Shiatsu and pregnancy: what’s safe, what’s not, and what to ask

Many expectant mothers in Chelsea are turning to shiatsu during pregnancy for support with back pain, morning sickness, and anxiety. Here’s what’s safe, what to avoid, and what to ask your practitioner.

Shiatsu Acupressure and Infertility

Infertility affects millions of couples around the world. Although there are a wide range of physiological reasons for infertility, medical treatment to foster conception can have many side effects and is typically very expensive. Because of its effectiveness, safety and affordability, Shiatsu Acupressure and Auricular Acupuncture are a favourable option for a growing number of … Read more

Pregnancy Shiatsu

  Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese massage.  It is a safe and effective form of bodywork in pregnancy and the postpartum period.  Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary change and development for both mother and baby.  Regular shiatsu sessions can help the mother to adapt to the changes that are taking place.  The deep breathing … Read more

Forget the Due Date

‘Forget the due date’ by Jan Murphy MRSS   I treat many ladies who say ‘I am late for my due date’ or ‘the baby was early’ and this leads to so much pressure for that particular date, when in fact, what would be more accurate would be a due month or even six weeks. … Read more

Pregnancy Thai Yoga Massage by Adriana Pop

at Chelsea Natura Health Clinic, 208 Fulham Road, Sw10. Pregnancy Thai Yoga Massage is a wonderful type of massage that can be experienced safely and happily throughout pregnancy. It utilises massage techniques along with acupressure, reflexology and yoga methods to help the body and mind relax and improve the natural flow of energy. This helps … Read more

Shiatsu for Pregnancy & Mother & Babies by Jan Murphy MRSS

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 … Read more

Pregnancy Reflexology with Adriana Pop

at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Road, SW10 Maternity reflexology is specialised reflexology used to nurture the women and her baby on a physical, emotional and spiritual level  pre-conceptually, thought pregnancy, the birth itself and during postnatal period. The association of Reflexologists gather feedback from their members and indicates that over 50% of clients seeking … Read more

Reflexology for Pregnancy

with Adriana Pop at Chelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd, SW10 Reflexology is a natural holistic therapy which works on physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your well being by applying a gentle pressure to specific points (reflexes) on hands or feet. Maternity reflexology is specially tailored to treat infertility, pregnancy, birth and puerperium (post … Read more

Shiatsu Massage for Pregnancy and Birth

by Jan Murphy MRSS atChelsea Natural Health Clinic, Fulham Rd, SW10 A pregnant woman has special needs as her body changes with the developing baby. Shiatsu massage, when properly applied during pregnancy and labour, is soothing, safe, natural, and effective. Shiatsu massage can safely eliminate or reduce many of the normal discomforts of pregnancy including: … Read more

OSTEOPATHIC ANTENATAL AND POST NATAL CARE

Pregnancy is a wonderful and wondrous thing but it can be a very demanding time for the family. In it’s most “basic form” osteopathy can help prepare the mother’s body for the pregnancy and labour. For instance, making sure that the spine and pelvis are working to the best of their ability is of utmost importance.