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"Mommy-To-Be”
Massage:
Allow yourself to relax and enjoy a much needed professional pregnancy
massage to help you combat tired legs, back discomfort, all-over body
aches and that troublesome sciatica area. This bodywork session utilizes
specialized techniques specifically designed for the pregnant mom. Employing
side-positioning, as well as use of the “Prego Pillow” which
comfortably allows mom to rest belly-down on the table. Special emphasis
is placed on the neck, shoulders, upper back and sciatica areas. Scented
or non-scented soy-based oil is used. Cranial, ear and foot reflexology
is applied. Aromatherapy is used during this session, as well as heated
herbal packs. This massage is great for preparing the body for labor.
Essential Benefit: Relaxation, light circulation, moderate muscle manipulation,
hormonal balancing, Oxytocin release, and much more (see detailed Benefits
of Massage). Fee: $100
Postpartum Foot Reflexology
Massage:
This much deserved foot massage is done after placing your feet in a vibrating
foot-bath of warm water, adding Moldavite salts for relaxation. After
soaking your feet for a short time, you will receive an all encompassing
foot reflexology massage. This massage is excellent for overall relaxation,
stress release, as well as it can provide comfort and relief for those
who are experiencing edema (water retention). Scented or non-scented soy-based
oil is used. Aromatherapy is used during this session, as well as heated
herbal packs. This massage is essential for moms who have already delivered,
in restoring energy balance and overall body rejuvenation. Essential Benefit:
Relaxation, circulation, energy balance, elimination of water retention,
muscle manipulation, postpartum depression, Oxytocin release, all-over
body benefit from trigger point therapy, and much more. Fee: $95
Reflexology Foot,
Hand, Ear and Cranial Massage:
This massage concentrates on pressure points located in your feet, hands,
ears and/or cranium. Manipulating pressure points through massage and
reflexology, has been determined to alleviate many symptoms such as nausea/stomach
irritation (morning sickness), headache/migraine, allergies, stress, digestion
issues, insomnia, respiratory problems, and much more. This bodywork session
is great for moms preparing to delivery, or moms who already have. Essential
Benefit: Detoxification, circulation, stimulation, organ manipulation,
lymph node activity, relieves mental stress, promotes Oxytocin, and much
more. Fee: $95
Milk & Honey Womb
Massage:
This luxurious massage is done using a special milk & honey mixture.
Real milk, honey and beeswax is combined, warmed up and applied to the
womb. A warmed towel is then placed over your belly to assist the pores
in opening and accepting the treatment. The mixture is then re-applied
to the womb and gently massaged until it crystallizes. The milk and honey
mixture is known to help reduce stretch marks, and improve the overall
quality and vitality of the skin. If you are experiencing any itching
from your skin stretching – this will definitely do the trick. This
prenatal treatment is popular in Europe, to decrease stretch marks and
add elasticity to the skin. Fee: $55
Edema Release:
Edema or swelling on the top of the feet or around the ankles is the result
of accumulation of fluid in the fatty tissue under the skin. Due to many
factors to include poor diet, over exertion, and/or hormonal changes (estrogen),
this condition is very common during and after pregnancy. This specialized
massage, which includes trigger-point reflexology and stroke work on the
foot and calf, stimulates lymphatic circulation, which ultimately decreases
swelling. Using Chinese oil, peppermint lotion and manipulating both hot
and cold water in a vibrating footbath, blood vessels are forced to contract,
hence, ultimately releasing trapped water. Fee: $95
Reflexology Labor
Induction:
This therapeutic massage is designed to help women avoid receiving Pitocin
labor inductions in the hospital, and rather, initiate labor naturally
through trigger-point therapy. Manipulation of four pressure points is
utilized, to which consistent pressure is applied over a 60 minute session.
Using a foot bath, aromatherapy herbal packs, a Neroli-water mister, Chinese
Oil (Eucalyptus, Menthyol, 8 different Chinese herbs) and a newly created,
unique specialty oil created by NICC especially for this body treatment,
the feet are massaged to induce labor. Labor is expected to commence within
24 – 48 hours if the therapy is successful. Reflexology inductions
are meant to help “kick-start” labor if the body is stalled
or simply not committing to the labor process. This massage is not designed
to be an invasive treatment to start premature labor before ones expected
due date. Fee: $125
C-Section Recovery:
The goal of this therapeutic massage is to prevent the formation of adhesions.
The body’s own healing mechanism causes the laying down of collagen
post-surgically. The collagen can create adhesions. Through the use of
heat, friction massage, and castor oil packs, adhesion fibers can be reabsorbed
into the collagen matrix of the tissue surrounding the scar. This massage
is designed to improve circulation, and can eliminate the fascial restrictions
generated by older scars. Gentle Swedish massage strokes are applied to
the entire body, aromatherapy and herbal heat packs are utilized as well.
Fee: $95
Sciatica Release:
Sciatica is a condition when pain is present in the sciatic nerve, which
radiates from the buttocks down the back of the leg to the knee and even
sometimes all the way to the big toe. Often one side of the hip feels
worse than the other. This therapeutic massage alleviates tension on the
sacrum by manipulating specified muscle groups. Hot and cold compresses
are used to treat the painful areas. Stretches, counter-pressure and trigger-point
therapy is utilized. Fee: $95
Professional Baby
Massage:
This massage is designed especially for baby! A professional 30 minute
baby massage is perfect for babies with sleeping disorders, symptoms of
colic, reflux or GERD, impaction, teething infants, babies responding
to immunizations, and premature babies that need to gain weight. Through
hormonal releases, gentle movements and good pressure strokes, babies
are exposed to a therapeutic massage that can help calm, soothe and enhance
their overall health and wellbeing. The use of aromatherapy during this
treatment is optional. Fee: $45
Bodywork sessions are offered in 30 and/or 60 minute increments
All bodywork is performed by Octavia Lindlahr, Certified Therapist specializing
in
Prenatal Massage and Reflexology
Body work is offered as a post-partum service in your home as well.
To make an appointment, please call Octavia Lindlahr at (818) 645-4692.
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