Perinatal Massage
Pricing:
$125 for 75 min or $145 for 90 min
+$0.70/mile from my home in 97210
Location:
I come to you for in home visits. Read more about what to expect below.
In Home Prenatal Bodywork
As a doula, I have seen time again that receiving consistent, ongoing, therapeutic bodywork in pre conception and pregnancy makes for better birth outcomes.
My form of prenatal bodywork is a blend of Deep Tissue, and CranioSacral Therapy (CST). I recommend 90 minutes for these sessions to allow time to integrate the whole system. I begin with deep tissue work on your back, hips, and legs to ease aches and pains, release musculoskeletal constriction, promote circulation and encourage baby in utero to move into the optimal fetal position for birth. Then we move into the subtle work of addressing the CranioSacral system— the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and nourish the brain and spinal cord— to release deep-seated tension in the nervous system and restore the body’s natural rhythmic intelligence for self-repair.
Prenatal bodywork in this way helps regulate the nervous system, improve lymph and cardiovascular circulation, digestive function and decrease stress; all of which in turn is felt by the baby in the womb.
Recommended Visits in Pregnancy:
Once a month or more from 13-26 weeks
Every 2 weeks or more 27-36 weeks
Weekly 37-42 weeks
Preparing For Birth
Labor encouraging bodywork can begin at 38 weeks and can incorporate specific acupressure and Craniosacral techniques and specific herbal massage oils. These open and encourage the energies of birth.
In Home Postpartum Bodywork
Massage in the Postpartum time is benifitial for breastmilk production, getting rid of toxins from your body, helping your internal abdominal organs find their pre-pregnancy places, checking in on uterine involution, and for overall physical healing after birth. It can also be a space for the emotions and stories held in the body from the birth process to surface and release. Depending on what your body needs at that moment, a session with me in the Postpartum time can include Deep Tissue Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Abdominal Therapy, Acupressure. Always listening and in conversation with your body as it heals in the tender 4th trimester time.
If you are a new parent who is having hesitations about being away from your baby or if childcare is unavailable, please feel free to bring them to your session. Having your baby on the massage table with you can be a wonderful bonding experience, especially if you've been receiving consistent treatment throughout pregnancy.
What to expect from our session
I will arrive at your chosen location with my equipment & supplies. Before our session I will ask you to collect various sized pillows and a simple chair and to find a quiet space the size of a twin bed for us to work in. Once I’ve set-up my equipment we will have a brief conversation based on the information provided in the intake form & agree on a specialized session plan for your unique needs. (15 minutes)
I will then leave to wash my hands in a sink while you disrobe to your comfort level & get cozy underneath the sheets in the agreed on position (prone, supine or side-lying). Upon my return, I will ensure that you are prepared for me to enter the space. I will then make any necessary adjustments to the table & ask if you have any needs or questions before we begin the session. I will ask you if you consent to touch & after you’ve consented we will begin our hands on time. (75-90min)
I will end the session by gently thanking you & telling you that our time is complete. I will remove bolsters or pillows then instruct you to take your time getting up & dressed while I leave the room to wash my hands. Upon my return, I will ensure that you are prepared for me to enter the space. I will then sanitize & pack my equipment. We will end the session with a conversation based on your experience & process payment. (15 minutes)
The session process is subject to change depending on needs & accessibility.
