Reflexology, the Egyptians swore by it!
Power Points on Your Hands & Feet: Reflexology Eases All Aspects of Pregnancy | Marjorie Dickinson, LMT
During pregnancy, labor, and beyond, a mother's feet and hands hold powerful keys to her wellness and comfort. Hand and Foot Reflexology is an ancient somatic therapy in which specific points on the hands and/or feet are stimulated to affect corresponding organs and glands in the body. Through Reflexology, like acupuncture and acupressure, the body's power to heal itself is stimulated and balance is re-established.
Thanks to Reflexology, hormonal and structural shifts occurring in the body are more easily processed and assimilated. Deep relaxation arises, as stress is relieved, and the body is able to shift into a parasympathetic state (the ONLY state in which healing can occur). This peace is felt by not only mom but also baby. Fetal movements (jumps for joy and squirms of delight) can be felt as the little one is bathed in feel-good hormones like seratonin and dopamine, released by mom's brain during and after sessions. Mama can rest assured that she will step into her new role happier and calmer, with decreased chances of postpartum depression.
Maternity Reflexology relates to all aspects of a woman's child-bearing experience: a uterus primed for conception, a more balanced pregnancy (including decreased headaches, constipation, heartburn, swelling, high blood pressure, and nausea), a proven shorter labor, and even an easier time breastfeeding (lower rates of mastitis and sooner post-birth lactation occur in moms receiving Reflexology).
Induction reflexology sessions are available to facilitate baby's arrival into the world. If the pregnancy has been carried to term, and baby is fully "cooked", a Reflexology session can be designed to help switch on the surges that will draw your newest addition forward. This drug-free modality of bodywork is so effective that during induction sessions, only when the baby has been ready (as baby has the ultimate say), I have witnessed water breaking on the treatment table.
With all the swirling emotions and major life decisions that surround carrying and birthing a child, keep yourself centered and at optimal health with Reflexology. Remember, only get your treatment from a certified Hand and Foot Reflexologist.
For more information or to schedule your appointment in Jacksonville or Jacksonville Beach, FL with certified Hand and Foot Reflexologist, Marjorie Dickinson, please call (904) 945-4540 or mdickinsonlmt@gmail.com. Appointments can be booked online at www.marjorielmt.blogspot.com
For further reading about the benefits of receiving Reflexology before, during and after pregnancy, check out this great article: http://www.reflexology-research.com/expectant.htm
and for more on Reflexology, please check out: http://marjorielmt.blogspot.com/2010/02/your-feet-are-talking.html
During pregnancy, labor, and beyond, a mother's feet and hands hold powerful keys to her wellness and comfort. Hand and Foot Reflexology is an ancient somatic therapy in which specific points on the hands and/or feet are stimulated to affect corresponding organs and glands in the body. Through Reflexology, like acupuncture and acupressure, the body's power to heal itself is stimulated and balance is re-established.
Thanks to Reflexology, hormonal and structural shifts occurring in the body are more easily processed and assimilated. Deep relaxation arises, as stress is relieved, and the body is able to shift into a parasympathetic state (the ONLY state in which healing can occur). This peace is felt by not only mom but also baby. Fetal movements (jumps for joy and squirms of delight) can be felt as the little one is bathed in feel-good hormones like seratonin and dopamine, released by mom's brain during and after sessions. Mama can rest assured that she will step into her new role happier and calmer, with decreased chances of postpartum depression.
Maternity Reflexology relates to all aspects of a woman's child-bearing experience: a uterus primed for conception, a more balanced pregnancy (including decreased headaches, constipation, heartburn, swelling, high blood pressure, and nausea), a proven shorter labor, and even an easier time breastfeeding (lower rates of mastitis and sooner post-birth lactation occur in moms receiving Reflexology).
Induction reflexology sessions are available to facilitate baby's arrival into the world. If the pregnancy has been carried to term, and baby is fully "cooked", a Reflexology session can be designed to help switch on the surges that will draw your newest addition forward. This drug-free modality of bodywork is so effective that during induction sessions, only when the baby has been ready (as baby has the ultimate say), I have witnessed water breaking on the treatment table.
With all the swirling emotions and major life decisions that surround carrying and birthing a child, keep yourself centered and at optimal health with Reflexology. Remember, only get your treatment from a certified Hand and Foot Reflexologist.
For more information or to schedule your appointment in Jacksonville or Jacksonville Beach, FL with certified Hand and Foot Reflexologist, Marjorie Dickinson, please call (904) 945-4540 or mdickinsonlmt@gmail.com. Appointments can be booked online at www.marjorielmt.blogspot.com
For further reading about the benefits of receiving Reflexology before, during and after pregnancy, check out this great article: http://www.reflexology-research.com/expectant.htm
and for more on Reflexology, please check out: http://marjorielmt.blogspot.com/2010/02/your-feet-are-talking.html
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