Pregnancy Massage Watsonia
Pre Natal Massage
Discover the benefits of massage during pregnancy with a relaxing and therapeutic pregnancy massage. Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life which creates significant physiological, structural and psychological changes. Andrea understands these changes and will plan your treatment for your individual needs.
Andrea utilises a gentle but therapeutic application of massage for pregnant women, the appropriate techniques and style of application suitable for each trimester. You will discover how beneficial massage is before and after labour.
Advanced massage techniques may be used during your pregnancy-considering appropriate application for each trimester.
These can include:
- Lumbar spine treatment
- Piriformis release and treatment
- Gluteal release and treatment
- Thoracic release and treatment of auxiliary breathing muscles
- Treatment for cramping and restless leg syndrome
Post Natal Massage
After nine months of carrying and creating new life you are presented with a new baby. This is the optimum time when the body requires support to adjust and unwind the nine months of pregnancy. Massage for the post natal period is a wonderful time to recharge the mind and body to motherhood. New mums need time to relax and reduce any pain or discomforts onset in pregnancy or labour; what better way to achieve this than with a nurturing massage?
The joy of adapting to new motherhood can also be exhausting, as the body is undergoing many changes. During this time the aim is to enhance your physical and emotional well-being through massage. You are welcome to bring your new babies into the clinic to sleep peacefully while you have a massage. The focus is on creating a warm, safe and secure nurturing environment where you can rest, and recharge.
Andrea Carloni
Andrea is a skilled Remedial Massage Therapist and Myotherapist.
Andrea grew up in Toronto, Canada, enjoying a healthy lifestyle and embracing the great outdoors. She always knew she wanted a career that enabled her to help people, especially those that had specific health concerns. Andrea strongly believes in a holistic approach to healthcare and has held various roles within the health and wellness industry since 2008.
Andrea is particularly interested in working with the neurological rehabilitation processes of injuries, trauma, and recovery. She is passionate about educating and empowering her clients by sharing her own knowledge and skills to best help them reach their health and wellness goals.
Currently, Andrea is studying Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, which will allow her to teach and pass on her knowledge to other practitioners. In the future, she would also like to focus her studies and enhance her knowledge in the areas of Paediatrics, Rehabilitation and Research.
In her own time away from the clinic, Andrea likes to stay active, often seeking out a new hiking trail, preferable one with a café situated at the end! She also enjoys regularly practicing meditation and mindfulness. A real animal lover, Andrea also likes to hang out with friends and the fur-babies at the local dog park.
Book your Pregnancy Massage or Post Natal Massage HERE