Therapies Explained
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approach that truly emphasises the mind-body connection . It bases on new breakthrough science research that proves that trauma and stress can become trapped in the body, manifesting as physical symptoms or somatic experiences.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy works with the physical sensations in the body (soma - means body) as a way to process and heal from traumatic experiences by closing the stress cycle.
This form of therapy incorporates physical techniques, such as deep breathing, relaxation exercises, and movement, to help release the stored tension and trauma in the body.
When we experience trauma, the Salience Network - the part of the brain responsible for deciding what is relevant and what is a threat - becomes chronically hijacked. It keeps the body locked in a constant threat response, even when the environment is safe.
SE - Somatic Experience is based on the work of American psychologist Dr Peter Levine who believes trauma is primarily biological. His theory is based on observations of wildlife. Animals in the wild frequently face threats to their life but don’t become traumatised. When confronted with danger their survival instinct kicks in, and there is a mobilisation of energy to enable effective defensive action – fighting, fleeing or freezing. When the danger passes all that intense energy is discharged and the animal returns to full normal health. This discharge of energy may appear as shaking, deep breaths, running and heat dissipating from the body for example.
The therapy process is supported by resources that will be unique to the client. Resources bring about a sense of safety and goodness to the body and mind, and can be internal e.g. sense of humour, your back’s contact with the chair, or external e.g. an object in the room, a much-loved family member, a place.
By working slowly, step by step, in this way, the distressing cycle of symptom escalation can potentially be reversed, and you can gain a steady confidence in your ability to work with the trauma in a safe, conscious and life-affirming way.
You will not be asked to tell your 'story' or examine the past although over the course of sessions this may come up and is of course welcome. Instead, you will be guided to gently release physical tensions, emotions and energy related to the trauma as they arise in the session, at a pace, and in a way that best supports you to return to a natural state of wellbeing and readiness for life.
Somatic therapy provides a powerful pathway for healing trauma, offering a bridge between the mind and body that traditional therapies might overlook. By addressing the physical manifestations of trauma, it can help to find a more comprehensive and holistic path to recovery.
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STT works very well on its own as well as in addition to other therapies and has been proven to help
Relationship to self and your environment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & CPTSD
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Depression
Chronic Pain
Emotional Regulation
Body Autonomy
Relationship Challenges
Stress-Related Conditions
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Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a hands-on therapy that uses gentle, sustained pressure to release these fascial restrictions. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on muscles, MFR works specifically with your connective tissue to restore movement and reduce pain. It can store emotional and physical memories for survival reasons. Unwinding the fascia can sometimes bring up the sensations and feelings when we are working on areas from previous injuries or traumas. It can also be a very relaxing meditative sensation when unwinding.
How Does Myofascial Release Work?
The magic of MFR lies in its gentleness. Instead of forcing tissues to release, we apply slow, sustained pressure that “invites” your fascia to let go naturally. This might involve:
Cross-hand stretches that gently separate restricted areas
Skin rolling to improve tissue mobility
Sustained holds that allow fascia to soften gradually
Gentle traction to decompress tight areas
What makes MFR unique is that we often work without oil or lotion. This gives us a better grip on your skin and allows us to effectively stretch and manipulate the fascial layers beneath.
The Science Behind Fascial Restrictions
Your fascia is incredibly smart. When it detects threat, injury, or ongoing stress, traumatic event - it tightens up to protect you. Because everything in your body is connected through fascia, we don’t always treat where you feel pain. A shoulder problem might require work on your hips. Neck tension could stem from restrictions around your ribs or diaphragm.
What Conditions Can Myofascial Release Help?
Emotional and Nervous System Support:
Stress and anxiety held in the body
Trauma recovery (as part of a comprehensive approach)
Sleep disturbances related to physical tension
General overwhelm and need for nervous system reset
Chronic Pain Conditions:
Fibromyalgia and widespread muscle sensitivity
Lower back pain that won’t respond to traditional treatment
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Long-standing neck and shoulder tension
Specific Issues:
TMJ (jaw tension) and tension headaches
Repetitive strain injuries
Post-surgical adhesions and scar tissue
Sports injuries that haven’t fully healed
What to Expect During a Myofascial Release Session?
MFR feels different from traditional massage. You’ll experience slow, sustained pressure that gradually increases as your tissues respond. Many clients describe it as a “slow melting” sensation — not painful, but deeply releasing.
Your body might feel different immediately, or changes might unfold over the following days. Some people feel taller, lighter, or more “in their body.” Others notice improved sleep or reduced anxiety.
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Somatic Massage
Somatic Massage focus on the body awareness, sensations showing the path to buried emotions long time ago , hidden deep down from the word but manifest as a tightness, discomfort or even pain. Somatic Massage treats the body as a whole - every tension, every pain has got it’s own story to tell. With the slow movements, with the safe space to be, with relaxed body and mind, these emotions can be finally heard and seen. This is when the body emotional healing is starting. Blending somatic approach, breathwork, guided body awareness and myofascial release techniques, it can help to release emotional traumas stored in the body.
This approach makes people more aware of how their emotions can manifest in their physical bodies and enables them to foster healing from the inside out.
Somatic Massage:
Mind-body connection: Encourages awareness of how emotions impact physical health.
Emotional release: Helps release stored trauma and tension.
Whole body relaxation: helps to feel safe again in the body which is a key factor to heal and move forward in life
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Therapeutic REset Massage REBALANCE AND YOUR EMOTIONS
This very unique Signature treatment was created by me as natural respond to my massage clients who were struggling with difficult time in their lives, with emotional exhaustion, burnout, anxieties, depression, pain and stiffness in the body. Through my years of experience as a biologist, massage therapist, somatic therapist and wellbeing practitioner , I’ve learnt that the he body has to be treated holistically as a one amazing masterpiece. Unfortunately, sometimes , with our daily life, stress and rush, the body forgets it’s natural flow and freedom. When we slow down, in a safe and non-judgemental space, allowing ourselves to leave the masks, the control and the protecting shields behind, when we finally can let it go, the most amazing thing happens- the true release is possible. The blockages are removed, emotions are free to express, natural flow is able to move and flourish - these are the keys to bring the balance to your nervous system.
What the REset Massage involves:
Work on whole body using relaxing massage, fascial release techniques, vagus nerve balancing
Adjusted pressure to your needs
Warm oil with the scent of your choice choose regarding your mood and emotional state on a day
Heated blanket ready for you to wrap you up in blissful cosiness
Sensory calming eye pillow to calm your vagus nerve and help to drift away
Whole body, head, abdominal (optional) and face massage
This tailor made massage helps to:
Bring the balance to your nervous system
Realign natural body flow
Create more space and peaceful body alignment
Slow down the spinning wheel of thoughts
Clear the blockages and stiffness in the body
Quiet the mind and naturally energise the body
Problems like chronic stress, anxieties, depression, chronic pain, tightness in the muscles, insomnia
BABUU Emotional Beauty Therapy®
Body and Beauty Beyond Obsession
Does your body need correction — or regulation?
This very unique treatment offers holistic therapies combining manual techniques, restoring the health of the tissues in the face and body, and using a neuro-cosmetic approach to promote inner emotional harmony and natural beauty. BABUU activates the body’s natural energy flow and supports regeneration in the body and leads to a rested, radiant and healthy skin.
BABUU is an approach that celebrates naturalness, harmony, and inner beauty, freeing us from the pressure of perfection.
Instead of fighting the signs of ageing, it is looking at what has been held within the body
The skin:
responds to the internal state and shows what is happening beneath its surface
it reacts to muscle tension
to stagnation in flow
to a lack of lightness in the tissues
Silence in the body is the moment when the body can return to itself. And it is this silence that becomes the most beautiful natural glow and you can truly give yourself.
Our body is like a map — it records every emotion, every feeling, every story, even those we do not wish to remember. What we see on the outside is only a reflection of what is happening within.
BABUU Therapy, touches the parts that may have been frozen, forgotten, or unnoticed for years.
With tenderness and mindfulness, BABUU brings these imprints out of the body, opening space for harmony, authenticity, and beauty that is born from within. Because true beauty is not only appearance — it is the courage to fully feel yourself
Core Therapies and Techniques
Fascial Lifting –Manual work on the fascia of the face and body that improves tissue tension, elasticity, and natural firmness
Visceral Therapy– Combined abdominal, breast, decolletage and facial massage targeting the diaphragm and navel to stimulate lymphatic drainage and enhance overall body health and aesthetics
Osteocorrection –Gentle alignment of bones for postural balance and structural health
Craniosacral Therapy –Techniques supporting the nervous system, promoting deep relaxation, and reducing tension
BABUU Therapy uses very unique, specially created for this treatment neuro-cosmetic functional skincare products (Face Elixir, Bra Lift, Zen Drops) to activates the Parasympathetic System - calms the nervous system, reduces cortisol, and helps alleviate chronic stress, and hormonal imbalances.
In the products you can find neuro-aromatherapy oils like: Magnolia, Frankenscence, Lavender, Bergamot
