Abdominal Massage - 2hr appointment. This massage focuses solely on the abdomen, including the breathing muscles and the pelvis. Based on the Thai tradition, the treatment works layer by layer on a structural, energetic, and emotional level to remove restrictions and allow optimal flow of lymph, blood, nerves, and energy to our vital organs. This treatment can have a subtle or powerful impact on many illnesses, not limited to all things digestive, menstrual and reproductive related, low back and pelvic pain, headaches, migraines, and more. Can be a very meditative and relaxing experience.

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You may eat a small meal one to two hours before your session. While being worked on, you might experience some gurgling in your belly, as well awareness of your pulse and visceral sensations not usually noticed. After your massage drink plenty of water, take a hot Epsom salts bath, and rest.

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ABDOMINAL MASSAGE CAN BENEFIT:

• Digestion

• chronic indigestion or heartburn

• discomfort of gas, bloating and abdominal “knots”

• Stimulates bowel movements (due to stress, dietary issues, medication and other health issues)

• gastritis

• Gastro Esophageal Reflux (GERD)

• Soothes the nervous system

• Releases inner emotions carried in the core

• painful or irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation

• bladder or yeast infections

• Prepares the body for health pregnancy

• peri menopause and menopausal symptoms

• fertility challenges

• PMS & depression with menstruation

• ovarian cysts, endometriosis, PCOS, uterine fibroids

• abnormal uterine bleeding

• abdominal trauma (due to mechanical or sexual trauma, chronic inflammatory, and pain conditions.)

• pelvic congestion and pain

• headaches & migraines

• Low energy

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Crohn’s Disease

• chronic constipation

• Low back pain

• restricted breathing due to tension

• adhesions due to surgeries or C-Section

• trauma due to miscarriage or difficult pregnancy

• Detoxification

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS, CAUTIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS

There are certain conditions where application of these techniques are either contraindicated or require modification. Please consult with your practitioner if you have any questions.

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• IUD (intra-uterine device for contraception) is present

• Recent abdominal surgery

• Active infection or cancer present in pelvic area, or while undergoing  chemotherapy

• Pregnancy

• Hiatal Hernia (gentle massage required)

• Active and acute infection

• Acute abdominal pain or acute flare up of chronic condition

• Abdominal Aneurysm

• Diastasis Rectus

• Pessary for uterine prolapse (please remove prior to your session)

• Any serious health condition that causes you concern.

• Recent GI or rectal bleeding

• When taking strong pain killers for acute condition

• Blood in urine

• Insulin dependent diabetics who inject in belly might experience release of insulin and extreme drop in blood sugar

• WOMEN- we do not massage the womb during active menstruation, or within days of your period being due. Treatments are done either side of your period. If you are unsure of where you are in your cycle, it is best to have your next period then book in a day or so after your period finishes. If you are actively try to conceive, do not make booking after ovulation in case of pregnancy

• Within the first 6 weeks following a normal vaginal delivery (*signed release form from your midwife required);

• Within the first 3 months following a caesarean section