Pregnancy
Elizabeth recommends Shiatsu Therapy as a wonderful way to support your health before, during and after pregnancy. It is completely safe for mother and baby and can offer you a serene way to connect deeply with the life you are nurturing within.
Some pregnancy complaints that may be relieved with Shiatsu include:
- back ache
- fluid retention
- stiff shoulders and neck
- pelvic pain
- fatigue
- nausea
- anxiety or depression
- numbness
- sciatica
- constipation
- skin disorders
Elizabeth also offers Shiatsu for physical and emotional support and pain management during your labour. Contact Elizabeth to discuss having her as your doula or bring your support person to a birth preparation class so they can learn these safe and effective techniques.
Duration: Clinic Treatments 60 minutes or 90 minutes, Home Treatments 90 minutes
Cost: Clinic Treatment 60 minutes $75 (concession $65), 90 minutes $110 (concession $100), Home Treatment $150
Birth Support: On request
The Birth of Scarlet – a testimonial
At 34 weeks pregnant I found myself panicking with the realisation that yes, I was really about to have to endure the late stages of pregnancy and labour and a new baby very soon. A friend of mine referred me to Elizabeth and I commenced treatment with her. This boosted my energy levels along with my confidence.
The labour I experienced with my first baby had been very long and resulted in a complicated forceps delivery in an operating theatre, hence the panic.
This time I was not leaving anything to chance and was taking along a support team that included Elizabeth. Elizabeth not only worked on my body tirelessly to help with the pain and intensity of contractions, she was also a strong and sure presence. I felt that I was able to surrender to the pain of labour, without trying to fight it making things much easier. My second daughter was born without complication and minimal intervention. Elizabeth helped me to be in a physical and mental place that allowed my body and hormones to work in an ideal way to facilitate labour and birth.
The birth of both my daughters was a beautiful and happy time for me, however, the birth and recovery from Scarlet was made much easier by the treatment that I received from Elizabeth.
Sally Thomas