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Our Services
Prenatal & Postnatal Support
Pregnancy, birth, and the first few weeks after you bring your baby home are some of the most beautiful but also most challenging experiences you will go through in your life. This time in a woman’s life is truly transformational. It is a time of emotional growth, reflection, excitement and wonder. It is also a time of responsibility, when we have to take the best care of ourselves, both physically and emotionally, so that we can have the healthiest pregnancy and the healthiest baby possible.
Our Pre- & Postnatal Support Packages are specifically designed to nourish and guide the mother-to-be. During our many appointments together we will devise a customized plan to keep your body in the best possible shape, while nourishing your baby and taking care of your emotional growth as a mother.
We offer three levels of Packages: Basic, Standard and Deluxe, varying in cost, number of sessions, and number of appointments available at the client’s home.
Basic Package consists of 16 one-and-a-half-hour-long appointments: 10 prenatal (inclusive of two partner birth prep sessions) and 6 postnatal (including two infant massage instruction sessions). The price of the package includes two home visits.
Roughly 60 minutes of each appointment is dedicated to a nurturing massage, while the remaining 30 minutes is spent discussing topics ranging from healthy lifestyle (nutrition, exercise, relaxation techniques, spiritual wellbeing) to preparation for birth and motherhood.
Additionally, during the period covered by your Pre- & Postnatal Support Package you may book any extra massages/sessions at 20% discount and you will receive continuous support over email.
Standard Package offers similar benefits to the Basic Package but consists of five more sessions for the total of 21 sessions: 12 prenatal and 9 postnatal (including 3 infant massage instruction sessions). The price of this package includes three home visits.
Deluxe Package offers the same benefits as the Standard Package but all appointments are two-hours-long and you may choose to have them all in the comfort of your home.
If you are interested in learning more about our Pre- & Postnatal Support Package please contact us directly through the form below or book a Pre- & Postnatal Support Package Introductory Session to assess mutual fit.
Prenatal Massage
Happy Mama, Healthy Baby!
During pregnancy a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Prenatal Massage helps ease the pain and discomfort associated with the changes taking place in a woman's body. It also improves breathing, reduces stress and leads to general relaxation.
We offer two types of Prenatal Massage, each with its own unique benefits: the classical Western-style massage (Mama-West) and Eastern-style massage (Mama-East).
Our Signature Prenatal Mama-East Massage is deeply rooted in Eastern massage techniques. It incorporates elements of Thai, Japanese and Chinese massage techniques to help ease the pain and discomfort of pregnancy. It can be nurturing or therapeutic and is always adapted to meet the needs of the expecting mother and her baby.
The Prenatal Mama-West Massage is primarily based on the Swedish massage technique with elements of Deep Tissue and Trigger Point work. It is deeply relaxing both for the mother and the baby.
Let your happy hormones nurture your baby!
Postpartum Abdominal Massage
Postpartum Abdominal Massage is specifically designed to help women heal faster from the trauma of vaginal birth. It involves massaging the abdominal and pelvic area to support cleansing of the uterus from extra endometrial lining.
Abdominal massage also facilitates realignment of the internal organs misplaced during the pregnancy and increases blood flow to the area, speeding up physical, as well as emotional healing.
Cesarean Birth Scar Massage
Our Signature Cesarean Birth Scar Massage is specifically designed for women who gave birth through C-section. It involves massaging both the surgical scar and its surrounding areas to avoid the build up of scar tissue and adhesions that can ultimately restrict a full return to health.
Pelvic organ dysfunction, scar pain, sensations of restriction, lower back pain, and even infertility are commonly associated with C-section surgery and are largely due to post-surgical adhesions. Cesarean Birth Scar Massage helps to break these unwanted adhesions preventing long-term health problems. It also increases blood flow to the abdomen and the pelvic area, speeding up healing after the pregnancy and birth.
Please wait until your Cesarean Birth Scar heals before you book this appointment.
Well-Mama Massage
Being a new mom is hard! Bring your body back into alignment with this restorative massage fully customized to your body's needs. While we work on your physical ailments, allow yourself to take a break, get pampered, relax, and reconnect with your pre-Mama self.
Infant Massage
Caring human touch is crucial for the health and thriving of the baby. The benefits of massaging your infant include improved growth and development of the brain and nervous system, strengthening of the immune system, and increased quality of sleep. Additionally, the massage of the abdominal area improves the function of the digestive system, helps reduce gas and “colic.” It is also a wonderful way for parents to connect with their baby.
During the session, we will go over the basics of Infant Massage and together we will design a 10-minute massage sequence specifically optimized for your infant. At the end of our appointment you will be able to perform this 10-minute massage on your baby.
Fertility optimization
Whether you have just started thinking about expanding your family or are facing immediate fertility challenges, our Fertility Support Package is a great way to put your body, mind and soul on the fast track to the healthiest pregnancy you can have!
During six two-hour long appointments we will devise a plan to bring your body into the best possible shape, while nourishing your inner sense of calm, competence and wellbeing. We will spend roughly half of each one of our appointments on a nurturing Fertility Massage and the other half discussing topics ranging from fertility-promoting lifestyle (nutrition, exercise, relaxation techniques, spiritual wellbeing) to support in navigating the fertility process with its myriad of choices and decisions at every step.
Typically, we would meet once every 4 to 5 weeks, over a period of 4 to 6 months, depending on your specific situation and needs. During that time, in addition to scheduled appointments, extra massages/sessions can be booked at a 20% discount and I am available to answer any further questions you may have over email.
If you are interested in learning more about our Fertility Support Package please contact us directly through the form below or book a Fertility Support Package Introductory Session to assess mutual fit.
With the right tools, nourishment, some hard work and commitment you can support your body in achieving optimal fertility and health.
Fertility Massage
East meets West in this rejuvenating, relaxing and rebalancing massage aimed at improving female fertility and supporting reproductive health. Our unique style of Fertility Massage uses a wide range of massage techniques from Asian Organ Massage, Acupressure and Reflexology through Deep Tissue massage and Myofascial Release.
The benefits of Fertility Massage include promoting hormonal balance, repositioning reproductive and digestive organs to an optimal position, increasing blood circulation and oxygenation of the reproductive organs, helping break up scar tissue after abdominal surgeries, as well as reduction in stress and stress hormones.
“Monika was FANTASTIC!! A true gem with incredible talent.
One of the most relaxing massages I have ever received. So soothing & healing at the same time.
Very warm and welcoming personality. Thank you!!”
“Monika clearly explained how the session was organized and what I should expect. Following the session she gave me a good debrief and tips on stretches that would benefit me.
The massage was perfect. It achieved my goal of de-stressing me – at times I even fell asleep!
Great experience - Have booked again for next week!”
“Amazing! I will definitely be returning and recommending to others.
Monika took great care and explained prenatal massage to me.
My back feels so much better. Pressure and touch were perfect!
Amazing first prenatal experience!
Thank you, Monika!”
“Monika’s communication before, during and after was probably the best I received so far. I like how she asked about my expectations/goals. ”
“I really appreciated Monika’s comments at the end of the session. She let me know of areas that I have more tightness and tension that I did not even realize!”
“Extremely relaxing massage. I feel so rested I hope my fiance can drive us home :)
Great ideas on how I can help myself between the sessions.
Thank you for helping me to relieve the stress. ”
“So great :) Thanks!”
“Monika has a really nice touch, warm but also firm when it needs to be and gentle if it needs to be.
She suggested some great stretches to do at home. We also talked about some trigger points she discovered on my neck.
THANK YOU!!!”
“Amazing.”
“Monika is very welcoming and calm. The massage felt totally luxurious, but at the same time she really worked out the rough spots. Great follow-up tips. ”
“Everything was wonderful!”
“I am a big fan of Monika’s massage - this was a repeat visit and I always feel great after her treatment!!”
“So fabulous! Thank you.”
“Great pressure and pace! Just awesome!”
“Monika is definitely very professional, friendly, and welcoming.
Really great job at finding my knots/sore spots and working on them thoroughly. Sometimes I feel like some massage therapists go through their routine, but Monika really customized the massage to my specific needs. Also, awesome strong pressure!
Great communication re my pain spots (ahead of massage) and checking in on pressure level, etc (during massage). Provided great tips at the end to further work on my sore spots.
Thank you again!!”
“I get massages quite frequently and I would not hesitate to hire Monika again. She is very talented and seems as though she’s been doing this for years. Thank you!”
“Really good massage! I’ve had one prenatal massage before and this was much better! Monika really focused on the areas I requested. My previous experience was that there was a “formula” but this felt individualized and so relaxing and helpful! Thank you!”