Mana Health Practice

Finding Mana Health was one of the best things I did in pregnancy and postpartum. Prenatal yoga with Sue was a combination of yoga poses, birth preparation breathing and positional techniques, and loving guidance from Sue and the other pregnant women. She made each one of us feel heard and gave me so many skills for my natural physiological birth.Postpartum I took my baby back to Sue for mums and bubs yoga and it was a highlight of my week. Sue takes the time to check in with each mumma and bub and offers you an opportunity to share how you are going in the comfort and safety of kind, likeminded mothers. She listens to your physical ailments and will add moves into the class to help. The babies all have a ball crawling around and playing with one another’s toys. Sue will kindly pick up your baby if they are upset to allow you a chance at stretching, but even if your baby won’t settle or needs a feed it’s a safe and comfortable space to do either. There is no expectation of quiet babies so it’s fine if bubs cry. There’s also no judgement if you arrive late. One mum arrived a good 30mins late one day to which Sue responded “welcome, we’re so glad you came”.Everyone needs a Sue and a Mana Health practice nearby. So much love for this place!

My partner and I recently attended a birth preparation class with Sue. It was absolutely fantastic! I cannot speak highly enough of Sue and her experience. Sue is a wealth of knowledge and understanding. She shared valuable information that has empowered us both for the birthing journey.Sue was able to equip my partner with tools, techniques and confidence to be able to play an active part in labour.During the session Sue was warm and welcoming and open to any and all questions we had.I would really recommend the Birth Prep class with Sue and also her wonderful prenatal yoga sessions!Thanks Sue!

I've done prenatal yoga with Sue for both of my pregnancies from about 16weeks until the end, the space Sue holds for pregnant mammas is so precious and I always come away from the classes feeling stronger and with more information about birth. Sue has been such a positive influence in both pregnancies (and births) and I would also say her massages are second to none! Thanks Sue x

Sue has been an integral part of my pregnancy journey. I have found her prenatal massages to be very nurturing, relaxing and grounding. Sue has a very calm and warm style which is greatly appreciated. Sue is very generous in sharing her skills and knowledge with mummas and very genuine in her desire to empower and enhance women's pregnancy and birthing experience. Prenatal yoga classes have provided a lovely community in which Sue seamlessly weaves birthing knowledge into the class as we progress through helpful yoga positions. Sue had Mana Health practice is a wonderful resource for all mamma's no matter what part of the journey you are on. Thanks Sue!

Highly recommend Sue as a doula to any pregnant woman - the birth of my first baby was an absolute dream and exactly as I wanted it to be - an unmedicated water birth. The support she provided to myself and partner during my birth, and pre and post natally was amazing and I had the absolute best experience! Really made such a major part of my life so special and I felt proud and empowered every step of the way. Will definitely be coming back for future babies!

Such an amazing place with so many pre and post natal options! I started the prenatal yoga when I was 12 weeks pregnant and practiced throughout my pregnancy, enjoyed the pre and post natal massages, did the “practical skills for birth” workshop with Sue, and just finished the ‘mum and bubs yoga’ with my 5 month old son. I cannot recommend this place enough for any future and current mums! Sue is very supportive, knowledgeable and kind, and she has been extremely instrumental in my pregnancy and motherhood journey.

I started pre-natal yoga with Sue when I was 19 weeks pregnant. I have gone every week since then and am now 32 weeks pregnant and will continue to attend each week until I give birth.Sue is an incredible teacher. She is kind, knowledgeable, wise and gentle. I have learned so much about myself throughout the past 14 weeks and have been able to connect with my baby and embrace my body through these changes. This has been particularly important after having 2 miscarriages before this pregnancy. Even despite lockdown, I have thoroughly enjoyed attending yoga through Zoom every week. Sue gives birthing advice every week, which is highly valuable.I highly recommend Sue and Mana Health to any pregnant person.

Highly recommend- prenatal yoga classes with Sue have been one of the highlights of my pregnancy! Really useful, practical exercises and a warm and supportive environment.

Cannot recommend Sue and her team more. Supported me through my pregnancy, had wonderful treatments and Sue attended my dream birth a few weeks back. As my doula she helped prepare my mind, body and soul for the birth journey and appreciated her wisdom and guidance through the process. Thank you for everything. Highly recommend Mana!

I'm so happy that I had Sue as my doula for my second pregnancy. Her warmth and wisdom made me feel so confident and supported going into my birth.Sue has a deep understanding of a woman's needs during labour, and an evidence based approach to birth, using bodywork to optimise labour. Her calming and reassuring presence was so integral to my positive birth experience. The prenatal massages are also incredible!I also attended prenatal yoga classes at Mana Health, which always left me feeling so energised! It was lovely to be a part of a circle of pregnant women, and to absorb Sue's practical skills for birth during the classes.