Fertility
Testimonials
“I first met Edwina at a one day Fertility retreat that my mum signed me up for on the recommendation from her friend. I was 3 years numerous miscarriages into our fertility journey and about to start the IVF process. At first I thought my mum had signed me up to kumbaya camp and wasn’t really sure it was for me but my mum had gifted me the retreat and asked me to trust her and go with an open mind
So off I went that day with an openish mind and I’m really glad I did. At the retreat I let go of a lot of grief, anger and a lot of other emotions that had built up over the 3 years, I had seen councillors and a psych in that time but no one got me to let go like I did that day. Even in the group setting it was comforting to meet other women in the same situation and at different stages of trying to get pregnant. Also worth a mention is the food – if you do an Edwina retreat the food is delicious
I walked away that day feeling a lot more like my normal self from before trying to fall pregnant- my husband, family and friends all noticed my outlook was a little brighter
After the retreat I contacted Edwina to see if she would see me as a client and amazingly she was able to add me to her list and so started our monthly sessions of what I like to call massage with a side of therapy. It’s hard to hide the truth from Edwina and she knew how to get me to open up even if I was not making it easy or not being completely truthful about my feelings. We talked all things in those sessions – IVF, Family, relationship with my Husband, grief over lost babies and even relationships with friends. All the things that as Edwina would say I hold in my gut.
On top of the one on one sessions I also signed up to the fertility program where I met more wonderful ladies – not only in my group but also in other groups as Edwina organises catch ups for the groups to meet each other. Again I learnt the importance of massage, being kind on myself, the different seasons we go through and how past relationships and grief are important to recognise and also sometimes let go of. The phrase I am good enough is one I will always remember and also I don’t have to be like my mum I can be like me and take on the bits I want and leave the rest, it’s also ok to sometimes not keep a tidy house and just self love by having a tv day.
Edwina introduced me to Yin yoga and hopefully I will be able to attend her classes again soon as they are relaxing- sometimes it’s even ok to sleep!
I’m just sad our last 1-1 session was over FaceTime because after 5 years of trying I finally had a baby bump and Edwina missed out taking the photo we had been working so hard towards. I’m pleased to say my 3rd and final round of IVF was a success (thanks to Edwina I was willing to embrace pregnancy or call it a day and know I’d done everything possible and I would be ok whatever happened as I have Edwina in my corner to talk it through!) this pregnancy was definitely filled with anxiety that anything could go wrong but those monthly sessions sure did help with a hug at the door and ready to talk through what was coming up for me.
Thanks Edwina and once we can do 1-1 again I am excited for the hug at the door and to talk through what motherhood is bringing up – currently lack of sleep but I’m grateful.
I have included my going to hospital photo – as a travel agent I love packing and going places but I have never been as excited as I was grabbing my bag to go meet our little man Oscar”
“My first fertility appointment with Edwina was back in November 2016. My partner and I had been trying unsuccessfully for a while (I have PCOS and Endometriosis) and we were about to embark on IVF. Edwina supported me throughout the IVF process and I fell pregnant on my second embryo transfer in the April of 2017!
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Edwina taught me to love my body , respect it in all its glory and power she was there to laugh with, cry with and scream with as we fumbled through this journey.
My Baby fairy where would we be without you thank you for our Son for whispering to my body and calling for him and for blessing my body and soul with our second little miracle too.”
Edwina’s kind, supportive nurturing nature is like no other. She is genuine, and honest she promotes healing and education and I don’t know where I would be without her“.
When I first reached out to Edwina, I was drained, dispirited and in a very dark place. Through our one on one sessions, fertility massage, meditation and yoga classes I found my voice, I found my self–worth and I found my light and happiness.
Through Edwina’s guidance and teachings, I have cut away the cords of my most inner demons. Edwina provided a safe space for me to talk about my traumas, some of which I had never told another soul. During my treatments I felt nothing but cared for, supported and heard.
I am now expecting my little girl on October and I know in my heart the role Edwina’s healing and guidance assisted me to get here. I cannot thank Edwina enough for helping me to become the women and soon to be mother I am today.”
“I had been through countless Failed IVF cycles and one day was recommended going to see Edwina from another lady also undergoing multiple IVF cycles. She described it as an out of this world experience and she wasn’t wrong. I had no idea what to expect from a fertility massage but was willing to try anything I had already tried many other alternative therapies including acupuncture which didn’t work. Edwina was very comforting and understating to my situation and I was pretty stressed and emotional at the time of my visit. I left the fertility massage feeling great I have never felt so relaxed, my embryo transfer was the following week and as a result I am now 10 weeks pregnant. I would highly recommend Edwina to anyone undergoing the stress of IVF I just wished I had come across her earlier as I am certain I finally got that Positive test result because of her. Thanks Edwina.”