In this blog post we will explore what Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage is, how it feels, and how it can support women’s wellbeing. What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, therapeutic massage technique designed to support the flow of lymph fluid around the body. It was originally developed to help…
Absolutely. In fact, at In Touch, your baby is very welcome to join you for your postnatal massage. If you’re a new mum, the thought of booking a massage can sometimes feel a little complicated. Who will look after the baby? What if they wake up? What if they need feeding? What if they cry?…
Booking with a new massage therapist can feel a little unknown. Everyone works differently, and it’s not always easy to know what to expect or whether it will feel right for you, so let me tell you a little bit about my style and how I work. My approach is calm, nurturing and intuitive. I’m…
One of my absolute favourite things to do is collaborate with local mum and baby groups to bring a short, supportive massage session into spaces where mums are already gathering. It’s something I feel really passionate about, because the reality is, when you have a baby, the thought of booking something just for yourself can…
At a baby fair I attended recently, I had lots of conversations with women who told me they’d had a pregnancy massage before, but had left feeling disappointed as the treatment was so light-touch it did very little to relieve their aches and pains. Hearing that so many women had experienced the same thing was…
Acupressure combs have become increasingly popular recently, and its easy to see why. They provide a cheap, simple and natural option for managing pain sensations during labour and birth. The beauty of using an acupressure comb is that it is small, and easily portable and there is no planning or preparation required, unlike a TENS…
I think you all know by now that I am passionate about using natural hacks to help support you during pregnancy and birth…. well, here is another one…. Have you ever noticed how a smell can conjure a memory? A certain perfume may remind you of a special holiday or cake baking in the oven…
Thank you for buying your In Touch acupressure comb. This handy little comb can provide natural pain relief during labour and birth, wherever and however you birth your baby. It works by stimulating the pericardium 8 acupressure point (also known as Labour Palace) which is thought to encourage labour and reduce labour pain. But that’s…
If you are approaching or past your due date, you may be wondering if my due time treatment can encourage or induce labour. Whilst I see some massage therapists offering an ‘induction massage’ or ‘natural induction’, I choose not to make those claims, read on to find out more…. The In Touch due time treatment…
In our increasingly busy lives, booking a massage at home can be a lifesaver, especially for expectant mums or those with little ones at home when getting out can be challenging. My mission with In Touch is to offer high quality, safe and effective massage treatments which are accessible, convenient and flexible for the mums…