Riina Kosonen Remedial Massage Therapist in Newcastle, New South Wales | Alternative & holistic health service

Riina Kosonen Remedial Massage Therapist

Locality: Newcastle, New South Wales

Phone: +61 452 265 966

Address: level 1, 16a Bolton Street 2300 Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.riinakosonen.com

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25.01.2022 Lets. Just. Keep going. Lets not lose hope or fear for the worst. A lot is going on and dealing with uncertainty seems to be the only constant in many of our lives, but small little steps towards kindness always matter, and make a difference. Love and hope (and did I say hope?) still live here, amongst the unknowing. Sending you lots of !

24.01.2022 Here are a few merry Christmas-people finally getting together!!!! We managed to squeeze in a lovely afternoon catch up with the Bolton Street clinic crew (minus @amsremedialmassage - we missed you Alisha!) just in time for Xmas. The atmosphere, service and food at @theautumnrooms was excellent and somehow we scored the lucky last high tea cake selection to finish off our lunch in (delicious) style.... Looking forward to a fabulous 2021 with this bunch. Thanks Bec @rebeccaorchard_remedialmassage, Ralph, Sylvie and Alisha, you make a dream team.

23.01.2022 However your day is, whatever phase youre in, you are loved and worthy!

23.01.2022 A therapist in her natural habitat. Im so lucky to be able to do work I love, and get to spend time with wonderfully unique and interesting people every day. And be my own (mostly nice) boss! . .... #massagetherapy #craniosacraltherapy #selfcare #metime #relaxation #newcastle See more

21.01.2022 A fabulous body positivity rant by Stasia Savasuk. I felt it needed sharing.

21.01.2022 Have a lovely week, my friend! Lets remember to take time for being here!

20.01.2022 Ahh once again @stacieswift has hacked into my brain and made a very accurate pie chart of all my favourite things. Hope you get to experience as many of the below delights as possible this weekend.

19.01.2022 "If the universe can make the sun shine and the moon glow, trust it can do the same for you." (@musingsfromthemoon by Jenna Ramondo) . . Happy hump day, my friend.

19.01.2022 Monday truth bomb.

18.01.2022 Tis the season..... for stressed out people stressing everyone else out! Don't be one of them - book in for a massage + cranio combo and stay chill! Monday 11am, Wednesday 3pm and a couple of lunch time spots on Friday still free this week coming!

17.01.2022 Human touch in the time of covid

17.01.2022 Dear friends, I know life is kind of crazy right now with covid cases popping up nearby, but I just want to let you know I am doing everything in my power to keep you safe and comfortable prior, during and after your massage and cranio treatments. . On top of the standard hygiene maintenance, extra cleaning and disinfection procedures are carried out. I will also wear a mask whilst treating you in supine (face up) position. Temperature of clients and practitioners will also... taken upon entry to the clinic. . All of this is to ensure all of our safety, not to foster fear and anxiety. My aim has always been to create a safe, calm haven for you to retreat to when the world overwhelms, and this continues to be my priority. . I hope you can find mindful moments in your day and ways to soothe your soul during these unusual times. . In Love and kindness, Riina See more

16.01.2022 **SOLD OUT** (for now. Stay tuned for next batch) Hey friends, I have been making some cloth face masks as quite a few people have been asking for them. Ive got about 20 at the moment, Im selling them for 15.00 each or 2 for 25.00 (max 2 per person). They are double cotton and a comfy fit with the straps wrapping around the neck (rather than the ears). . .... I am planning to make more but as my main hustle is taking majority of my time, my pace is rather slow. If you are interested, comment below, and we can organise a pick up or delivery. (First in first serve basis.) . . Stay safe and be kind to each other! See more

16.01.2022 It's NAIDOC week. Let's celebrate the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait island people, the original custodians of this beautiful island we are lucky to call home. To celebrate NAIDOC week at the clinic, I've made up a couple of different playlists of songs, entirely by indigenous Australian artists, that I will be playing all week. There will definitely lots of songs by Emily Wurramara, Thelma Plum, a few Xavier Rudd numbers and some G...urrumul too. #alwayswasalwayswillbe

16.01.2022 I choose to believe this.... That everything is working out for the highest good of all beings. Perhaps things arent going the way the mind/ego had in mind, but our soul always knows (deep down) that All Is ... Well. See more

15.01.2022 If you need Christmas present ideas that are #ethical, #waste-free and support a small, #localbusiness, a massage gift voucher is always a good idea! I have these pretty paper versions available at the clinic or you can order a digital version online via www.riinakosonen.com Either way, I'll do a happy dance everytime someone buys a voucher for their friend / relative / employee etc, because it is the ultimate compliment to me that my clients trust their nearest and dear...est in my care! So thank you! #massagegiftvoucher #supportsmallbusiness #ethicalxmas #shoplocal #newcastle #newyeast

15.01.2022 NEWSLETTER TIME I have just sent out an email detailing my Covid-plan... AND ... ....telling you about the TWO fabulous therapists who are joining our team at Bolton Street this week. Both Ralph and Sylvie are very experienced massage therapists with their very unique styles. Read more below if youre interested to know more.

14.01.2022 Pick a sticker for the day! You are doing alright and so very loved by so many.

14.01.2022 I love a good word search! What goodness has 2021 in store for you? Comment below, I'd love to know! I got Connection, Love, Miracles and Strength. Sounds alright to me!

13.01.2022 Last minute cancellations arent great for small businesses as it means I lose a portion of my income for the week and someone else misses out on a chance to get the treatment they need....but theres always a silver lining. Maybe today I just needed a beach walk and meditation to start the day with. And every time I opened my eyes I saw yet another pod of dolphins in the water! Newcastle - youre pretty damn spectacular. But will I ever learn to straighten my horizons in photos?? . . #silverlining #naturetimes #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #beach #newcastleast #massagetherapy #craniosacraltherapy

13.01.2022 Rest and digest . . Often during massage (and in particular craniosacral) treatments, the stomach starts to make some really funny and loud rumbling noises that sometimes make people quite self conscious. You may wonder whether youre just really hungry without realising or did you just swallow a musically gifted frog! Well, neither. .... The stomach noises are normal - they mean that your nervous system is in a parasympathetic mode aka rest&digest state as opposed to the flight and fight mode that we often operate under. This restful state is where all the magic and healing in the body happens. Tissues repair and regenerate, digestion improves, the nervous system recalibrates. This is goooooood! So when youre tummy goes all gurgly, no need to worry. I take it as a compliment! Oh and just a heads up - there only a few appointments left for next week, Tues 1am and Thurs 10 and 11.30am. Book online www.riinakosonen.com if youd like to experience the super relaxing tummy rumbles yourself!

13.01.2022 Early morning magic. This week has felt quite intense (to put it mildly...). Maybe it's the Scorpio season of dark and stormy emotions?! Nevertheless, Nature always brings me back to my essence and my truth - the part that shares roots with every other living being (plant, rock or human) on this planet....... Much to you!

13.01.2022 I see you and appreciate you.

13.01.2022 An appointment just popped up for this week at Thurs 11am. An hour of R+R to get through the week with grace.... Booking is easy via the Book Now button on my fb page or via www.riinakosonen.com.

11.01.2022 I 100% agree with this sentiment. Everyday miracles are worth noticing and they are EVERYWHERE...

11.01.2022 Happy, wholesome Thursday! Hope your day has beautiful moments of connection and play scattered through it. This was my morning meditation the other day: making an impromptu mandala out of clippings after pruning my house plant! It's the little things and moments that make me feel grateful for this beautiful life....

10.01.2022 Ahhh I am so in love with my newest book purchase, Musings from the Moon by Jenna Ramondo. It has such profound nuggets of soothing wisdom in it. We all need reminders sometimes of our inherit worthiness, goodness and enoughness. If you needed to hear how wonderfully enough and loved you are - as you are - may this be your gentle reminder.

09.01.2022 Musing for the morning. . . Everything turns into Love, eventually - the anger, grief, sorrow, disappointment, ache, pain, shame - if we allow it just to be. If we allow ourselves to feel and accept whatever is swimming through our body. .... . Have a gentle Tuesday, my friend. @musingsfromthemoon #selflove #acceptance #lovingkindness #love #feelings #massagetherapy #craniosacraltherapy See more

08.01.2022 Our wonderful new therapist, Sylvie Laboudigue, has some appointments available tomorrow Wednesday. Sylvie is a beautiful and sparkly personality with decades of experience in intuitive energy healing as well as remedial massage. Her treatments can open up whole new viewpoint to your life situation and refresh your energy and spirit. She is available all day Wednesday, from 8am to 8pm, so if you feel like energy clearing, stress reduction and deep cellular healing is something youd benefit from (wouldnt we all?!) - just give Sylvie a call or email. . . #intuitivehealing #massage #newcastle #selflove #healing

08.01.2022 Ah Monday. Even for someone who loves their work, Monday mornings can at times feel a bit trudgey. But only until I stepped out into the magic of the world! . I decided to walk to work via my favourite bit of woodland and I found a legit FAIRY TREE!!!! Then I walked over love hearts on the pavement to a swap library to drop off some books. And I found the tiniest, yet most profound reading by @anipemachodron to take home with me. Then a yummy, strong coffee, and what can I say. Monday has pleasantly surprised me already and it is only 8.30am.

08.01.2022 When, in fact, you are perfect as you are.

07.01.2022 Have a lovely Sunday.

06.01.2022 Merry and Bright Holiday Season to you, my friend, and THANK YOU so, so much for sticking around and supporting me during this crazy year (that turned the world as we knew it upside down). Despite of all the challenges, 2020 was a good year for me and my lil business, mainly because I got to meet and treat the most amazing, beautiful clients, like you. "Being myself for a living" and bringing my unique blend of offerings into the world has always been my dream, and this y...ear I've felt closer than ever to that dream. I'm so grateful that our paths have crossed. Sending you all my love! PS. I am working between Christmas and New Year but my diary is fully booked til 11th Jan. Feel free to send me a message if you'd like to be added to the cancellation list. Take care and stay kind to yourself, especially during the holidays!

06.01.2022 I am re-reading one of my favourite books, Tuesdays with Morrie, for the umpteenth time, and loving every nugget of wisdom that the wise, adorable, slowly dying Morrie dishes out to his old student, Mitch. . . And I agree, we 100% need to create our own culture that suits and satisfies us, rather than trying to fit in to the rather dysfunctional western culture that many of us were born into.

06.01.2022 Ah them massage feels.. (that face!!!) I think we can all relate to this feeling. PS. Make sure you plan ahead for your selfcare routine... My calendar is FULL for the next week but the second half of September still has availability. ... Hop online www.riinakosonen.com and reserve your spot... In fact, why not book ALL your monthly/fortnightly massages for the rest of the year?! Because its coming around fast...

06.01.2022 Just sayin. Have a fabulous Friday, my friend.

05.01.2022 Pssst! Lucky last this week.

05.01.2022 10.30am appointment (90 or 60min) popped up for Wednesday (otherwise fully booked) so if youve been meaning to book in, this your chance!

04.01.2022 Pick a virtual card for the day! What message jumps at you today?

04.01.2022 At the end of the day/week many of us can feel headachy and tense, especially in the shoulder, jaw and back of the neck area. This is a simple home hack to try: put two tennis balls into a sock (yep!), tie into a knot, then wrap into a small towel, and your neck pillow is ready! Place the pillow under your neck/base of skull and rest in this position for a few minutes, until you start to feel muscle tension ease. ... For extra TLC, play some nice tunes or silently whisper nice things to yourself. I have noticed that (for me) headaches often appear when Im judging myself extra harshly or being self-critical. The feeling of "not-enoughness" makes my shoulders rise and my jaw tighten. So practising self-acceptance and forgiveness is just as important as the physical exercise aspect. Hope you have a lovely and gentle rest of the week!

04.01.2022 Hello hello! I've sent out an email newsletter to those on my mailing list. It's mostly about Christmas hours and our fabulous new practitioners at Bolton St: Alisha, Sylvie and Ralph. But I seriously can't believe it's nearly December...! Time flies, and days and moments are precious, is what I'm taking onboard from this crazy year. ... Have a relaxing new week!

03.01.2022 Happy Sunday, all you gloriously weird wonders! What are you up to today? I pickled some ginger in honey and vinegar, went for a meander in the bushland nearby and am contemplating whether to tackle my tax this afternoon or maybe sew and watch telly instead. Hmmmm. Or maybe a bit of both. ... Hope youre having a lovely one.

03.01.2022 The human body really is miracle in motion - and these stunning pictures showcase that perfectly. Happy Sunday scrolling!

03.01.2022 Have a lovely week, my friend. This view is big part of my selfcare. Fresh air and nature is a combination that inevitably lifts the spirits and calms the mind. And were so lucky in Newcastle with our coastal walking options! PS. Im fully booked this week and next week is filling up fast too so best to plan ahead. Online booking is easy at www.riinakosonen.com

02.01.2022 A week til Christmas! I think it's finally starting to sink in...and I'm starting to get excited about the prospect of a little breather! It's been a huge year for me personally and professionally. (And some of those achievements can only be revealed in the new year...) But all in all, I'm feeling super grateful to be doing something I love for a living, connecting with people and the all-pervading Life Energy on a daily basis - and somehow I get to call that work!?!? (Whaat?) So, let's do this, a few more weeks of 2020 left....Lets take lots of deep breaths and time-outs, and before we know it, it's 2021 and it'll bring goodness, I can just feel it!

02.01.2022 ...and trees and coffee and dark chocolate and bare foot walks and good conversations... What would you add to that list? Tell me your favourite things!

01.01.2022 NEW THERAPIST ALERT! Meet our newest therapist at Bolton Street, the lovely Sylvie! Sylvie Laboudigue is a master healer and spiritual teacher with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. A born clairvoyant, her combination of lightwork, Sensitive Gestalt Massage and spiritual healing has opened her as a channel, offering profound healing on a soul level. ... Sylvies work includes healing for those with chronic disease, PTSD, depression, loss, grief, anxiety, major life transitions and stress. Her holistic healing modalities can help with: alleviating pain uncovering your deepest calling promoting a still mind resolving conflict bringing happiness, joy and grace healing on physical, emotional and spiritual level Sylvie is available on Wednesdays by appointment. To book, call 0412 498 597

01.01.2022 I decided to treat myself today - just because! I bought myself a new scarf and some absolutely gorgeous poetry @musingsfromthemoon ! The poems are so very relatable and I love the illustrations too. What a cosy start for the weekend. PS. The second poem about letting go is so massage and craniosacral therapy themed!!!