Hello!

My name is Shaadeh and I began Held and Wiser in 2021 as a Postpartum Doula serving the community to close the gap in maternity health between birth and motherhood. Now I support women as a Remedial Massage Therapist across pregnancy, postpartum, womb care for all stages of life, and all people with their health and building community by creating moments of real connection.

Qualifications

Dip. in Remedial Massage

Newborn Mothers Postpartum Doula Training March 2021

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Project Managment Cert IV

Working with Children Card

First Aid Child Certificate 2022

Food Handling

ATMS Member

FAQ

  • Renew Mama and all mobile massage services are suitable at any time postpartum whether that’s 3 months, 7 months or 14 months (or more).

  • Yes! Offerings will be available from February 2026 onwards.

  • Yes! I offer Integrative Lymphatic Drainage Massage which supports the deep lymphatic system in the abdominal area, including the digestive tract to mobilise the stagnation in the area. If you have further questions feel free to send me an email, I would love to help you find some relief.

  • Yes! I can come to you for a Integrative Lymphatic Drainage Massage where you may lay on your hospital bed. I will adapt the treatment so you are comfortable and I can safely work around the bed.

    If you have had a cesarean birth I can come as early as 3 days for a gentle treatment to move the lymph in your system to minimise fluid retention from below the scar and below..

  • Yes! I provide basic breastfeeding knowledge with latching and bottle feeding for everyone purchasing any service from me. The knowledge I have gained from my Postpartum Doula career and training is part of what informs the information I share with you. When it is out of my scope I will refer you to your midwife or lactation consultant for more complex issues such a tongue ties, infection, etc.

  • No.

    But I may suggest tools or resources that therapists use and always suggest seeking professional support from a qualified therapist to ensure you are well supported using these tools and resources. I have studied Sociology and Psychology at university but this does not mean I am a therapist, I just hold knowledge that can be used by your discretion. You are responsible for what you want to use as part of your journey and choose not to use if it doesn’t resonate with you.

  • I have completed First Aid for Mental Health in 2011, First Aid for Adults and Children in 2022, and a Working with Children Card, and Food Handling Certificate.

  • Yes! I refer to birthing people as parents, and bodyfeeding (like breastfeeding) through my offerings and provide tailored support for you. I would love to get to know you and how you feel most comfortable with doula support from me.