What is Shiatsu Massage?
Shiatsu is a form of massage developed in Japan. The word shiatsu means the use of fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body to release muscular tension and promote circulation and healing. The shiatsu techniques work by balancing the body’s energy.
Shiatsu Massage and You
• Pregnancy massage integrates shiatsu techniques (a deeply relaxing form of pressure) with strokes and breathing. It is a comfortable therapeutic treatment, to nurture and prepare you for the months ahead.
• Shiatsu pregnancy massage is individually personalised to suit your needs, taking into consideration the stages of your pregnancy.
• This empowers you by making you aware of your changing body and your baby.
Did You Know?
• Our sensitivity to touch develops while we are still in the womb. Pregnancy massage is a special way for you to bond with your baby.
• Pregnancy massage helps you to be more relaxed, consequently your baby will also remain calm throughout labour and be more settled.
• Pregnancy massage stimulates the nerve endings in the baby’s skin through the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby. This primes the baby’s senses.
• Pregnancy massage assists the baby to be in the optimal position for labour.
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage
• Helps treat the ailments of pregnancy, including morning sickness, sciatic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, back and neck pain.
• Provides techniques to assist in ante-natal care, especially 2nd and 3rd trimester, labour and the post-natal period.
• Incorporates exercises and stretches during pregnancy, and to prepare you for birth. Teaches the use of a birthing ball.
• Presses trigger points to alleviate general discomfort and specific pregnancy symptoms.
• Stimulates the release of endorphins which act as a natural relaxant during pregnancy and labour.
• Incorporates induction techniques to initiate labour which can be used throughout the birthing experience.
• Is effective as alternative pain relief during labour, combining shiatsu pressure techniques with strokes and breathing.
• Promotes an easier post-natal recovery.
• Teaches breathing techniques to prepare you for birth.
Training in Shiatsu
Involves not just you but we also offer a session that teaches the father different techniques to assist the mother during pregnancy and labour. This allows the father to bond with his baby - a sharing experience, for the couple.
Myotherapy Massage
Myotherapy (remedial) massage is also catered for. Please contact Marietje or Madelaine for further details.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE:
- COST: $65.00 Healthcare refundable
- CLASS DURATION: One hour per session
- FREQUENCY: As needed (may be more frequent in later stages of pregnancy)
- WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothing
(We also offer an induction session for fathers)
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