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The Innate Mama

Pregnancy & Post Natal Massage
Relax/Deep Tissue Massage
Baby Massage Instructor
Postpartum Doula
Reiki & Sound healing

The Innate Mama is
Holistic Pregnancy/ Postpartum Care focusing on honouring, nurturing & supporting ‘Mamas’ to be the ‘goddesses’ they were born to be. Marisa has been passionately supporting Ladies, Mamas to be & Postpartum Mamas over 17 years; as a fully qualified Massage therapist & Postpartum Doula. Her wealth of experience includes 7years of running ‘Retreat You’, 3 years ‘Spa therapist’ Endota & 3 years ‘Postpartum Doula Care’.

07/08/2025

Happy world breastfeeding week!

Breastfeeding is a learnt skill.
Even though it’s beautiful and natural breastfeeding doesn’t come easy for many Mamas.

I want to acknowledge all Mamas on this journey and sending much love to those Mamas struggling and those Mamas who couldn’t make it through. I see you! 💖

As a Pregnancy/Postpartum Massage therapist and postpartum Doula I believe education is key. Prepare yourself in pregnancy and enrol in a breast feeding course or see a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for a pre-natal breastfeeding preparation appointment.

✨Here are some of the wonderful lactation consultants - IBCLC’s I know and recommend on the Mornington Peninsula.

breastfeeding consultant/specialist Louise~ who co-runs the weekly Drop-in centre in Frankston south.

✨Keep up the amazing job you are doing Mamas, however you are feeding your baby!

Marisa x

29/07/2025

Last day doula-ing with this beautiful mama of three!🫶

✨It’s been an incredible honour to support Steph for the last six weeks. It’s always bittersweet when I finish up with my doula clients as I’ll miss the weekly visits, but it’s also humbling to know that she is now in a place where she feels ready to cope with the demands of being a Mama. (With the village she has around her.)

✨Steph’s transition from 2 to 3 kids has been admirable. She planned her Postpartum with intention to focus on getting rest and nourishment where and when she could.

✨Not only did she have me support her once a week, but she also enlisted in a cleaner, food delivery service (in the first month,) and leaned on her village when needed.

✨This allowed Steph the time to focus on bonding, attachment and breastfeeding her beautiful newborn. (& to mother her other kids too!)

✨It wasn’t the most smoothest Postpartum, as she did face her hurdles along the way. Having support of a village around her and setting boundaries made this time a lot more manageable and enjoyable.

✨Thank you Steph for allowing me to come into your home to cook you nourishing meals, massage you, hold space for you and care for you during your early days of Postpartum.

Wishing you all the best in your journey as a mother of three!

Many blessings,
Marisa x

22/07/2025

Looking for something different to do with your friends?

Have you ever thought about attending a sound bath, but never have the time, or the date doesn’t suit you?

I have the perfect solution!

Did you know that you can hire me to run a soundbath at a time or place that suits you?

🙌 minimum group bookings of 4 people, starting at $30 per person plus travel fee.

Here is some info about my soundbaths:

✨You will be guided through breath work, and a short body scan as well as a journey of sound, using sound healing instruments and crystal quartz singing bowls.

There are many benefits to a soundbath such as:

✨Promoting relaxation and stress reduction

✨Improving mental focus and concentration

✨Boosting energy levels and vitality

✨Supporting overall well-being and emotional balance

✨Reduces anxiety

Hit me up with any questions you have, or if you’d like to make a booking.

🙏Marisa

20/07/2025

Hello beautiful followers!
If you want to escape the cold and give your body some nourishment pop in for a massage this week! I would love to see you and help relax your mind, body & soul.
Marisa x

See Link in bio to book in

17/07/2025

✨Just a quick update on my latest availability for Postpartum Doula Care in 2025:

Aug-1 spot
Nov- 1 spot

✨Postpartum Doula care can set you up for a positive postpartum experience.

✨My postpartum doula service supports Mamas in the following ways:

•Rest/recovery time for Mamas

•Basic baby care/advice (only if required) As I’m more about caring for the Mother. I’m not going to be nosey, push my opinions on you and I will support you in your choices for your baby.

•Cooking nourishing meals/snacks that help support your body’s recovery in postpartum.

•Basic breastfeeding/bottle feeding support~ Will refer you onto a professional like a lactation consultant if required as that is their jam!

•Support your body’s healing with:
postpartum massage
reiki/sound healing
herbal baths
closing of the bones ceremony

•Teach you / your partner Baby Massage

•Conversations around the changes that occur when you become a Mama. Checking in with to see how you are coping and chatting about anything you want to chat about.

•Light housework duties like washing, folding clothes, sweeping or tiding up

✨Allowing Mamas to be cared throughout the early days in Postpartum can really make a difference to the way a Mama feels physically, mentally and emotionally.
‘When are Mama is cared for and supported in the right way for her, she can get to know & bond with her baby. The Mama then becomes the expert on her baby’

Get in touch if have any questions & you’d like to work with me.

Marisa x
0401 676 347

📷 thank you to my beautiful models Emma & Minnie 🫶

25/06/2025

Today was my Postpartum doula visit day!

For the last 4 weeks I have been doula-ing for the lovely Steph. It’s the second time I’ve had the pleasure of supporting Steph, this time in her 3rd postpartum.

My weekly visits to Steph include:

•Cooking nourishing meals & snacks (very important to a nutritionist!)

•running a herbal/magnesium bath

•head, neck & shoulder Massage

•tidying up the kitchen & taking rubbish out.

•conversations around postpartum, kids, work and life.

•sound healing (dogs like it too!)

It’s only a short time where you have the opportunity to be supported in Postpartum, so why not make the most of it!

A positive postpartum experience will set you up for many more years to come!

If you want to know more about my postpartum doula services see the link in my bio or get in touch with me.

Marisa x

0401676347
marisa@theinnatemama.com.au

24/06/2025

✨Thank you to my lovely client Daisy for this wonderful review. 🫶

I am so grateful 🙏

I still love pregnancy massage ( 11 years later!) and supporting Mamas to be throughout their pregnancy journey.

Want to know more about my pregnancy massages?

Dm any questions that you may have.

Marisa 💖

19/06/2025

Hello beautiful followers,
Just a quick update …

Unfortunately, I can no longer offer in-home massages.

This has been a difficult decision for me to make as I love supporting Mamas & Mamas to be with in-home massage.

However, as much as I love to offer this service, my body doesn’t love it!
I can’t afford to keep on having injuries, just like I have at the moment with my sacroiliac joint!

Unfortunately as time goes on my body isn’t as strong and resilient as it once was. Thanks to wear and tear, as well as the symptoms of perimenopause, it’s hard to recover as rapidly as I used to.

As I very much want to continue my business, I must do what I can to support myself and my body.

If you have a voucher that needs to be used for in-home massage, please get in touch with me ASAP.

Thank you to all the beautiful clients I have been able to support in the past with in-home massage, I appreciate your support!

💖🙏 Marisa

04/06/2025

It’s easy to get caught up with overthinking and over-stressing in Postpartum, I’ve been there too Mama!

You have this little human reliant on you, you are healing from birth and you are going through changes on so many levels.
It’s huge! and unfortunately it’s not something that many of us talk about.

Some days can be very challenging and on those days it’s even more important to do things to help calm your nervous system. Try not to get sucked into the world of social media or being online.

I’ve compiled a few ideas to help calm your nervous system in the images above. These can be helpful to all Mamas/women and they are things that I find helpful. ➡️swipe across to see if any ideas are helpful for you.

Marisa x

16/05/2025

New treatment at The Innate Mama

Introducing…
‘Sound Healing Massage’

The sound healing massage includes a soul nourishing soundbath, and body nurturing Massage all in one session! How amazing does that sound?

The session runs for 75mins and is intuitive tailored to your needs on the day. The session starts with massage, and when you begin to think, ‘Oh no! Is the massage over already?’ You’ll then be guided into deeper relaxation and inmersed with a journey of sound.

Benefits of crystal quartz singing bowls and sound healing:

✨Promotes relaxation and stress reduction

✨Improves mental focus and concentration

✨Boosts energy levels and vitality

✨Supports overall well-being and emotional balance

✨Reduces stress and anxiety

✨Enhances mindfulness and self-awareness

✨Fosters a connection between mind, body, and spirit

✨Balances energy centers ‘chakras’ in the body

✨Promotes a sense of harmony and peace within your body

Investment:

$125
75mins session

Bookings available now, dm Marisa or book online.

The sound healing massage is not suitable for:
Pregnancy 1st trimester
epilepsy or seizures
Meniere’s Disease
Tinnitus
Pace makers

*Heart conditions require medical clearance*

14/05/2025

It means so much to me to get this kind of feedback, and to know what I do is making a difference in someone’s life 🙏

Even after 10 years, I still love working with Preggi Mamas. Following them on their scared journey to become a Mama is an absolute honour.
💖

11/05/2025

💕Wishing all Mothers & mothering figures a wonderful Mother’s day today 💕

Sending lots of love and compassion to:
🤍Mothers in waiting
🤍Mothers who have lost a baby/child
🤍those who have lost a Mother
🤍mother’s doing it tough~ I see you 💖

🤍I am so grateful to have 2 kids & a fur baby that I get to mother. Some days it’s definitely challenging but I would not change it for the world. They inspire me to be a better person and grow everyday.

🤍I’m forever grateful for my Mama too, she is always there for me & she has taught me what the true meaning of unconditional love is.

Mamas please take some time out to Mother yourself today, however that looks for you. For me il be going to the beach for a walk and a chai latte!

Happy Mother-ing day!

Marisa 💖

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Wednesday	10:00 - 15:00
Friday	12:00 - 20:00
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Our Story

Retreat You is Massage Therapies & Energy Healing for Ladies. Specialising in Pregnancy/Post Natal Massage & Post Natal Doula Care.

Marisa from Retreat you has been a qualified massage therapist for over 15 years & she is very passionate about her career. Her wealth of experience includes: Mobile Massage Service, successful home studio & working at Endota Dayspa.

We Look forward to treating you soon at Retreat You! .