




Prenatal Massage
This therapy is designed to comfort the body and soul of
pregnant women. Several techniques are combined,
including Swedish Massage, Chinese Meridian Therapy,
stretching and Myofacial Release.
Why use massage therapy during pregnancy?
Massage during pregnancy makes a woman feel cared for
and provides her with wonderful physical benefits. It also
offers a time for her to get in touch with and bond with her
baby.
Prenatal massage can...
- Help alleviate neck tension and headaches.
- Reduce fatigue and enhance sleep.
- Calm the nervous system, release endorphins, and
reduce stress hormones.
- Reduce shoulder, low back, hip and pelvic
discomfort.
- Relieve leg cramps and muscle spasms.
- Stimulate the lymphatic system, which increases
immunity.
- Stimulate red blood cell production, which may
assist in the prevention of anemia.
- Improve circulation, which
reduces strain on the heart during bedrest
reduces swelling
reduces lactic acid in muscles
increases metabolic waste removal
increases nutrients and oxygen-rich blood
supply to tissues, including the placenta
- Reduce the length of labor, the need for
medication, the length of hospital stay, the number
of complications, depression and anxiety.
For more information on Prenatal Massage, or to make an
appointment, please call Michael at 913-722-9355.
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Stillpoint Wellness - Prenatal Massage
members: associated bodywork and massage professionals
5930 roe, suite 103, mission, ks 66205 913-722-9355
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