Hello, I'm Narelle aka Naz!

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I'm a mama, postpartum doula, somatic therapist, social worker, trauma-informed yoga teacher and group facilitator, living and working on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne.

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Over the years, I've become more aware of something that's deeply missing in our culture. We often move through life's biggest transitions - birth, postpartum, grief, trauma and loss - without the support of the village, and without the ritual, reverence or support those experiences deserve.

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These are not moments to simply get through in isolation, despite what society tells us! They are profound experiences that shape us, and I believe they deserve to be met with care and deep respect.

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My work is devoted to creating spaces where people feel deeply held through these seasons of life, whether that's in the intimacy of postpartum support, one-to-one somatic therapy, or in the power of group work.

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My path has been shaped by more than a decade of counselling and social work, years of supporting people impacted by trauma, my training in Somatic Experiencing®, and most profoundly, by becoming a mother myself.

 

Birth and matrescence (the journey of becoming a Mother) cracked me open. Matrescence exposed the gaps in how our culture understands and supports postpartum, highlighting the lack of reverence for this epic transformation.

 

We're not meant to move through these experiences alone, and so I've devoted myself to helping people and families to feel seen, held, cared for and celebrated. 

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Somatics and embodiment are my jam. I believe the body holds deep wisdom, and I love helping others reconnect with theirs. Nature is my medicine. I go glimmer hunting often (a beautiful nervous system practice by Deb Dana - highly recommend!). I miss the stars when I’m in the city and dream of one day living on a piece of land with my little family.

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I'm happiest spending time with my family, getting outdoors, escaping the city whenever I can, baking in the kitchen, moving my body and returning to the Mallee, where I grew up. I value the small rituals that help me feel connected, rested and present. 

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