Massage

pregnancy MASSAGE

BENEFITS

This full body treatment is pregnancy relaxation to the max. You can enjoy all the same benefits of a holistic massage, but with a lighter pressure. For this treatment you will be side lying for the comfort and protection of you and your baby

Aches and pains, common health conditions associated with pregnancy and stress levels can be alleviated

Your baby will also benefit from the endorphins and oxytocin released by you during your massage, providing a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience for you both

postnatal MASSAGE

BENEFITS

This is a wonderful full body massage to have from 6 weeks after birth

Like the pregnancy massage, this treatment uses a gentle pressure and can be done side lying for your comfort, especially if you are breastfeeding

Particularly good for easing emotional tension as well as physical aches, which may be a result of holding, carrying and feeding baby

For those who live around 20 minutes from me, I provide this treatment in your own home between 6-12 weeks after birth. This means you don’t need to travel and can remain close to your baby

If baby needs you at anytime during the massage, we can pause the treatment and continue when baby is settled. Alternatively, we can adapt the massage if baby needs longer with you or you need to feed, perhaps a seated massage or massage while you lie on your bed with baby

c-section scar MASSAGE

BENEFITS

C-section scar massage is available from 8 weeks after birth, following your GP check and once your wound has fully closed and scabs are gone

This massage can be beneficial even decades after your c-section

During your treatment we assess how your scar looks, how it feels, your breathing, diastasis recti, and how your scar may be impacting you physically and emotionally. Scar massage focuses on mobilising and remodelling tissue around the scar area and abdomen, decongesting this tissue, stimulating tissue change, and where appropriate for more mature scars, agitating the tissue to bring about change. It also focuses on calming and reconnecting you with your c-section experience and your scar. We will discuss, then work on treatment goals, such as relieving tightness, reducing overhang, decreasing numbness, or reconnecting with your scar

Treatment time is one hour. The time spent massaging your scar or abdomen area may vary, so treatment may include a head, foot or lower back massage, depending on your preference

Massage techniques for you to use at home are recommended at the end of each treatment. Doing these regularly after and between treatments maximises change

You are very welcome to bring your baby to your appointments. If baby needs you at anytime during the massage, we can pause the treatment and continue when baby is settled. Alternatively, we can adapt the massage if baby needs longer with you or you need to feed

HOLISTIC MASSAGE FOR WOMEN

The range of techniques used during holistic massage benefit all systems of the body, providing physical and emotional self-care; perfect for alleviating the stresses and strains of life as a woman and mum.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Stimulating blood flow

Improving posture and alignment

Reducing muscle pain

Reducing nervous tension

Encouraging deep breathing

Producing endorphins and oxytocin

Lowering blood pressure

Reducing depression and anxiety

Increasing vitality

Improved sleep

deep tissue MASSAGE FOR WOMEN

BENEFITS

This massage allows the deeper layers of the body tissue to be treated, enabling the release of chronic muscle tension

Slow and deeper strokes are used on these areas of contracted muscle, sinking into the tissue and applying a greater pressure, with the use of the forearm, heel of the hand, fist and elbow as well as reinforced thumbs and fingers

This treatment usually focuses on specific areas of the body, so depending on the length of treatment and body parts you would like treated, you can combine deep tissue and holistic techniques within one massage

 First time clients must complete a consultation form before treatment

For certain conditions, permission from your GP or midwife maybe necessary

I HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND INSURANCE TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE

• iTEC Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for the Complementary Therapist - January 2021

• iTEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage - September 2021

• iTEC Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Complementary Therapies - September 2021

• Practitioner’s Diploma in Pregnancy Massage/Abdominal and Full Body - February 2022

• London School of Massage, FHT, CTHA Accredited, Deep Tissue Massage - May 2022

• London School of Massage, FHT, CTHA Accredited, Trigger Point Therapy with Stretch Massage - July 2023

• Restore Scar Therapy, C-section Scar Massage Specialist - January 2024

• Fully insured with Holistic Insurance Services and a member of the Complementary Therapists Association

• London Borough of Bexley Special Treatment Licence ensuring my home studio meets all required regulations to practice massage