I visited Katie at HealingWell Aruyveda when I was 3 months postpartum. As part of my intake, I had shared that I was wanting to reconnect with my post-c-section body once again.
HealingWell is a soft, serene place. Katie was intentional with our time together and we talked a bit about my journey through pregnancy and postpartum and, ultimately, what I was hoping to get out of our session.
I received her customized treatment which included: Abhyangha, Kati Bast, and Shirodhara
Abhyangha - Incredible. So comfortable and relaxing. More than a massage, it really brought my whole body to a place of peace. After having my hormones rearrange my body for months, this really felt like it has set my bones back to a better place. I'm still feeing the good effects of this weeks later.
Kati Bast - Katie arranged this specifically to help with my hips and lower back, which have been my biggest trouble spots for aches and pain since my third trimester. In the weeks since, I'm able to get up much more easily and it's helped ease my body back into light workouts.
Shirodhara - Did not expect to love this so much. I was honestly worried that this would be wasted on me but it was the most grounding/transcendent experience of all. There's something about not being able to see (being forced to only feel) the oil that took me out of my body while keeping me focused on one single thing. If you're on the fence, definitely give it a shot.
As part of my package, Katie also provided some additional oil for me to use during my own self-massage and grounding rituals, along with an amazing bath soak, directions on how to use and some reasonable tips for daily rituals I can incorporate into my own routine.
Katie is a great guide. Her knowledge is deep and her support is genuine. I cannot wait to try her face sculpting and to learn more about diet on my journey. read more