weights session with , one of my clients came in feeling tight, sore, and noticing some discomfort in their movement. It’s something I see often after tough workouts—those muscles really work hard and sometimes need extra care to get back to feeling their best.
For this session, we combined remedial massage with myofascial cupping. The cups can help create a gentle lift in the tissues and encourage blood flow, which may ease tension and support recovery. It’s always rewarding to see the difference this kind of care can make, and by the end, they described feeling lighter and moving more freely.
If you’re pushing your limits in the gym or feeling the tension throughout your muscles and find yourself dealing with post-workout tightness or discomfort, it might be worth giving your muscles some attention. Recovery doesn’t just feel good—it helps you keep moving toward your goals. 💪
10/02/2025
🍁 Hi everyone, I’m Autumn! 🍁
I wanted to introduce myself to those of you I haven’t yet met and say hi to those of you have been following me along the way. I am a remedial massage therapist, working in Queenscliff, Ocean Grove and Thornbury.
My passion is helping people feel their best, and I specialise in oncology massage and lymphatic massage, offering supportive and caring treatments tailored to individual needs.
I also provide regular remedial massage, pregnancy massage, and postpartum massage, so whether you’re looking to ease tension, support your body through pregnancy, or recover postpartum, I’m here for you.
Private health rebates are available for remedial massage, so it’s a great way to prioritise your health and well-being. 🌸
You can find me in Queenscliff at Bellarine Wellness Co, in Ocean Grove at Whole Body Health and Wellness and in Thornbury at Autumn Retreat, so you have flexibility when choosing a location that works best for you.
💆♀️ Want to book a session? You can easily schedule your appointment here: autumnryanwellness.com.au
🙋♀️Have any questions? Send me a DM and I’ll be happy to answer in between clients.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you and being part of your wellness journey. Here’s to feeling restored, balanced, and cared for. 💛
20/12/2024
13/12/2024
Are you looking to make some time for yourself during this crazy season? Autumn is available Tuesday-Friday in Melbourne and the Bellarine. Bookings available online through the links in our bio
02/08/2024
$20 off All massages in August 🙌💆♀️🤩
Warm up with a winter special, save $20 off your next massage with Autumn Ryan at Autumn Retreat, Thornbury & Whole Body Health and Wellness, Ocean Grove
Available:
Mondays-Wednesdays in Thornbury
Thursdays & Fridays in Ocean Grove
*T&C’s
Valid for new and return patients.
Treatments must be purchased and completed by August 31 2024.
Only valid with Autumn Ryan
01/08/2024
$20 off All massages in August 🙌💆♀️🤩
Warm up with a winter special, save $20 off your next massage with Autumn Ryan at Whole Body Health and Wellness
Available Thursdays and Fridays in Ocean Grove
*T&C’s
Valid for new and return patients.
Treatments must be purchased and completed by August 31 2024.
Only valid with Autumn Ryan
Regular price $150
18/05/2024
Another group of wonderful Postnatal Doula’s ready to support some incredibly lucky new mums and their families. It is such an honour to teach and hold space for new doulas.
We’ve just completed our 3 module Postnatal Doula training.
If you’d like to know more about becoming a Birth or Postnatal Doula I’m taking bookings for upcoming trainings in Melbourne and Ocean Grove. For more information check out dialadoula.com.au
30/04/2024
Massage and Reiki availability this week:
🍁Wednesday 11.15 & 3pm, Thornbury
🍁Friday 10.30am, Ocean Grove
🍁Saturday 9am & 11.30am, Ocean Grove
Bookings through autumnretreat.com.au and wholebodyhealthandwellness.com.au
30/04/2024
Dates for our upcoming in person Birth and Postpartum doula training in Thornbury and Ocean Grove
27/04/2024
It’s not too late to join my term 2 weekly Yoga classes in Thornbury. Wednesday evenings 6pm Pre & Postnatal, 7.15pm Yin yoga
28/03/2024
Come and join me for yoga at
Tonight:
6pm Pregnancy & Postnatal
7.15pm Yin
Friday:
7am Yin Flow
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Autumn trained as a Remedial Therapist over 15 years ago, after many years of massaging, Autumn has a special interest in Pregnancy & Post-natal care & also Oncology massage and End of life care. Autumn is a Birth & Postnatal Doula, Infant massage instructor & Reiki practitioner, along with being an Oncology Massage Practitioner and End of Life Doula.
Autumn allows you to feel empowered and heard, supported and comforted however that may be for you, in any given moment. She helps you feel safe and able to follow your own journey. Working intuitively, Autumn trusts that she will know what you need when you need it and support you and your loved ones on all levels, physically and emotionally.
Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage (In-Hospital Treatments)
Autumn is available for hospital treatments & her sessions can be adapted to suit women at any stage in their pregnancy or immediately after giving birth. Each treatment is specifically designed around the needs & requirements of the individual woman & can be modified to accommodate any restrictions.
Oncology Massage (at Autumn Retreat, your home or hospital)
Whether you or a loved one has been through or currently going through cancer/cancer treatment, Oncology Massage is designed to support and nurture the whole body and mind. Oncology massage can be tailored to your specific needs and remains within your comfort zone. Oncology massage may support your lymphatic and nervous systems, to help reduce a build up of fluid and also to increase movement in joints.
Palliative Massage (at Autumn Retreat, your home or hospital) Palliative Massage is very gentle and done in a way that is respectful of each individuals wishes and needs. When someone you love is palliative it is a very difficult time, where you may feel helpless and a grief stricken. Massage is a gentle way of offering some physical touch and support and may reduce pain in certain areas, allowing people and their loved ones some peace and comfort in the last months/weeks/days/hours. If willing, Autumn likes to show loved ones some gentle and simple techniques the can use to continue the massaging and touch, after she’s gone, allowing loved ones to feel a sense of comfort and connection.
Infant Massage Classes
These classes allow parents/guardians the opportunity to bond & connect with their babies through massage and give you the confidence to practice the techniques learned in the classes. Among other things, infant massage can support some of the issues that new parents commonly experience, such as improving sleep, reducing crying & assisting with colic.
Run over a four week period (1 hour per week), these classes are great for parents. Parents-to-be are also welcome to attend & are able to practice the techniques on dolls designed for learning infant massage.
Birth & Postnatal Doula (Support)
Doula services are becoming more widely requested and used, and for very good reason. The word ‘doula’ is derived from the Greek language, and translated means ‘woman who serves’. In modern times a doula is a fully trained professional who works ‘in service to others’, offering emotional and physical support to a woman, her partner and their baby before, during and after childbirth.
Statistically it has been shown that to have a doula attend a birth there has been an overall general reduction in caesarean and epidural rates. Many families also report a more empowered birthing experience and happier birth outcomes. One of the doula’s aims is to help remove any fear associated with birthing and to remind women that their bodies are completely and perfectly equipped to birth.
A Doula's role is to nurture and support women and their partners through pregnancy, labour and postnatally. A Doula offers help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement and positioning. As a Doula, Autumn will also assist the women and their partners to become informed about the course of their labour and their options, as well as being available to support families post-natally.
End of Life Doula
Another service that is also becoming widely sought is an end of life doula. Just as birth doulas can be useful to parents-to-be and new parents, an end of life doula’s role is to support the person passing over, while also offering comfort and support to that person’s family and/or those close to the person. A death doula is appropriately trained and can be of great assistance in supporting families and others to cope with death.
A birth or death doula’s role is never to interfere in the process but rather to provide nurturing support and create ease in the situation that the person is experiencing.
