therapist massaging the back of a pregnant woman who is laying on her side on a massage couch
Pregnancy massage, working on hip pain releasing tension in muscle fascia to free up the hip joint

Pregnancy Massage

Life Massage provides professional pregnancy massage treatments to support patients throughout the whole term, reducing aches and pain and promoting mobility. The treatment involves lymphatic drainage massage, soft tissue massage, acupressure and when appropriate, the use of careful selected essential oils, in the right dosage, safe during pregnancy.  There will be a short consultation before each treatment to assess exactly what the patient needs and tailor the treatment to the specified condition that needs addressing, in addition to restore muscular and emotional relaxation overall. Specific acupressure points are used at different stages of term to support suppleness, emotional balance, support the Qi of the body and at the end of term, promote delivery.

The treatments help preventing and relieving:

  • back pain
  • heartburn
  • stretch marks
  • fatigue
  • insomnia
  • varicose veins
  • nausea
  • water retention
  • stress and moodiness
  • constipation and flatulence
  • growing pains and leg cramps
  • help inducing labour (starting from one week before the due date)