Massage Therapy
By Julie Cote with Flowing Circle Massage, LLC
I focus exclusively on the needs of those struggling with their reproductive well-being.
My services vary from custom therapeutic massage, express 30 minute massage to abdominal therapy massage. Abdominal therapy massage, also known as fertility massage, addresses more than just fertility issues. This type of massage also helps with specific health issues such as digestion challenges, menopause, incontinence, painful periods, pelvic organ prolapse, among others. I look forward to working with you and supporting you in your journey to wellness.
Initial Abdominal Fertility Massage
This therapy is an external, gentle manipulation that helps to reposition internal organs of the digestive and reproductive system. Repositioning organs that have shifted back into proper position help to restore healthy and optimal blood, lymph, nerve, and energy flow within the body. This massage helps to support the body’s natural healing capacity to prevent disease within the body. This massage is ideal for reproductive health care such as fertility, painful periods, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, among others.
First we will spend time reviewing your detailed health history to find out how I can best support you. Please complete and bring your health history documents to your first session. Your first session will also include a teaching of a self-care massage and a castor oil pack. The initial session can last about 2-2.5 hours. All sessions after the initial sessions will be an hour each.
The massage techniques can help men and women of all ages except for the following:It is not performed during menses.
Not performed with an IUD or abdominal mesh.
Not performed immediately after abdominal surgery.
Caution is exercised with hiatal hernia.
Not performed when there is an active infection or cancer.
Not performed during the first trimester but there are techniques to support pregnancy.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage is a specialized treatment for women during all stages of pregnancy to address aches and pains, improve circulation, and reduce stress. Bolsters and pillows will be used to support your body during the massage in order to restore you to your most balanced self.
Prenatal Therapeutic Massage
This massage helps to normalize and maintain pelvic alignment which guides the uterus into a more neutral position in the abdomen therefore decreasing or eliminating pelvic or low back pain. It helps to keep the uterus more balanced, thereby assisting the baby to find the optimal position. Abdominal Therapy can also help with digestion, settling the nervous system, and perhaps improving sleep.
Custom Therapeutic Massage
This massage provides relief to the client and is based on their needs and desired pressure. A variety of modalities ranging from Swedish to Deep tissue will be incorporated to get you fully relaxed while still focusing on certain problem areas if any.