Maternity Massage

Pregnancy is a time of great physiological and emotional transition. I use specific massage techniques to help ease these transitions for any stage of pregnancy, prenatally or post-natally.

I offer a mobile massage service to come and treat you in the convenience of your own home for any stage of pregnancy or help speed post-natal recovery.  Massage not only stimulates circulation, but increases oxygen in the blood whilst boosting natural oxytocin levels, all the while lining you up for a great night's sleep. Symptoms of pregnancy treated by massage may include:
  • morning sickness
  • sleeplessness
  • headaches
  • sciatica
  • flat feet
  • swollen hands, legs and feet
  • digestive issues
  • breast engorgement
  • mastitis
  • sore knees
  • carpel tunnel
  • contracted muscles
  • backache
  • sore shoulders
  • PND and more...

The power of touch in this way is used throughout the childbearing year to help hold and guide mother, baby and family into a state of harmony for optimum health of body, mind and birth.

Holistic Deep Tissue Massage

This form of remedial holistic deep tissue massage, otherwise known as the JING method, is an East-meets-West fusion of practices that treat pain, life's discomforts and stresses, returning your mind and body into balance whilst promoting an overall sense of well-being. These techniques coupled with a listening touch, slowly and effectively allow the body to release built up tension locked in the deeper layers of the body's tissue. Whatever you are wanting a massage for, the first treatment consultation gives you a chance to connect with your therapist and create a treatment plan specific to your needs, in a wellness clinic or in the convenience of your own home. I use a massage wax to gain better traction with the body tissues and fascial trains. There are many different disciplines incorporated into this form of massage which compliment one another which might also make it a very different experience to any other form of massage you've had before!

Relaxation Massage

Enjoy the soothing benefits of massage with a treatment focused on creating a sense of deep relaxation. This oil massage with music and candles creates a very nurturing atmosphere for you to fully reset. The technique itself stimulates the entire circulatory and lymphatic system using predominantly Swedish massage techniques aimed to leave you feeling:
  • refreshed
  • rebalanced
  • relieved of muscular tension
  • with enhanced brain functionality


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Hire a Doula

Data analysis shows that having a continuous presence of support personnel such as a doula, can be one of the most effective tools to improve labour and delivery outcomes. Women who hire a doula are more likely to:
  • have a spontaneous vaginal delivery
  • have a shorter labour
  • have positive breastfeeding results
Women who hire a doula are also statistically less likely to:
  • give birth by c-section
  • need analgesia or anaesthesia inc epidural
  • have an instrumental delivery
  • develop postpartum depression


I offer a variety of packages for doula care services including all massages, meetings and the option of add-on services. See an example of my basic care package outlined below:
  • Interview (free) by phone or in person to aid your decision making in hiring your doula
  • At least 2x Prenatal meetings
  • At least 1x Postnatal visit with debrief
  • Informational, emotional and physical support for mother and birth team throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal phase by phone, email or in person
  • Contactable by phone or email two weeks either side of due date for on-call support
  • Being present for the duration of labour from time requested for up to 30 hours
  • Pregnancy massage, labour and delivery massage, post natal massage
  • I can write a birth story which is a brief written timeline of the birth and events
  • Birth photography, I can take photos of the birth, mother, baby, partner or atmosphere taken with family camera
  • Placenta arrangements i.e. encapsulation, taking home for burial.
  • Birth plan assistance exploring birth wishes and considerations for labour and plan of care
*Additional massage appointments/massage tutorials available by request for mother, birthing team, as well as couples massage tuition and massage for partners.

Should you wish to discuss hiring a doula and tailor your care plan, or just have a chat to hear more about how a doula might be useful to you and your birth, please feel free to get in touch to speak further with no obligation.

Please note: A doula's role is strictly one of emotional, informational and physical support. A doula is not a medical professional and does not perform any kind of clinical tasks including cervical examinations, delivery of babies, taking blood pressure, giving medications or medical advice. Doulas also do not make decisions for you or speak on your behalf. A doula is a trained professional that helps guide and give unbiased information to aid you and your family to make choices that best suit you and your birth.


 Massage Workshops

Calling all pregnant women! Bring along your partner of choice to this Pregnant Partners special event where your partner/mother/friend/doula can come and learn all the basics of pregnancy massage, some labour and delivery techniques as well as some post-natal new parent routines. We will learn the benefits of massage at each stage of pregnancy and how to harness the power of touch to bring comfort to our dear ones and for a more positive birth experience. This workshop is aimed at treating specific symptoms of pregnancy and perhaps more importantly - how to prevent them. A dynamic and interactive three hour event aimed at equipping couples with hands-on knowledge and a confident touch to go home with and enjoy forever.

Refreshments and course material booklet included
Items to bring along:
A bikini for your pregnant self
A partner of your choosing
2 x towels
2 x sheets
2 x pillows
oil of choice - I recommend coconut oil

Get in touch for dates - spaces are limited to keep the class small