Massage

The healing methods of touch and massage are incorporated into many cultures throughout the world and are necessary for a balance of healthy mind, emotion, spirit and body. As a mother continually giving can become tiring and may become apparent by signs of a loss of energy, loss of motivation and a loss of self.

Without giving and nurturing yourself how will you continue to give to your new baby and your family.

Benefits

• Enhances body awareness and feeling of well being
• Reduces the risk of post natal depression
• Improves immune function
• Reduces oedema due to injury, surgery or drugs
• Can promote function and improve circulation to abdominal organs
• Beneficial effect on skin - softens and loosens skin where scar tissue has formed or is adhered to the underlying tissue
• Improves arterial, venous and lymphatic circulation.
• Improved circulation helps to promote healing, reduce muscle spasm and promotes the extensibility of connective tissue.
• Lowers blood pressure in individuals suffering with hypertension Reduces the symptoms of premenstrual tension