With Kaitlin; Massage Therapy, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

We were never meant to live like this. Want to know why you’re so tired? It’s not just because your baby wakes all night. It’s not just because you’re nursing 24/7. It’s not because of your baby’s biological needs. It’s because we were never meant to live like this. In so much isolation. So alone. We were meant for a village. We were meant to lay in bed for weeks/months feeding and sleeping with our new baby while our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, cousins, neighbors, and friends helped out.

But there is no mother bringing us food and water. No grandma cooking the meals. No sisters playing with the other children. No cousins folding the laundry. No neighbors taking care of the house, and no friends providing support. Modern life is in constant conflict with childrearing and our biological needs. From returning to work at 6 weeks postpartum to little to no support in the postpartum period. The truth is many of us are just lucky enough to have someone drop a meal off but not lucky enough to have them actually come inside. And it’s not their fault. They don’t have a village either. There’s never been a mother to bring them food and water. Never a grandma to cook their meals. Never sisters playing with their other children. Never cousins folding the laundry. Never neighbors taking care of the house and never friends providing support.

Our babies are biologically designed to wake often and eat often. We are biologically designed for a village. Be easy on yourself and your baby. We were never meant to live like this.

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I am so happy to announce that I will be moving my massage therapy practice back to Manchester!

Back in August 2016 this is where it all started and I am so happy to be back in town.

Both my Farmington location with and my Glastonbury office will be moving

Any appointments scheduled after April 1st, 2024 will be at 222 McKee St Manchester

See you soon!

I will forever be thankful for these past six-ish years with Lisa De Sousa and learned more than I could have imagined. Thank you 🙏

For those in , Lisa is my go to for massage therapy and I encourage you to reach out!

More coming info coming this week!

Have you checked out our online store recently? 👀

We have baby carriers and cloth diapers, of course, but also so much more. Be sure to check out that "Everything Else" tab... There's a lot there you may have missed before!

I have some Big News to share! Things are changing and I can’t wait to share! Keep an eye out over the next week to see what all the buzz is about

True for all things, especially and including parenting.
With love, Sarah, author of “Peaceful Discipline” 💖
📷 The Healing Trauma Podcast

Recently my family went through hardship after chaos in our little world. That left me feeling helpless, disconnected from my babies and my partner, and questioning so much.

When I get fidgety I tend to massage those closest to me who accept it. This time wasn't any different, we were having one of those tough conversations you don't like to have, and found myself asking if I could rub my partner's hand.
Through a few minutes of massage while we were talking I felt this wall melt between us
The communication between us shifted from stress to “How does the pressure feel for you?”, could you work towards my shoulder?”, “Take a deep breath as we move through this stretch”

Taking a minute to not talk about the chaos around us and just connect through touch not only brought us back to each other but to our little world and what matters.

It reminded me why I love massage so much. It's talking without words that makes your brain hurt. It's a moment to be focused on another human being and connect in a way that is original to you.
Connecting can turn an argument into a sacred pause and reset.
Touch can be there when you don't have the words

Join me on
December 16th 1pm-5pm
at The Brave Space, Hillard Mills, Manchester, CT 06040
for
Nurturing Connection: Self-Care & Massage for Couples
I will be sharing all the self-care techniques that I use myself and recommend to my clients in their beginning years postpartum.
How to massage and assist your partner through their daily aches and pains to prolong the benefits of their massage and other body care sessions
How to tend to yourself when an extra set of hands isn't around and how to ask for what you need
I'll share how to increase your communication in a nonviolent way and support healthy communication when times get rough
Investment: $80/couple

To sign up fill out the workshop inquiry link in my bio

Im so excited to finally have this offering! Questions?!?! Ask below

We’re doing it again! Check out the Great Postpartum Giveaway

✨It's back! I'm SO excited!✨

The Great Postpartum Giveaway!!

I have joined up again with a handful of amazing prenatal and postpartum businesses to create a magical giveaway with AMAZING prizes!!

This giveaway is for pregnant and newly postpartum people (with babies 12 months or younger). Know someone who just had a baby? Share this with them!

One lucky winner will receive all of the following:
- A motherhood session with me!
- Massage with With Kaitlin; Massage Therapy, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
- A gift card towards Bean Tree Baby
- A gift card towards childbirth education, gentle sleep mentoring, and/or reiki with Ailish Lewis Holistics - Birthing Bravely LLC

To enter: https://www.sarazinnphotography.com/postpartumgiveaway

Extra entries:
- Like and share this post!
- Support our local businesses by giving their page a "like", too!
- Comment below and tag your pregnant/newly postpartum friends! (Or just comment and tell us how excited you are about this!)

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not endorsed by facebook. Winner will NOT be messaged or contacted through facebook or instagram. Winner will be contacted via phone/email.

"🌟 Take a break from the chaos! 🌟 It's time to prioritize YOU. Let someone else take care of your ever-changing body while you enjoy a moment of pure bliss. 💆‍♀️✨ Book online or DM me for same day/next day appointments. Relaxation guaranteed, plus so much more! 😌💖

📋 During our first visit, we'll discuss your massage health intake and dive into your day-to-day life. Whether you're trying to conceive, expecting, or recently had a baby, I’ve got you covered! 🤰💪 I'll make sure you're taking care of yourself inside and out, from what you eat to how you move. And don't worry, we'll chat about your comfort level with stretching, Reiki, pressure, and even abdominal work! 😉

💤 Once you're settled on the table, it's time to drift away into relaxation paradise. I'll work on those pesky discomforts and help you discover parts of your body you didn't even know existed! 😮💤 When it's time to wrap up, we'll go over some homework—don't worry, it's the fun kind! Stretching exercises, resources, referrals, and mindfulness strategies to lighten your mental load. You're doing amazing already! 🌈📚

✨ As you leave, I'll clean up and reflect on our session. Your body's needs, the thoughts that crossed my mind during our time together—I'll stretch, practice self Reiki, and grab a snack to recharge. It's all part of the process to be the best for you and your family, one whole body at a time. 🙌💫

✨Bonus Massage Availability✨
While Lisa is away we will play!!! (Calmly 😌)

I’ve added more office hours for the week of 8/21-8/27

This summer has been nuts and I’m glad to get into flow of fall

Come get your seasonal massage therapy tune up and see what you could be doing between sessions to help your body find balance and ease

Schedule via DM or visit my bio to schedule online

✨New Office Hours✨
Glastonbury

Within Thrive Center for Health
10 Commerce St, Glastonbury, CT

Fridays: 10am-6pm
Saturdays: 10am-5pm

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Farmington

Within The Workhous
Compass Massage Therapy

1789 New Britain Ave, Farmington, CT

Wednesdays: 2pm-7pm
Thursdays: 2pm-7pm

Follow the link in my bio to book online
Or
DM me for questions!

My favorite quick breakfast

✨Cottage cheese
✨Blueberries 🫐 ( super yummy because they’re in season right now 😋)
✨Cinnamon
& ✨PB

Sooo good and I can put it all together the night before if I know things are going to be nuts the next day

Sometimes I add some maple syrup ( psh who am I kidding… chocolate syrup 🍫) if i want something sweet

The Stroller Walking group will meet 4 times this year- no registration required, come and meet some new and old friends for exercise and conversation!

Check out Colchester families!

We have more walks planned for the summer! Mark your calendar and register to join us! We're looking forward to seeing you!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I'm moving my massage therapy practice to a new location in Farmington CT

As you may have heard is closing. Compass has been my home away from home for these past five years and I am forever thankful for Lisa for welcoming me into her space. I am happy to say that none of the businesses within Compass are closing but just changing locations or form in which they are offering support and services to our community.

Above is the last of my available sessions at Compass Wellness Center and I hope you come to enjoy the vibes of this lovely place one last time.

Starting in July, I will be at my new location within The Workhaus at 1789 New Britain Ave, Farmington, CT partnering up with Lisa De Sousa of Compass Massage Therapy. Don't worry, it's not too far from my current spot in New Britain and there's plenty of parking available.

I will still be at my Glastonbury location within Thrive Center for Health and you are able to see me at either location.

I'm excited about this change and I hope you are too! As always, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or want to schedule a session. Looking forward to seeing you at the new location!

The words that tend to pop up when people are looking for things around their birth.
Pain free,
Easy,
Quick
Sometimes they get these things & sometimes they don’t during their birth story.
But either way you hit Postpartum with your baby and this is not a time where things will always be easy, pain-free, quick.

I’m wrapping up my time with a few clients and glad I could help their postpartum process be a little easier.
Pain free is their own path though I’m here for questions and as a sounding board to coach you through.
& it will only seem quick when you look back and see how time flys as you and your baby’s grow 🌱

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Postpartum isn’t just a time in your life, it’s a whole ✨vibe ✨

The whole family is IN postpartum together

~The house may be a mess
~The car filled with who knows what
~You and your partner might barely see each other yet be home together all the time ( let me know below if you know what I mean 🤗)

All of this is an expansion of your life just like your body expanded to grow your baby.

And similarly just as you learn and discover your baby you also learn how to live a life as a parent and balance it all.

Sometimes a mess stays a mess, text go unread and and your fur babies 🐈🐕are adjusting to the life as well

The whole family is in postpartum and my role is to support and hold you through it as you figure it out ( with a little guidance if needed 😉)

So while Mom and baby naps I get to snuggle this guy

*~* For those looking for support during the pregnancy and postpartum years send me a message! I have openings starting May 15th and through the summer for in person*~*

~ Ask about a pregnancy and postpartum virtual session! A great way to get all your Q&A’s answered, discover strategies that work best for you, breastfeeding basics and receive resources after to look back on.

6 weeks may be when your OB gives you the “all clear” (for what exactly 🤷‍♀️) but anyone who’s birthed can tell you the effects of growing, birthing and raising a baby takes so much longer.
In the year postpartum keep@up all those great habits that you’ve started during your pregnancy
✨bodywork or self massage
✨rest BEFORE you need it not once you’re already depleted
✨eat all the good for your body (and good for your soul) foods
✨be in touch with your community for all the commiserating and fellow Mom tips
✨have your providers in place; that’s your IBCLC, pediatrician, mental health professional, doula &more!
✨reach out for help; grandparents, best friends, aunts, uncles and ME!

Only you know what is best for your family but let’s talk about how to make those choices easier, how to set boundaries and how to feel confident as you settle into parenthood!


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I kid, because I love!!

Love my Hospital based IBCLCS— (I was one for 7 years!)♥️♥️

But we all know there are two or three fl**ge sizes to choose from in the hospital setting.
Know better, do better!
Fl**ge fittings make a difference, for sure…Did you notice a difference with the right sized fl**ges?(.) (.)

I love hearing how my clients felt empowered during their postpartum experience! 🥰🥰🥰

“I just wanted to share our incredible experience with Kaitlin, a local Postpartum Doula and wonderful massage therapist!!

Kaitlin is an outstanding postpartum doula-my only regret is not having her present through the labor and birth of our son! After the birth of our baby boy, Kaitlin quickly came to the rescue as our postpartum doula. She provided daytime and overnight support during one of the most profound experiences of our lives. During daytime visits, it became clear that Kaitlin’s collaborative and gentle nature helped our family create a rhythm to our new life with two children-her perspectives in so many newborn conversations around diapering, sleep, eating, self-care for mom, self-care for dad, siblings, and adjacent providers, ultimately led us to make better and more informed choices. When we had our daughter, the sleep deprivation was SO real as was the postpartum period, even with help from family. We vowed to work with a postpartum doula if we had another baby and we both feel so fortunate to have had Kaitlin. We can both say with confidence that you will not regret working with her.”

-Hilary M.

Reiki and I have been good friends for the past 10 years or so
It helped me connect with my oldest son when we were going through our long nicu journey
Has aided me passively as I work with the tissues of the body guiding me in what to do next
And has just lived with me quietly for the past decade

Last weekend I took a workshop taught by and .lewis.holistic that reignited my passion for this work and reminded me how vital it can be to families during their pregnancy and postpartum years. I am still reeling from the depth of this attunement and see it coming through in my life more than ever before.

To hone my skills and connection with reiki energy and see how the true science behind it unfolds I will be putting together offerings that you will see on my website soon.

In the mean time, I am offering 3 largely discounted 1 hours sessions of massage therapy and reiki combined for $65
{30 mins of targeted bodywork and 30 of us working with reiki energy}
this is truly a way to dive in to a deeper level of healing, clarity and relaxation

To claim a spot comment below that you are interested and I will reach out to you to schedule. This can also be added to any doula service for current clients

note this is only available at the Glastonbury location

Here are a few of my favorite things🎶

A baby for snuggling
A rocker for soothing
A happy parent taking a long uninterrupted shower

Sunny days
Deep talks
Warm food in bellies

That’s what postpartum support looks like 💜💜