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Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy | Baby Bodywork | Birth Doula | Body Ready Method® Birth Pro My work is biodynamic in nature, working from the inside out.

Hi, I'm Lisa Lee, a Registered Craniosacral Therapist, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Body Ready Method℠ Birth Pro, with years of therapeutic practice in yoga, meditation and somatic healing. My approach to holistic health is integrated in the essence of METASOMA, our innate expression of health. My focus is neurological in essence, interweaving the science of healing. My service is heart-to-heart, centring in our inner core. My role is to meet you where you are, honouring your innateness, empowering your uniqueness. With sincere heart, I strive to hold a safe pace for your body, mind and heart to be heard and healed. Visit www.metasoma.com.au to find out more about my services, blogs and more resources.

11/01/2026

THE ALCHEMY OF THE MIRROR🪞

Family dynamics are an intricate landscape. They can be heavy with unsaid expectations and inherited roles - yet, for those willing to look, they contain a rich seam of gold to be mined, provided we are courageous to face the mirror.

I remember being 12 years old. After receiving excellent school results, I felt the weight of my father’s pride. It didn’t feel like a celebration of me; it felt like I was being used to validate a part of him. I looked at him and said: "I AM NOT YOUR TROPHY!"

It wasn’t a "hero" moment. It was a moment of deep friction! It was hard for my father to hear those words, and even harder for him to swallow the pride. But that heat was where the Alchemy began - the catalyst for refining our relationship.✨

Gradually, our dynamic shifted. He began to see me not as a trophy, but as a mirror for reflection. He had to face his own "inner child" while I stood in the truth of mine. This is the gold hidden in the friction: the moment we stop seeking change externally merely to "win" where we once "lost."

In my work, I see how these family "elements" are held in our bodies. We carry the weight of these unspoken voices until we find the safety to let them go. 🌿

My father had never heard of the work of Dr. Shefali Tsabary (), yet he knew instinctively that there was a seam of gold to be mined within himself. I was blessed to experience that profound moment of alchemy with him.

Today, we are so fortunate to have a map for this territory. I have been deeply inspired by the work of Dr. Shefali. Her teachings act as a brilliant compass, pointing us back to our own center - to the necessity of self-parenting. It is the process of reclaiming our own 'inner home' so we can meet the world with presence rather than our past wounds.🕊️

What says you? Have you ever had a moment where a difficult "truth" became the catalyst for your own inner alchemy? 💭

01/01/2026

WHEREVER THE EARTH MEETS MY FEET, I AM HOME. 🌏✨

Living in Australia has taught me a deeper meaning of what it is to “live” - acknowledging Country, honouring the spirit of the land and those who cared for it long before me.

As I set my feet into this New Year, I’ve been reflecting on the footprints I’ve left behind, carrying this reverence for every corner of Mother Earth my feet touched this year.

I am merely a guest and a student; a soul on a pilgrimage. I AM ONLY A TRAVELLER, feeling the echoes of the lands that held me: the ancient, grounding resonance of Australia… the vibrant, humid soul of Malaysia and Singapore… the deep, storied resilience of Germany… the sacred beauty and precision of Japan… and the timeless, bridging spirits of Turkey.

Through every border and every culture, I found the soil sings the same song - a singular heartbeat. 🫀 Beneath our differences, we breathe the same air, are canopied by the same sky, and are grounded by the same earth. This breath reveals a profound unity; a reminder that we are all part of one Beating Heart, one Living Body. 🌬️✨

I am not the owner of the land I walk upon. I am simply a traveller on this Earth, hoping to leave a trail of gratitude on the soil where my feet have touched.

My wish for 2026: May we travel through this beautiful Earth with open hearts. May we walk gently, listen to her stories, and feel the unity beneath our feet. 👣

WHEREVER THE EARTH MEETS OUR FEET, WE ARE HOME.

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28/12/2025

THE ALCHEMY OF HOME ✨

I used to read my family history like a finished book. Now, I feel it as a living geography mapped within my own nervous system.

Ancient wisdom whispers that LOVE is an innate quality, as certain as the rhythmic tide. It is not something to be earned, but a frequency to be remembered.

Yet, we often mistake the maps of our earliest bonds for a fixed destiny - carrying the “shoulds” of our inner child like heavy armour in our tissues, judging our “good” and “bad” parts in a frantic attempt to find safety.

Through my family ecosystem, I am learning the nuance of belonging. I have seen how the hardest contractions often teach the deepest COMPASSION.

There is a profound medicine in seeing my present and past move together—the one who supports my nervous system today, standing with the one who helped form it. It is a bridge of resonance, allowing old maps to soften into new possibilities.

The true alchemy began when I stopped trying to “fix” the past and started offering it space to simply “be.” When I allow my inner child’s grief and joy to land without judgment, something sacred shifts. The rigid structures yield.

I realise I don’t have to “like” every moment to be held by a Love that is spacious and unconditional. Here, the shape of belonging becomes as real as my breath - a home that lives within, regardless of the story.

To my Family: You are the soil in which my soul has grown deep roots. Thank you for the complexities and the necessary shadows. You are my mirrors, showing me that vulnerability is the fertile ground where our true potential begins to flower.

(Captured by my brother - thank you for seeing us all through your lens.)

In the end, we are just walking each other home - softening the layers we thought we needed to survive, to reveal the Love that was always resident within us 💖

I wonder: does your family history feel like a finished book, or a living alchemy? I’d love to hear your reflections below 👇

❤️

25/12/2025

THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS! ✨

There is something so restorative about sharing a home-cooked meal with family.

Beyond the spread at my mother-in-law’s today, I’m feeling very grateful for the delicious warmth and wonderful company. 💖

I wish your day is filled with scrumptious joy and festive treats! ✨🎄

20/12/2025

THE SACRED ARCHITECTURE OF REST

Fallow ground is not empty ground. 🌿

As we move into the vibrant rush of Christmas, I am finding myself drawn to the quiet corners. In the “Sacred Architecture of Rest,” we aren’t just stopping; we are creating the structural safety the nervous system needs to finally let go.

Just as the earth rests to prepare for the bloom, our bodies require the dignity of silence to integrate all that has passed this year. When we stop “doing,” the body begins the profound work of simply “being.”

This Sunday, I am honouring the pauses. I am putting down the weight of “doing” to make room for “presence”. To rest is not a luxury; it is a profound act of self-honour.

May you find a moment where nothing is required of you. Where you can simply “be,” held by the stillness of a rested heart. Let’s delve into the Tapestry of Presence & Gratitude 💖

19/12/2025

A TAPESTRY OF PRESENCE AND GRATITUDE ✨

As the light of the year softens, I find myself pausing to look back at the beautiful threads that have woven this season together - and the many seasons before it. Looking through these images, captured by the gifted Sarah over the past years, I am struck by the profound journey of unfolding we have documented together.

A deep bow of thanks to Sarah for seeing me through your lens with such artistry, and to the beautiful souls who stepped in to offer their presence for these images: . Your support turned a simple moment into a shared experience of connection!

My heart feels both full and quiet, held by the immense kindness of those who surround me.

To my cherished family and friends: You are my roots and my sanctuary. Thank you for the quiet strength and the steady love that allows me to pour into the world.

To my beloved clients: It is a sacred honour to witness your evolution over the years. Thank you for the courage you bring to our work together and for the profound trust you place in the healing journey. Your resilience remains a constant source of wonder to me. You are the meaning of my work!

May this festive season wrap you in peace and remind you of the light you carry within.

With deep love and infinite gratitude,
Lisa 💖

17/12/2025

🧠 IS YOUR INNER MEERKAT ALWAYS ON HIGH ALERT?

Why is true release so elusive? To let go of old tension, we have to know where tension is truly stored, not just in your shoulders!

Tension is rooted in a primal, protective pattern inside your brain - the survival system. Let’s meet the team responsible for keeping you safe, but sometimes keeping you stuck.

Deep within your brain, you have a survival team working 24/7. Knowing its roles is the first step toward finding deep, lasting rest:

- Amygdala - The Smoke Detector 🚨: This tiny almond-shaped structure is responsible for detecting threats, even subconscious ones. When it senses danger (real or perceived, past or present), it sounds the alarm instantly.

- Hypothalamus - The Meerkat 🐒: This is the master coordinator. If the Amygdala screams, the Hypothalamus acts like a vigilant meerkat on lookout - it triggers stress response by releasing cortisol, adrenaline, activates the body to prepare for fight, flight or freeze. This is what locks tension patterns into your body.

Trauma and chronic stress keep this meerkat hyper-vigilant, leading to an extremely tense nervous system. Even when you consciously feel safe, this deep part of your brain is still running the old defence programs.

This is where non-invasive Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) becomes essential. BCST doesn’t fight the tension. It establishes a deep sense of safety for the primitive brain to rest, which allows your nervous system to shift from defence into repair and releases long-held tensions.

Once the Autonomic Nervous System shifts into the “rest and repair” state, the enhanced vagal tone (mediated by the Vagus Nerve) gently whispers to your Amygdala and the Meerkat: “You can stand down. The danger is over. It is safe to rest now.”

Ready to find safety for your Meerkat? (Book via link in bio.)

11/12/2025

🌿 SOFTENING INTO RELEASE: Finding Your Innate Wholeness

We've explored the truth that letting go is rarely just a thought - it is a deeply somatic process, the body shedding old protective patterns, stories, and tensions it has diligently held. This quest for authentic release is truly a profound piece of the human experience.

But how do we invite the body to trust that it's safe to surrender?

This is where the quiet intelligence of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) becomes your greatest ally.

BCST works not through force, but through deep presence. With a light, non-invasive touch, we settle into the palpable, subtle rhythms and expressions of your living system - listening for the blueprint of health that resides within you.

This profound stillness becomes a secure harbour, scientifically inviting the Autonomic Nervous System to shift from defence (fight/flight) into deep rest and repair (vagal tone). It's an invitation for deeply held tensions to unwind, allowing those "archives of history" (as Dr. Gabor Maté might say) to gently reorganise.

My role is simply to hold a compassionate, non-judgmental space - a scaffolding of safety - that invites your system to feel secure enough to soften, unwind, and release what it is inherently ready to shed, effortlessly. THIS IS THE SCIENCE OF SURRENDER!

Are you curious about connecting with this innate capacity for health and embracing change from the inside out? I would be honoured to hold this space for your healing journey.

09/12/2025

🌬️BEYOND THE MIND: THE EFFORTLESS ART OF LETTING GO

For a long time, the question “How do I actually let go?” felt like the hardest piece in my own human jigsaw puzzle. The answer, I’ve found, isn’t about trying harder - it’s about mindful awareness.

We often think that “letting go” requires a monumental effort, but what if it could be effortless? What if release happened naturally, simply by noticing what the body is holding onto?

The truth is, the past isn’t just a thought; it’s a feeling, a tension, a stored pattern. As Gabor Maté said, “The body is the archive of our history.”

Somatic letting go isn’t about ignoring the past; it’s about softening - giving your body permission to shed the accumulated stress and survival patterns just by being present with them. It’s moving beyond the old story the body is still gripping.

This deep, embodied release can feel vulnerable and unknown - I’m navigating it too! But that momentary discomfort is just a little nudge from your heart, guiding you toward ease.

EMBRACE THE CHANGE WITHIN. When we stop fighting the patterns and simply become mindful of them, release often happens all on its own. That’s the beautiful, gentle puzzle of being human.

What is one physical pattern you can simply be mindful of today, allowing it to soften and shift? 👇

18/11/2025

WHAT IF YOUR DEEPEST GRIEF ISN’T A WALL, BUT A DOORWAY?

This profound perspective - that the journey to healing begins when pain is embraced - is rooted in the deep understanding of how our system holds unspoken imprints from our earliest moments.

I’ve recently completed a deep dive into Prenatal and Perinatal Dynamics with the masterful Kate White . This training powerfully reinforced for me that the wisdom you seek is not something to find, but something to remember, held within the blueprint of your embryo.

As a therapist, the depth of my inner work expands the capacity and containment I can hold for you. This somatic approach allows your implicit memory to be safely heard, moving you toward true wholeness.

In my new blog post, “THE TAPESTRY OF LOSS AND LIGHT: MY EMBRYO GUIDED ME HOME” I share my personal journey of how the embryo guided me home, and somatic approach of prenatal and perinatal dynamics!

Are you ready to listen to the echoes of the unseen? Read the blog post for more!

Tap the link in my bio to read the full story now! 🩷 https://metasoma.com.au/soma-blog/f/tapestry-of-loss-and-light-my-embryo-guided-me-home

To delve deeper into the wisdom 'Embryo in Us', I highly encourage you to explore the incredible work of Dr. Jaap van der Wal, who has so deeply influenced my practice

09/11/2025

💖 WOVEN IN SHARED INTENTION, OUR PATHS ENTWINE

This past year, completing the Integrated Prenatal and Perinatal Dynamics (IPPD) training has been a profound personal and professional journey. But the truth I carry most deeply is this: Transformation is an echo sustained by the collective! ✨

Healing is rarely a solitary path. Our circle is an incredible spectrum of dedicated professionals - midwives, therapists, counsellors, lactation consultant, childbirth educators, doulas. The depth of expertise everyone brought was immense, but it was the richness of our personal journeys gathered in the trajectory of life that truly deepened the learning.

What made this journey transformative was our commitment and dedication, all while recognising that this work is essential not just for families and babies, but for adult repair.

We see the world through the lens of the baby, and the baby in all of us, holding the early experiences that continue to play out in our lives today. We courageously worked with our own inner layers, creating the sacred container where deep change unfolded.

Words that Thread Us Together (Just Like the Beads!) ✨Each time we ended a module, we shared a word to take away as a reflection. Here are the words that touched my heart and will stay with me:
💖Kate: Passion
🌟Nisha: Nurturance
🌼Rachel: Vibrancy
☀️Gitte: Compassion
💓Vanessa: Gentleness
💫Delise: Luminosity
🌸Sophie: Kindness
✨Alison: Resilience
💖Laura Lee: Strength
☀️Sarah: Clarity
🌈Jane: Attunement
⭐️Orla: Integrity
💗Nikki: Authenticity
🌹Monika: Joyfulness

To this beautiful collective: I am so profoundly grateful. Your presence allowed me to see, feel, and embody this work in a way that transcends individual effort.

The word that threads us all together, that holds the container for all healing, is simply LOVE. ❤️

WHOLENESS IS WOVEN NOT ALONE, BUT IN THE TAPESTRY OF THE COLLECTIVE.

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07/11/2025

COMPLETING THE BLUEPRINT OF WHOLENESS

WHAT A JOY! The training with Kate White in Integrated Prenatal and Perinatal Dynamics (IPPD) is complete! 🎉

This journey has been deep self-restoration, allowing my own soma to embody the principles I share with you.

IPPD is fundamentally about repairing early imprints and restoring inherent health. We give sacred space to the prenatal and perinatal continuum because the specific sequencing from pre-conception through birth establishes the life patterns that shape our relational capacity and nervous system responses.

These early patterns aren’t just history; they play out in our daily lives:
🤔Do you find yourself speeding up and overriding your needs, or instantly collapsing into freeze when faced with pressure? This can be a subtle echo of a sequencing disruption during the birth process.
🤔Do you struggle to feel truly held or safe enough to drop your emotional armour? This often points to the early relational field and imprints around secure attachment.

This essential work strengthens the relational container needed for repair. By deeply appreciating my own imprints and restoring my own blueprint, my soma understands yours. That deep, body-level intelligence forms the safe container we need for true restoration.

Modality becomes secondary when we reach this depth. Bodywork like Biodynamic Craniosacral blends seamlessly into being purely present with the Inherent Health of the system.

Are you ready for your early imprints to be met? Let’s restore what was always whole. ❤️

My next post will shift focus to the family: how these very same imprints can play out in the relational connection of a new family system as parents welcome their baby. Stay tuned!

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