Maddie Stephenson
~ Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist ~ based in the Bellingen and Coffs Coast area of Gumbaynggirr Country ~ Offering treatments in clinic, home, markets, festivals and retreats. Maddie is also qualified to offer Zenthai for pregnancy.
ph:: 0400 136 663
e:: tallowwoodbodywork@gmail.com
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Maddie embodies an innate quality for creating comfort and catharsis. She carries a safe and grounding space in each exchange on the Zenthai mat, holding a potent understanding of the support we receive from the land.
A devotee to the Earth, Maddie strives to weave healing into activism, and believes Zenthai Shiatsu to be the bridge between the heart and the hands.
Each touch is offered with a deep respect, extending the invitation to return yourself to your body, and reset the intersecting systems that feed our vitality.
Maddie believes that all bodywork should strive to find wholeness, so that we are full enough to offer ourselves back to the world.
WHERE CAN I FIND MADDIE?
Maddie is based on Gumbaynggirr Country and offers treatments from a peaceful, private therapy space in Bellingen.Maddie is also available upon request at the Harbour Wellness Studio in Coffs Harbour and Ishara Healing Centre in Macksville, and offers home visits between Woolgoolga & Nambucca Heads depending on availability. Bookings made via phone or direct-message on social media.
MADDIE SAYS…
“From a young age I always had enough space in my heart to listen and to hold another.
I was both privileged and blessed to evolve into my self-identity within the safe and expressive containers of an inclusive queer community – where touch and affection were a natural currency of love and kindness.
I have always been reflected as a person of huge heart, and Zenthai presented itself to me as a platform to bridge that heart with the expression of touch.
The door of possibilities opened for me upon receiving a treatment from someone who is both a talented bodyworker and a dear friend, and I have never felt so much YES in the potential for me to explore this offering. I dove in with my heart and hands open, and since have become a more open and embodied human.
I strive to live a harmonious life in both service to others and to the Earth. Zenthai gives me permission to be a more courageous activist, and activism gives me permission to be a courageous therapist.
My offering is for everyone – no matter your background, I am here for you.“
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
“Maddie carries a deep sense of presence and stillness that is translated through their treatments. As an Earth mama, Maddie’s sessions are both deeply grounding and nurturing. With a powerful connection to country, activism and the queer community, Maddie walks a path of humility and grace that brings a unique space of acceptance and safety to their sessions.”
– Brendan : Remedial, Shiatsu & Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist & Teacher
“Played my spine like a piano and made my body sing. What a beautifully authentic offering of care and a genuine intention to heal on a deep level. Can not recommend enough. Thank you ”
– Lowen : Yoga Teacher, Trainer & Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist
“Towards the end of my pregnancy I had treatments weekly. It was the most wonderful feeling to feel weightless and nimble when so heavily pregnant. Maddie prepared my nervous system for birth, she was a constant support and encouragement to find my own internal surrender. I can’t recommend Maddie highly enough! “
– Kat
“I arrived feeling completely stuck in every way, jammed up, and I left feeling completely transformed, my mind is calm and clear and I feel embodied and flowing. Thank you so much x”
– Ali
