Antenatal Massage in Blackheath
London SE10 8AF

As a passionate advocate for maternal wellness, I believe that massage during pregnancy offers a multitude of benefits. It not only helps alleviate discomfort but also provides emotional support, fostering a deeper connection between mother and baby.

I love offering Shiatsu to moms-to-be because it combines gentle pressure with soothing techniques, promoting relaxation and vitality during this incredible journey.

Each session is a chance to nurture both the body and spirit, ensuring that every mother feels cared for and empowered!

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Enhance your wellbeing & prepare for a positive birth experience with our Antenatal Shiatsu Treatments.

This ancient form of bodywork originates from Japan and can be used to provide relief from pain, stress and pregnancy-related symptoms (nausea, swelling etc).

Recommended from 12 weeks onwards till the birth of your baby.

Physical & Emotional Relaxation

By working with the body holistically, Shiatsu helps ease out physical discomforts as well as emotional distress, reducing the levels of stress hormones in the body, and leaving you feeling calmer.

Pain Relief

Shiatsu helps reducing pregnancy-related discomfort like hip and leg pain, as well as headaches, heartburn and nausea. It can also help to relieve the discomfort caused by Braxton Hicks contractions.

Improved circulation & lymphatic drainage

Through physical pressure and release, Shiatsu stimulates blood flow and lymphatic drainage, improving the circulation of oxygen across the body, and reducing any swelling or discomfort in the extremities.

Positive Birth Experience

Shiatsu is a safe and natural way to ease labour pains thanks to its deep touch it can help reduce the discomfort of contractions and help the body open and relax during delivery.

I started seeing Chiara for shiatsu treatments when I was 8 months pregnant and experiencing lots of back and knee pain. Chiara is brilliant! She works with your body to find the best solution for you and talks you through it as she goes.

Her treatments left me feeling rejuvenated from head to toe and relieved pain that I hadn't been able to relieve with conventional medicine.Chiara is extremely knowledgeable about the body, pregnancy and natural labour. She taught my husband (birth partner) about Shiatsu and showed him the best pressure points to help relieve labour pain.

Technically she is excellent at what she does but she is also a natural healer putting you at ease and creating a calming atmosphere and safe space with her words, nature and the environment around you. I would definitely recommend Chiara to anyone going through pregnancy or anyone looking at holistic therapies to manage chronic pain.

Jennifer Evans

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Pregnancy Shiatsu Treatment
Block discounts at checkout
1 hr 15 min
75 British pounds

- Block bookings available at checkout to ensure support & continuity -

FAQ

Will I need to undress?

No, Shiatsu is performed fully clothed. No oils or massage creams will be use.

Is Shiatsu done on a bed?

No, although it can be adapted to a massage bed, Shiatsu is traditionally performed lying on a futon low on the ground so that your body can be fully relaxed.

How does it work?

During a Shiatsu treatment I will be applying pressure with my thumbs, palms, forearms to several points across your body, tracing all meridians lines and releasing areas of tension. It is quite literally a head to toe treatment!

Will it hurt?

No, although Shiatsu is deep and might feel slightly uncomfortable at times, I can regulate the pressure based on your sensations in the moment.

How is it different from regular massage?

In Japan Shiatsu is considered "medical treatment". It is deeper than a regular massage, and will leave a longer lasting sense of physical & emotional release.

How many treatments will I need?

Start with one and see how you find it. Like with any other treatments, for Shiatsu to be most effective follow up sessions are always recommended in order to ease out a particular symptom. The number of sessions will vary on a case by case basis.

How often should I do Shiatsu?

Depending on your current situation frequency might vary. The general recommendation is to start with some regular sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) and decrease the frequency as symptoms ease out (monthly and so on).

If symptom-free you might like to enjoy a treatment as often as you wish!

What should I wear?

Loose comfortable clothing, thin enough to feel the pressure through the fabric.

Still have questions?
Get in touch.

I am always happy to chat.

+44 (0)777 4813 795

hello@chiarafavaretti.com

Antenatal Massage in Blackheath London SE10 8AF