Barrio Bodywork Healing Arts
Motherhood
Pregnancy and Motherhood is a delicate and special time full of rapid change. Massage and bodywork is a natural and caring gift to give your self and baby during this time. Some of the benefits of massage are:
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emotional support and nurturing touch
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relaxation and self-awareness
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pain relief on weight-bearing joints, pelvis and lower back
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back, hip and neck pain relief
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preparation of the muscles and joints used during childbirth
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reduced swelling in hands and feet
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lessened sciatic pain
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fewer calf cramps
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headache and sinus congestion relief
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Better sleep
Prenatal Services: Thai Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Swedish Massage and Reflexology.
Postpartum Services (can be booked as soon as 3 days after birth): Thai Massage with herbal compress, Swedish massage, Reflexology.
Children and Babies
Massage and touch is important for children and babies too. The world can be a very simulating and demanding place for children. Intentional and caring contact and touch encourages healthy brain development and helps with sensory integration. Massage for babies can help:
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Improve immune system
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Calm nervous system
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Promote brain development
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Weight gain
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Trust and connection
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Better sleep
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Better digestive health
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Can improve symptoms of health problems
As well massage for children and teens can help:
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Decrease stress, anxiety and depression
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Heal sport related injury
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Increase body awareness
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Relieve posture fatigue from sitting in desks all day.
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Decrease growing pains
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Balance hormones
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Are you bringing baby with you? let me know and I will block off 15 min for craniosacral baby treatment at no charge.