Pregnancy Massage can help women and their unborn babies in so many ways.   

Massage increases the blood and lymph circulation for both mom and baby which in turn reduces edema and swelling, raises metabolism and immune function and stretches the skin to decrease chances of stretch marks. Some moms find it increases flexibility and also boosts energy .   

Massage enhances your sense of well being by calming and appreciating your miraculous body.   

Don’t forget that it helps with aches, pains, and muscle spasms, especially in the joints effected by pregnancy such as hips, spine, and legs.   

Birth massage techniques have been proven to decreases pain awareness and can help with inducing labor in a mom and baby which is ready and improve the outlook of childbirth.   

For being a client of Birthing Your Way you will receive a special rate for the following massages of $45 for a 60 minute prenatal massage or $65 for 90 minute prenatal massage. Please mention you are a client of Birthing Your Way when booking your appointment.   

For massage services, please visit our website at www.naturalhealingandmassage.com or contact us at 801-404-7638 .   

Prenatal Massage: Our Specialty   

This is a relaxing massage to ease the discomforts of pregnancy. We use cushions and pillows to allow mom the utmost comfort.      

These massages are NOT for pregnant women or children.  Please visit our website for pricing on the following services. www.naturalhealingandmassage.com

Swedish   

A Swedish massage is a very relaxing massage which consists of long, flowing strokes, kneading and friction on the more superficial muscles of the body. Swedish massage is a great “stress buster” and a good choice for your first massage experience.    

Deep Tissue   

This is a detailed deep massage perfect for after the birth of the baby.    

Trigger Point and Injury Massage  

A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. A trigger point in the back, for example, may trigger pain in the neck. The neck, now acting as a satellite trigger point, may then cause pain in the head. The pain may be sharp and intense or a dull ache. Trigger points are caused by muscle overuse or injury, and because the aches are associated with moving parts, the pain is commonly mistaken for arthritis. Trigger point work is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort. The result of trigger point massage is the elimination of toxins in the muscles and the release of energizing endorphins. A significant decrease in pain is often found after just one treatment.     

More Services Provided    

Emotion Code Session    

The Emotion Code is the simplest, easiest, and fastest method ever devised to find emotional baggage and release it, either from yourself or from someone else. Our emotional baggage consists of actual energies, the energies of intense emotional events that we’ve experienced that are still stuck in our physical bodies. These energies distort the normal energy field of the body, creating pain, malfunction, all manner of disease, and even cancer. In addition, these energies (trapped emotions) are the driving force behind PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias and all manner of mental illnesses.    

Aromatherapy Massage   

Combines the benefits of Swedish massage with aromatherapy oil blends to promote balance for the body, mind, and spirit. Essential oils have a long tradition of providing a variety of therapeutic benefits for all the body’s systems.     

Reflexology  

Involves manipulation of specific reflex areas in the feet and hands that correspond to other parts of the body. Pressure is applied to the reflex zones to stimulate body organs and relieve areas of congestion. Reflexology works with the body’s energy flow to stimulate circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids. It is especially useful in stress-related imbalances.  

Infant Massage    

Massage is indicated for most newborns and may be Swedish-type massage, Craniosacral therapy, or energy work. It can be used to address various disorders such as colic, sucking problems, birth trauma, gastrointestinal problems, etc. Massage has been shown to hasten the growth of premature babies, shorten hospital stays and lower cortisol levels in infants under distress. Depending on your baby’s situation, you may be asked to obtain a release from your baby’s physician to allow consultation and treatment.

Decoration

Your bellymask can be decorated any way that you would like. Some things that could be used are colored tissue paper, leaves, flowers, herbs, sequins, and hand painting. You can also have your bellymask custom hand painted in a beautiful design of your choice. There are no limits to this!

Displaying

Some places to display your bellymask are the nursery, bedroom, office, and family room. it can be mounted in a frame or hung as a piece of free art. Display your mask where you will enjoy seeing it the most!

Time

It takes about 2 hours to complete. The actual casting time is under an hour.

Styles

• Belly only
• Belly and Breast
• Belly, Breast and part of arms and neck
• Belly, Breast, arms, and hands
• Belly, Breast, arms, hands, and upper thighs

Belly Casting Classes Available

For those that would like to learn to do this themselves I offer classes. They are done in two parts– each class lasts 1-2 hours.

Class 1: Casting Of The Belly

Class 2: Smoothing and Shaping the Cast

Materials are included except decorations, and classes may be done in your home for privacy.  To learn more about belly casting classes, please contact us via Mothering Your Way.

Prenatal Massage

Please visit Mothering Your Way for prenatal massage information.

We are passionate about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child and offer a variety of services geared towards the nursing mother’s needs, they include:

• Breastfeeding classes
• Support groups
• Free 10 minute individual consultations at the office
• 1 hour affordable appointments

Babes in arms are always welcome, please feel free to nurse your children on premises. Our hope is that you feel comfortable in this sanctuary created for mothers by mothers.

In Office or At Home Support Available

I am available to assist mothers with breastfeeding and/or pumping and storing milk. If you need help with your baby’s latch, sore nipples, feeling discouraged, fussy baby, low milk supply or other breastfeeding related issues, please give me a call to set up an appointment.

If you would like to join us for our support group please visit our partner, Mothering Your Way for more information.

Rates:

In Office:

• $20 30 minutes
• $35 60 minutes
• $50 90 minutes

At Home Visits

• $30 30 minutes within 8 miles
• $45 60 minutes within 8 miles
• $60 90 minutes within 8 miles

Beyond 8 miles there are additional travel fees.

A wonderful online resource for breastfeeding support is Breastfeeding.com

Birth Photography is a wonderful way to remember some of the most precious moments of your life. Whether capturing them on vide0 or photographing the once in a lifetime experience of bringing a life into the world.

As a birth photographer, I am there to capture the candid moments of your labor, birth, and the bonding done afterward with your new little one. I do this within the boundaries that we will have previously discussed.

The photos are done in black and white and in color. I do recommend that black and white be done at the time of the delivery as it portrays a more intimate feeling.

If hired as your pregnancy and/or birth photographer, that will be my one and only responsibility at the birth. I find that I do better work if I’m not worrying about the mothers needs, and am able to catch those precious moments surrounding birth in a better light.

I offer a free meeting for you to come and see a portfolio of my work and to talk to me about what you would like in capturing the moments of your birth.

Childbirth Photography Package $400

This package includes:

• Up to 100 digital photos
• A CD of all photos

Prints and enlargements are available at an additional cost.

Childbirth Digital Video Package $250

This package includes up to two hours of video footage on a DVD. Editing of the video is available for an additional cost. Additional DVD copies are $15 each.

Video and Still Photography Package $550

Includes everything from both the photography and digital video packages.

I have enjoyed capturing home, birth center and hospital births.