Pregnancy Massage

Massage during and after pregnancy is a great way counteract the physical demands pregnancy makes on a woman’s body.

City Haven is very proud to offer an antenatal and postnatal massage service for mums and mums-to-be.

For pregnant clients, massage takes place on a massage table using a ‘belly mat’, an exquisitely comfortable cushion with grooves for the belly and the breasts. While allowing the masseur to perform a full massage on the back, the position also gives the client a chance to lie comfortably on their front up until term – an experience that can be a relief in itself!

Antenatal and postnatal massage usually involves a combination of both remedial and relaxation massage techniques, depending on the client’s requirements. Having worked with long-term antenatal patients in the hospital setting, as well as postnatal women soon after birth, Charlotte has a good understanding of the specific physical and emotional stresses of pregnancy and childbirth - particularly since she is a mum herself.

For women confined to bed-rest for periods of their pregnancy, massage is an excellent way to improve circulation and counteract the stiffness and pain associated with prolonged inactivity.

Charlotte performs pregnancy services at the clinic and during mobile home visits. Visits are billed at the standard rates for these services.

City Haven Massage Therapy recommends ‘Seasons of Life – Physiotherapy and fitness for women’

Seasons of Life
Fiona Greuter – Physiotherapist
Mobile: 0414 625 096
www.seasonsoflife.com.au

Testimonials

'I saw Charlotte over a period of several months when I was confined to bed rest with a high risk pregnancy. The discomforts of pregnancy were greatly exacerbated by bedrest and I found myself quite uncomfortable and emotionally very taxed. Quite simply, if I hadn’t seen Charlotte, I wouldn’t have made it through – her visit was the highlight of my week! Charlotte’s intuition for finding tight, stiff spots and working them away was extremely impressive, as was the effect the massage had on my ability to relax. All women should incorporate both folic acid and Charlotte as part of a happy, healthy pregnancy!'
Rita, mother of Earl and Jules

"I went to see Charlotte for a therapeutic massage early in the second trimester of my pregnancy when I was suffering a sore neck and very tight shoulders. I found Charlotte to be an extremely skilled practitioner and benefited greatly from the range of massage techniques she used. I felt much better immediately after the massage and continued to feel the benefits in the following weeks.

I made regular appointments with Charlotte throughout the rest of my pregnancy and really appreciated the excellent care and therapeutic services I received. Charlotte always made time to discuss my pregnancy and refer to her notes from our last session. She would also suggest exercises I could do at home. I felt extremely confident in her hands and her massages were fantastic and addressed a whole range of niggles and stresses my body was experiencing from pregnancy.

Charlotte is great to talk to and has warm, easygoing personality. I have always looked forward to my appointments and felt very comfortable and relaxed. I have recommended Charlotte to other pregnant friends as I found her massages and her company invaluable throughout my pregnancy."
Maria Fong