Laurie is certified in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year® by Kate Jordan Seminars presented through the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. This is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience. It is with profound respect for the beauty and power of the natural changes in the expectant mother that Laurie provides Bodywork for the Childbearing Year®. A woman's body goes through tremendous changes during pregnancy, when rapid weight gain causes a change in the center of gravity and posture. As your abdomen grows, the curve of your lower back increases and your knees rotate outward. These changes put extra strain on the muscles of the hips and lower back. Because of these changes, pain tends to develop in the muscles of the neck and back, and in load-bearing joints in the hips. Bodywork for the Childbearing Year® provides a gentle and nurturing experience and an opportunity to completely rest.
Healing music that soothes the senses plays softly in the background while you are lulled into relaxation with our gentle Signature Scent — a proprietary blend of essential oils specifically designed to help you unwind.
The Benefits of Bodywork for the Childbearing Year®
increase blood and lymph circulation of fluids
reduce swelling in hands and feet
decrease insomnia
prevent and alleviate varicose veins;
reduce stress on weight bearing joints
provide emotional support and physical nurturing
combat tension, fatigue, and headaches
help maintain skin elasticity to ease stretch marks
assist with management of digestive complaints
reduce stress hormone levels
reduce and alleviate neck and back pain caused by improper posture, tension, muscle imbalance and weakness
