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Pregnancy Massage
Frequently asked Questions

How we enter this world through birth matters. And taking care of ouselves along this amazing journey of carrying our baby/babies through this pregnancy has a big impact on our experience and on the lives of these new beings who we are giving birth to.

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Perinatal massage (perinatal encompasses the entire time before, during and after birth) has many benefits for both mother and baby and has also been proven to be safe throughout all stages of a healthy pregnancy.

FAQs

Our therapist, Petra Reich, holds a Bachelor degree in health science specializiing in clinical myotherapy. She has undergone further training to become a practitioner of  pregnancy massage which gives her the knowledge and skills to support women through pregnancy and beyond. Her training gives her insight into specific conditions associated with pregnancy including high-risk pregnancies and the implication of massage. Her training on the the complex system changes a body undergoes throughout pregnancy gives her the skills to support women though some of the more challenging discomforts experienced in pregnancy.

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Here are some of the most common questions for a practitioner of pegnancy massage:

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IS MASSAGE SAFE DURING PREGNACY?

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DO I NEED TO SPEAK TO MY DOCTOR BEFORE RECEIVING PREGNANCY MASSAGE?

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HOW LONG IS A TREATMENT? 

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DO I HAVE TO LAY ON MY BELLY?

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

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Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

123-456-7890 

© 2020 Created by Petra Reich.

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Acknowledgement of Country:

In the spirit of reconciliation, Bowen Therapy Briar Hill acknowledges the past, present and future Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin alliance, Traditional Custodians of the land we gather, work and practice on here in Banyule and Nillumbik. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, now and in the future.

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