Bodywork

When the Body Gets working appropriately, the force of Gravity can flow through, then spontaneously, the body heals itself

Dr Ida Rolf

holistic bodywork

I’m Ella: dancer, choreographer, embodiment and intuition coach, certified Structural Integrator in Rolfing Structural Integration, Holistic Pelvic Care practitioner trained in the Tami Kent lineage, and Wheel of Consent facilitator.

Embodied Alchemy

This alchemical work is body mind and soul, and that is why I also work with the body through Structural Integration. I offer 4 types of Bodywork (each explained below): Rolfing, Holistic Pelvic Care, TRE and Sourcepoint.

Through the fascia, I support my clients to release what’s been held and reclaim the free, grounded presence that is their truth.

My touch is intuitive and rooted. I hold space with warmth and loving presence that will give you space to come home to yourself, to release meaning in the body and to better align with gravity and space.

Fascia is a network of connective tissue that wraps around, supports, connects and separates every structure in our bodies, from the muscles to the organs to the bones to the nerves.

Rolfing

Rolfing, formally known as Rolfing Structural Integration, is a hands-on bodywork method developed by biochemist Dr Ida Rolf in the mid-twentieth century. It works with the fascia, the connective tissue web running throughout the body, to release chronic patterns of tension and misalignment and bring the body into better relationship with gravity. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, a Rolfer works with the body as a whole interconnected system, typically over a series of sessions (traditionally ten), progressively reorganising posture, movement, and structural balance. Because fascia holds not just physical patterning but the imprint of how we’ve adapted to stress, injury, and emotional experience, Rolfing is often described as working with both body and psyche together, with many clients reporting shifts in how they feel and move through life alongside the physical changes.

What happens in a session:

  • 1.5 hours of hands-on fascial work
  • Movement education and body awareness
  • Integration of structural changes into how you move and be in the world

The 10-Series: A complete journey through your body’s structure, systematically working through layers of fascia to create lasting change. Each session builds on the last, addressing different areas and depths.

Session 1: Freeing the Breath

Session 2: Feet, Legs, and the Foundation

Session 3: What Belongs to the Front, What Belongs to the Back

Session 4: The Core

Session 5: Container and Content 

Session 6: The Back as a Dynamic Support System and the Breathing Pelvis 

Session 7: The Roof of the House 

Session 8: Integration 

Session 9: The World and Myself

Session 10: Integration and Closure 

You can book session by session, there’s no need to commit to all 10 upfront. Or pay in advance for a discount.

Investment:

  • Each session: £120
  • 10 Sessions: £1000 and a free 44 minute consultation

Who this is for:

  • Those living with chronic pain or structural imbalances
  • Creative professionals holding tension in their bodies
  • Dancers, movers, breakers (breakdancers) aerialists and anyone wanting better alignment
  • People ready to release patterns held in the fascia
  • Anyone wanting to feel more at home in their body

Sourcepoint

Sourcepoint is a modality of energy work based on the premise that we all have a geometric energetic field (the matrix of life energy) around us and that this is our Blueprint of Health. Sourcepoint restores our Blueprint of order, balance, harmony and flow. Co-founded in the early 2000s by husband-and-wife team Bob Schrei (an Advanced Rolfer and craniosacral therapist) and Donna Thomson (an intuitive and meditation guide), this modality bridges the gap between physical structure and subtle energy fields

What happens in a session:

  • 45 minute sessions combine:
  • Scanning Techniques
  • Sacred Geometry & Specific Points 
  • Clearing Obstructions
  • Advanced Energetic Work

You can book session by session, or it can be included in a hands on bodywork session

Investment:

  • Each session: £100

“Some individuals may perceive their losing fight with gravity as a sharp pain in their back… the unflattering contour of their body… constant fatigue… an unrelentingly threatening environment… All these signals may be pointing to a single problem… they are off balance… at war with gravity.” 

Dr Ida Rolf

Holistic Pelvic Care & Fascia reorganisation of the (Female) Pelvis

Welcome to the new faces here…

I carry specialist knowledge in pelvic anatomy, alignment and the energetic clearing of the pelvic bowl, and I support people seeking to realign uterine and pelvic structures, heal from trauma, and prepare their bodies for conception.

Then put all of this on the new Facebook group I made called Rolfing Mauritius (again use discernment so nothing is repeated and it works as an intro etc)

You could also add images etc from the bodywork page and my website to the Facebook group.

Thanks so much!

Hands-on bodywork of the pelvic bowl, uterus, and surrounding structures. I trained directly with Tami Kent from 2020-2022, learning her lineage of intuitive pelvic work combined with Rolfing Pelvic techniques and Sourcepoint trained with Marisol Aimee Valente and Pilar Martin.

What this work addresses:

  • Pelvic imbalances (hypertension, stuck coccyx)
  • Uterine alignment (uterus tilted or shifted to one side)
  • Preparing the body for conception
  • Healing from sexual trauma through realigning the energetic balance of the pelvic bowl
  • Clearing ancestral patterns held in the body

What happens in a session:

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Gentle internal and external pelvic work
  • Intuitive clearing of held patterns and memories
  • Realignment of pelvic structures

Investment: £111

Important notes:

  • This work is most powerful after completing the 10-series Rolfing to first prepare and align your body with gravity, though single sessions are available
  • Not suitable if you are currently pregnant (but excellent if you’re trying to conceive!)
  • For other medical conditions, please enquire to see if this work is appropriate for you.

Trauma Release Exercise

TRE helps you release stress, tension, and trauma through the body’s natural shaking mechanism. Simple exercises gently fatigue the deep muscles, particularly the psoas, activating neurogenic tremors. These tremors aren’t something to control or stop, but your nervous system’s innate way of discharging held activation and returning to balance. Animals shake after threat to release the stress from their systems. We humans have this same capacity. 

Developed by Dr. David Berceli, TRE works with what your body already knows how to do. I am certified under his lineage by Hans Holter Solhjell and Dr. Sarah Zorica Mitic. 

What happens:

  • 1 hour of guided practice
  • Simple exercises to gently fatigue the body
  • Space to allow the natural tremoring
  • Learning to work with this practice on your own

The Process: 3 sessions give you everything you need to continue independently at home.

Investment: £75 per session

Who this is for: Those carrying chronic stress or tension, healing from trauma, or wanting a body-based self-regulation practice they can use for life.

Important notes:

  • Can be offered standalone or integrated with Rolfing
  • Some contraindications apply: you’ll receive a form before booking
 

“All that you touch, you change. All that you change, changes you”

Octavia Butler

Location & Booking

I am London-based 3 months of the year, and the rest of the year my practice is in Mauritius. HPC, Sourcepoint and TRE sessions can also be done online. Rolfing (Structural Integration) can only be done in person.

Bookings are accepted when dates and times align: I hold space for sessions that serve us both. For enquiries about whether this work is right for you, please get in touch through the booking form.

What to Expect

Prepare for your first session:

  • Wear comfortable clothing you can move in
  • Arrive a few minutes early to settle
  • Come with openness and curiosity

During the session:

  • We begin with a body reading and conversation about what you’re noticing
  • Hands-on work is done with you in underwear or comfortable clothing
  • I work with precision and presence, always checking in with your experience
  • You may experience emotions, memories, or sensations: all are welcome

After the session:

  • Give yourself time to integrate
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Notice what shifts in the days following
  • Your body will continue reorganising for several days after we work together

*This is not therapy, counselling, or medical treatment. This is structural bodywork and somatic education. If you need clinical support, please work with a qualified healthcare provider.

“Your pelvis is a powerful base of support; honoring this space will increase its capacity to support you physically, emotionally, and spiritually” 

Tami Kent

My Training

I am a fully certified Structural Integrator, having completed my training in 2026 with the European Rolfing Association. 

I trained in Holistic Pelvic Care directly with Tami Kent herself, both online and in-person, from 2020-2022 and have also trained in Sourcepoint and The Femal Pelvis with Marisol Valente and Pilar Martin.

What my clients say about my touch: “I got home yesterday nicely with less pain. All I did was sleep sleep and sleep, my body was kind of relaxed. Thank you so much for being kind and caring. Thanks again and again.”

What my colleagues say about my touch:“Respectful, never imposing yet always grounded – a quiet shiny presence. Your touch is precise and rooted and at the same time you stay in your centre and don’t lose the sky. You are open and grounded, vulnerable, strong and sensitive. You have warmth and presence. You are pure, wild, loving, expressive and deeply feminine.”

What my teachers say: “Your excellent intuition and perception came to the fore even more. You are very open and inquisitive.”

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