“Helsinki is a big little city– there is an abundance of talent, interesting perspectives, and unique offerings! By moving toward collaboration, and away from competition, we can build a more integrated community. Even if you’ve found a practitioner you enjoy, it’s beneficial to try others and create your own team of providers! Everyone has something different to share, and different approaches can resonate in impactful ways. Here is a list of some of my personal favorite Helsinki massage and wellbeing opportunities. ” – Kaja
Helsinki Care Network
Jie Zhao – Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM, Massage, Acupuncture, Herbalism (Mandarin/Finnish/English-speaking)
Bodywork with Tereza – Tereza Cenic
Osteo-thai mat massage, Yoga, Group events (English/Serbian-Speaking)
Hieronta Ainara
Classical/Deep-Tissue/Sports Massage, Thai Massage (Finnish, English, Euskara, Español)
Jennifer Gardenia – Somatic Movement
Inclusive yoga, movement, meditation (Spanish/English-speaking)
Katariina Sinisalo – Osteopathy
Holistic Osteopath, Pre/Post-natal, Infant (Finnish/English-speaking)
Upstitch Studio – Reuse Community
Recycled fibers, resuse knowledge, mending, sewing, community classes
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