6 Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

December 11th, 2016

Pregnancy Massage is a specialised area of massage therapy.  As a general guide the frequency of pregnancy massage aligns with your antenatal appointment schedule.  It does depend on your health history and what you injuries you may have sustained pre-pregnancy (more about this HERE).  Regular treatment…

An Unexpected Benefit of Infant Massage

November 27th, 2016

When we think about the benefits of infant massage we generally focus on those relating to baby’s health and development.  But rarely do we think about the benefits for parents. My attention was drawn to the beautiful hum of conversation, laced with sporadic bouts of…

Swelling In Pregnancy

November 13th, 2016

A certain amount of swelling or puffiness in the hands and feet is considered normal, and commonly appears in the latter stages of pregnancy.  It can cause great discomfort and make it difficult to walk, or use your hands to their usual capacity.  Not to…

Pregnancy Massage Matters: It’s all in the timing

August 9th, 2014

How often should you schedule your pregnancy massage appointments in order to take good care of yourself and your baby? I am frequently asked by my pregnancy massage mums-to-be, how often they should visit the massage table. The general guide for pregnancy massage frequency, as…

I Don’t Jump Out of Helicopters

June 26th, 2014

Infant Massage: an ally for families I love working with parents to support them in developing their relationship with their baby through infant massage.  At every class I teach, I see  the engagement between parent and baby grow in their own unique ways. This relationship…