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Clients Words:

“This was more than a massage — it felt like I came home to myself.”

Somatic Therapy & Intuitive Massage in Manly

You know that feeling…

  • The tension that doesn’t quite go away after so many massages, chiro and physio.
  • The anxiety that still rises after years of talk therapy

Part of you knows…

“What if it’s more than tension from the gym and pilates?  What if my body is holding stress, memories, traumas I can’t put a finger on?”



You’ve held it together for so long...


The pressure to keep going, the tension, the emotions building up.

On the outside, you’re functioning.
But inside, something feels stuck… disconnected… heavy… lifeless.

Like a part of you has been holding its breath, waiting for permission to soften.

The Absolute Alchemy Experience is that permission.



So what is...


The Absolute Alchemy
Experience ?

Is the first step for your body to start letting go of hidden tension….

When I ask people how they feel after this 2-hour massage, they say: 
“I feel lighter”.

Imagine being able to let go — not just of muscular tension, but of blocks that keep you stuck.

Imagine being able to handle the to-do list with more ease and compassion for yourself . 

 

This isn’t just a massage.

It’s a body-led journey into deeper presence, healing, and remembrance.
It’s a journey through the senses.

It’s a space where your body gets to speak, your emotions get to flow with balance, and long-held patterns begin to unwind.

The magic unfolds both during and between sessions. 

 

What happens during a session?

Using intuitive touch, breath, tailored essential oils for your body type, and sound, we create a space where your nervous system can reset and your inner knowing can emerge.

This is how we start this 2-hour experience:

  • Intention setting: we take some a few minutes to set the intention for the session. (sometimes the intention is to release and let go, other times is to be able to regulate the Nervous System or process past grief, for example).
  • Assessment: I will take into account your physical, mental and emotional states to clarify, set the tone and direction for the session.
  • Techniques: I am often able to “read” your body’s state, blocks in a way that goes beyond spoken words.   I will use oils, flowy, deep and medium pressure.  I may use essential oils, hot stones, flower essences, Reiki (upon agreement and consent).

 

What happens after a session?

As your awareness sharpens, you start to:

  • have better boundaries,
  • create better habits and routines
  • and gain more confidence, control and courage to act on your dreams and purpose.

 

Some clients often describe it as a “spiritual massage” not because it’s esoteric, but because it brings them back to their bodies, their truth.

This experience is rooted in over a decade of Camila’s integrative training across modalities like remedial massage, kinesiology, somatic trauma healing, and energy work.

You’ll leave not only relaxed, but realigned – physically, emotionally, and purposefully.

You have pain that comes back after treatments ...

Or the stress your body is holding became too heavy


They have better words to express what I do...

Profound Experience

Spiritual. Intuitive. Grounding. Helps guide me in the present moment using breath and sounds, connecting us both together in the now. Use of unique strokes of different tempo and pressure and that variation I find both a surprise and comfort I relish. Very therapeutic physically and emotionally. lam grateful.

Letitia L.
(Dee Why)

intuitive

Amazing! Honestly the most magical massage I've ever had. Felt like a floated away into another dimension. Camila is so intuitive and knows exactly where to focus her efforts to get those pesky knots out. Thank you, thank you, thank you!



Britt P.
(Freshwater)

the best massage i've ever had

Once again another amazing massage. Just so good. Had a couples massage back to back and my wife and I both agree Camilla is by far best masseuse we have had. So professional all the time. Thanks again!


Ry K.

(Balgowlah)

“I was lucky enough to have the Alchemy treatment with Camilla on Saturday. At the time I couldn’t really formulate words or know how I would feel afterwards. I just wanted to let her know it was the best massage I’ve ever had. I’ve never had one for 2 hrs before, but it was also the way she worked and found and released the tension. It was the way I felt that evening, the next day and still today. My entire mind and body is lighter and the everyday day load doesn’t feel as heavy. My deepest gratitude to you.  I will be telling everyone how incredible this treatment is!!!” 

Anna P. (Manly)

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Hi, I am Camila Sunshine


They say I’m not just a registered massage therapist with magic hands,
I am medicine woman with an ability to help see themselves more clearly.

As a somatic guide, with the support of intuitive touch, presence and breath, I help you listen to the parts of yourself you’ve silenced.
My work isn’t just about quick relief — it’s about deep and long lasting
remembrance of your truth, talents and purpose.
I hold space for the sacred intelligence of your body to speak, unwind, and come home.
Whether through nervous system regulation, movement, or deep tissue release, every session is a portal to your own healing wisdom.


Whether through nervous system regulation, somatic practices, or deep tissue release, every session is a portal to your own healing wisdom.

What a session includes and looks like:

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Therapeutic Massage & Healing Touch

A mix of various pressure, from light, to medium and deep according to your needs.

A mix of different tempos and flow that moves according to he rhythm of your Nervous System on the day

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Somatic practices tailored to you

As I observe areas of tension and stagnation, some somatics tools may be used:

> Breathwork - As humans, we've forgotten how to breathe. So the breath is very important for Nervous System regulation and for releasing stagnation throughout the treatment.

> Energy work, balancing meridians and chakras that feel overloaded or have low vitality (sometimes we need to focus on the digestive channels, or immune system, or brain function to support the "digestion" of emotions)

> Specific Somatic practices including verbal cues for inner exploration, visualisation to support emotional release, sounds (including music, vocal or instruments)

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Mind-body Integration

Some people like to speak and share a word about their experience, or write,  draw, or make a body shape that makes sense to them. Some times I will have some recommendation for you to take home, until our next session.



Here are some of the modalities

we can add as we deepen our work together:

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kinesiology

Through muscle testing we can access information stored in the body and nervous system. It helps identify underlying imbalances — whether emotional, structural, or energetic — that may be contributing to pain, stress, or feeling stuck.

In your somatic treatment, kinesiology allows us to listen more precisely to what your body is holding (ie. sadness, hurt, grief, anger, past trauma, shock, fear) and guide the session based on what it truly needs to release, integrate, or realign.

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reiki

Through hands-on energy healing technique that works by channeling universal life force energy to support balance and restoration in the body, mind, and spirit. It helps calm the nervous system, release energetic blockages, and create a sense of deep peace and inner alignment.

In your somatic treatment, Reiki enhances the healing process by creating a safe energetic container where your body can soften, emotions can move, and deeper layers of tension can unwind naturally.

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aromatherapy

Essential oils act on physical, emotional, mental and energetic levels.

In your session, I may choose oils intuitively or through muscle testing, depending on what your body is asking for. Each oil carries specific properties — from grounding and balancing, to detoxifying, calming, uplifting, cleansing, and even supporting digestion or immune system. It helps deepen your experience by inviting in the exact qualities your system needs to shift, release, or restore.

Who this is for:

  • You feel things deeply but struggle to express or release them

  • You’ve done talk therapy or healing work, but your body still holds the tension

  • You want your healing to feel nourishing, safe, and soul-led

  • You’re craving depth — not more effort


F.A.Q.

Not at all. You are welcome to share what’s present for you before or after, but during the session, I invite you to drop into your body. You’ll be guided gently through breath, touch, and awareness — no pressure to speak unless something naturally wants to move through.

Not at all. You are welcome to share what’s present for you before or after, but during the session, I invite you to drop into your body.
Some people like to say what they are experiencing as it helps them to connect with their sensations and shift.
You’ll be guided gently through breath, touch, and awareness — no pressure to speak unless something naturally wants to move through.

Absolutely. This space is designed to support you in those exact moments. Often, what feels like “too much” to carry alone becomes lighter when held with care. You don’t need to be “okay” to come — just willing to listen to your body.

Many people describe it that way — not because of any belief system, but because they feel more connected to themselves afterward. You might experience emotional release, deep stillness, or moments of insight. But above all, this is about coming home to you.
To clarify is not linked to any religion, I’ve had clients who are buddhists, Christians, atheists, Muslin, basically everyone.

Just wear something comfortable and arrive a few minutes early. If you’d like, take a few deep breaths before walking in and set an intention (some people like to set the intention a few days before as well).
Or come just as you are. Everything you need is already within you.