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Natural Beginnings

Natural Beginnings

Virginia Maddock

Holistic Health, Bodywork and Doula Services

Southern Sydney

Closing of the bonesNaturopathPlacenta servicesTraditional doulaMother's blessing facilitator

Natural Beginnings is a complete natural health, bodywork and birth service which supports families through Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and as your Family grows. Owner Virginia Maddock is a Doula, Herbalist/Nutritionist, Womb Healer (Womb Massage, Internal Pelvic Release Work, Holistic Pelvic Care), Childbirth Educator, and Photographer, living in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney.

What I offer

  • Birth & Postpartum Doula
  • Childbirth Education
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Internal Pelvic Release Work
  • Holistic Pelvic Care
  • Closing The Bones
  • Mother Blessings
  • Placenta Encapsulation
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Birth Healing
  • Birth Trauma Release
  • Yoni Steaming
  • Womb Massage

Qualifications

Doula Cert [2006] Advanced Dip. Western Herbal Medicine [2005] Diploma Nutrition [2007] Diploma Botanical Medicine [2000]

Kind words

“I have had a bodywork session with Virginia. Every minute was enjoyable from the moment of arriving into the beautiful yard and the room to the explanations of what will follow. I want to stress again what a welcoming space Virginia has! Even if there is a bit of initial unease for those who don't do bodywork often or at all, there are plenty of things in the room to chat about, which also offer a glimpse into who Virginia is, which you can't get in a typical clinic. Virginia was open to personal questions and stories flowed, which helped keep me at ease all the time. Although I did not have pain complaints in the beginning I realised I do have tension here and there during the work. Virginia has strong hands. It is day two after the session and I don't have any unpleasant sensations. ”
Katrina
“I’m so incredibly grateful to Virginia for all of her support! Her calm, reassuring presence made such a difference, especially during moments when I felt overwhelmed or uncertain. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge and was always so generous with her guidance, while also making sure I felt heard and supported in my own decisions. Virginia was also amazing at advocating for me, she empowered me and helped me to feel confident in speaking up for what I wanted. I felt genuinely cared for, respected, and supported throughout the experience. I’m so thankful to have had her by my side and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and reassuring doula. ❤️”
Amber
“I had the most beautiful bodywork session with Virginia .She is such a lovely, gentle soul — incredibly kind, caring and such a great listener. Being 37 weeks pregnant, my body has been feeling quite heavy, but she took her time, made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable, and I honestly walked away feeling so light. It was exactly what my body needed at this stage of pregnancy. You can really feel how much care she puts into what she does. I’m so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend her. ❤️”
Sanija
“We weren't initially sure whether we needed a doula for the birth of our first baby, but looking back now, I honestly can't imagine doing it without Virginia. From the moment we engaged her, the support was incredible. The birth education throughout my pregnancy was invaluable and gave both my husband and me so much confidence heading into labour. In the final weeks of pregnancy, I also booked a bodywork session with Virginia after struggling with intense lower back pain. I walked in feeling so uncomfortable and left feeling noticeably better. It made such a difference. When labour began, Virginia was simply unmatched. From the moment she arrived, she never left my side. She supported me through every single contraction, offered constant encouragement and reassurance, suggested positiona”
Tamara

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