Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy is the use of plant essential oils to provide different therapeutic purposes. Essential oils work physiologically, acting on different organs in the body, and psychologically, via the lymbic system in the brain.

Not only do essential oils smell amazing, but the best bit is that the blends can be tailored to suit your needs and preferences! Aromatherapy is most often used with massage allowing the oils to be absorbed through the skin and the aromas inhaled.

Use of aromatherapy massage in pregnancy offers a wide range of benefits including relaxation and support through a time of physical, hormonal and emotional demand. It also helps to increase oxytocin levels (the love hormone) and decrease cortisol levels (the stress hormone), positively impacting both you and your baby. Massage is also GREAT for lower back and pelvic pain as it eases muscle strain and aids relaxation!

Regular relaxation for you, will also help your baby feel more relaxed and it helps with bonding with your baby too!

(At Mumma Earth, massage for ‘relaxation only’ is offered up to 1 year postnatally if you have had a treatment within your pregnancy. If not, it is offered up to 12 weeks postnatally. You can come alone for some much needed ‘me time’ OR you can bring baby along too!)

Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage include:

Easing anxiety and aiding relaxation
Relieving pain and discomfort including pelvic girdle pain and sciatica
Improving symptoms of nausea
Aiding the onset and progress of labour
Reducing need for medical intervention
Aiding better sleep
Reducing swelling in feet and hands
Improving relationships with your partner or midwife
Reducing impact of postnatal depression
Acts as a natural anti-depressant

The Treatment

Relax and enjoy your chosen massage with an individualised essential oil blend chosen during the consultation. This will be safe for your pregnancy and suited to your needs, be it for relaxation only, or to treat a specific pregnancy ailment.

Massage will be carried out in a side-laying position which is most safe for you and baby using pillows to support you where necessary.

Please note that ‘Back Neck and Shoulders Massage’ can be completed in a seated or side-laying position.

Prices

60 Minute Full Body Massage (plus 15 minute consultation and blend making time and 10ml blend to take away) – £70.00

45 Minute Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage (plus 15 minute consultation and blend making time and 10ml blend to take away) – £55.00

30 Minute Leg and Foot OR Arm and Hand Massage (plus 15 minute consultation and blend time and 10ml blend to take away) – £40.00

A series of treatments may be necessary for optimum results.

Essential Oil Blend Re-purchase – £18.00
You can re-purchase any essential oil blend that has been made for you. You will receive a bottled 20ml blend of essential oil to use yourself at home. You will receive information on ways in which you can use the blend safely during your pregnancy and labour.

(Please note, essential oils are not suitable for all pregnancies, however massage can also be provided without the use of essential oils. Please get in contact for more information.)