Pregnancy

Massage 

Pregnancy massage is nourishing and relaxing for you and your baby. 

  • Massage assists in relieving many of the common causes of discomfort during pregnancy.

    • Insomnia is eased through improved sleep patterns

    • A greater sense of relaxation helps to reduce stress and anxiety levels

    • Specialised massage techniques are delivered for pain management, addressing groin pain referred from the uterus, lumbar, back, pelvic, hip pain, and rib pain common in the third trimester

    • Shoulder and neck massage helps to relieve tension, and is also beneficial while in the breastfeeding position

    • Oedema, swelling and discomfort in the legs and arms is eased, which reduces the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome

    • Leg cramps are minimised due to improved circulation

    • Focus on mother baby connection

    • Promotes relaxation and well-being

    • Assists in maintaining muscular tone

  • My speciality is massage for the pregnant body and deliver touch that is supportive of the different stages of pregnancy and pregnancy discomforts.

    I am a practitioner of Pregnancy Massage through Pregnancy Massage Australia NurtureLife (teacher - Catherine McInerney).

    My Massage is further informed by the teachings of Suzanne Yates from @wellmother which I learnt while studying at Da A Luz holistic Midwifery School and my study of postpartum Abhyanga oil Massage with Soma-Shakti. 

Postnatal

Massage 

If the post birth time is honoured, mothers recover more quickly from childbirth with strength, mental clarity and faster hormonal balancing amongst other physical and mental wellbeing factors.

Baby can be present and breastfeed while massage is taking place. 

These Postpartum Massage can be done years after birth (10 years plus), there is no timeframe.

  • Postnatal Massage is an extremely valuable service to new mothers as they navigate the challenges and joys of early motherhood. 

    • The massage is designed specifically for a body who has given birth.

    • This massage helps mothers to return to their pre-pregnant place, and is deeply nourishing. 

      Benefits

    • Greater vitality and less fatigue for mothers

    • Helps soothe nervous tension resulting in improved sleep

    • Supports Caesarean Scar Healing (if present)

    • Reduces baby blues and the sense of anxiety and stress

    • Regains strength and ease muscle tension

    • Relieves the breast feeding posture, relax neck and shoulders

    • Reduces swelling

    • Strengthens and tones abdominal muscles

  • I have expertise specific to postpartum through specialised training with NurtureLife (teacher - Catherine McInerney from Pregnancy Massage Australia).