PreNatal Massage comes with its own set of needs due to the changing body and inability to be on ones stomach, as well as unable to lie on ones back. Therefore, we alter many aspects of positioning and types of moves and work, i.e. not doing much work on the feet to avoid specific pressure points of the abdomen. Massage is excellent for the body during this time of life for obvious reasons of stress relief, low back and leg and circulation relief and support. What is good for mom is also good for baby!
PostNatal Massage is not to be underestimated as being profoundly important. Pregnancy shoves all of the organs and connective tissue and supporting ligaments out of the way to make room for the growing fetus. While much of it does ease back into position, long term issues can arise when it does not all snap back as it should. For instance this happens when baby likes to keep its hand, foot, head or any body part, in one place for long periods of time. (Ask me how I know!). Massage can also be helpful for the pelvic floor issues many women experience post birth. In many other cultures, women gather with the new mothers and provide hands on body care for just this purpose. Of course the stress and sleep issues that come with a newborn are also relieved from receiving massage, as well as those tired shoulders after hours of nursing and holding babies. Happy mom makes for a happier baby as well, and this also applies to dads.
Pediatric Massage is also a great tool to use with your newborns and older children. Learning some basic techniques for infants helps with their sleep and digestive issues. Most babies respond well to massage. Toddlers and older children will learn the techniques from having them performed on them and usually like to reciprocate to mom and dad, making for a healthy relationship between parent and child as well as enhancing their knowledge of touch, safe touch and learning about their own bodies and how they feel. We all so often move through life a little disconnected and disassociated from our physical body and massage is an excellent way to support being present and grounded.
PLEASE NOTE THESE SERVICES FALL UNDER BASIC INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES AND PRICING. SEND A TEXT TO NOTE THAT YOU ARE PREGNANT OR POST NATAL.
AT THIS TIME PEDIATRIC MASSAGE SERVICES ARE SET UP VIA TEXT, EMAIL OR A PHONE CALL. THOSE WILL BE ADDED TO THE SERVICES LIST AT A LATER TIME. THANK YOU