Maddie Stephenson
Facilitator •Workshops & practise labs • Pregnancy Zenthai therapy
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Qualified therapist and facilitator, including Pregnancy bodywork. Maddie embodies an innate quality for creating comfort and catharsis. She carries a safe and grounding space in each exchange on the Zenthai mat, approaching and treating the body in both physical and energetic systems.
Maddie strives to weave healing into activism, and believes Zenthai Shiatsu to be the bridge between the heart and the hands. Each touch is offered with a deep respect, extending the invitation to return yourself to your body, and reset the intersecting systems that feed our vitality.
Maddie believes that all bodywork should strive to find wholeness, so that we are full enough to offer ourselves back to the world. Offering sessions in Belingen
Maddie is now based on Bundjalung Country in the Byron Shire after 6 years of living and working in Bellingen, NSW. Private treatments are available from a peaceful home clinic, while mobile offerings extend between the Gold Coast, Lismore and Ballina regions pending availability. Maddie is part of the team at the Brunswick Heads Community Clinic on Thursdays at Wheel of Life Studios, Brunswick Heads. Maddie facilitates the weekly Northern Rivers Zenthai Shiatsu Practice Labs for current students and graduates, holding classes to deepen diagnoses and gesture refinement.
Maddie says...
“From a young age I always had enough space in my heart to listen and to hold another.
I was both privileged and blessed to evolve into my self-identity within the safe and expressive containers of an inclusive queer community – where touch and affection were a natural currency of love and kindness. Zenthai presented itself to me as a platform to bridge the heart with the expression of touch. The door of possibilities opened for me upon receiving a treatment from someone who is both a talented bodyworker and a dear friend, and I have never felt so much YES in the potential for me to explore this offering. I dove in with my heart and hands open, and since have become a more open and embodied human. Since beginning my studies in 2021, I have developed as a therapist, facilitator and offered 1:1 mentoring to students, and currently facilitate the Northern Rivers Practice Labs. I strive to live a harmonious life in both service to others and to the Earth. Zenthai gives me permission to be a more courageous activist, and activism gives me permission to be a courageous therapist. My offering is for everyone – no matter your background, I am here for you.“
Reflections from clients...
“Maddie carries a deep sense of presence and stillness that is translated through their treatments. As an Earth mama, Maddie’s sessions are both deeply grounding and nurturing. With a powerful connection to country, activism and the queer community, Maddie walks a path of humility and grace that brings a unique space of acceptance and safety to their sessions.”
– Brendan Leith: Remedial, Shiatsu & Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist & Teacher
“Played my spine like a piano and made my body sing. What a beautifully authentic offering of care and a genuine intention to heal on a deep level. Can not recommend enough. Thank you ”
– Lowen Taylor : Yoga Teacher, Trainer & Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist
“Towards the end of my pregnancy I had treatments weekly. It was the most wonderful feeling to feel weightless and nimble when so heavily pregnant. Maddie prepared my nervous system for birth, she was a constant support and encouragement to find my own internal surrender. I can’t recommend Maddie highly enough! “
– Kat Kastner
“I arrived feeling completely stuck in every way, jammed up, and I left feeling completely transformed, my mind is calm and clear and I feel embodied and flowing. Thank you so much x”
– Ali Buckley
