Can't say enough good things about Amy B. and Homebody. Amy is the real deal: knowledgeable, intuitive, observant and wise. She helped me re-integrate my body after the birth of my son and the effects were long-lasting and profound.
Fifteen months postpartum, I realized (despite my general exhaustion) that I really needed help regaining strength in my pelvic floor and inner thighs. Every time I sneezed, I was reminded of this need! My feet have always had the tendency to pronate and my stomach to pooch out -- pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery exacerbated these tendencies. Amy was referred to me by a dear friend and body worker who I trust completely so I decided to give her a test run. After our first session, I committed myself to see Amy once a week for six months as my first big act of self-love post-baby.
Six months turned into three years and when we moved out of NYC, Amy was one of the people I was most sad to leave behind! In our time working together, Amy served as a gentle, wise and extremely intuitive guide for me to get back into my body. She helped me integrate all the changes it had gone through and strengthen myself in a way I never thought possible. It wasn't about doing thousands of crunches - quite the opposite! Sometimes we barely "did exercises" at all, and yet I'd leave every session feeling clearer and more connected to my body than I had before. Plus, it supported all my other activities - running, biking, swimming, yoga, etc. - Amy's voice would be with me as I did it all! It was wonderful in every way and I continue to reap the benefits of the investment I made in my health and wellbeing by working with Amy.
For me, the quality of Amy's feedback and her amazing ability to support those she works with stem from her attention to detail and her deep understanding of how bodies move. She was so in tune with me, as an individual, and so respectful of my body's capabilities and limitations. It was pure joy working with Amy and I highly recommend her to anyone interested in deep, real health.
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