Temple of Bear Wellbeing

Sacred Center Massage

holistic health practitioner in her studio

Sacred Center Massage is a gentle and nurturing honouring of the place of origin – the navel - which is a portal into the house of life energy within you, into all that you are.

Your session opens with Five-Element Touch, a sequence of five distinct qualities of contact that prepare the nervous system for softening and invite the energies in the body to harmonise. We then massage the back body in sweeping, rhythmic strokes to soothe and nurture the body-mind. From this softened state, attention turns to the abdomen—the energetic and physical centre in both Ayurveda and Daoist medicine, where digestion, vitality, and emotional holding often converge.

At the heart of this space lies the navel: our first anchor to existence, the site of our early nourishment through the umbilical cord. In many cultures, it is considered a gateway of life force and instinctive wisdom. Yet for many people, this part of the body can feel tender, guarded, or difficult to inhabit. Health challenges, lifestyle, trauma and cultural conditioning can all create disconnection from this vital centre.

Turning towards and welcoming all...

As a trauma-informed therapist with deep reverence for the body, I hold this work with great care. Using a blend of Swedish & Hawaiian techniques and Chi Nei Tsang (Daoist abdominal reflexology), the treatment supports healthy flow through the digestive, nervous, immune, and lymphatic systems.

Present touch helps unwind stagnation, awaken awareness, and move with curiosity towards the house of energy that is the belly. It may not always be comfortable – this isn’t your typical massage. When in contact with the viscera, a variety of sensations may be present. My priority is however, to create a nurturing and empowered container for you to experience yourself - and move gently, respectfully, at the pace of presence.

Reconnecting to the navel and abdomen is a profound act of turning towards all that you are. Restoring presence to the spaces that we have disconnected from in one way or another, can support a more whole, integrated, expanded, and free experience of our authentic selves.

The experience completes with a soothing head, neck, and chest massage—integrating the entire body and leaving you feeling clearer, nourished, and in greater connection with your whole self.

Benefits of this treatment include...

Digestive, menstrual, and hormonal balance
Nervous system regulation & vagal tone
Immune and lymphatic flow
Emotional release, clarity, and stability
Reconnection to your belly, intuition, and inner sense of safety
Improved energy flow, grounding, and vitality
Deep rest, integration, and coherence of the whole soma
Spiritual insight, embodiment, and connection to the subtle layers of self

Details:

Flowstate Studio, Lawson

1.5 hours, including consultation

$130

Testimonials

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"✨Gigi has a kind and nurturing nature which shines through in her work. In Somatic yoga classes, Gigi offers a safe and nurturing space for guided exploration of freeing movement and breath, bringing about a great sense of restoration and calm. In massage alike, Gigi shares her abundance of skill and caring attentiveness. I have found the experience of massage with Gigi to be deeply relaxing, rejuvenating and healing. Gigi’s chanting voice is also astounding!✨"

-Belinda

"Everything about my experience with Gigi and Sacred Center Massage was such a gift. I felt calm and held throughout my massage and loved receiving care on my abdomen area. The whole experience left me at peace and grounded. Gigi is a natural healing practitioner - I highly recommend her services. "

-Nat

"Gigi's tender and considered approach to abdominal massage left me with deep mental clarity and a sense of lightness within my body. It felt like a full system reset."

-Yolanda

"I just wanted to say that the Chi Nei Tsang massage today was incredible and you are so skillful and brilliant and thank you for sharing your passion with me xxx"

-Charlie