about me
I’m Anna, a doula and massage therapist in North Islington specialising in pregnancy massage, birth support, and postnatal care. My practice is grounded, intuitive, and family-centred. Outside of my work, I love nature, poetry, and art — personal passions that help me bring warmth and connection to the families I support. I have been a massage therapist for 9 years and 3 years ago qualified as a Doula. My intensive knowledge of body therapy is refined through holistic remedies, remedial and deep tissue massage.
I believe massage is an essential therapy as it allows a safe space for the client to experience a holistic mind & body connection alongside multiple physical health benefits. I offer a nurturing, soothing presence that fosters a peaceful environment, allowing clients to feel grounded, supported, and at home within their bodies and inner world.
Why did I become a massage therapist?
Physical touch has always been my primary love language — it’s the most instinctive way I nurture and connect with others. Massage became a natural extension of that. Growing up, body and facial massage brought me a deep sense of calm and grounding, becoming a quiet ritual long before I ever trained professionally. Those experiences shaped me and ultimately inspired my passion to study massage therapy and hold space for others in the same soothing, meaningful way.
My skills include:
• A deep-rooted wisdom of the nervous system and how to soothe it
• An extensive and soulful understanding to wellbeing, nutrition, and mindfulness
• A love for the physiology of birth, and the sacred unfolding of a mother in her instinctive birthing state
• Compassionately organised, ensuring every detail supports your experience
• Therapeutic massage, breathwork and mobility practices
• The ability to hold emotional space without judgment
why I became a Doula ?
Working with pregnant people has continually provided insight into my love of connecting a mother with her internal intuitive awareness through her journey in carrying and birthing life. This has taught me how fundamental it is for the mother to be in tune with mindfully nurturing themselves and her child, especially during pregnancy.
Several years ago for an art exam, I explored animal and human fetuses inside utero as I found it fascinating. This led me to my final piece; a bold painting of a baby inside of the mother’s womb. My fascination with pregnancy all these years along with pregnancy massage awoke my longing to work with pregnant people.
Resonating with the unconditional love that radiates a mother's being when nurturing her baby was greatly influential to how I continually endeavour to help others through doula support and massage therapy. I continually expand my knowledge in mindfulness, psychology, trauma, spirituality, nutrition and holistic remedies which reflects in my gentle and intuitive approach.
“A thorough consultation and catch up from the last session made me feel listened to and gave me confidence that my treatment would be tailored to what I needed at that point in time. It was divine. Anna also taught me some very helpful birth ball exercises to open up my pelvis for birth and strengthen my squat because I'd told her that I was going for an active and low-intervention home labour and birth.
Honestly, I've felt truly pampered, having Anna's undivided attention and expertise during these final weeks of pregnancy. The sessions have been so calm and a perfect moment to relax and get into the mindset of actually getting ready for birth. I used the breathing techniques Anna taught me during labour to make sure that I was relaxed and getting enough oxygen to my uterus. Thank you so much for your time and energy, Anna! I can't wait for other pregnant women to experience this also and will definitely be recommending your service and cheering you on.”
— Tayeba, Pregnancy Massage Client
“Thank you so much for this delightful session! In the beginning I had a lot of tension in my head from stress so it was amazing when you were holding these areas as it started to go away. Then when you pressed into the points on the back of my neck, my head and shoulders felt much better. Felt my stress melting away, you having magical hands. My calves are less tense now. I was unsure with the abdomen massage at first although it was very relaxing, I thought I might drift off. I loved the visualisation, I felt peaceful and ready for bed.”
— Miriam, Pregnancy Massage Client
