A Happy, Relaxed Mama Makes for a Peaceful Happy Family!

Prenatal & Postpartum Massage Therapy

Why!?

In Short, it is scientifically shown that receiving massage therapy regularly while pregnant, decreases depression cumulatively, and women also report less back pain and leg pain.  Neonatal babies monitored, showed less activity with less stress in mother's body leading to fewer premature births.  According to the study from University of Miami School of Medicine, it was concluded that massage therapy is "effective for reducing pregnant women's stress hormones, stressful mood states, leg and back pain and for lessening obstetric and post-natal complications, hence improving neonatal outcomes."

"With such scientific data proving the beneficial effects of massage therapy not only for pregnant woman, but a  lso for their babies, it should definitely be made part of standard pregnancy care for all pregnant women."

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Infant massage also provides documented physiological, neurological, and psychological benefits backed by clinical research and systematic reviews.  This includes:

•  Weight Gain and Supports Growth in Preterm and Full-term Babies 

•  Improved Digestion and Relief from Colic

•  Lower Jaundice Levels, Helping to Clear Meconium and Lower Bilirubin Levels

•  Reduces Stress Cortisol Levels

•  Brain Stimulation: Early tactile massage sparks neurons to grow, branch out, and form neural pathways that improve cognitive and motor development

•  Nervous System Regulation, Helping Babies Transition into Deep, Restful Sleep

•  Body Awareness:  Helps to Improve Muscle Tone, Joint Mobility, and Spatial Awareness of Body Boundaries

After showing you infant massage techniques, you can continue infant massage, or parts of, in your daily routine.  Doing this yourself, it releases oxytocin (the "feel-good" bonding hormone) in both you and your baby.  It also aids you to read your newborn's cues more accurately, increasing your parenting confidence and mitigating postpartum depression risks.

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Kalia specializes in massage techniques that focus on relieving the common discomforts associated with pregnancy, postpartum healing and parenting! From easing back pain to reducing swelling in the extremities, Kalia is trained to provide safe and effective relief during all stages of pregnancy, postpartum care, and infant care.  

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•  60 Minute Session:  $100         •  90 Minute Session:  $140

60 Minute Massage with Prenatal or Postpartum Doula Support:  &160 (Sliding Scale Available)                          -Or- Complimentarty 45 Minute Massage after Your Medi-Cal Covered Doula Visit

Sessions are given at Arcata Wellness Center