Prenatal and Postpartum Therapeutic Massage
Hapai Lomi
Prenatal Therapeutic Massage
Pregnancy is a time of constant change for your body, your emotions and sometimes even your relationships. Prenatal Therapeutic Massage supports your body and nervous system to provide relief from physical discomfort, mood regulation, and rest during this time of profound change. While we are all predisposed to particular issues or ease, no matter what, supporting your body and mind for giving birth will set you up for your best experience possible. Pregnancy massage offers the same benefits as massage, while relieving prenatal discomforts and preparing your body for birth and motherhood.
Prenatal therapeutic massage is recommended every week to every month, depending on what feels best to your body.
Common prenatal discomforts relieved by massage include:
Sciatica | Headaches | Shortness of Breath | Swelling in Extremities | Fatigue
Stress and Anxiety | Back pain | Joint Pain | Stiffness | Insomnia
Prenatal massage does have contraindications.
Please call or e-mail before scheduling an appointment if any of these apply:
All Day Morning Sickness | Currently in 1st Trimester with History of Miscarriage | Other Medical Complications
Postpartum Lomi
Postpartum Therapeutic Massage
The first weeks & months postpartum are also constantly evolving. You may feel burdened by hormones, nursing, lack of sleep, the emotional transition, and in the case of c-section - surgical recovery. No matter what your unique birth story is, the postpartum period is a time of recovery, recalibration, and profound transition. Postpartum therapeutic massage provides support to your body as you heal, hormones shift, and your nervous system adapts to new rhythms. Massage is especially important in these weeks and months following birth to help restore balance - physiologically and mentally.
Postpartum Therapeutic Massage is recommended every week or two for the first 3 months, or as long as needed.
Benefits of Postnatal Massage include:
Hormone Stabilization
Detox from Birthing Medication | Healthy Lactation Improved Circulation Better Mood | Better Digestion
Increased Immunity | Pain Relief
Support in C-section Healing | Relaxation
Time for You to Feel Good
Pre-crawling babies are welcome to accompany new moms to massage appointments with prior notice.