Chelsea Natural Health Clinic

Shiatsu for Pregnancy & Mother & Babies by Jan Murphy MRSS at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd., SW1o.

Shiatsu for pregnancy….

* Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing and supportive treatment for the mother-to-be at any stage of pregnancy.

* It helps ease muscular discomfort and back pain, low energy and relieve symptoms of morning sickness, caused by growth and hormonal changes during pregnancy.

* Shiatsu may also help increase the mother’s body awareness during this time, and help bond with the baby in the womb.

* Shiatsu  is an ideal, safe treatment right through to the birth itself.

Other benefits of Shiatsu during pregnancy include….

* relaxation
* feeling of wellness
* assist in becoming more aware of changes in body
* helps bond with baby
* aids optimal positioning of baby (including breech)
* more likely to have a “normal” labour
* pain relieve during the labour
* help naturally and gently to induce the baby when the due date has arrived and baby is ready to be born

Postnatal Shiatsu….

* during the postnatal period Shiatsu can support the mother’s energy, physical wellbeing and help to integrate into the new stage of life

* first few months mother and baby are connected so generally said, if the mother is happy, than baby is happy too

* Changes in the body after giving birth are as dramatic as pregnancy itself and this can be very demanding time physically and emotionally. You will be finding your way in your new role as a parent at the same time as recovering from the birth.

* By applying very gentle restorative Shiatsu, energy level can return more quickly. It also provides a vital period of peace and reflection that aids healing Most babies enjoy lying next to mum during Shiatsu, and  the session can be paused while you feed, cuddle or change the nappy

* Benefits of postnatal Shiatsu

o relaxation and calm
o eases postnatal depression
o supports and encourages breastfeeding
o boots energy levels
o better circulation

* Mother and baby can come for Shiatsu together.

For more information contact Jan Murphy MRSS who works at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic on Tuesdays between 2.30pm-8pm using the form, or
contact the Chelsea Natural Heath Clinic to book time with Jan. Feel  free to ring her for a chat on 0788 6655 705. If you are too busy then just drop Jan a line on Jan@chelseanaturalhealth.co.uk and she will get back to you as soon as feasibly possible.
Jan very much looks forward to meeting and treating you all.

• Stress in the Workplace and Shiatsu
• Shiatsu Shown to Improve Health
• Shiatsu and Building the Immune System
• Shiatsu Massage for Pregnancy and Birth

Jan Murphy MRSS wishes to share a further Winter Recipe with you (as promised) so that you can add this to your Wellbeing and Health this season.

Looking after ourselves by receiving alternative therapies such as Shiatsu & Japanese Bodywork (which is preventative medicine) does also include us nourishing and nurturing ourselves via our intake of food.

To book time with Jan Murphy MRSS for Shiatsu, contact Jan@chelseanaturalheath.co.uk or visit her website – www.Zenki.co.uk

Should you not have a computer at home, then a chat would be very well received. 0788 6655 705 or you can book online. I highly recommend a 90min appointment as your first so that I can take your medical background to gain a fuller picture of yourself, lifestyle and health..

Winter Cassoulet

* 1 cup azuki beans (soaked overnight)
* 1 strip kombu
* 1 bouquet garni
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 clove garlic
* 2 large onions
* 2 large carrots
* 1 water chestnut (optional)
* 1/2 cup parsnip
* 2 cups diced pumpkin
* 1 cup diced celery
* sea salt or tamari to taste
* 2 tablespoons of kuzu dissolved in 1/4 cup of water

Stir fry onions and garlic in a large saucepan until golden brown, add kombu, azuki beans (after draining and washing them) and cover with water.

Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes adding water occasionally to keep beans covered.

Cut vegetables in chunky pieces and add to beans. Add bouquet garni and bay leaf as well as enough water to fill 1/3 saucepan. Let simmer for another 40 minutes.

Add sea salt or tamari to taste and then simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Add dissolved kuzu to pot and stir until it becomes transparent.

Serve with brown rice.

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Jan Murphy MRSS
Shiatsu Practitioner

• Stress in the Workplace and Shiatsu
• Shiatsu Shown to Improve Health
• Shiatsu and Building the Immune System
• Shiatsu Massage for Pregnancy and Birth