holistic/relaxing
Full body relaxation, a massage curated to support the body in deep restorative healing. Integrating swedish stokes at desired pressure with hands on reiki and cranio-sacral balancing . Allowing the body to unwind and de stress. Simple.
deep tissue
A full body massage that focuses on specific areas of chronic pain and discomfort, connecting deeper to muscle fibres and the myofascia for a powerful release. This is an integrated massage allowing for deeper relaxation while using a combination of techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy and soft tissue mobilisation.
pregnancy
Traditionally pregnant folks were given extensive massage. This used to originally be done by midwives as part of their care work. Massage would have been given regularly throughout the whole pregnancy with attention to the belly, hips and legs. Allowing the pregnant person to be more aware of and relaxed in their pelvis. As pregnancy and birth became more medicalised the healing modality is now absent from any prenatal care provided by health care professionals. Even when pregnant, massage is still considered more of a luxury rather than the necessary care needed. Touch therapy has enormous benefits for a body going through the changes and transitions on pregnancy.
Some benefits include:
In the first trimester, massage can help with the reduction of stress, aid relaxation while supporting self-awareness. It can help settle the body and the hormones and encourage early prenatal bonding.
Being a form of passive exercise it promotes circulation which in turn oxygenates the pregnant person and the baby’s entire body, reducing sluggishness, nausea, fatigue and depression. It also promotes the release of nutrients stored or stagnant in parts of the body and helps relieve congestion of blood which can result in various aches and pains.
Most importantly it helps the person connect to their changing body, allowing space and time to feel it. Body work is such an essential part of preparing for birth.