Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy is a special time in any woman’s life. Your body goes through various physiological & emotional changes. Although it is a life enriching experience it places extra demands on your body. A good massage can alleviate some of the common stresses and strains you might experience. Why not let us nurture you while you are nurturing your baby
Benefits of Pregnancy Massageand also proven to be beneficial during the last trimester)
When it is not suitable to have Pregnancy massage
It is not advisable to have the treatment if you have any of the following conditions:
Pregnancy in the first 12 weeks
Fever
Contagious or infectious diseases including colds and flu
Neuritis
Skin diseases
This list is not exhaustive so please make us aware of any condition you feel is relevant when booking a treatment.
What to expect on your first visit for a Pregnancy massage
Before the massage
On your first visit the massage therapist will begin by carrying out a consultation during which you will be asked about your medical history, current physical condition, stress levels, any pain you may be experiencing and if you have any specific goals for the session. This information will assist the therapist to assess your needs and to determine what techniques to use and how to structure the session to achieve the desired goals from the massage.
Your treatment will take place in a warm, comfortable and quiet room on a padded massage couch. The therapist will ask you to remove any jewellery that you may be wearing such as necklaces, earrings, or watches. You can keep your rings on if you prefer.
You will then be asked to remove your clothing except for your underpants while the therapist holds the towel or sheet to keep you covered while you undress. You will be assisted to lie on the couch with special cushions for support. The towels or sheet are used to cover your body at all times and only the parts being massaged at any one time are exposed. This ensures that your modesty is respected at all times.
During the massage
The entire treatment will be carried out with you lying on your back or side position. During the massage, the therapist will use gentle stokes with light to medium pressure paying more attention to areas highlighted during the assessment.
It is not advisable to have the treatment if you have any of the following conditions:
This list is not exhaustive so please make us aware of any condition you feel is relevant when booking a treatment.
What to expect on your first visit for a Pregnancy massage
Before the massage
On your first visit the massage therapist will begin by carrying out a consultation during which you will be asked about your medical history, current physical condition, stress levels, any pain you may be experiencing and if you have any specific goals for the session. This information will assist the therapist to assess your needs and to determine what techniques to use and how to structure the session to achieve the desired goals from the massage.
Your treatment will take place in a warm, comfortable and quiet room on a padded massage couch. The therapist will ask you to remove any jewellery that you may be wearing such as necklaces, earrings, or watches. You can keep your rings on if you prefer.
You will then be asked to remove your clothing except for your underpants while the therapist holds the towel or sheet to keep you covered while you undress. You will be assisted to lie on the couch with special cushions for support. The towels or sheet are used to cover your body at all times and only the parts being massaged at any one time are exposed. This ensures that your modesty is respected at all times.
During the massage
The entire treatment will be carried out with you lying on your back or side position. During the massage, the therapist will use gentle stokes with light to medium pressure paying more attention to areas highlighted during the assessment.
