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OUR SERVICES - MESSAGE THERAPY

Massaging Mothers - Prenatally, Postpartum and Beyond

Nicole Miller, BS, MS, LMT
Peace of Mind & Body Massage
5600 N.Burdick E. Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 420-1720 (cell )

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Benefits of Massage:

  • Increases circulation and nutrition to mother and baby
  • reduces fluid retention and reduced edema
  • relieves strained and contracted muscles
  • increased red blood cell count, which helps with anemia
  • simulates the lymphatic system
  • sedates the nervous system

Nicole specializes in:

  • Massage Therapy for Expecting Mothers
  • Massage Therapy for Expecting Partners
  • Massage Education for Expecting Partners at Home
  • Massage Education for Parents & Infants at Home

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Some massage equipment and positions:

THE BODY CUSHION:

Supports without pressure on your tendons and ligaments, decompresses the spine and adjusts to all body types and sizes.

THE SIDE LINE POSITION:

Is a position designed to relieve stress off the major arteries and also decompresses the spine.

CHAIR MASSAGE:

Is a tool that is very handy and used when a client cannot get on a table or may be carrying multiples.

MASSAGE TABLE:

Has removable cushions to accommodate the pregnant belly and even large breasts.  It is designed to relieve stress off the major arteries and also decompresses the spine.

 

 

 
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