Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy is a very exciting and sometimes challenging time for a mother. It’s a time of great change that includes physiological, emotional, spiritual & psychological changes. The purpose of pregnancy massage is to nurture both mother and baby and to assist the mother with all of the challenges of pregnancy. Massage therapy works well through the three stages of pregnancy, from conception of pregnancy to support through labour & also the postpartum period.
The Benefits of Pregnancy Massage may include:
reduce oedema (swelling) in the feet, legs & hands
reduce pain in the lower back, hips & pelvis
increases blood flow for better supply to the placenta and developing breasts
reduce high blood pressure
improve spacial awareness of your growing body
increase relaxation and reduce anxiety
ease back, neck and shoulder pain & all joint and muscular conditions common in pregnancy
may improve sleeping patterns
improves hormonal changes
assist in preparing the body for birth and labour
enhances the connection between mother and baby.
75 minutes -$145 * 90 minutes -$175 * 120 minutes-$245
I am a qualified Practitioner of Pregnancy Massage. Pregnancy massage is designed to support all of the various changes occurring in your body. Different massage techniques are used, such as Swedish, movement, deep tissue, neuromuscular, stretching, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Shiatsu. Come in and let me help to ease you into this amazing stage in your life. Private Health Fund rebates available.
Labour Focused Massage:
This is a beautiful 2 hour session that includes some Optimal Maternal Positioning (OMP) stretches, a luscious full-body massage with a beautiful natural oil, and the use of targeted pressure points to encourage your body and baby to prepare for labouring and birthing. I also encourage you to use this as an opportunity to either visualise a positive birth (with guidance) or to visit any fears/concerns that you may have (with guidance). I will also send you home with a laminated cheat-sheet with the various pressure points and their functions/applications. We will finish the session with a herbal tea and a nutritious snack. Please ensure that you are driven to and from this session by someone else for your safety.
NB: This session is to purely assist the alignment of your body, mind and soul, to encourage labour. It is not specifically for inducing labour.
* 120 minutes - $260 (please allow 15 minutes on either side of your appointment, as I will spend the full 2 hours working with you)