Services and Specialties
Services and Specialties
Prenatal Massage
We, at Healing Hands Of Estacio, would like to Congratulate YOU - the expecting mom on your bundle of joy as well as the entire family! There is no greater joy than the miracle of life and family!!!!
It doesn't matter whether this is your first child or an exciting new addition to your family, your body is constantly changing every day. For many women, it’s sometimes impossible to prepare for all the extra demands a growing baby can place on your body. This is where Healing Hands Of Estacio comes in to help you!
Our Prenatal Massage:
We understand that a Prenatal Massage is like no other comparable massage/service offered to an expecting mom. This is a delicate time for the expecting momma as well as her growing baby! Momma's body might/can appear to change on a daily basis, and this can be both rewarding as well as scary, especially for first time moms. With so much information on do's and don'ts, it can be overwhelming regardless if this is your first or an addition to your family. Healing Hands Of Estacio wants to help you by easing some of that burden so you enjoy this miraculous moment!
A Prenatal Massage is the perfect time for expecting moms to pamper themselves while nourishing their body. Our Prenatal Massage helps ease mom's stress, promote relaxation for both her and the baby, and helps manage all those new aches and pains as your bundle of joy grows.
When you book a Prenatal Massage at Healing Hands Of Estacio, we have the necessary pillows as well as scents and sounds to make your session comfortable, relaxing and memorable. We use a Prenatal pillow that allows you to be comfortably facedown during your session, your bundle will be safe and no pressure is every applied to your abdomen and we are able to massage your full back as well as legs. We also have pillows and wedges for moms who prefer to be on their side or prompted faceup during their session. The temperature of the room is comfortable and can always be adjusted to your comfort and needs. You are more than welcome to bring someone with you during this session if it makes you feel more comfortable, such as a family member, close friend or the baby's father. We also have complimentary beverages and snacks such as tea, water, protein bars, chocolates and candy in case you get thirsty, hungry or you feel that your sugar might be low and need a pick me up.
Overall, your experience here at Healing Hands Of Estacio will be relaxing and we aim to assist you and your bundle of joy the best that we can.
Benefits Of A Prenatal Massage:
The benefits of prenatal massage include a wide range of physiological, emotional and psychological benefits.
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Reduce stress hormones
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Joint pain
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Neck and back pain
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Leg cramping
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Swelling in your hands and feet (as long as that swelling isn't a result of preeclampsia)/Edema
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Carpal tunnel pain
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Headaches and sinus congestion
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Helps relax and loosen your muscles
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Helps increase blood flow (which is so important when you're pregnant, and keep your lymphatic system working at peak efficiency)
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Helps reconnect your mind with your body
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Helps lower anxiety
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Helps improve sleep
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Helps decrease levels of cortisol, an indicator of stress
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Alleviates stress on weight-bearing joints and musculofascial structures
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Assists in remedying many of the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy: muscular discomforts, lower-back pain, upper-back pain, headaches, leg cramps, sciatica, stiffness, tension and knots, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, heartburn and acid reflux, fatigue, varicose veins, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, edema of the lower extremities, neck pain, interscapular pain, sacroiliac and hip joint pain and constipation
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Increases blood circulation, which provides more oxygen and nutrients to both mother and fetus and stimulates the lymph system, thereby increasing immunity and removal of toxins
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Stabilizes hormonal levels and helps relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes
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Soothes and relaxes the nervous system by releasing endorphins into the mother’s body. As a result, the expectant mother feels more relaxed and at ease, and will also sleep more easily and more deeply
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Assists in maintaining good posture and adjusting to a changing alignment caused by the baby’s increasing weight. Massage increases muscle tone and flexibility, enhancing the ability to carry this extra weight while also relieving aches and pains, leg cramps and muscle spasms
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Eases the load on the heart and helps keep blood pressure in check
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Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues
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Supports the return of blood to the heart and increases blood flow to the uterus and placenta. With the enormous demands placed on the circulatory system during pregnancy, blood volume may increase up to 60 percent compared to pre-pregnancy levels. As pregnancy progresses and the uterus enlarges and presses deep into the pelvic bowl, venous return to the heart is hampered
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Prepares the mother-to-be for an easier delivery with its sedating effect on the nervous system, promoting relaxation and stress relief
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Offers a natural, safe, drug-free alternative choice for pain relief, since taking medications are often limited during a pregnancy for the sake of the unborn child
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In addition to the physical benefits, prenatal massage provides expecting women with the emotional support and nurturing touch provided by nonsexual human touch and energy
When to Avoid (Contraindications To) Prenatal Massage:
We recommend that you consult and get the proper clearance from your doctor before booking.
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When you're experiencing nausea, vomiting, or morning sickness
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If you're at high risk of miscarriage
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
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If you have a high-risk pregnancy such as placental abruption (where the placenta slightly detaches from the wall of the uterus) or preterm labor
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Any type of high-risk pregnancy
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If you ever had previous pregnancy complications (such as pre-term labor)
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Severe swelling, high blood pressure, or severe headaches (which can be signs of pre-eclampsia)
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Pre-eclampsia.
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Deep vein thrombosis.
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Placenta problems.
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Recently post-partum (after birth)
