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Joyful Childbirth is an independant company specialising in pregnancy massage, birth support and education for the expectant parents of Auckland.
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PREGNANCY MASSAGE
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Pregnancy massage is a wonderful way to celebrate these special and challenging nine months of growing your baby. You may still be working or you may already have children to run around after. Stress levels can often be high during pregnancy and sometimes go unnoticed due to being so busy. Giving yourself time out to relax and appreciate the miracle that is happening inside you is an essential part of becoming a mother.
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RIGHT FROM THE START
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Regular massages (every 1-3 weeks) from as early as the beginning of the first trimester right through to the day you birth will help you to enjoy your whole pregnancy, not just the last four weeks when you finish work! Our specialist pregnancy massage therapist is qualified and experienced to treat you right from the start and even throughout labour!
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RELIEVING ACHES & PAINS
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During your pregnancy are you experiencing aches and pains as your growing belly causes your body to make adjustments? Uncomfortably puffy legs and feet from fluid retention may irritate you, as well as sinus pains and headaches. Maybe your lower back and hips have become increasingly uncomfortable, your balance more awkward and your breathing more shallow and difficult? The increase in hormones maybe making your moods swing or giving you feelings of nausea. Are you suffering from a painful imbalance in your pubic bone (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or frequent leg cramps?
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SAFE FOR HIGH RISK*
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You maybe experiencing high blood pressure, Pre-Eclampsia, a history of miscarriage, a low-lying placenta (placenta previa), previous caesarean or gestational diabetes. Or maybe you're pregnant with multiples? Our specialist Pregnancy Massage Therapist,Samantha, is safe to treat you through all these symptoms and conditions, using safe and effective advanced therapeutic techniques.
* We recommend all clients inform their lead maternity carer they are receiving massages from Samantha during pregnancy to receive approval and awareness of any precautions.
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BENEFITS:
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Help your body become aligned
- Greatly reduce pain and discomfort
- Dramatically reduce stress and anxiety (major causes of pregnancy complications and foetal underdevelopment)
- Reduce your experience of pain and anxiety during labour by releasing tight, sore muscles
- Help your moods to become more balanced
- Help you feel positive and at ease with your new life changes
- Teach you how to prepare your body for labour and birth
By improving blood flow and oxygen intake, massage allows you and your baby to experience a healthier pregnancy and a chance to connect in a deep and peaceful way. Studies have shown that regular relaxation can help prevent premature birth and creates healthy weight babies.
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YOUR MASSAGE SESSION
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This is your massage and we want you to enjoy it.
- Talking through your massage is not encouraged (although you're welcome to chat if you want to, but your silence will not be interrupted).
- You can choose music or silence.
- We offer you the pressure you enjoy; Super Firm, Firm, Medium or Light (or anywhere in between).
- You will be required to inform me if the pressure is not to your comfort throughout the massage. We believe massage should be uninterrupted bliss so we trust you will tell us if we are hurting you or if you want harder pressure.
- You're welcome to choose where you would like your massage session to focus; just your back (neck down to glutes), back and head, back and arms, back and belly, back and legs or full body (with or without a belly rub)... or any mix of these. It's your session, tailor made to you.
All our appointments are for 60 minutes which includes the consultation and massage. Please allow time afterwards for getting dressed and relaxation.
We aim to have you on your way home within 90 minutes but if you need to be gone by the hour then do let us know. You will not be charged any more if your appointment runs over but you will be charged the same price if you are late or leave on time.
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Unfortunately we do not sell gift vouchers and we do not massage at weekends. If you would like to treat a loved one to a massage you are welcome to pay for them when they are booked in. Please call Samantha for details (09 6275219)
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POSTNATAL MASSAGE
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Now is the time to give a little back to yourself after those nine months of pregnancy and hours of labour and from the sleep deprived nights. By spending an hour on yourself with our Postnatal Massage Specialist you can expect:
- A listening ear
- Relief from aches and pains, especially in your back, shoulders and neck
- Assistance with your posture
- Support for the functioning of your bodily systems
- Balance your moods
- Get your body flexible and relaxed
- Increase your energy levels
- Help to ease symptoms and causes of Post Natal Depression
- Support and promote healing from a caesarean
Relaxing with a specialist postnatal massage will give you the safe time and space to be you and thus become a more relaxed and positive mother.
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GENERAL MASSAGE
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It doesn't matter if you're pregnant or not, our massage therapist is ready and waiting to offer you the women of Auckland awesome massages. Massage is a great way to relax and unwind from the pressures of life. Regular massages (every 1-3 weeks) will help you to stay calm and relaxed in the midst of everyday life.
Most people think of massage as being a luxury, or a treat to have only once in a while. However, if you’re feeling tired, stressed, anxious or depressed, regular massages can help you to feel reconnected with your body, balanced in your emotions and relaxed in your thoughts. By having regular sessions of massage therapy you will train yourself to respond to life in a relaxed and more calm and productive manner that will last.
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SAMANTHA
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I started my body work training back in 2001 straight after I'd finished my Philosophy degree in the UK. I primarily work with women which has led me on to the most joy-filled part of a woman's life; pregnancy and childbirth. I support my massage and doula clients not only with touch, but also with the knowledge and wisdom I have gained through some of the worlds most respected teachers in their field.
From 2005-2011 I have massaged nearly 2,000 pregnant women. I came to New Zealand in 2007 to work with Bella Mama pregnancy massage company and ran my own franchise of in Mt Eden for two years until closing the doors to focus on my own projects. Working with Bella Mama with for four and a half years was incredibly fulfilling and I now carry on this work with private clients from home. Having invented the Mumanu® pregnancy and postnatal pillow I now split my time between Joyful Childbirth and the Mumanu® brand.
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ADDRESS
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9 Yeats Way
Mt Roskill
Auckland 1041
T: 09 6275219
M: 02111 06551
E: info@joyfulchildbirth.co.nz
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PARKING
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Please park in the parking bays on the road and walk up the short driveway to the house
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