Pregnancy Treatments
Indian Head Massage 40min
Unwind with a deeply relaxing massage of the shoulders, neck and scalp. Stimulating the scalp and hair follicles with hair pulling and pressure points. The treatment finishes with a grounding foot massage to calm tired and/or swollen feet
Pregnancy Reflexology
Reflexology is an excellent non-invasive treatment to receive safely throughout pregnancy, labour and post pregnancy. Many physical, mental and emotional changes happen in pregnancy in a very short space of time which can bring about some or a lot of discomfort. Reflexology offers a supportive, relaxing space to alleviate anxieties, to chat about and treat any common symptoms associated with pregnancy and optimise the health of mom and baby.
Reflexology in pregnancy is recognised and recommended by most Maternity Hospitals such as National Maternity Hospital, The Rotunda Hospital and The Coombe. The lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda even have reflexologists in the Ante Natal Classes to explain its benefits to patients.
“A soothing space” 1hr back massage
Relax into a cloud of pillows and blankets in side lying position and ease tension with a tailored back massage. Claire’s pregnancy massage focuses on common pregnancy related aches and pains, relaxation and stress relief. Mandarin Massage oil blend helps to ease pain, nausea and anxiety while relaxing techniques ease tension and improves lymphatic flow, thus helping with fluid retention.
Pregnancy Glow Facial
Replenish the skin and mind with a 1hr Pregnancy Facial, Enjoy a face, neck and shoulder massage, a double cleanse & exfoliation. Claire then mixes a mask tailored to suit your skin type and condition. While the mask sets choose from
- Hand and arm massage
- Scalp massage
- Foot massage
The facial finishes with a moisturizer, eye cream & lip balm.
“Restful me-time” 1hr 15min Full Body Massage
Treat yourself to a Aroma Full Body Pregnancy Massage. Relax into a cloud of pillows and blankets in side lying position and allow the body to rest & reset. Mandarin Massage oil blend helps to ease pain, nausea and anxiety while relaxing techniques ease tension and improves lymphatic flow, thus helping with fluid retention.
Benefits of massage in pregnancy
- reduce tension and aches
- release anxiety or stress
- connect mom to her body and baby
- reduce pregnancy related issues ( swollen ankles, sore feet, headaches, mood)
Benefits of reflexology for pregnancy
- helps with morning sickness, fatigue, anxiety
- can ease back pain by working on the spinal reflex
- help balance and support the hormonal system which will support the body in pregnancy, labour and recovery in postpartum
- Research by Gowrie, Motha & McGrath 1994 : on Effects of reflexology on labour outcomes found “that the effects of reflexology on labour outcomes were outstanding”