My services in English
Sex therapy
Sexuality is a part of being human. Sex is just a part of our sexuality. In sex therapy you can discuss the most intimate part of you with a professional. You can come to therapy alone or together with your partner(s). Visiting a sex therapist is a good idea when you notice being stuck in a vicious cycle and you are unable to find a way out on your own. Sometimes the process is short sometimes we need more visits. Quite often the process is something between 5-20 visits. But this is not set in stone. Sometimes the road to change can be found in just a few visits of counselling.
Common reasons to start sex therapy are:
Lack of desire or change in libido, orgasm and erection difficulties, sexual communication challenges, body image, compulsive sexual behavior (so called sex addiction, porn addiction.) and the effect of trauma history, sexual or relational trauma. Life events and illness can stir up need for therapeutic help. Childbirth, parenting, involuntary infertility, aging and menopause can promote change in one´s sexuality. Crises such as divorce, contemplating the need for a divorce, infidelity or extreme jealousy are themes often discussed in therapy. Your sexual orientation or changes in it might also be a reason to see a therapist, to be able to find more clarity. These examples are only a handful of the reasons to seek out help.
In sex therapy we look your life as a whole and how your sexuality fits in it. In therapy we work towards your unique goals and at your own pace.
Sexuality fluctuates and evolves throughout our lives. There is no right or wrong time to seek out counselling. So far I have worked with people between the age of 19-70 years of age. We will work together using different methods and possible home assignments. Our meetings are always 100% confidential. I am happy to help if you are still unsure whether I´m the right person to help you.
My services are face to face here at Hyvinkää and remotely to all of Finland, maybe even beyond the Finnish borders!
Acupuncture and Gua Sha
Acupuncture has been used to treat people for thousand´s of years. I have been trained especially for ailments during pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. I also do acupressure and ear acupuncture. Ear treatments can be done without needles. I am familiar with the ”forbidden points” during pregnancy and know how to promote labour.
Gua sha is also a part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). During treatment one uses a gua sha stone to apply adequate pressure and stretching to the skin and especially the fascia underneeth. I use cold pressed coconut oil as a lubricating agent on the skin.
Gua sha promotes circulation in the tissue. It is very helpful with tight muscles, and relieving stiffness in the body. It can be done everywhere in the body. When massaging the face and neck only a light pressure is used.
Gua sha leaves ”sha” -marks on the skin. Often looks like light bruising. These marks disappear within 2-4 days. Treatment is not supposed to be painful. It´s suitable to people who don´t like traditional massages or find them too painful.
After treatment you should feel relaxed and maybe slightly sleepy.
I also offer hot stone massages and Indian head massages.
Different techniques can be combined together to your liking.
Please, book a time using the contact form or send a message!
Midwifery services
As a Midwife I am very familiar with gynecological issues and sexuality, vaginismus, painful sex and lichen for example. I have seen both the happy and the sad end of parenthood during my work at the hospital. You are more than welcome to come talk to me over parenthood, infertility, pregnancy related loss or about your feelings should you have a a child who is contemplating one´s identity.
I am available to discuss childbirth before or after it has happened. I have worked as a Midwife in the hospital setting for almost two decades. I have a lot of insight to offer. Sometimes we get stuck even though we would like to move on. Negative birth experience or fear of childbirth can really put a strain on your family life. Sometimes those things can hinder us from trying to have more children or even to strart trying for the first one. I can help you with this.
I can put together a package to cater for your individual needs. Would you like that your partner could help you with acupressure during childbirth? I could teach you. Would you like a personalized session before birth? Help navigating the Finnish healthcare system? I can make that happen.
Given my training I can assure you that all the treatments I offer are safe for you and you baby during pregnancy. Acupuncture for trying to promote labour is available only after 37 weeks.
If you are unsure or want more info, please use the get in touch button above to reach the contact form or my contact details.
Sincerely yours,
Sanna Oksman-Niemi
