Prenatal Massage
No one deserves a competent, appropriate and effective massage treatment more than someone who is expecting! Wolf Willow Wellness is proud to offer excellence and experience in effective, compassionate prenatal massage. We use the bodyCushion™ brand support system which allows most prenatal clients to lie safely and comfortably face down right up until term. The contoured designs of the positioning system, with adjustable abdominal recess create maximum comfort, relieve stress, and provide effective relaxation by supporting the body on its bony structures, preventing pressure on soft tissue areas and decompressing the spine. Body weight is distributed in a way that the spine is unloaded, decompressed, and the associated musculature relaxed. Clients can breathe easily with no pressure on the abdomen or restriction on the diaphragm.
Prenatal massage can range from a general full body massage to promote circulation and relaxation or can employ specific techniques as needed such as:
Prenatal massage can range from a general full body massage to promote circulation and relaxation or can employ specific techniques as needed such as:
- Deep intramuscular work and myofascial techniques for hips & low back to help relieve pain and pseudo-sciatic symptoms.
- Manual lymphatic drainage to help reduce painful swelling in legs & feet, arms & hands.
- Craniosacral techniques to help with anterior pelvic pain, broad and/or round ligament pain.
- Homecare tips to help relieve calf cramps at night.
- Acupressure points to help with labour.
- Bolster system is also excellent for post-natal and nursing mothers. And we are baby friendly! Bring your little one if needed.
