

Holistic Bodywork, Somatic Massage Therapy & Yoga for Healthy Ageing
Restoring Balance Through Pain Relief, Improved Mobility,
Emotional Healing, and Reconnection with Your Body
As we age, the physical and emotional weight of past experiences — from injury, chronic tension, or grief to everyday stress — can settle into the body, limiting our energy, movement, and overall sense of well-being.
If you’re feeling disconnected from your body, stuck in cycles of pain or fatigue, or overwhelmed by stress, this deeply restorative approach to healing can help you feel more like yourself again.
Holistic Bodywork & Somatic Massage Therapy
This therapy is ideal for you if you are…
- Living with chronic pain, tightness, or reduced mobility
- Recovering from illness, injury, or surgery
- Navigating grief, trauma, menopause, or other life transitions
- Feeling emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your body
- Seeking natural relief from stress and nervous system dysregulation
- Tired of pushing through discomfort and ready for a gentler approach to healing
Benefits you may experience
Each session is personalized to your needs and guided by a calm, compassionate presence. You’ll be supported to:
- Release physical tension and emotional holding patterns
- Improve circulation, joint mobility, and flexibility
- Reduce pain and inflammation naturally
- Regulate your nervous system and access deep calm
- Rebuild a sense of trust and safety in your body
- Experience restorative rest — a key to activating the body’s natural healing processes
- Cultivate a renewed sense of vitality, ease, and self-awareness
This is more than physical treatment — it’s a holistic approach to healing that supports your whole being. The goal is to help you feel more at home in your body, more resilient in daily life, and more connected to yourself.
Kripalu Yoga — A Gentle Compliment to Bodywork
Kripalu Yoga is a slow, accessible practice that supports strength, flexibility, and nervous system balance. You don’t need to be flexible or experienced — this is yoga designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Kripalu Yoga sessions include:
- Gentle, joint-friendly movement sequences
- Guided breathwork and deep relaxation
- A trauma-informed, body-positive approach
- Space to reconnect with your inner awareness
Whether practiced on its own or in combination with massage therapy, Kripalu Yoga offers a sustainable way to support your physical and emotional well-being.
Why work with Rivka
Rivka specializes in Holistic Bodywork, Somatic Massage Therapy, and Kripalu Yoga, combining hands-on therapeutic care with movement and mindfulness to support whole-person healing.
Her approach is infused with the graceful power and heart-centered philosophy of traditional Thai healing arts, as well as the attuned presence of somatic massage — practices that honor the body as a gateway to deeper balance, vitality, and emotional clarity.
Rivka’s work is grounded in extensive training at the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing (Santa Monica) and the Healing Hands Institute (San Diego), along with certification in Kripalu Yoga and decades of experience in authentic movement, trauma integration, energy healing, ecstatic dance and contact improvisation movement.
What sets Rivka apart is her ability to create a trauma-aware, supportive environment where healing unfolds naturally and at your own pace. Her approach is especially helpful for those navigating:
- Chronic pain or restricted mobility
- Stress-related tension and nervous system overload
- Emotional trauma, grief, or major life transitions
- Menopause, fatigue, or disconnection from the body
Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your needs — whether you're seeking pain relief, improved mobility, nervous system regulation, or simply the space to reconnect with yourself in a grounded, meaningful way.
🧡 Let’s Connect
Rivka offers in-person sessions in Portimão, Lagos, Porches, and surrounding areas.
📞 Reach out to schedule a Free 15-minute video consultation available to explore your needs and how she can best support you.
📩 Text or WhatsApp Rivka at +351 912 790 287 to schedule your session or consultation.