BIRTH PREP

Your changing body is strong, adaptable and resilient, yet requires a delicate mastery of care. Adept in perinatal physiology, I provide bodywork that is deep, effective and safe; mindful of your unique desires and experiences. Come to birth feeling attuned to your body.

PRENATAL

conception to birth

Massage through all the stages of pregnancy will address common aches + growing pains, optimize baby’s position while aligning your body for an efficient birth + smooth postpartum recovery. Therapeutic touch, subtle energy work + mindful breath will bathe your system in all those feel good hormones that help the mother-baby thrive

PRE LABOR | INDUCTION

39+ weeks

As we approach birth, there is often a restlessness to “get things going”. It maybe your own physical discomfort, excitement to meet your baby, or a desire to avoid medical interventions like inductions + sweeps. Massage can be a powerful alternative or complimentary modality during the days leading up to labor + in very early stages to help progression.

BIRTH PLANNING

34+ weeks

Composing a birth plan is an active exercise that helps you become clear about your personal values and preferences. It’s an opportunity to reflect, educate yourself, ask important questions and hopefully improve communication between you, your partner and your provider. Planning sessions are a safe space to discuss all of your biggest emotions.

To begin, we get specific about your health history, pregnancy journey and birth intentions. We will get clear about goals for our sessions together and the best ways bodywork can support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Be mindful when booking, our total session time will likely run 90-100m.

Each visit begins with time and attention for emotional support. We can chat about changes, concerns, questions or exciting milestones. You’ll experience full 80m hands-on bodywork, followed up with strength, stretch, movement and self-care techniques. I will share educational material, resources and referrals for other practitioners based on your needs. Plus, I’m available to you for follow-up questions and troubleshooting via call, text or email outside of our scheduled sessions.

*Rates below are for in-studio sessions. Monthly and weekly savings apply for standing appointments booked ahead with consistency. Contact me for in-home sessions or PROACTIVE PREGNANCY package below. Accommodating all counties in the Lower Hudson Valley.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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  • 80m $200

  • 80m $180

    Book a standing session to be charged monthly. Extra sessions + gift cards can be purchased at the member rate. Minimum 3 month commitment.

  • 80m x4 $680

    Series of 4 sessions to be used over 6 months.

PRENATAL BODYWORK

80m

Deeply supportive massage therapy during every stage of pregnancy will keep your growing body aligned and comfortable. Safely combining modalities, we will address common complaints like back ache, swelling or headaches. Special awareness is given to delicate acupressure points and blood pressure. Posture and movement patterns are assessed as your body mechanics shift, and deeper myo-fascial releases are performed. Pillow props and side-lying postures are used. Sessions may include gentle abdominal work to help relieve shortness of breath, pelvic pressure, rib tension and sharp groin discomfort. Condition your body to comfortably access the full range of movements needed during labor and birth.

PRE-LABOR FLOW

80m

$200 | single

Facilitate spontaneous labor to flow with skilled and intentional touch. Non-invasive “induction” techniques release the soft tissues and ligaments connecting the uterus, diaphragm, back and pelvis. Creating space, nudges baby to drop into optimal position for birth, stimulating a cascade of hormones to flood your system. Acupressure points are vigorously stimulated with essential oil blends like clary sage, castor oil and arnica. Cupping maybe used as well as sensitive abdominal massage. Subtle Reiki energy, mindful breath and visualizations, support a parasympathetic state of safety and surrender.

BIRTH PLANNING

90m

$200 | single

$360 | x2

Compose a plan of intention about how you’d like your ideal birth experience to unfold. Clarify your YES’s, firm NO’s and MAYBE’s - with wiggle room for surprises. We’ll review your birth team and location, troubleshoot potential interventions and walk through various outcomes for labor, birth and the postpartum golden hour. Learn the right questions to ask in order to make informed decisions and advocate for what matters most to you- for your baby and your family.

*You’ll receive a detailed values-based birth planning workbook, printed resources + tools.

*This is not a bodywork session, but will include some hands-on demo + movement.

PROACTIVE PREGNANCY

Self care + intentional birth planning

  • one in-studio bodywork session

  • one in-studio birth planning session

  • @Intentional.Birth planning workbook

  • network of resources + practitioners

  • self-advocacy skills | Q&A for practitioners

  • troubleshoot options + interventions

  • unlimited connection via call, text + email

  • $20 off initial postpartum massage

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