Where compassionate touch meets clinical expertise.
Trauma-informed bodywork and specialist midwifery care with Katie Courtney, Specialist Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy, pregnancy loss, fertility journeys and life’s profound transitions.
Supporting healing through therapeutic touch, birth trauma therapy, Reiki and women’s circles, Liminal Nurturing offers a gentle space where women feel deeply seen, safely held and compassionately supported.
“Hi, I’m Katie Courtney.As a midwife, I've spent the past eight years supporting women through some of life's most vulnerable moments.”
Much of my work has been in bereavement care and specialist termination support, where I’ve seen first-hand the profound impact of feeling truly held during times of loss, change and uncertainty.
Support for every season of loss, healing & transition
Devotional Body Massage
A 2.5-hour trauma-informed full-body bodywork experience for deep rest & reconnection.
$190 · 2.5 HRS
Birth Trauma Therapy
Specialist, trauma-informed support to process a difficult or traumatic birth.
$520 · 4 × 75 MIN
Loss & Fertility Debrief
Compassionate one-to-one sessions for miscarriage, TFMR, termination & infertility.
$120 · 90 MINS
Reiki
Gentle hands-on energy healing to encourage relaxation & nervous system regulation.
$75 · 60 MINS
Women's Circles
Intimate gatherings for connection, reflection and belonging, including Held in Grief.
Liminal Nurturing grew from a desire to offer women something healthcare often cannot—time, presence and therapeutic touch.
My Story
Time, presence & therapeutic touch
Hi, I’m Katie Courtney, a Specialist Midwife and the founder of Liminal Nurturing.
Over the past eight years I’ve had the privilege of supporting women through some of life’s most vulnerable moments. Much of my work has been in bereavement care and specialist termination support, where I’ve seen first-hand the profound impact of feeling truly held during times of loss, change and uncertainty.
Liminal Nurturing grew from a desire to offer women something healthcare often cannot—time, presence and therapeutic touch. By weaving together specialist midwifery care, trauma-informed bodywork and restorative practices, I create spaces where women feel deeply seen, safely held and gently supported through life’s transitions.
What I Offer
Every woman’s journey is different, and so is the support she needs.
Whether you’re seeking rest, healing, connection or a space to make sense of your experiences, my offerings are designed to gently support you through pregnancy, birth, pregnancy loss, fertility journeys and life’s many transitions.
Choose from one-to-one sessions tailored to your individual needs or join a Women’s Circle to connect with others in a safe and compassionate community.
One-to-One Support
Sometimes the support we need is deeply personal.
These one-to-one sessions offer a safe, compassionate space where you’ll be met with warmth, presence and care. Grounded in specialist midwifery expertise and trauma-informed practice, each session is tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re navigating birth trauma, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, grief, or simply longing for time to slow down, reconnect and be nurtured.
Together, we’ll create a space that supports healing, understanding and a gentle return to yourself.
Devotional Body Massage
A deeply restorative, trauma-informed 2.5-hour therapeutic bodywork experience for women in Wellington, created to support nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing and a deeper connection with your body.
While this session includes slow, flowing full-body massage, it is much more than massage alone. Combining nurturing touch, breath and presence, it offers space to soften, slow down and reconnect with yourself in a way that is both deeply grounding and restorative.
Devotional Body Massage can be particularly supportive for women navigating pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, birth trauma, reproductive grief, stress, burnout or other significant life transitions. Every session is guided by your individual needs, creating a safe space where healing can unfold at your own pace.
2.5-hour session
$190
Birth Trauma Therapy
Birth Trauma Therapy in Wellington provides a safe and compassionate space to gently process difficult or traumatic birth experiences.
As a Specialist Midwife trained in Birth Trauma Resolution Therapy, I combine clinical understanding with trauma-informed therapeutic support to help you make sense of your birth story, reduce distress and move towards healing with greater understanding and self-compassion.
Whether your birth was recent or many years ago, these sessions are tailored to your individual experience, providing the time, continuity and support needed to process what you’ve been carrying.
Available in person in Wellington or online
4 x 75 minute sessions
$520 (or $130 per session when paid weekly)
Pregnancy Loss, Termination & Fertility Debrief Sessions
These one-to-one debrief sessions offer compassionate pregnancy loss support in Wellington for women and families navigating miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy, TFMR (termination for medical reasons), termination of pregnancy, abortion, infertility and IVF.
As a Specialist Midwife with extensive experience in bereavement and termination care, I provide a safe, non-judgemental space to process your experience, ask questions and explore the emotional impact of reproductive grief.
Whether your experience was recent or many years ago, these sessions offer time to be heard, make sense of your story and move forward with greater clarity and support. You don’t have to carry your experience alone.
Available in person in Wellington or online
90 minute session
$120
Reiki
Reiki in Wellington is a gentle, hands-on energy healing practice that encourages deep relaxation, nervous system regulation and emotional balance.
Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is simply allow ourselves to pause. Reiki offers a calm, nurturing space where your body and mind are invited to rest, restore and reconnect.
It can be particularly supportive during times of anxiety, grief, burnout, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss or significant life change, gently supporting your body’s natural capacity to heal.
1-hour session
$75
Begin Your Journey
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. If you’re ready, you can book your one-to-one session using the calendar below.
I’ll personally confirm your appointment and send you an invoice to secure your booking.
If you have any questions before booking, or you’re unsure which session is right for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m always happy to help.
Group Support
There is something deeply healing about being witnessed by women who understand.
These gatherings offer a safe and compassionate space to connect, reflect and simply be. Whether you’re seeking community, support or a moment to pause, you’re warmly invited to come exactly as you are.
Women’s Circles
Women’s Circles offer a gentle space to slow down, connect and be held in community.
Through guided reflection, mindfulness, gentle practices and shared conversation, you’ll be welcomed into a compassionate space where your experiences can be witnessed without judgement and where there is no expectation to share more than feels right.
My signature Held in Grief circle is dedicated to women who have experienced miscarriage, TFMR, termination of pregnancy or other forms of reproductive grief, offering a supportive community where no one has to carry their experience alone.
As Liminal Nurturing grows, additional Women’s Circles will be offered to support women through different seasons of life and healing.
2.5-hour session
$xxx
Join a Women’s Circle
Women’s Circles offer a gentle space to slow down, connect and be held in community. Whether you’re navigating grief, seeking connection or simply longing for space to pause and reflect, you’re warmly welcome.
If you have any questions before booking, or you’re unsure whether a particular circle is right for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.
A gentle place to begin
Your story matters.
Tell me a little about whats brought you here, and ill be in touch to discuss how i can support you.
You can send me a message using the form below or email me directly. As I’m often supporting women in my midwifery practice, I may not be able to reply immediately, but I’ll be in touch as soon as I can.