Hi, I’m salena.
I am a bodyworker, mother, wild woman and I am passionate about living a “full yes” embodied life infused with pleasure.
To be embodied is to live in deep connection to both the divine spiritual realms and fully embrace the “in the body” experience of human existence. In this modern world of fast past lifestyles, it is easy to become disconnected from the ancient wisdom we all carry within our bones.
My journey to Soulshine is also my journey home to myself – and why I am so passionate to share this work with you. I have always had an interest in the body and massage but had never seriously considered it as a career. That is, until I felt like my life was royally falling apart about 5 years ago. I was deep in motherhood, grieving a ‘failed’ relationship, and completely lost as to exactly who I was and what I wanted from life. I was depressed, anxious, sleep deprived and trapped in survival mode. In the midst of this, something deep inside me awoke – a quiet whisper that said “now is the time, study massage”. For the first time I followed my intuition and enrolled to study my Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Things started to shift in my life. Over time I dived deep into knowing myself. I loved on myself hard. I started to allow myself to receive support and love from those around me. I discovered the power of receiving KaHuna massage. I kept listening to that inner voice from deep within saying “go here, do this, let go of that...” I finally felt like I was creating the life I wanted not just for me, but for my children also. And then I knew – I had to learn KaHuna massage and keep sharing its magic too.
More recently, I've continued to deep dive into a greater trust and understanding of myself and way of being (a life long process!). I've deepened my understanding of nervous system dysregulation (an ongoing area of interest) and how we can utilise somatic processing to facilitate profound healing. I enjoy working with both men and women to bring balance to the masculine and feminine polarities within us all. My desire is to support all those I meet to reconnect with their own true essence and inner wisdom.
My Healing Philosophy
When working with clients it is always my intention to invite you home to yourself.
Whether you've come to me for a Remedial Massage, KaHuna or Integrative Pelvic Health® I believe the power for change or healing resides within you. I'm here to help facilitate that process, to guide you and to awaken the hidden structures within you that may need healing. This can have effects on many levels of the body:
Physically – increased blood flow & improved circulation, lymphatic drainage, decrease in muscular tension, greater perception of felt sensations, relief from physical ailments, improved sleep
Mentally – quietening of the mind, re-establishing the mind/body connection, bringing greater awareness to felt sensations, encouraging the imagination to expand, deep relaxation
Spiritually/Energetically – improved sense of self, gentle “letting go” of past experiences, deep remembering of your inner wisdom, patterning new belief systems, increased creativity, connection to the web of life and natural world and your own life force energy.
In all modalities I combine my knowledge of anatomy with intuitive guidance and practice deep listening with you as a client – both to the things we talk about during intake and the language of your body tissues during your session. I will meet you where ever you are at on your wellness journey. You will be welcomed to express any emotions that may arise without judgement – feeling is healing.
Sessions with me are tailored to the individual and will be complimentary to other treatments you may seek out as part of a holistic wellness plan. The services I offer are not a substitute for medical care, and I am unable to diagnose any physical or mental illness.
During your sessions I want you to not only feel your shadows, pain or limitations but to reconnect you to your light, your life force energy and your magnificence.