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would you like to feel relaxed and revived during your
pregnancy? If the answer is yes, try one of GetCalmer’s
specifically designed massages for expectant mothers.
This top-to-toe, one hour treatment is the perfect way to
reduce stress and promote general well-being for you and
your baby.
GetCalmer pregnancy massage is wonderfully relaxing and calming,
and having regular treatments throughout pregnancy, from
the 2nd trimester onwards can be beneficial. Massage will
also help to relieve various ailments that are associated
with pregnancy, such as backaches, fatigue, headaches and
water retention, to name just a few.
Rebecca of GetCalmer is a qualified ITEC practitioner who
practices from her own home in Henley, and also offers a
mobile service so you can enjoy this treatment in the comfort
of your own home.
Rebecca is also a fully qualified Birthlight Pre-natal yoga
teacher. A six week course will be commencing on Tuesday,
June 10th, 7 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House in Henley.
Pre-natal yoga incorporates effective breathing techniques
combined with gentle stretches and relaxation to enhance
your pregnancy, birth and beyond. The classes are incredibly
popular so book early to avoid disappointment. You need to
be at least 15 weeks pregnant at the start of the course.
One-to-one classes are also available.
Massage gift vouchers are available on request and make an
ideal gift.
To book a massage or yoga class, contact Rebecca@getcalmer.com
phone 07815 615803 or visit www.getcalmer.com
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 Quality
time is baby massage time and a wonderful way to enhance
the love affair between you and your baby. Touch is as important
to a baby’s overall development as food. The therapeutic
benefits of massage on adults is now well recognised in the
west, but it is only within the last few decades that the
rewards of massaging our babies have been highlighted.
Heart2Heart baby Massage was set up two years ago by Celine
Samson, a certified infant massage instructor in Henley. The
short course promotes this loving art and aims to share the
many benefits it can bring for baby and their parents.
According to new research by a team at the University of Warwick,
massage may help infants aged under six months sleep better,
cry less and be less stressed.
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Given the apparent effect of infant massage on stress hormones,
it is not surprising to find some evidence of an effect on
sleep and crying,” said Angela Underdown of the University
of Warwick.
The course is held over four sessions, each lasting approximately
one hour. Parents will learn the full massage sequence and
the gentle stretches recommended by the International Association
of Infant Massage. They will also learn essential facts on
baby’s behavioural states, crying and touch relaxation.
Classes are kept small and its also a great way to meet other
parents. Baby ages range from four weeks to five months.
Private
tuition is a popular option now for working couples who
prefer to learn the massage routine in their home at
a convenient time for both parents.
For all enquiries call 07766 801939 and for further details
on the classes visit www.tonicmassage.co.uk
Celine will be promoting Heart2Heart Baby Massage at
the Henley Wellbeing Festival on June 7th in the town
hall — visit
www.henleywellbeingfestival.co.uk for more details.
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