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Dawn Lean | Women’s Health Therapist
Whole-woman healing for C-section, Endo & more
Levenshulme - PACES Approach💛
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🌐https://www.sunshineholistictherapy.com/visceral-manipulation-levenshulme

20/10/2025

Have you ever sat there wondering if all that pain and bloating is just "normal"?

I was sitting with a brew this morning, thinking how often women just *put up with things*; sore backs, bloated tummies, painful periods, tight scars… all brushed off as “normal.”

But it isn’t, my love. It really isn’t.

Visceral Manipulation works gently with the soft tissues inside, the fascia, the organs, helping everything move and communicate better again.

It’s not fancy or faddy, just beautifully effective. It can ease back pain, IBS, period cramps, heavy flow, scar tightness, and help women with endo or adeno feel more comfortable in their own bodies again.

Honestly, when things inside move better, *you* move better.

If that sounds like you, book your assessment via the link in my bio.

17/10/2025

When comfort returns, everything relaxes, even your breath.

Every time I use my Belloost® pillow, I see the same look wash over a pregnant woman’s face, that mix of relief and disbelief.
Because for the first time in months, she can lie face-down again. She can stop holding herself up. Stop bracing. Just breathe.

There’s always a moment of silence when she first settles into the pillow, and I can feel the whole room exhale with her.
Then I start working, layer by layer… skin, fascia, muscle, freeing the pull through her hips and back, releasing the weight she’s been carrying (literally).

It’s one of my favourite parts of this job, watching a woman go from tense and tired to peaceful and grounded again.
It’s not just a massage. It’s giving her body a little space to be hers again.

💛 Pregnancy Massage with the Belloost® Pillow – now available to book.
Head to my profile and click the link to get started.

15/10/2025

💛 When walking hurts and sleeping’s a struggle…

A few months ago, I saw a mum-to-be who was 5 months pregnant with twins.
She could hardly walk when she arrived. Her legs and hips were stiff and sore, every step felt heavy, and she was barely sleeping.

She told me she’d always been a tummy sleeper, and since being pregnant, she just couldn’t get comfy. Her adductors were like steel, which explained the pelvic girdle pain she was feeling.

We split her session into two parts, 25 minutes in a supported recline to gently release the adductors, and then the rest face-down on the Belloost® pregnancy pillow so I could work on her hamstrings, glutes and lower back.

When she stood up after treatment, she was amazed.
Her legs felt light instead of heavy.
The ache in her lower back and groin had gone.
She walked away smiling, comfortably and easily, and from then on, she came regularly through the rest of her pregnancy.

Not just for the pain relief and movement…but because, for half an hour, she got to sleep safely face-down again, and she loved it.

If you’re in your second or third trimester and struggling with pain, stiffness or sleep, pregnancy massage can help you feel comfortable and supported again.

✨ Book via the link in my bio

13/10/2025

Lower back pain that makes it hard to sleep… legs that feel heavy and ache by lunchtime… that deep pull under your bump that won’t quite ease.

Pregnancy is beautiful, but it’s also blooming hard on your body.

Most women don’t realise just how much tension builds in their lower back, hips and legs during pregnancy. Add the weight of your growing bump, the waddle that creeps in by the third trimester, or even just chasing after a toddler, and everything starts to feel tight, tired, and sore.

That’s where pregnancy massage can make a world of difference.

Using the award-winning Belloost® pregnancy pillow, you can lie safely and comfortably face-down (yes, really!) and finally enjoy a proper, effective massage, one that helps release tension, reduce swelling, and restore comfort in your changing body.

This isn’t just about pampering.
It’s about supporting your muscles, circulation, and nervous system so you can move more freely, sleep more soundly, and feel more you again.

You can book your pregnancy massage via the link in my bio.

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10/10/2025

You know that deep, dragging ache through your back that never seems to ease?
The one that pulls right under your bra strap or into your hip when you’re feeding the baby, carrying the car seat, or sat at your desk too long?

That’s not just tight muscles; it’s often layers of tissue that have stuck together over time.

In treatment, I work layer by layer, first lifting the skin and fascia with gentle silicone cupping, helping it separate from the deeper structures beneath.
Only then do I start working into the bigger, deeper muscles, increasing pressure slowly so your body can actually let go rather than brace against it.

So many women say the same thing afterwards:
“I can’t believe how much better that feels.”
“That pain in my hip’s gone.”
“I can move my neck again.”

It’s incredible what happens when we treat the body as a whole, front, back, and everything in between.

Release. Restore. Rebuild.

08/10/2025

"Release. Restore. Rebuild.™ — but what does that really mean?"
It’s not just my tagline, it’s the heart of every treatment I give.

🔹 Release — releasing pain, tension, and stuck muscles that pull at you or keep you limited. That stubborn discomfort that just won’t shift.

🔹 Restore — restoring movement, function, sensation and circulation so your body can work as it should again.

🔹 Rebuild — rebuilding strength, movement and function, and with them, confidence in your body again.

This is how my PACES method works:
P — Personal Assessment
A — Alleviation / Abdominal Release
C — Coaching
E — Education
S — Support

Every woman I see has her own story. Some come to me after surgery. Others want help to reconnect with their body after pregnancy. Some simply want to move without pain again.

That’s why Release. Restore. Rebuild.™ isn’t a process; it’s a transformation.

💛 What would your first step be?

06/10/2025

That stabbing pain right under your bra strap that never quite goes away?

Or the ache across your lower back from hours of feeding, carrying, and lifting your baby, like your body’s been pulled in every direction and never had a chance to come back together again?

I see this all the time.

Sports and deep tissue massage aren’t just for runners or gym lovers — it’s for the everyday woman whose body’s been working overtime.
Most massages focus on the back or the front. But the truth is, you’re a 3D human being. The tightness you feel in your back is often held by structures in the front, through your ribs, chest, belly, and even your diaphragm.

That’s why my treatments work differently.
I use advanced soft tissue and silicone cupping techniques to gently lift the tissue away from the bone, creating space for blood flow, lymph movement, and proper release.

That’s the start of Release. Restore. Rebuild.™

Release the tension that’s been pulling you out of balance.

Restore comfort, movement, and ease in your body.

Rebuild strength, confidence, and the feeling that your body’s yours again.

If your back’s been shouting at you lately, from the school run, the desk, or the daily juggle, it might be time to give it some proper attention.

You can book your Sports & Deep Tissue Massage in Levenshulme directly through my page, or message me if you’re not sure what kind of session you need.

03/10/2025

It takes 9 months to grow a baby, so it’s going to take more than 5 minutes to fix…
That’s something I often say to women during scar therapy, and it always feels like a small but important revelation.

Healing a scar isn’t just about how it looks; it’s about how it feels, how it moves, and how it shapes your connection to your body.

Here’s what women have shared after their journey with scar therapy:

💬 “I had accepted based on what I was told by midwives that I probably wouldn’t get the feeling back… After almost a year of scar therapy with Dawn, I can confirm I have 99% of feeling back everywhere!” — A.G., Didsbury

💬 “How my scar looks now is completely different. Instead of being red and thick like a rope, it’s soft, smooth and flat… I left my first session feeling heard and seen and feeling ‘Yes, I do matter and I can change this.’” — Anon, Manchester

💬 “Dawn, you have made me feel comfortable with my body/scar and made it an approachable ‘thing’ to touch, with your gentle methods. Not only the physical aspect, but mentally helping me understand my scar… and making me not feel stressed with the healing process.” — U. Naseem, Levenshulme

That’s what Release. Restore. Rebuild.™ is all about transformation that touches your body and your mind.

✨ If your scar still feels like a part of you that holds tension, pain, or fear, it doesn’t have to be that way.

01/10/2025

I was sitting with a brew this morning, thinking about why I chose the words 'Release'. Restore. Rebuild…

I didn’t just pluck those words out of the air. They’re the backbone of everything I do in my work with women, especially when it comes to scar therapy.

🔹 Release – Scar tissue can feel pulling, stabbing, or tight. By working gently with the fascia and deeper structures, we can release those restrictions.

🔹 Restore – With that release comes restored blood flow, restored sensation, and restored ease of movement. Suddenly, the numbness softens, or the tug when you stretch isn’t there anymore.

🔹 Rebuild – This is the part I love most. Rebuilding isn’t just about stronger tissue; it’s about rebuilding your confidence, your trust in your body, and your ability to move without fear or pain.

I’ve seen women come in worried that the pain will always be part of them. And I’ve seen them walk out with tears in their eyes because their body finally feels like theirs again.

That’s why Release. Restore. Rebuild.™ means so much to me. It’s not just a process, it’s a transformation.

💛 If you want to feel what Release. Restore. Rebuild.™ could mean for your scar, let’s talk.

29/09/2025

Your scar tells a story, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. Scar therapy could change everything.

C-section scars aren’t just about the visible mark; they can hold tension, restrict movement, and create numb patches long after birth.

Through my Release. Restore. Rebuild.™ approach I help women:
✨ Release the tension and restrictions in scar tissue
✨ Restore sensation, movement, and circulation
✨ Rebuild strength, confidence, and connection with your body

Scar therapy isn’t just massage; it’s a journey back to comfort and confidence.

💛 If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Your scar deserves care.

05/09/2025

🌸 From Surgery to Strength 🌸
Did you know that scar massage therapy can help reduce tension, improve mobility, and support your body’s natural recovery after a C-section or abdominal surgery?

It’s not just about the scar, it’s about feeling confident and moving freely again. Even just one session can make a difference in how your body feels day-to-day.

✨ Your recovery deserves gentle, targeted care.

04/09/2025

Why your digestion, posture, and pelvic floor may feel off after a C-section, and what you can do today.

Scar tissue and internal tension after surgery can quietly affect digestion, posture, and pelvic floor function, sometimes weeks after your C-section.

Scar Care 101 explains:

Why your bloating or reflux might be linked to internal restrictions

Gentle breathing techniques that support your pelvic floor

Small, safe movements that improve mobility without straining your scar

Take control of your recovery and reduce discomfort naturally.

💻 Get your free step-by-step guide: Click the link in my profile.

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Manchester

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Website

https://www.sunshineholistictherapy.com/

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