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Prenatal Bonding - Postpartum - Loss Support & Beyond
Supporting gentle transitions,
whether in welcoming new life or navigating loss,
by guiding women to connect with their innate wisdom and nurture their journey with care

mother-centred care

about catarina
I am an integrative bodyworker, INNATE Postpartum Care Provider, Placenta keeper, Prenatal and Perinatal Somatic Psychologist in training and an eternal learner.
My work is rooted in the understanding that every woman’s body carries its own wisdom, and I honor that wisdom in the care I offer.
With over a decade of experience in various healing modalities, I serve women of all ages, particularly mothers during pregnancy, the postpartum period and beyond, as they navigate the profound shifts and challenges of childbirth and beyond.
I also offer compassionate support to women who have experienced pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, abortion, and stillbirth.
I am deeply aware of the profound impact that trauma, whether from birth, loss, or the stresses of everyday life, has on the body, mind and soul.
These experiences can disrupt the body’s natural rhythms and block its innate healing abilities. My work is designed to gently guide the body back into a state of balance, honoring each woman's unique process and pacing.
Having personally felt the pain, isolation, and confusion that comes from the absence of support, I approach each woman’s journey with deep empathy and respect. I know that healing is not linear, and I am here to create a space where all emotions, grief, joy, anger, fear, are welcomed and met with understanding without bypassing them.
I believe the body holds an intrinsic capacity for healing, constantly striving to return to a state of balance and homeostasis. Through a blend of traditional wisdom and modern science, my work facilitates the restoration of the body’s natural rhythms in a grounded, and nurturing way.
My approach integrates holistic bodywork, prenatal and perinatal psychology, ritual & ceremony honoring the body’s innate intelligence and its subtle cues. This gentle yet profound care creates space for deep healing, supporting women in reconnecting with themselves, body, heart, and spirit, so they can reclaim their strength and move forward with greater resilience.

testimonials
“I couldn't recommend Her enough..I was caring for long after a very unpleasant journey of breastfeeding and traumatic birth..I understand now that is ok to feel angry , that my body knows better“
chrisa mamouzellou /Birth debrief
"Catarina has a very sensitive and caring way of conveying important content, in addition to being very competent and professional. I am very grateful and happy to have had this experience!"
andreia alves /Planing for the Fourth Trimester course