Lysanne de Graaf

Facilitator • Pregnancy, Pelvic Health & Bellywork • Craniosacral Therapy • Yoga • Holistic Psychotherapy

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Lysanne is a dedicated full-time bodywork therapist, with 13years hands-on experience, solid tertiary grounding and continuing mentorship with highly refined Teachers.

Lysanne’s passion for facilitating the body’s innate healing processes flows forth from her personal experience of integrated transformation. With grounded foundations in yoga and science, she invites a particular opportunity for the dynamic and holistic Way of Eastern traditions. Lysanne weaves her established skills as a Yoga Therapist, Breathing Specialist & MamaMedicina Practitioner, together with Craniosacral Therapy and Holistic Psychotherapy throughout her Zenthai Shiatsu practice.

Through presence and deep listening, Lysanne connects with and respects your bodymind wisdom - you will be received with a present and safe space to meet your unique needs. Practical, accessible & tailored self-care practices from established wisdom traditions can further enhance your healing journey and health.
Specific interests include the nervous system and trauma, pelvic & reproductive health (all life stages), pregnancy & postpartum, Internal Pelvic Release Work(for women), abdominal organ release, fascia, healthy baseline breathing, complex/chronic health conditions, psychosomatic connections, and young people.

She offers sessions weekly at Soul Song Temple of Healing Arts in Nambour + Noosa Springs on the Sunshine Coast, and The Daily Massage in Paddington, Brisbane. Rotating clinic days are also offered regularly at Eumundi, Maleny, Samford & Wednesday Eumundi markets. Lysanne offers Zenthai Shiatsu sessions and workshops at regular retreats, various festivals, private gatherings and events throughout Australia.

Lysanne says...

“I first experienced a Zenthai Shiatsu treatment at Woodford Folk Festival, and many years later I joined the Level 1 training, just ‘out of interest’ – before morning chai on our first day my life had completely changed … Zenthai Shiatsu had revealed to me my way of interacting and sharing with the world. Zenthai Shiatsu weaves my background in human biology and ecology into heart-centered & Deep work – where the form allows me to embody my reverence for all of LIFE and attend to the uniqueness of every individual amongst the delicate balance that is, This Moment.

Movement and the body have been central to every aspect of my life, starting with a dedicated foundation in ballet. Later I ventured deep into the natural world through various means, particularly embracing hiking, rockclimbing & freediving to explore rich forests, high peaks, sparkling waters and special communities, whilst also journeying inward through deepening yoga study and contemplative practices. Zenthai Shiatsu brings the whole package together for me through its pillar of focused intention that unlocks our vast and inherently holistic capacity for healing and transformation through touch and connection. I thank Gwyn deeply for sharing his craft - Zenthai Shiatsu is a powerful opportunity that facilitates a deepening towards greater freedom through interaction."  

Reflections from clients...

“Lysanne is a master practitioner. I immediately felt I was in safe hands with her. I was nursing an injured shoulder so I was wary of body work. Lysanne’s expert touch was so reassuring and nurturing. I walked away feeling mega relaxed and confident my recovery time will now speed up. Her awareness of my subtle body cues was so close to mine. I know she was reading me through her hands and whole body. Really do yourself a favour and let Lysanne work on you.”
– NeLi Martin, Psychologist, Noosa Qld

“I recently had a massage from Lysanne at a Yoga retreat in Springbrook. As a self-designated connoisseur of massage, I’ve tried many types in many countries and this was in the very top 1%. She treated some of my body complaints with a range of strategies and techniques that are rare to find in a massage therapist and has a great intuition for body work. Many thanks!"
– James O’Rourke, Software Engineer, Sydney NSW

"Lysanne is a generous and experienced therapist. She has been sensitive to my body’s needs, and works at my body’s pace. I always leave feeling more fluid in my body and topped up with energy. I've already enjoyed recommending Lysanne to my friends."
– Adam Donoghue, Sunrise Beach Qld