“The Right Kind of Healing” - with Deodata Semionovaite

In this deeply soothing and spiritually rich episode, Perrine sits down with Deo, intuitive facialist, body worker and creator of Wellness by Deo, and resident practitioner at Rebase Recovery in London. Known for her signature Body Alignment Method and powerful emotional release work, Deo shares how her practice goes far beyond massage, into mind, body and spirit healing.Deo opens up about:Growing up in Lithuania with a naturally holistic upbringing, then feeling lost, burnt out and in physical pain as a young facialist and body workerDeveloping repetitive strain injuries, severe migraines and cystic acne, and realising her emotional struggles were manifesting in her bodyThe believer friend who prayed over her, the YouTube prayer that led to a dramatic encounter with Jesus in a treatment room, and how that moment changed everythingMoving from new-age “wellness” to surrendering to the Holy Spirit and discovering that true, lasting healing can only come from GodHow her Body Alignment Method was born from her own healing journey, working on fascia, chronic stress and stored trauma, while integrating spoken affirmations and a deep sense of safetyWhy she sees herself not as “the healer” but as a vessel God uses, and how that protects her from carrying the full weight of her clients’ painTogether, Perrine and Deo explore:The connection between emotional trauma, chronic stress and physical pain in the bodyThe difference between “any healing” and the right kind of healingHow faith, scripture and the presence of the Holy Spirit completely transform the treatment roomWhat it means to put yourself aside so that God can move through youWhy the wellness industry needs more spiritual maturity, discernment and Christ-centred practitionersDeo also shares simple, practical ways to support your own healing at home, including:Gentle self-massage and at-home lymphatic workUsing oils like castor oil as part of a nurturing evening routineCalming herbal teas, reducing overstimulation before bed and protecting your nervous systemDaily spiritual practices, prayer, scripture and community, as the true foundation of wellbeingHer “why”? To bring the right healing to others - the kind that points back to God, restores peace, and helps people feel truly seen, held and loved.If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck in your body, or disillusioned with surface-level wellness, this episode will give you hope, language and practical next steps for a more integrated, faith-filled healing journey.⁠Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.⁠⁠Follow the journey on Instagram at @peaceandpurposewithp.⁠