8 WEEK MOTHERS GROUP
HOLLAND PARK
(Parents Group)
Stretch x Nascent Wellness
For new mums, dads and carers with bubs under 12 months
Includes education sessions (see details below), a FREE gift bag, a cold pressed juice, iced coffee or kombucha each week, brunch in the final week and most importantly a chance to connect with other new parents!
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Beautiful pics of our mamas from Stephanie Adams Photography
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Are you a parent of a newborn (or newborns) ready to get out into the world? Designed for new parents with bubs under 12 months, our brand new Brisbane Parents | Mothers Groups (partnered with the amazing team at Nascent Wellness) are an amazing chance to learn more about your gorgeous little being, leave the house, grab a coffee and make some lifelong friends! Whether it's your first bub or your 5th, we would love to have you.
We'll have a great range of guest speakers including:
- Antje Buettner founder of the Babywearing Practice to talk all things infant carriers (and make your life SOOOO much easier carrying bub through the first year and beyond!)
- Women's and pelvic health physiotherapist from Nascent Wellness Margaret Paitaridis talking all about women's health postpartum
- Tori Gill (BPsycSc(Hons), Medical Student, PhD Candidate,
Yoga Teacher and Infant Massage Instructor)
- Kaitlyn Sandona (Breastfeeding Counsellor, Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher and Active Birth Teacher) talking all things breast and bottle feeding plus weaning and introducing solids
- Nascent Director and NDC Champion PJ Wells on the Possums & Co approach promoting biologically normal infant sleep
- Emma Cameron Physiotherapist from Articulate Physiotherapy talking about pediatric infant milestones and introducing simple tips to help your child develop through play
- Stephanie Adams from Stephanie Adams Photography running mini photo shoots for you and bub (capturing memories that last a lifetime)
and more...!
Our Brisbane Southside Parents | Mothers Groups are all about helping you to foster healthy attachment with your bub. We've joined forces with some of Brisbane's leading pediatric educators in order to give you the opportunity to ask important questions and set your mind at ease!
If you would like to know more about our Mothers Groups send us an email to info@stretchyoga.com.au or call us on 07 3210 6886.
We'll have a great range of guest speakers including:
- Antje Buettner founder of the Babywearing Practice to talk all things infant carriers (and make your life SOOOO much easier carrying bub through the first year and beyond!)
- Women's and pelvic health physiotherapist from Nascent Wellness Margaret Paitaridis talking all about women's health postpartum
- Tori Gill (BPsycSc(Hons), Medical Student, PhD Candidate,
Yoga Teacher and Infant Massage Instructor)
- Kaitlyn Sandona (Breastfeeding Counsellor, Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher and Active Birth Teacher) talking all things breast and bottle feeding plus weaning and introducing solids
- Nascent Director and NDC Champion PJ Wells on the Possums & Co approach promoting biologically normal infant sleep
- Emma Cameron Physiotherapist from Articulate Physiotherapy talking about pediatric infant milestones and introducing simple tips to help your child develop through play
- Stephanie Adams from Stephanie Adams Photography running mini photo shoots for you and bub (capturing memories that last a lifetime)
and more...!
Our Brisbane Southside Parents | Mothers Groups are all about helping you to foster healthy attachment with your bub. We've joined forces with some of Brisbane's leading pediatric educators in order to give you the opportunity to ask important questions and set your mind at ease!
If you would like to know more about our Mothers Groups send us an email to info@stretchyoga.com.au or call us on 07 3210 6886.
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About Nascent
Nascent Wellness is a Brisbane based collaborative offering pre and post natal fitness, (including yoga and Pilates) courses, workshops and events. With a focus on connecting families and helping them build their village, Nascent partners with Brisbane's best health professionals in order to provide evidence based support to parents. To find out more about what they offer visit www.nascentwellness.com.au |
Our Guest Speakers
Antje Buettner
Babywearing Specialist Antje is a qualified babywearing consultant trained by the Babywearing School Australia. Her journey started 3 years ago when she was expecting her first son. Babywearing allowed her to continue living her active and busy lifestyle without compromising comfort and being close to her baby. In the first year of her son's life they travelled around Australia without the need of a pram. While living in Perth she volunteered as a teamleader for the Baby Wearers Western Australia INC Library and has helped many parents and carers to find the right carrier. She has now relocated to Brisbane and her passion grew even bigger after having her second child. Wearing your baby while looking after a toddler is a game changer. Her mission is to spread the love and knowledge of safe babywearing and to enable everyone to wear their babies with confidence and comfort. |
Victoria Gill
Infant Massage and Kanga Care BPsycSc(Hons), Medical Student, PhD Candidate, Yoga Teacher and Tummy Time Practitioner Victoria (Tori) completed her Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) in 2017 and started her PhD in Medicine in 2018. Her PhD centres around the use of skin-to-skin contact for babies in hospital and, as a result of her work, has become a great supporter of skin-to-skin practices for all babies. In 2021, she commenced her Doctor of Medicine, and has aspirations of becoming a paediatrician who tackles issues using a well-rounded approach. For her therapeutic training, Tori completed Yoga Teacher Training at Stretch Yoga Academy in 2019 and has since gone on to study in Baby and Toddler Yoga, as well as completing her certification in Tummy Time & Infant Massage Instruction. Tori is passionate about ensuring every child has the best possible foundation for their ongoing development and is excited to draw on her varied background to help parents and families achieve this. |
Emma Cameron
Infant Milestones Physiotherapist During her time as a physiotherapist Emma has developed a passion for helping mothers and babies and is passionate about movement through all life stages. She enjoys normalising the wide range of infant milestones and helping babies, toddlers and children get stronger through play. She also has a interest in women's health is trained in clinical Pilates and enjoys being able to help her patients gain greater awareness of their body whilst gaining confidence in what their body is capable of, despite their level of ability. Emma thoroughly enjoys the outdoors and loves helping women to reclaim their fitness postpartum. |
Kaitlyn Sandona
Introducing Family Foods Kaitlyn is a qualified Breastfeeding Counsellor with a Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education and loves providing advice to new parents on all things breastfeeding, bottle feeding and weaning. Kaitlyn is proud mum to her son Harry born in 2017 and lives on the southside of Brisbane with her husband Justin and her chickens. She is also a passionate yoga teacher (including prenatal and postnatal) and Active Birth educator. |
PJ Wells
Mothers Group Host and Biologically Normal Infant Sleep PJ is the founder of Nascent Wellness, Stretch Yoga & Articulate Physiotherapy. She has qualifications in Business, Nutrition & Dietetics, and is a senior yoga teacher (RYT 1000hr) with 11 years teaching experience including leading Teacher Trainings. She is also a certified mat Pilates teacher and has studied breastfeeding and infant sleep including the NDC Model (Neurodevelopmental Care) with Possums for Families and Pre and Post Natal Yoga through Baby Bliss Yoga. After navigating pregnancy and post partum through Covid she is passionate about providing connection for new mothers through this challenging period. She truly understands the juggle of motherhood and career, especially after navigating a newborn and a pandemic simultaneously. She is passionate about promoting biologically normal infant sleep and healthy attachment, and truly believes that this knowledge should be given away for free! She has a 2 year old son and 4.5 yr old stepdaughter. |
Gemma Smith
Self Care and Mental Health Postpartum Perinatal counsellor (Master of Social Work) Gemma is an accredited social worker, mother of two and podcast host with a passion for helping professional women authentically navigate motherhood. Entering motherhood from a professional background herself, Gemma noted huge gaps in perinatal mental health care - including a distinct lack of support and resources for working women who may not feel their experiences fit within a "typical" motherhood mold. Gemma now provides 1:1 perinatal counselling sessions so her clients can authentically work through any challenges that arise in the perinatal period - and get what they truly need from their motherhood journey. Gemma prides herself on her genuine care for her clients, down-to-earth professional approach and judgement-free counselling environment. |
Stephanie Adams
Family Photographer Photography has always been where Stephanie's heart is. Growing up she would spend hours happily lost in old family albums. She remembers falling in love with the brief glimpses it gave her into their lives. Whenever she picks up her camera now she is searching to capture something genuine, something real and something meaningful. Life can be busy but being able to capture a moment gives you the power to look back and appreciate it for years to come. She loves being able to give new mums memories that will last a lifetime. She is the proud mama to 2 young girls (Eleanor and Bonnie) and a handsome golden retriever who she raises with her husband James. |
Margaret Paitaridis
Women's Health Postpartum Margaret is a highly proactive women's health physiotherapist who is passionate about movement therapy and taking a holistic approach to patient-centred care. Since graduating from the University of South Australia in 2014, she has furthered her skills and knowledge in many areas of physical therapy including Musculoskeletal, Sport and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Women's Health. Her practice philosophy is one for empowering you on your recovery journey, with her warm, empathetic and conscientious nature to keep you moving forward. Outside of the clinic you will find Margaret practicing what she preaches in all things health and wellness, enjoying cooking, CrossFit and walking her adorable pup Harry. |
