Pregnancy massage

Massage during pregnancy can be a magical experience and can not only alleviate many common pregnancy conditions, but can also offer a unique opportunity for Mother to bond with her unborn child.

Pregnancy massage is usually performed with the woman lying very comfortably on her side and supported with cushions. If you prefer, we have a special bolster pillow set which enables you to lie on your front, a real treat after lying on your side for so long! Please let us know in advance if you want a pregnancy massage on your front so we can set it up.

Benefits of Massage During Pregnancy:
There is lots of research which supports the tremendous benefits of pregnancy massage. Baby also benefits from massage as ‘feel good” endorphins are released by the mother and passed on via the umbilical cord. It is not unusual to feel baby kick and move as they respond to massage treatment.

Massage during pregnancy can help with common pregnancy complaints such as: oedema, sciatica, carpal tunnel, nausea, pelvic girdle pain, headaches etc.

It can also help:
*Reduce emotional stress and anxiety
*Release muscular tension
*Encourage release of oxytocin
*Prevent sluggish bowel movement
*Lymphatic drainage; enabling toxins to be eliminated effectively

Pregnancy is a wonderful time, but it is also a time of many changes to a woman’s body and can put pressure on joints, ligaments and organs often causing discomfort and pain. It can also be quite stressful. Massage can help alleviate these conditions.

You can also combine this with Acupuncture if you book with one of our acupuncturists who do pregnancy massage such as Tara or Jadelin. We also have Rita available who is an excellent and experienced pregnancy therapist.

Receiving regular massage can make you more in tune with your body and can help relax during the first stage of labour often resulting in shorter and easier births. It can also lead to increased breast feeding success as it can encourage the production of prolactin.

You can read more about the benefits of pregnancy massage at My Expert Midwife

“I had a pregnancy massage and Mattea was great. She took the time to understand what I wanted and provided a really relaxing and enjoyable massage”

— C. Roberts

“I have been coming to Rita for several years now, starting with pregnancy massage with my first child, then my second, and now for deep tissue massage to help with back and core issues. She is welcoming, warm and calm and always gives the most fantastic massages making me feel fully revived and relaxed. She always gives knowledgeable feedback and has given excellent advice on other therapies and therapists to try to help me with my issues. She is the only masseuse I will use and I’m sure I will be coming back to her for many years to come. She is amazing!!!!”

— Sara Lee

PRACTITIONERS

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TARA RIVERO ZEA

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Tara Rivero Zea is an experienced acupuncturist who is passionate about women’s health. Her practice specializes in fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care.

She began her training in Acupuncture in 2007 and then went on to train in Tui Na which is a Chinese Massage technique. Today Tara often combines acupuncture and massage together to get the best results in treatments.

Her love for all things related to pregnancy, birth and children led her to train as a doula and she completed her training with Nurturing Birth in May 2013.

Tara is also the mother of four young children and used acupuncture throughout her own pregnancies and deliveries. She became interested in treating children with Chinese Medicine whilst nursing her own through a variety of childhood ailments.

Tara then trained with Placenta Remedies Network to become a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. After her third and fourth baby she encapsulated her own placenta, and after feeling the benefits first hand she now offers this service across North and East London and Essex Borders.

Feel free to contact Tara directly to see how acupuncture and massage can help you.

Her pricing reflects the different communities in the area, with a private acupuncture and a multibed clinic for differing budgets.

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RITA BEWLEY

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Rita is an experienced and empathetic therapist with grounding strength. She specializes in Deep Tissue and Pre and Postnatal treatments, following a Level 3 Diploma from the London School of Massage and post-graduate trainings in Pregnancy & Labour Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Massage and Warm Bamboo Massage. Plus, she’s adding Thai Massage to her CV.

Rita comes from a Teaching, Psychology and Mental Health background and listens carefully & thoughtfully to the needs of each client. She works intuitively after consultation and her skilled execution has received many good reviews.

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Claire Sands

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Fascinated by the body’s ability to heal itself, Claire became a Massage Therapist to help other people achieve good health and wellbeing through holistic practices which stimulate the body and mind.

Her career began at Neals Yard Therapy Rooms, where she gained experience in various techniques and adapted these specifically to meet the individual needs of clients. Claire went on to join the luxury cruise line, Holland America, as a Spa Therapist. Accommodating an older clientele onboard gave her the opportunity to help with various conditions, such as Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, observing how massage had the ability to ease symptoms and alleviate pain.

Claire has since trained and worked with Facegym, specialising in face massage as a natural alternative to anti-ageing and effective tension release. Her focus now specifically targets the jaw and relieves symptoms associated with TMJ disfunction, where Claire takes a whole body approach in helping to combat facial tension for good. The ongoing experience of helping people feel better about themselves through looser jaws has been highly rewarding, and Claire continues to deepen her knowledge in sustaining a healthy body and mind for all.

e: claire@massageonthemind.com
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t: 07535 505 362

Elea-May

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Elea is a qualified Massage therapist (deep tissue/remedial massage, pregnancy massage and holistic), Aromatherapist, Reflexologist and Reiki Practitioner.

She calls her massage "remedial", whether you chose a deep tissue technic, or a more relaxing aromatherapy massage, you will always leave the treatment feeling lighter and relaxed.

She has accumulated a lot of experience and by following her intuition, she will work on every muscles and tensions. For each treatments including a massage, the pressure will always be adapted to your needs and preferences.

She also offers BESPOKE treatments, combining all these technics. Same again, they will be adapted to your needs. She will target the treatment after doing a short and efficient consultation with you, at the beginning of the session. The bespoke treatment can be up to 2h.

A new addition in Elea’s treatments, which might be for you, is CBD Oil Massages, known to help with muscle tension, joint health, inflammation, anxiety and depression and improving sleep.

Above all, she loves helping and healing, and has a very caring, warm and attentive nature.

She is currently studying Naturopathy and Acupuncture.

Elea is a registered member of CThA, the Complementary Therapists Association and has an ITEC qualification.

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Mattea Di Gaetano

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Mattea is a highly qualified holistic therapist with over 25 years’ experience. She began her training in 1997 with Holistic Massage and Reflexology. Later on she added Pregnancy Massage, Reiki and Bowen Technique to her skill set. She is very adept at treating people from all walks of life and all ages, dealing with a variety of conditions for adults and children. She works with private clients, NHS Mental Health clients at Children’s Centre’s and with local community groups.

Due to her son’s premature birth she discovered an affinity with Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and saw at first hand the benefit of the treatment to her young child. This led her to qualify in CST at the CTET in London and she subsequently completed Post Graduate Training in CST for Mothers and Babies.

Mattea offers sessions for adults as well as for mothers and babies. This includes pre and postnatal treatments. Her treatments can help babies with birth trauma, development problems, misalignment and they can also improve the communication between mothers and their young child.

Mattea can offer baby massage and can teach parents how to do it individually.

More recently, Mattea has been treating clients with long Covid, finding that Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki have helped clients regain their vitality as the nervous system can realign and the immune system regains energy.

Treatments with Mattea leave you feeling deeply relaxed, rejuvenated, whole and relieved of aches, pains and tensions. Within the safety, skill and care that Mattea offers, each session brings clients closer to their own health, balance and resilience.

Her therapeutic and intuitive sensitivity enables her to connect with each client. She has a loyal client base, all trusting in her abilities and the care she offers.

Mattea is qualified in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (CST), Holistic, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Indian Head and Baby massage, Hot stone, Reiki, Reflexology and Bowen Technique.

Mattea is accredited with the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) and registered with the Complementary Therapy Association (CThA).

Mattea is available at Healing Space:
Tuesdays 3pm - 7pm
Sundays 11am - 7pm

e: matteadi1000@gmail.com
w: https://www.mattea-holistictouch.co.uk/
t: 07931 737874