Osteopathy - Pregnancy
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a beautiful approach to the harmony and health of the living body.
Osteopathy can facilitate and support this process by restoring movement, undo patterns of holding and bracing and acknowledge emotional components manifesting somatically in our bodies.
As an Osteopath I use gentle, hands-on treatments to recreate your body’s natural equilibrium, relieving pain and discomfort. Each treatment is unique resulting from a systematic assessment and diagnosis. Osteopathy helps to restore the optimal function of your body, allowing it to heal itself naturally.
How can Osteopathy help you during pregnancy?
Pregnancy places unique demands on a woman’s body. Each experience is different—while some women may feel they thrive throughout their pregnancy, others may struggle with the physical changes that come with a growing baby. As the body adapts to new shapes, postures, and physiological shifts, many women face challenges that can impact their comfort and well-being.
However, the hormonal changes during pregnancy often make the body more responsive to treatment. The body’s ability to adapt quickly with the right support means that many of the common discomforts of pregnancy can be alleviated with gentle osteopathic care. Osteopathy helps with alignment, tissue drainage, and improving breathing mechanics.
Common issues that many pregnant women seek treatment for include:
- General discomfort
- Pain in the hips, lower back, neck, pelvic area, and wrists
- Reflux
- Shortness of breath
It’s not uncommon for new areas of pain to emerge as the body changes during pregnancy. Addressing these concerns early can prevent problems from worsening as your pregnancy progresses. If you’ve had previous injuries, such as to the pelvis or coccyx, it’s especially important to seek support. Early osteopathic treatment can help ensure these areas function properly, preparing the body for labour.
Osteopathy can also be a helpful tool to prepare your body for labour by promoting balance and supporting optimal movement patterns, making the birth process smoother and more efficient.
Flurina Thali’s offering on Mondays between 9am to 6pm
- 60 minute initial treatment - £80
- 30 minute follow-up treatment - £60
If you would like to access the Women Supporting Women Fund to subsidise this treatment, find more details here.
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Despite the arrival of spring, we're not quite out of the snot wars, and all they bring with them.
If your little one (or you) are suffering the affects of the illness season, support is at hand.
Tomorrow we have our monthly Holistic Baby & Infant Clinic.
You'll find three expert practitioners to support your little one (and you!) in a gentle and natural way.
⭕ Nicole Schubert-Nicolas: Homoeopathy
⭕ Kate Leftley: Craniosacral Therapy
⭕ Pamela Smillie: Core Strengthening, Pilates and Movement
📅 You can now BOOK ONLINE, to guarantee your slot, this also means that on the day you can see what's still available - see the link in our bio.
These three knowledgeable practitioners will support your little one (and you) with symptoms such as colds, coughs, tummy bugs, difficult teething, colic, eczema, nappy rash, cradle cap, nightmares, attachment issues, difficulties with feeding, etc.
Our clinic is community-oriented and designed to support your child’s health and development.
🕤 The clinic runs from 9.30am to 12pm.
This is donation based clinic with no minimum or max donation. You can make a donation online when you book or via card/cash on the day.
If you've any questions please don't hesitate to drop us a line.
See you there and spread the word.
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#holisticbabyclinic1 day ago
A springtime (re)introduction to Moon Wise Woman Practitioner, Isabella Norman.
Isabella is reflexologist with specialist post-diploma training in Facial Reflexology, Auricular Reflexology and Pregnancy Reflexology.
You can find her at Moon on Saturdays and during the week – she has appointments available tomorrow (Monday).
Over to Isabella 👇
I first came across reflexology when pregnant and was amazed at how treatments could have such a relaxing and calming effect on my mind and body.
Now, as a qualified reflexologist, it is wonderful to be able to use reflexology to help support the well-being of people at various stages of their lives.
I am passionate about helping women to carve out time for themselves and their well-being.
Often, the default position for many of us is to ignore stress and our own health needs until problems become evident. I believe that regularly ‘checking in’ with your body and taking time to relax can have numerous benefits.
Reflexology treatments allow space for a focus on relaxation and all important ‘me-time’.
Having seen the effects of reflexology first-hand in private practice and through volunteering at a major London hospital, I am an advocate for this gentle holistic approach to improving well-being.
I offer foot reflexology for all ages, as well as specially adapted treatments for those in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
I also incorporated elements of her foot, facial and auricular reflexology training into two new offerings: the ‘Head’ and ‘Heart’ Sequences. Each sequence with a specific focus, these multi-modality reflexology sessions aim to maximise the effects by treating you from ‘top-to-toe’.
Outside of practising reflexology, I love nothing more than walking with my family on long hikes across the countryside, holidays in Italy and the smell of strong black coffee first thing in the morning.
Check out the link in our bio to find out more.
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#camden3 days ago
Look at these beauties...
One of the wonderful things about Moon Women's Health is that, as a collective, we gather our skills, knowledge and wisdom to supercharge our support of our community.
Alison, Sophie and Jess met together today, taking the first steps on a journey to offer 360° support to women and people who want to boost their (and their partner's) fertility.
Watch this space as the journey unfolds...
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#n64 days ago
It's been a busy week... there’s lots to tell.
Hopefully you’ll have received the New Moon Newsletter in your inbox this morning, if not you can find the link in our bio.
There’s news on Moon setting up a Community Interest Company, the closure of our local maternity units, a snapshot of a brilliant women’s health exhibition coming up in May and new events and treatments at Moon
There are more things to tell you, but this newsletter already feels fit to burst, so it’ll wait for another day.
Find the link in our bio5 days ago
