Becky Thomas

Holistic therapies are powerful tools in supporting women to access the wisdom of their bodies, connect to their unborn baby and prepare for birth in a gentle yet effective way.

I offer a range of therapies which take account of your needs as an individual as well as the physical and emotional effects of pregnancy. I offer massage, reflexology and aromatherapy treatments for your pregnancy including a comprehensive support package designed to ease the discomforts of late pregnancy and prepare you gently for the birth ahead.

This package is designed to ease the discomforts which are often associated with late pregnancy whilst promoting physical, emotional and spiritual readiness for birth. It also includes a postnatal reflexology treatment to help ease your recovery from the birth.

Holistic Maternity Package includes:

~ Initial booking visit

~ Aromatherapy massage at 36 weeks: Aims include easing late pregnancy discomforts, promoting a sense of wellbeing, balance of mind, body and spirit, re-energising and birth readiness, promoting enjoyment of the last few weeks of pregnancy. Oils are blended according to your individual needs and a full body massage is carried out with special consideration to your comfort.

~ Reflexology session at 37 weeks: To promote and encourage readiness for labour and birth. A full treatment is carried out with special consideration to the needs of late pregnancy and preparing the body for labour and childbirth.

~ 100ml bottle of labour massage oil: Blended to your individual needs (based on your consultation)

~ One hour holistic birth preparation session - Typically this will cover: promoting optimal fetal positioning; active birth techniques; alternative coping strategies and pain relief methods such as homeopathy, massage, aromatherapy, movement, water, birth ball * **

~ Postnatal reflexology session: Aims include: promoting postnatal recovery; rebalancing the body after childbirth; promotion of emotional wellbeing; encouraging enjoyment of the "babymoon" period. Session can be arranged at any time convenient to you but I would suggest 10-14 days after the birth.

The cost of the Holistic Maternity Package is £80. For more information click here

All treatments and visits are carred out in the comfort of your own home. In the event of early labour a voucher for any missed treatments will be provided to you - missed treatments can be taken in the postnatal period.

*For guidance only - actual topics covered will vary as I will always be guided by your individual needs. It should be remembered that this session can only provide an overview of these topics. More complete preparation can be achieved by attending holstic birth preparation sessions (coming soon).

**Antenatal session takes place on the same day as initial booking visit.

Massage

Knowledge of a variety of massage techniques (Swedish, Indian, Acupressure, Neuromuscular, Lymphatic Drainage) as well as an understanding of pregnancy and birth enables me to provide a truly holistic massage which meets your individual needs and the demands of your stage of pregnancy. The focus is always on encouraging your connection to your baby and may address some common discomforts of pregnancy such as swelling, indigestion, muscle fatigue, aches and pains and poor posture. Discussion on birth positions and massage techniques and essential oils for labour can be explored if you so wish.

The cost of massage is £22 per treatment or £27 if it takes place in your home.

Special offer: Book and pay for four treatments and receive a fifth treatment free

Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils to assist physical and psychological well-being. Essential oils are considered to be the pure essence of the plant, containing both the medicinal properties and "life force" found within it. Used correctly, many benefits can be obtained from their use. The essential oils are usually applied to the skin via massage or some other means (though this is not the only method) and are thought to enter the bloodstream via absorption through the skin. Benefits are also obtained from the inhalation of the aroma which creates subtle effects upon the emotional and psychological state.

In this treatment essential oils are blended with your individual needs and your pregnancy in mind and applied via massage with particular consideration to your stage of pregnancy. The session can include discussion on the use of essential oils and massage tehniques for labour if desired. If carried out around or just after your due date oils can be selected to gently encourage the onset of labour, reducing the likelyhood of artificial means of labour induction.

The cost of this treatment is £25 or £30 if carried out at your home.

Special offer: book and pay for four treatments and receive a fifth treatment free

Reflexology treats the whole person and is a gentle and relaxing way of helping to balance the body and mind during pregnancy. This treatment can help alleviate common pregnancy discomforts such as nausea and indigestion and provide relief from stress and muscular fatigue. In the last few weeks of your pregnancy a knowledgeable practitioner can help strengthen the uterus and prepare the body for a normal birth. Reflexology carried out after your due date can help gently encourage the onset of labour, reducing the need for intervention.

The cost of a treatment is £20 or £25 if carried out at your home

Special offer: book and pay for four treatments and receive a fifth treatment free