SERVICES
Welcome to
Kate Thompson Massage
Kate is specialising in safe pregnancy massage for each trimester and empowering parents to give relief to their baby through infant massage classes.
Our Services
Pregnancy Massage
Infant Massage classes
Hot Stone Massage
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Massage is nurturing for both you and your baby and creates a special time for bonding with your baby.
Each treatment is customised to suit your body at each stage in your pregnancy, easing your pain and discomforts in a full body massage which is finished off with a belly rub. Kate treats your whole body as each area of your body can be affected as it changes and grows throughout pregnancy.
Massage during pregnancy can bring relief to back pain, hip pain, tired sore legs, leg cramps, sore feet, tight neck and shoulders, headaches, oedema and more.
Having regular massages throughout your pregnancy will help to ease your discomforts as they arise keeping you and your muscles relaxed and preparing your mind, body and baby for the birth. A relaxed Mother will have a happier healthier pregnancy and birth!
Massage helps to soothe and relax nervous tension helping you to sleep more comfortably and more deeply.
INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES
Learn effective massage techniques to give relief to your infant’s colic, wind and constipation.
Massaging your infant will also improve their sleep quality, reduce stress and anxiety, assists with reflux, strengthen their immune system, improve their development, reduce symptoms of eczema, help to overcome post natal depression, aid digestion, enhance parent/infant bonding and so much more!
Infant massage classes are taught in 3 learning styles to suit everyone’s needs.
Group classes run over a four week period with a 1 hour class each week. The class content is taught in stages to give you time to practise on your baby at home and have any questions answered the following week.
Private classes cover the same content as in the group classes and run over a two week period for 2 hours each class.
Introductory class is a 1 hour class where you will learn basic massage techniques, when is the best time to massage, contraindications and what types of oils are safe to use.
These are great for mums groups and playgroups.
Course content:
Class 1: Appropriate oils to use on babies, asking permission to massage, strokes for the legs and buttocks, contraindications (situations when massage should be avoided), parent relaxation
Class 2: Benefits of infant massage, recognising baby’s daily cycle and the best time to massage, and recognising baby’s signals in regards to when they do and don’t want massage, bonding, strokes for the abdomen and chest, touch relaxation
Class 3: Developing massage strokes to suit your growing child, strokes for the face, arms and back, discussion on colic, strokes to prevent and relieve colic, wind and constipation
Class 4: Exercises to keep babies flexible and assist lymphatic drainage, review of the full massage sequence
HOT STONE MASSAGE
Experience deep relaxation as warm stones are used to ease pain and tension in your body, more than just a relaxation massage as the warmth from the stones get deep into the muscles releasing built up toxins, increasing blood circulation leaving you feeling warm yet refreshed.
About Kate
Kate Thompson has a background in Remedial massage with over 6 years experience in the massage industry.
During this time Kate became passionate about pregnancy massage and completed a Diploma in Pregnancy massage, Kate is now specialising in pregnancy massage and is also a Certified infant massage instructor.
Kate is available by appointment on Thursday's at Strathfieldsaye Primary Health (34 Blucher St Strathfieldsaye) and Friday's at Sternberg Clinic (47 Sternberg St Bendigo).
GIFT VOUCHERS
Beautifully presented Gift Vouchers are available to be picked up or posted to you once payment is received. The perfect gift to spoil someone you love!
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Remedial Massage, Australian College of Massage
Diploma in Pregnancy Massage, Copeland College of Massage Therapy
Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Infant Massage Information Service
CONTACT
For further information or to make an appointment you can call or email Kate on the details above.
Infant Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage, Stone Therapy Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
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