Livity Massage

The Village Behind My Journey 🤍
Pilates

📍 sohostudio.ch - Geneva

If you know me, you know I’m not exactly someone who likes « gentle workouts ».

Give me jiu-jitsu, weight training, a challenge, a good sweat… and I’m happy.

In fact, I first turned to Pilates years ago after a knee injury from jiu-jitsu. At the time, I saw it as rehabilitation rather than a workout.

I couldn’t have been more wrong.

What I discovered was a practice that challenged me in a completely different way. It taught me control, stability, alignment, and how to engage muscles I had neglected.

Over the years, Pilates became one of my greatest allies—not only for recovering from injuries, but also for building strength, improving body awareness, and creating a more solid foundation for everything else.

Then came pregnancy.

Pilates accompanied me throughout my pregnancy, helping me stay strong, mobile, and connected to my body as it changed.

And now, postpartum, it has once again become one of my closest allies as I rebuild my core, regain strength, and reconnect with my body after birth.

It’s one of those practices I underestimated at first, only to discover that it would become a constant companion through so many different stages of life. 🤍

A huge thank you to Soho Studio, and especially to , for the care, attention and expertise she brings to every session ☀️✨

And thank you for making it possible for me to come back with Leandro by my side. Being able to continue moving, rebuilding my strength and prioritising my recovery without having to be away from my baby is something I’m incredibly grateful for. 🤍

After a beautiful few months on maternity leave, I’m so happy to say…

✨ My agenda is officially open again! ✨

Appointments are now available to book online via OneDoc, with treatments starting from August 18th.

Whether you’re looking for support during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, lymphatic care, or simply a moment to reconnect with your body, I’d love to welcome you back.

Thank you to everyone who has checked in, encouraged me, and patiently waited for my return🤍

You can now reserve your appointment directly through OneDoc (link in bio).

If you’re unsure which treatment is right for you, just send me a DM—I’m always happy to help.

I can’t wait to see you again. 🌿

Motherhood is made of thousands of little movements, repeated over and over again.

Holding.
Feeding.
Rocking.
Carrying.
Comforting.

Individually, they may seem small.

Together, they place extraordinary demands on a woman’s body.

That’s why postpartum care isn’t simply about making time for yourself.

It’s about helping the body recover, release the tension that quietly builds through the everyday movements of motherhood, and adapt to one of the greatest transitions of a woman’s life.

Because when a mother feels more comfortable in her body, everything else can feel just a little lighter. 💛

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This photo was taken during this week’s heatwave 🥵☀️

37°C outside, while baby and I spent most of the day in a cool, dark room with the shutters closed, breastfeeding a way more often than usual to keep him hydrated and as comfortable as possible.

To all the mamas navigating these hot days… how are you managing? 😅💛

A new chapter for Livity Wellness 🤎

Over the past few years, my work has naturally evolved.

What began as a general massage practice gradually became something much more focused. Through my studies, my clinical experience, and my own personal journey, I found myself increasingly drawn to supporting women through every stage of life.

Women’s bodies are constantly changing—through stress, hormonal shifts, pregnancy, postpartum, recovery, and the many transitions that often go unseen.

These experiences deserve care that is thoughtful, specialised, and deeply personalised.

From today, Livity Wellness will be dedicated exclusively to women’s health and wellbeing.

My treatments will continue to include therapeutic massage, pregnancy massage, postpartum care, lymphatic drainage, and Kobido facial massage, all guided by the same philosophy that has always shaped my practice: to provide personalised care that is tailored to your story, your body, and your needs in the present moment.

To everyone who has been part of this journey so far…thank you! ✨ Your support has shaped Livity Wellness into what it is today, and I’m incredibly grateful.

I’m so excited to welcome you into this new chapter.

My appointment book (on OneDoc) will be opening soon for August bookings… stay tuned! 🤍

With gratitude,

Albane

A gentle reminder ✨

You don’t have to wait until you’re exhausted, in pain, or completely overwhelmed to take care of yourself.

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The Village Behind My Journey. 🤍

People often ask me for recommendations. So I thought I’d start sharing my personal address book—the people I’ve personally turned to, trusted, and recommended over the years.

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It took us almost two years to get pregnant.

Along the way, we experienced a miscarriage (something I believe we should talk about more openly), countless questions, moments of hope, frustration, and a lot of searching for answers.

One name kept coming up over and over again: Dr. D**g.

I started seeing him in the months leading up to my pregnancy. Was acupuncture the reason I became pregnant? I honestly don’t know. Fertility is rarely about one thing. I believe it’s often the result of many pieces coming together.

One thing I do know is that people constantly told me to “just let go.”

And if you’ve been trying to conceive, you know how difficult that advice can be.

Every month brings another cycle, another wait, another reminder. Letting go isn’t always realistic.

And I certainly didn’t let go. I’m definitely not someone who easily gives up control 😅

Dr. D**g was one of several practitioners who supported me during that chapter of my life.

Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing the names of people who crossed my path and made a difference along the way—whether through fertility, pregnancy, or postpartum.

Not as a list of miracles or guarantees, but simply as part of my own experience.

Because fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood are journeys that are rarely meant to be walked alone. 🤍

Ps. Don’t hesitate to send me a DM for more information.

Sometimes, getting out of the house with a baby is the hardest part.

Not the treatment.

Not the appointment.

Just getting there.

There are feeds to plan around.
Naps that don’t go as expected.
Babies who only want to be held.
And days when leaving the house feels like an achievement in itself.

That’s why babies have always been welcome during appointments.

Because waiting for the “perfect moment” to take care of yourself often means not doing it at all.

So if your little one needs to come with you, they are welcome.

No perfect routine required.
No need to apologise.
No pressure for everything to go according to plan.

Motherhood is beautifully unpredictable.

So if your baby decides that your massage is the perfect time for a feed, a cuddle, a contact nap, or simply refusing to be put down…

That’s okay.

You can absolutely be nap trapped while receiving a massage. 💛

Today, for the first time since giving birth, I went back into the lake.

A small thing, perhaps.

But it felt like coming home 😮‍💨🧘‍♀️🌊

For a few minutes, I wasn’t thinking about feeds, wake windows, nappies or the never-ending mental checklist that comes with caring for a tiny human.

I was simply in the water.

Breathing.

Moving.

Feeling restored by an element that has always grounded me.

Motherhood changes us in beautiful ways, but I think it’s also important to stay connected to the things that make us feel like ourselves.

So here’s a gentle reminder:

What is your element?

The place, practice or ritual that helps you reconnect with yourself when life feels overwhelming?

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Pregnancy during a heatwave can sometimes feel… heavy. ☀️

Many women experience swelling in their feet, ankles and legs during pregnancy, and summer temperatures can make it even more intense.

Why does this happen?

During pregnancy, blood volume increases significantly to support both mother and baby. Hormonal changes also encourage the body to retain more fluid, while the growing uterus can place additional pressure on the veins responsible for returning blood from the legs back to the heart.

Add heat into the mix, and the challenge becomes even greater 😅

When temperatures rise, blood vessels naturally dilate, making it easier for fluid to accumulate in the tissues, particularly in the feet, ankles and legs.

A few things that helped me:

✨ Staying hydrated
✨ Gentle daily movement
✨ Swimming (if accessible)
✨ Cold showers on my legs
✨ Elevating my legs
✨ Lymphatic drainage massage

Most importantly, I tried to listen to my body and slow down when I needed to.

If you’re pregnant, it’s a million degrees outside, and your body feels like it’s working overtime, that’s because it is.

You’re growing a human, adapting to extraordinary physiological changes, and doing your best every day.
Be gentle with yourself 💛

⚠️As always, if swelling is sudden, affects your face or only one leg, check in with your midwife or doctor — some signs are worth a closer look. 🙏