As a mother I understand challenges and joys of pregnancy, birth and baby, I understand how hard it can be to make time for yourself, but I also know how vital it is. If you are calm, relaxed and pain free then you will be in a better space to deal with the challenges of having a small person, and they are more likely to be relaxed as well as they can sense your emotions.
It can be nice to get away for a while to feel pampered, which is why I offer treatments in my studio, but it can equally be more convienent to stay at home, which is why I can come to your house, sometimes your small person has to stay by your side, which is why I am happy for your baby to come with you.
Pregnancy and postnatal massage is based on traditional massage and may include elements of shiatsu (where pressure or holds are maintained on specific meridian points balancing energy flow), myofascial release, hot stones, stretches and acupressure.
Treatments are given on a shiatsu mat on the floor. 140cm x 200cm
Alternatively I can bring a massage couch.
Why on a shiatsu mat?
It means that as a pregnant woman you don't need to climb on and off a massage table, you can feel secure on the ground. We can also use a pregnancy ball to lean on and help to release your low back.
As a postpartum mum the floor can continue to support you, it is easier to lay on the floor than to climb onto a massage table if you are in pain, after for example a C-section, and if baby or toddler are present they can be next to you or close to you safely on the ground.
It can be nice to get away for a while to feel pampered, which is why I offer treatments in my studio, but it can equally be more convienent to stay at home, which is why I can come to your house, sometimes your small person has to stay by your side, which is why I am happy for your baby to come with you.
Pregnancy and postnatal massage is based on traditional massage and may include elements of shiatsu (where pressure or holds are maintained on specific meridian points balancing energy flow), myofascial release, hot stones, stretches and acupressure.
Treatments are given on a shiatsu mat on the floor. 140cm x 200cm
Alternatively I can bring a massage couch.
Why on a shiatsu mat?
It means that as a pregnant woman you don't need to climb on and off a massage table, you can feel secure on the ground. We can also use a pregnancy ball to lean on and help to release your low back.
As a postpartum mum the floor can continue to support you, it is easier to lay on the floor than to climb onto a massage table if you are in pain, after for example a C-section, and if baby or toddler are present they can be next to you or close to you safely on the ground.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Pregnancy is a special time, but it can be challenging and stressful dealing with all the new changes within your body, in your mind, and in your life.
I provide a relaxed safe space to process the changes in your body, quiet time out to nurture yourself and bond with the new life growing inside you or to talk through any concerns.
Massage may help to:
- relieve aches & pains: back pain, headaches, joint pain
- lower stress, anxiety & depression
- improve mood
- reduce swelling by improving lymphatic & blood circulation
- increase uterine blood supply to enhance foetal health
- improve sleep
- provide support for the mother to be
Treatment
Treatment can take place during all three trimesters.
Treatments are unique for you and may include energy work to tune into and relax mother and baby especially during the first trimester, breathing/visualisations, exercise/postural awareness, stretches to help to relieve aches, bring awareness to the posture, and tone pelvic floor muscles.
I am always happy to listen and talk through your birth fears, previous birth trauma, birth plans, breastfeeding and getting you ready for babies arrival.
Heart-womb visualisation for pregnant clients:
This is free on the Well Mother You Tube channel
POST-NATAL MASSAGE
All of the focus has shifted now onto your new born baby, and it can be difficult to have any time for yourself. A massage may help to make you feel nurtured and supported during this life-shifting time. Mums often forget about their own wellbeing as they struggle to get to grips with this new life force who depends on them entirely. Although it is a magical time, it can equally be an isolating time as mums lives have changed, their social networks and priorities have changed, childbirth may have been traumatic and hormones are still trying to balance themselves out after pregnancy.
The postpartum period can last many years after the actual birth of your child. As a mum with a young child you will now be running after them, continuing to pick them up, perhaps struggling with feeding or tantrums, giving them a lot of your attention and you may also be back at work. Equally it can take a while for the body to recover its pre-pregnancy nutrient status, and hormones may still be unbalanced. So all this can continue to leave you tired, stressed and achy.
Massage may help to:
Treatment
Treatment can take place immediately postpartum, it is an excellent way to help you to recover and to feel supported in coping with the changes of being a mother. Massage in the first 6 weeks will be gentle focused on nurturing and nourishing.
I am happy to provide an ear and support for you if you wish to talk through any problems such as your labour and any anxieties/trauma around it, issues with feeding baby or toddler etc etc.
Dad
Massage can also be provided for dad helping him with neck and shoulder pain relief from carrying baby and to provide support for their changing role.
Can I bring my baby?
Yes, you can have your baby with you during the treatment, they can either lay next to you on the mat or in their carry cot. You know your child and how happy they will be in the room and how relaxed you can be.
Feel free to feed your baby when you need to.
I will work around you and your needs to ensure you have the most relaxing, comfortable experience possible.
Please let me know in advance if baby will be coming with you.
The postpartum period can last many years after the actual birth of your child. As a mum with a young child you will now be running after them, continuing to pick them up, perhaps struggling with feeding or tantrums, giving them a lot of your attention and you may also be back at work. Equally it can take a while for the body to recover its pre-pregnancy nutrient status, and hormones may still be unbalanced. So all this can continue to leave you tired, stressed and achy.
Massage may help to:
- relieve stress hormones
- reduce swelling, improve circulation, boost milk supply
- providing a space for relaxation, rejuvenation and rest
- relieve aches & pains from carrying, breastfeeding, lifting your baby
- recover from birth - natural & C-section
- Help with scar tissue recovery
- cope with postnatal depression & anxiety
- Help deal with miscarriage or loss of baby
- Your energy can be dispersed after birth and with a small child so energetically we will aim to centre you back into your womb/Hara.
Treatment
Treatment can take place immediately postpartum, it is an excellent way to help you to recover and to feel supported in coping with the changes of being a mother. Massage in the first 6 weeks will be gentle focused on nurturing and nourishing.
I am happy to provide an ear and support for you if you wish to talk through any problems such as your labour and any anxieties/trauma around it, issues with feeding baby or toddler etc etc.
Dad
Massage can also be provided for dad helping him with neck and shoulder pain relief from carrying baby and to provide support for their changing role.
Can I bring my baby?
Yes, you can have your baby with you during the treatment, they can either lay next to you on the mat or in their carry cot. You know your child and how happy they will be in the room and how relaxed you can be.
Feel free to feed your baby when you need to.
I will work around you and your needs to ensure you have the most relaxing, comfortable experience possible.
Please let me know in advance if baby will be coming with you.
Restore Your Core -
Pelvic & Core Health Rehab
What is Restore Your Core®":
Restore Your Core® is a method to retrain our core and pelvic floor muscles to be functional, reflexive, responsive and supportive to our body. Restore Your Core® helps you learn to move better, exercise better, uncover movement compensation patterns and create new patterns of strength, mobility, length and support.
In Restore Your Core® you will learn:
- Exercises that restore core and pelvic floor function
- Corrective exercises for your posture and alignment that reduce stress and strain on your core and pelvic floor
- Breathing patterns that support ideal core and pelvic floor function
- And a plethora of tips to help you get the most out of your exercises and daily movements.
1:2:1 private booking - £45 - Aberfoyle
Restore Your Core® is a method to retrain our core and pelvic floor muscles to be functional, reflexive, responsive and supportive to our body. Restore Your Core® helps you learn to move better, exercise better, uncover movement compensation patterns and create new patterns of strength, mobility, length and support.
In Restore Your Core® you will learn:
- Exercises that restore core and pelvic floor function
- Corrective exercises for your posture and alignment that reduce stress and strain on your core and pelvic floor
- Breathing patterns that support ideal core and pelvic floor function
- And a plethora of tips to help you get the most out of your exercises and daily movements.
1:2:1 private booking - £45 - Aberfoyle
"[After first session of 1-2-1 yoga] I had about 5 days of almost totally pain free days. Something I had not had in a few years. I really thank you so much for the work you did with me"
PRICING
Treatments take place just 45 minutes drive from Glasgow in the beautiful countryside of Loch Lomond.
PREGNANCY AND POSTNATAL
£40 1 hour Aberfoyle
RESTORE YOUR CORE
£45 1 hour 1:2:1 Aberfoyle
Please ensure you have space for the shiatsu mat if having treatment in your house, it is 140cm x 200cm
Booking
To book please fill in the booking form at the bottom of the page HERE
PREGNANCY AND POSTNATAL
£40 1 hour Aberfoyle
RESTORE YOUR CORE
£45 1 hour 1:2:1 Aberfoyle
Please ensure you have space for the shiatsu mat if having treatment in your house, it is 140cm x 200cm
Booking
To book please fill in the booking form at the bottom of the page HERE
Mummy Relax Party
As a busy mum it can be hard to find someone to look after your child or to find the time to schedule a massage or facial, so why not organise a play-date, Christmas party or mummy-to-be gathering with your friends and have a massage or facial at the same time?
More information HERE
More information HERE
Training
I am trained in Well Mother Maternity Massage with knowledge of Shiatsu specific to the maternal period. More information is available at: http://www.wellmother.org/
'Breastfeeding peer supporter' - Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (not practicing as a peer supporter)
'Post Natal Assessment, Core Restore & Functional Exercise Programming' Burrell Education.
'Restore Your Core' Lauren O'Hayon
'Herbal Medicine for Women' Aviva Romm (training ongoing)
I am trained in Well Mother Maternity Massage with knowledge of Shiatsu specific to the maternal period. More information is available at: http://www.wellmother.org/
'Breastfeeding peer supporter' - Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (not practicing as a peer supporter)
'Post Natal Assessment, Core Restore & Functional Exercise Programming' Burrell Education.
'Restore Your Core' Lauren O'Hayon
'Herbal Medicine for Women' Aviva Romm (training ongoing)
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Yoga, Massage & Nutritional Therapy in
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