Deep relaxation for bodies carrying too much.
Welcome
Inherent is a Cork-based somatic wellness practice devoted to highly attuned bodywork, nervous system tending, and the medicine of stillness. We see the body as a pathway to genuine rest and deeper balance, and it is through the body that this works unfolds.
Every session is an invitation to release tension and find your way back to ease. We work with your body's signals rather than imposing intensity, honouring your pace and individual limits with a trauma-informed approach.
We recognise that each person's relationship with therapeutic touch is different, shaped by their own unique journey. Our three modalities — holistic massage, lymphatic bodywork, and Reiki — each offer distinct benefits and varying amounts of pressure and contact to meet your individual boundaries and needs. Every session is shaped by deep listening and spacious care, unfolding at your pace and honouring your comfort.
About me
My name is Lavinia.
As a holistic practitioner, it is my privilege to offer attentive care that meets you where you are. Whether you're carrying chronic tension, navigating burnout, or simply needing a quiet space to unwind and recalibrate, my work is here to support your journey.
I am a qualified holistic therapist holding professional credentials in holistic massage, lymphatic drainage massage, aromatherapy, and Usui Reiki. I weave these together with a trauma-informed approach, grounded in the reality that mind and body are inseparable, offering you a session tailored specifically to what you need.
My approach to wellness is bottom-up: massage and Reiki as embodied practices capable of supporting psychophysical wellbeing at large. This moves away from the idea that massage is either pampering or heavy muscular work only, or that Reiki is a miracle cure for any illness. These practices work with and through the body, but their actual goal lies in gradually reaching a deeper sense of inner balance. I believe true wellbeing emerges this way—through embodied relaxation and genuine safety. This approach informs all my work.
Treatments
FULL-BODY MASSAGE
Bodywork that is attuned to what your body is holding. Touch that is intentional, focused, and unhurried—releasing tension and stagnation held in your tissues. The work creates space for what's held to soften and move.
60 min appointment | 70€
LYMPHATIC BODYWORK
Light, rhythmical touch encourages movement through your lymphatic pathways, leaving you feeling lighter and more spacious in your body. A good choice when deeper massage feels too confronting, or if you prefer a gentler approach.
60 min appointment | 70€
REIKI
Works with your body's energetic system while you remain fully clothed. Hands rest lightly on or just above your body, sensing where your energy feels heavy or depleted and creating space for it to settle and move again.
60 min appointment | 70€
INTEGRATIVE BODYWORK
Combines massage for physical release and reiki for energetic settling. Each modality works toward the same intention—creating the conditions where your body can rest and find ease.
60 min appointment | 70€
All appointments last 60 minutes and include time for initial consultation. Actual treatment time is approximately 50 minutes.
Receipts are available for insurance rebates with Irish Life Health, subject to your individual policy, for massage sessions only.
These treatments might be for you if:
You feel quietly disconnected from your body—living too much in your head or numb to your own inner landscape and sensation
You're grieving, processing, or carrying something that sits heavy in your chest, shoulders, or belly
You feel the effects of living in survival mode and your nervous system needs to remember what ease feels like
You want your body to be part of your healing journey, not separate from it
You're looking for a grounded, embodied approach to complement other work you might be doing—therapy, coaching, or personal practice
You've learned to push through discomfort and override your body's signals, and you're ready to listen again
You carry chronic tension and recognise it's rooted in stress, burnout, or the weight of what you're holding
You want the kind of touch that's genuinely attentive—not rushed, not performative, but real presence
You need permission to slow down and take up space without guilt
Guiding Principles
Welcoming Space
This is a space for every body and every person, regardless of background, identity, size, or ability. You're welcome here exactly as you are.
Tailored Approach
No fixed protocols. Each session responds to what you tell me and what emerges through touch, observation, and attentiveness.
Accessible Wellbeing
Wellbeing shouldn't be a luxury. Insurance receipts for Irish Life Health rebates are available for all massage sessions. Coverage varies by policy.
Respect & Privacy
Throughout your session, professional draping ensures your privacy and warmth, keeping you covered and comfortable.
Natural Oils Only
All sessions use natural plant oils. Hypoallergenic lotion is available for highly sensitive skin.
Trauma-Informed
Your individual boundaries and pace matter. You are always free to pause, adjust, or stop at any time. No judgment whatsoever.
Online Offerings
If you resonate with Inherent's work and philosophy but cannot attend our clinic in Cork, Reiki can reach you from wherever you are. Distant Reiki is offered through both 1:1 and group sessions.
1:1 Distant Reiki
The same level of care and attention as an in-person Reiki session, held remotely through live video call. You remain in the comfort of your own space—your bed, your sofa, your quiet corner. Read more
Group Distance Reiki (Coming soon)
A weekly circle of shared Reiki, held together yet in your own space. Available times rotate to accommodate different schedules—see current dates and times when booking. At the start of each gathering, the group sets a shared intention to let go of what no longer serves, then rests in their own space. Groups are intentionally small to ensure genuine personal attention.
Book an Appointment
Booking your appointment is simple. You can select your preferred date and time through the online booking tool. Alternatively, feel free to get in touch directly to arrange a session.
Before booking, I’d recommend reading through the FAQs— they cover what to expect, how to prepare for your session, and more. Feel free to reach out directly if you have any other questions or concerns.
Please also review our Terms and Conditions. By booking a session or using our services—whether in-person or online—you confirm your acceptance of these terms.