therapeutic birth + bodywork
Holistic Doula
I believe that when a woman feels respected, informed, and deeply connected in her birth journey, she emerges confidently into motherhood. Using bodywork and physiology as the framework of my care, we can patiently allow the birth process to unfold. Come to birth feeling powerful, capable and attuned to your body.
Trust birth.
Prenatal Massage
Relax, attune + create space in your body throughout pregnancy. During second + third trimesters special attention is given to positioning, delicate trigger points, common areas of restriction or stress especially hips, low back, pelvis + diaphragm. Posture + movement patterns are assessed. Deep tissue + fascial work is applied to keep your growing body feeling aligned + comfortable. Frequent sessions support balance in the body, allowing baby to move + grow optimally positioned for birth.
Postpartum Massage
Treatments are designed to nurture + stabilize you both physically + emotionally. Gentle Swedish + hot stone massage increases circulation of blood + lymph, reducing inflammation to aid in healing as your body reorganizes. Special attention is given to areas of the back, neck + shoulders often sore + overworked from holding + nursing a newborn. Therapeutic breast massage can help relieve pain from engorgement or clogged ducts. The fourth trimester is a time for pampering, rest + recovery.
Induction Massage
More intensive bodywork will help release muscles of the back + pelvis to encourage baby to move into optimal position so labor can begin. The delicate trigger points associated with birth are vigorously stimulated, special oils are applied + cupping maybe used. Abdominal work gently nudges baby as well as opens the diaphragm + pelvis to engage your baby allowing the birth process to naturally unfold.
*37+ weeks | early labor
Massage sessions are opportunities to gain insight into your body. We can build trust + foster connection through therapeutic touch.
80m $180 | x4 $680
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