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Holistic Pregnancy and Baby Massage for Mothers and Babies in Croydon, Surrey,
LondonOnce
you have found your due date preparing for your baby during pregnancy
can be a bit of stressful test, like a difficult quiz trying to fit
everything into your pregnancy calendar diary week
Pregnancy
massage can not just reduce the risk and relieve some of the symptoms
and signs of stress but some of the less desirable signs and
symptoms of pregnancy too.
Post
due date and after the baby has been born we offer a number of massage
therapy support solutions for new mothers to enhance the first few
months and make the most of a new baby with baby massage
technique classes, training courses and baby massage workshops. We
teach baby massage techniques to reduce the risk of colic, and gas that
plague newborn babies and their mothers.

Baby Massage
In a
safe, friendly relaxing environment you will learn how to massage your baby with
confidence. Techniques can
be adapted to
fit in with your daily routine and can be used throughout the years to
come. Baby massage oil is provided and a handout at the end of
the training course to remind you of the baby massage techniques you
have learnt. We demonstrate on a doll whilst you gently massage your
baby. 
Benefits to parents
- Promotes
bonding between parent and baby
- Establishes relationships
- Develops communication through touch
- Releases 'feel good hormones' (Oxytocin and Prolactine) to both parent and
baby
- Studies have shown that baby massage can decrease postnatal depression
- Builds parents' confidence with dealing with baby
- Classes act as a support network to parents.

Benefits to baby
- Improves
growth and development in babies.
- Stimulates and strengthens the nervous system
- Increases blood flow to organs
- Relieves muscular tension
- Promotes bond between baby and parent
- Establishes relationships
- Develops communication through touch - one of the 5 senses.
- Decreases the production of 'stress hormones'(Cortisols).
- Teaches baby how to relax by releasing the 'feel good hormones (Oxytocin and
Prolactin)
- Reduces blood pressure and pulse rate resulting in a more restful state.
- Regulates and strengthens baby's digestive and respiratory systems
- Reduces wind, colic and constipation
- Improves skin condition.
- Promotes sounder and longer sleep
- Develops flexibility, strength and stamina
- Gives relief to the pain of teething and blocked sinuses.
For
dates of the next course please call or email.

What
is holistic baby massage?
The term 'holistic' comes from the
Greek word 'holos' meaning whole. The holistic approach takes into account the
person's whole being, and not just the physical symptoms or problems. Treatment
thus takes into account the effect on the body arising from psychology, environment
and nutrition.
Massage is a form of tissue manipulation
which has evolved over 4000 years. Holistic massage thus treats each person
individually in the context of their own life. The treatment enables the person
to improve their health and re-establish their body's natural equilibrium, known
as homeostasis.

How
can massage help you?
A treatment plan normally consists
of a number of massages performed weekly or every two weeks. Each session will
consist of a full body massage lasting about 1 hour, in a relaxing and private
environment. Please note that the first session will take a little longer because
an interview is required to determine your special needs (if any) and for your
therapist to explain to you the procedure more fully.
All information is kept in strict
confidence and will not be divulged to any third party.
Each massage will be tailored to meet the individual requirements of the client.
The number of sessions can be as few or as many as the client wants/needs.
The positive benefits of holistic
massage are too numerous to cover completely here, and will of course depend
on the individual.
Here are a few examples of the physiological
and psychological benefits that are known to occur.
How Much?
£45 for Approximately 1hr 15 mins session - Full body or pregnancy massage
£65 for 4 week baby massage techniques course - ask about workshop classes (baby massage personal tuition home visits from £80) Who?
Yvonne Doherty - Holistic Massage
Contact - Bookings - Appointment
Details
Tel/Text 0773 4437785 Email:
holisticmassage@therapies.for-life.org.uk
How Much?
£45 for Approximately 1hr 15 Mins
Session - Full Body Massage
Where?
Your massage therapist has regular classes and clinic sessions in Croydon, Surrey. New therapy rooms in central Croydon
Croydon
is within easy reach of most parts of London with good transport links to Sutton,
Wimbledon, Bromley, Thornton Heath, Norwood, Crystal Palace, Bromley and Central
London. East and West Croydon stations are served well by trams,
trains,
taxis
and buses with excellent fast links
to Victoria, London Bridge, Charing Cross and Gatwick.
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