About Me

Hi, I’m Michelle Bhyat, founder of Anahata Holistic Wellness, a private holistic wellness and somatic practice in Parkhurst.

I’m a seeker of self-discovery, a lover of yoga and nature and someone who has walked the winding, often challenging path towards healing, balance and a deeper connection with myself.

For many years, I have navigated my own experiences with chronic pain, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, hypermobility and endometriosis. More recently, moving through perimenopause has brought another layer of physical, emotional and hormonal change.

These experiences have profoundly shaped the way I understand the body and nervous system and have taught me that wellbeing is rarely about addressing just one symptom or one part of ourselves. It is about learning to listen to the body, understanding its signals and finding supportive ways to move through change.

My own journey took me through doctors, specialists and different approaches to managing my health. At times, I felt exhausted, frustrated and disconnected from my body. Along the way, yoga, nature and eventually body-based and somatic practices became important anchors for me.

Discovering a more holistic approach changed the way I related to my body. Rather than continually pushing through discomfort or trying to fix what felt wrong, I began learning to slow down, listen and develop a deeper awareness of what my body was communicating.

This personal journey is a large part of why I do the work I do today. I understand that the path towards feeling more balanced and connected is rarely linear, and that everyone's experience is different.

My Work

My work brings together somatic and holistic wellness practices that encourage body awareness, relaxation, nervous system regulation and reconnection.

I offer TRE® (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises), Fascia Trauma Release Massage, Fascial Cupping Massage, Myofascial Release, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Sound Journeys, Cacao Rituals and Energy Cleansing Sessions.

Each practice offers a different way of connecting with the body and creating space to pause, release tension and become more aware of what you need.

My approach is gentle, personalised and non-judgemental. I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing. Instead, I meet each person where they are and create space for them to explore their own experience at a pace that feels supportive.

Who I Support

I work with adults navigating a wide range of physical, emotional and life experiences. My offerings can provide a supportive space for people experiencing stress, burnout, physical tension, emotional overwhelm, grief and major life transitions, as well as those seeking greater rest, self-awareness and connection.

I am particularly passionate about supporting people navigating:

Perimenopause & Menopause

Hormonal changes can affect sleep, stress levels, energy, mood and the way we experience our bodies. Gentle somatic practices, restorative movement, breath and deep relaxation can provide valuable space to slow down, reconnect and support nervous system regulation during this transition.

Grief & Life Transitions

Grief can be experienced emotionally as well as physically. Creating a quiet space to breathe, feel and reconnect with the body can support people moving through loss, change and periods of uncertainty.

Burnout, Stress & Adrenal Fatigue

When life has kept the body in a prolonged state of stress, rest can become difficult. Practices such as TRE®, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing and Myofascial Release can offer opportunities to slow down, release physical tension and cultivate deeper rest and body awareness.

Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD

For people living with the effects of trauma, the body can carry patterns of tension, vigilance and overwhelm. Trauma-informed, body-based practices can provide an opportunity to develop greater awareness and a more supportive relationship with the body. These practices are complementary and are not a replacement for appropriate psychological or medical care.

Recovery & Reconnection

For people in recovery from addiction, reconnecting with the body and learning to recognise physical sensations, stress patterns and emotional states can be an important part of developing self-awareness. Somatic and restorative practices can offer a supportive space to reconnect with the body, manage stress and emotions, and develop healthier ways of finding calm and connection alongside your recovery journey.

Depression & Emotional Overwhelm

When motivation, energy and connection feel difficult, gentle practices that encourage rest, presence and body awareness can provide a supportive pause. My sessions are not a substitute for mental health treatment, but can complement an individual's existing support network.

Autoimmune Conditions & Chronic Health Challenges

Living with a chronic health condition can be physically and emotionally demanding. My approach focuses on gentle practices, relaxation, body awareness and creating space to listen to the body rather than pushing through it.

Postnatal Recovery & Postnatal Depression

The transition into motherhood can bring enormous physical, emotional and lifestyle changes. Gentle movement, restorative practices and supportive space can help mothers prioritise rest, connection and self-care. Where postnatal depression or other mental health concerns are present, professional medical or psychological support is essential, with holistic practices used as complementary support.

Physical Tension & Body Awareness

Whether tension comes from stress, physical habits, exercise, emotional strain or simply the demands of everyday life, fascia-focused bodywork, Myofascial Release, Yin Yoga and TRE® can help develop greater awareness of how tension is experienced within the body.

Lymphatic & Fluid-Related Concerns

For those experiencing feelings of heaviness, swelling or fluid retention, gentle body-based practices may provide a supportive approach to relaxation and body awareness.

Working with the fascia alongside lymphatic-focused techniques can be valuable because the fascia forms a continuous network throughout the body and its mobility can influence how freely fluids move through the surrounding tissues. Gentle fascial work can help soften areas of restriction and tension, creating a more supportive environment for natural lymphatic flow and movement.

Where lymphoedema is present or suspected, appropriate assessment and care from a qualified medical or lymphatic professional is important.

A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing

I believe that wellbeing is about more than simply addressing individual symptoms.

The mind, body and nervous system are interconnected and learning to slow down and listen to the body can be a powerful part of developing greater self-awareness.

My intention is not to tell your body what it should be doing, but to create a space where you can become more curious about your own experience.

Sometimes wellbeing begins with simply having permission to stop | to breathe | to feel | to rest | to listen and to reconnect with yourself.

Anahata Holistic Wellness is located in Parkhurst, offering private somatic and holistic wellness sessions in a peaceful, intimate studio environment.

Whether you are navigating perimenopause, grief, burnout, stress, trauma, recovery, physical tension or a period of personal change, or simply feel called to slow down and reconnect with yourself, you are welcome at Anahata.

I’d be honoured to support you on your journey.