Therapuetic Massage | Preconception Fertility Massage | Prenatal Massage | Postpartum Massage | Infant Massage Instruction | Doula Services | Health Counseling | Cooking Classes
Therapuetic Massage
Combining Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point massage techniques that is focused on improving circulation, relaxation, loosening stiff muscles and joints, and relieving long-term chronic muscle tension resulting from specific problems such as poor posture, or repetitive stress.
Preconception Fertility Massage
The preconception period can be a very stressful time for women who are trying to conceive. One of the greatest benefits of regular massage is stress reduction. Fertility massage is not intended to replace medical treatment; however it can be used on its own or alongside traditional medical fertility treatment. The techniques used are focused on clearing the areas of the hips, pelvis, and stomach of any adhesions or constrictions. This method is designed to support your body’s circulatory, nervous, and reproductive systems.
Prenatal Massage and Postpartum Massage
The changes a woman goes through during pregnancy effects a woman’s posture, causing significant musculoskeletal changes in her body. This can create neck, shoulder, lower back, and pelvic discomfort, making it hard to relax. Specific massage techniques can be used to relieve this discomfort.
Benefits include: Diminished pain in back, decreased leg cramps, improves circulation and helps to decrease edema, helps with anxiety and depression caused by fluctuation in hormones, and promotes more restful sleep.
Postpartum massage is focused on the helping the woman’s body come back into balance after so many physical and hormonal changes have taken place. This massage helps to release tension from delivery.
Infant Massage Instruction
Massage lessons for parents to help their babies develop stronger immune systems, enjoy shorter hospital stays for NICU babies, better digestion, relieves colic and gas, and other benefits.
Doula Services
A birth doula is trained in emotional and physical support for both the mother and the father during the birthing process. I will help you think through your birth experience, planning the type of birth you want, the use of any medicines and natural techniques. I will also be present with you during the birth to assist with managing discomfort through breathing, positioning, and massage.
Health Counseling
Miriam is a Certified Health Counselor with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She offers counseling packages which can include:
- Two counseling sessions per month & email support between sessions;
- Group cooking classes;
- A health food store tour;
- Food samples and self-care products;
- A monthly e-newsletter featuring recipes and health tips;
- Access to a lending library of health and wellness literature.
Miriam will help you design the program that best suits your financial and support needs.
Cooking Classes
We offer a myriad of types of classes catered to the needs of our clients. Some of the most popular classes are:
- Greens Glorious Greens
- Healthy Eating On A Budget
- Eating On The Go
- Creative Lunches
- Seasonal Foods
- Self Massage and Tools for Healthy Living
Each of these topics and more are offered throughout the year. They are taught in a small group setting with all the food and utensils provided for a hands-on experience. Classes can be taught one-on-one as well. All skill levels are welcome.
Check back soon for more information.