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Massage
Pre and Post Natal Massage
Pregnancy is one of the most important times in a woman's life. Maintaining optimum health through regular massage, good nutrition and exercise will ensure a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Pregnancy and post natal massage is different to regular massage because it is modified week to week according to the postural and anatomical stresses that take place within the body. Through a careful consultation, Emma can address any problems that may arise and remedy them.
Pregnancy massage is applied in the side lying position with the support of a special pregnancy pillow which allows the mother to be comfortable with good support for the pelvis and abdomen.
Common conditions that can be relieved with pregnancy massage include:
Back and neck pain
Insomnia
Headaches
Oedema
Fatigue
Sciatica
Stress and anxiety
Benefits of Pre and Post Natal Massage
Relaxes the "whole" body: mentally, physically and emotionally
Addresses postural imbalances and changes due to the growing baby
Increases circulation to all parts of the body to reduce muscular tension and pain
Reduces stress, tension and anxiety
Helps rejuvenate and re-align the body after childbirth
Baby Massage
Emma is a trained as an Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). The Association was founded in 1978 by Vimula McClure after her work in orphanages in India, where she observed the love and wealth of these children due to the frequent massage that took place in their culture. After succumbing to malaria and being massaged back to health by the village women, she realised the significance of loving touch in our lives as a fundamental human need.
The purpose of the IAIM is to "promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents and caregivers are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community."
We massage our babies to learn about their growing bodies, help them to flourish, communicate our love and develop their self esteem.
One to one sessions of how to massage your new baby are available at your request
Benefits of Infant Massage
Facilitates bonding and connection with your growing baby
Aids digestion, reduces wind and colic
Helps the neuromuscular development of the baby
Aids sleep and reduces restlessness
Postnatal Mobile Massage Service
Due to popular demand from Emma's pregnancy clients, she is now offering to visit new Mums in the comfort of their home, to give them a postnatal recovery massage, to teach them how to massage their baby or both. The cost is $ 90 for a one hour visit or $150 to also teach baby massage.
The benefits are tremendous, from reducing muscle soreness, to beating the blues, Emma offers a wealth of knowledge and support.
Available in the Auckland inner city suburbs/city only. Further distance will have a small petrol surcharge.
Emma is also available for group bookings for post natal coffee groups, where she would come to the hosts home and bring her mobile equipment, and massage you whilst the others chat and the babies are looked after by friends ! You can have a whole hour to yourself, but are welcome to just have a focused half hour on the problem areas. This is $90 /hour or $45 for a half hour.
TREATMENT INFORMATION:
1 hour Massage session = $80
Infant Massage Instruction 1 hour = $80
Contact details:
Mother-Well: 6300067
Mobile: 021 947 500
email: arlo@ihug.co.nz
Through empathy , understanding and a respect for each unique mother and her child, Emma provides a specially tailored massage to suit their needs.
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