Reflexology & Pregnancy Massage
with Julia McCarthy
Massage in pregnancy
A massage can be a great way to ease backache and sore hips, especially later in pregnancy. Having the opportunity to relax and chill, can also boost your mood enabling you to feel refreshed. The benefits can include:
- increased relaxation, less stress and better sleep
- increased energy
- better circulation
- easing backache
Reflexology
This is a natural healing therapy that uses pressure points on the feet and hands to balance out other parts of the body. It aids relaxation, relieves tension and it can be very beneficial during pregnancy.
Benefits in pregnancy can include:
- Relaxation and releasing stress and anxiety, which can help to reduce high blood pressure
- Increased energy levels
- Easing discomforts such as heartburn, backache, nausea and swollen ankles
- Help with constipation and cystitis
- Insomnia and sleep problems
- Turning a breech baby
Reflexology can also be useful for new mums. The benefits can include:
- Breastfeeding problems such as lactation problems and engorged breasts
- Constipation
- Backache
- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep problems
- Postnatal depression
- Increasing in energy levels
Julia McCarthy is an experienced Reflexology and Pregnancy Massage Therapist and has provide treatment for pregnant women and new mums for many years.
If you have any questions about pregnancy massage and reflexology and how it can benefit you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Julia.
