Pregnancy Massage and Zero Balancing
Receiving bodywork while pregnant and after the birth is extremely helpful and nourishing. During pregnancy the heart, the lungs, the digestive system and the kidneys have to work much harder and the bones and joints have to cope with the weight gain and postural changes. Often old aches and pains become worse and this can take a lot of enjoyment out of your time of pregnancy and motherhood.
As well as easing pains in the back, neck, shoulders and hips it improves the blood and lymphatic circulation, it relieves tired legs and cramps, minimises stress and fatigue, improves sleep and calms an overly active baby.
Bodywork is a powerful tool to support yourself in contacting the wisdom of your body, connecting with your baby and assisting you on your new journey into motherhood.
Your partner also benefits greatly from Massage and Zero Balancing. As well as helping their aching muscles from extra DIY and shopping it actually helps them feel more confident and relaxed about being at the birth and becoming a father.
Motherhood Massage and Zero Balancing
After the arrival of the baby bodywork will help you cope with the more challenging sides of motherhood like stress, fatigue, sore back and shoulders. By giving yourself some special attention on a regular basis you will feel pampered and have more energy to nurture your child.
I try to be as flexible and accommodating as possible and therefore you have the option of coming on your own for a Motherhood Massage or bringing your baby along if childcare is difficult – Zero Balancing works beautifully even with having a baby or toddler feeding or climbing all over you at the same time. If the baby is not yet crawling around they can have a little session, too, to help them clear tension and connect with their body. Older children benefit greatly from Zero Balancing, too, dealing with everything from sore neck and ankles to life-issues. Zero Balancing is a fabulous way of staying centred in yourself whatever is going on around you – it comes highly recommended.
To find out more about Zero Balancing go to our website, www.zerobalancinguk.org
Karin Walters practices at The Natural Health Practice, 2a, Spicer Road in Exeter EX1 1SX and from home in Metcombe near Ottery St. Mary. She has been practising as a Massage Therapist since 1993 and as a Certified Zero Balancer since 1998. She teaches Pregnancy Yoga and Active Birth. Karin combines massage and Zero Balancing in her treatments
Cost:
All treatments cost £35 and lasts 1 hour
Book now on Tel. 01404 813784 or email karin@birthwise.net
A little feedback...
“My expectation of Zero Balancing was that it would be a deep form of massage but my experience is that it is so much more than that. I find it profoundly relaxing. It works on my body structure on a deep level effecting positive and lasting change. But even better and totally unexpectedly the balance it brings is not just physical but on an emotional level as well bringing a welcome sense of well being and calm. I would highly recommend it.”
Helen (08/10/2010)
“I had massage throughout my pregnancy and have carried on after the birth of my baby. The continuity worked really well for me”
“While I was pregnant it helped my whole system relax, it helped my body stay supple and it helped the body to get ready for birth.”
Caran
“I loved the relaxation and all the good advice Karin gave me. It kept me calm – I wasn’t worried about the labour. My partner was able to carry on the massage during labour, which was great pain relief for me.”