Pre Natal Massage Hong Kong
Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can relieve muscle aches and joint pains, reduce anxiety and improve labour outcomes and newborn health.
Pre-Natal massage addresses different needs through a variety of techniques. It aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body.
Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can relieve muscle aches and joint pains, reduce anxiety and improve labour outcomes and newborn health.
Pre-Natal massage addresses different needs through a variety of techniques. It aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body.
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The benefits of massage can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women. Along with the guidance and advice of a prenatal care provider, massage therapy can be incorporated into routine prenatal care as an emotional and physical health supplement shown to improve pregnancy outcome and maternal health.
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Potential benefits of Pre-Natal Massage:
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Reduced back pain
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Reduced joint pain
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Improved circulation
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Reduced edema
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Reduced muscle tension and headaches
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Reduced stress and anxiety
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Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
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Better sleep
Liz Marais
Physiotherapist PT, B.Sc., M.Sc. (South Africa), M.H.K.P.A.
Clinical Pilates Rehab Instructor
Clinical Massage Therapist
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With a special interest in Women's Health, Liz' mission as a Physiotherapist is to provide a specialized approach to the wellbeing of women - from pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy, and menopauze to optimal health sports related (and everything in between).
Specialising in Perineal Rehabilitation, she is a Hong Kong registered Physio and a member of The HK Physiotherapy Association (H.K.P.A.).
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She has worked for in various clinics in HK, focusing on Women's Health, Maternity, Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions and Rehab.
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In addition Liz helps women strengthening their core through 1-1 Pilates mat classes.
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Liz obtained her Physiotherapy degree in South-Africa and has been in clinical settings ever since.
She is registered with the HK Physioboard, holds numerous post graduate degrees.
Her hobbies are field hockey and PT coaching.
Liz speaks English and Afrikaans.