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Colleen T. Fay, LMT, CIMI

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Prenatal Massage

Benefits of Massage Therapy Before, During and Post Pregnancy.

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Whether you ‘re trying, pregnant or post partum, massage can have an undeniable influence on your pregnancy. When starting this journey, the abdominal massage application move congested lymph fluid, oxygenate blood, increase immune function and maintain proper nerve flow in the pelvic area. During pregnancy, a women’s body undergoes tremendous changes. Some of these result in a number of uncomfortable conditions: sciatica, insomnia, leg cramps and swelling. Massage during pregnancy helps relieve these complaints. The overall goals are to decrease stress, promote relaxation and prepare the muscles for childbirth. Through specific technique’s massage involves physical movement, stroking and stretching the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissue. This increases your circulations adding nutrients and taking away waste products. Knowing where you hold your tension and how to let it go are important in labor.

Please make sure the therapist you choose is aware of the contraindications associated with pregnancy massage. Touch Post Partum helps restore your muscles to a healthier, more normal status. Creating an uplifting but not over stimulating session can relieve your aches, pains and anxiety. Relieving your anxiety can help improve your milk supply, sleep quality and ease of falling asleep. Massage therapy has an important role in PPD (post partum depression.) Positive touch tends to improve a depressed women’s mood, reduce worry and increase mother-baby interaction. Learning Infant Massage is also easy, fun and good for both of you. You will develop a life long bond and the ability to sooth and comfort your child with confidence.

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder. (PPD): The center for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders located st Monmouth medical center in long branch is the only treatment program in NJ able to help pregnant and new moms who ate affected by the number one complication of childbirth. One in seven women will experience anxiety, panic, feelings of failure, depression , rage, insomnia, racing thoughts and many other symptoms that fall under Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. The good news is this illness is both temporary and treatable. Our multidisciplinary team will treat you – all in the same location – all covered by insurance. We offer support groups, individual therapy, group therapy, medication evaluation and management. This is a mother baby program. This is your program. Call today. The sooner you call, the sooner we can help you to feel more like you again. 732-923-5573 Monmouth Medical PPD link: www.barnabashealth.org/MMCppd

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Colleen T. Fay, LMT, CIMI

 

As a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Colleen offers classes where parents and caregivers can learn to promote good sleeping habits, stimulate the immune system and relieve the pain associated with colic and gas through “The Art of Infant Massage.”

Licensed Massage Therapist — l986
Certified Prenatal and Infant Massage — l990
Member American Massage Therapy Assoc.
Swedish Institute Graduate, College of Massage Therapy and Health Sciences — l985
Studies include: Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Spinal Analysis, and Medical Massage.

Call for consultation or appointment 732.299.1330 or email Colleen

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