Mother to be...

Quite often when you are pregnant,  you are told  " you cant have..... or you cant do....". Well not a Bijoux . We understand how hard it can be growing a human being, it takes all of your female super powers and leaves you, quite frankly DRAINED to say the least.  We are here to make you feel the best you can possibly feel. Let our specially trained therapists take you into a moment of pure heaven for you and your growing baby.  Safe in the knowledge that we have all been trained to the highest standards in this area. Relax and drift away knowing you're in safe hands........Bijoux hands.

A lot of people have asked me what pregnancy massage is and how is it different from a regular massage.

While a woman is pregnant her body undergoes numerous changes physically as well as physiologically and spiritually. The physical changes can cause stress and or discomfort to the mother.

Massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate many of these discomforts, as well as promotes a sense of well-being.

What is pregnancy massage?

Pregnancy massage is beneficial throughout the entire nine months of the pregnancy; however, if you are having a high risk pregnancy it is best to discuss your condition with your midwife or physician before seeking a therapist. After doing so you may be able to receive massage work with a written release.

Pregnancy massage can include anything from a full body Swedish massage to light massage for comfort. Most massage therapists are trained not only to do massage but various other modalities as well.

It is always best to seek out a therapist who is certified in pregnancy massage because it is important to know and understand what is and is not safe for the mother and her baby as well as having knowledge of pregnancy and the anatomy of a pregnant woman.

What to expect

A typical full body massage session takes 60 minutes. The mother will be supported with pillows as she lies on her side. She will be draped with a sheet and only the body part that is being worked will be exposed.

Treatment Menu

Swedish Back, neck and Shoulder Massage........30 mins - £20

Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage is a deeply relaxing massage focusing on built up stress and muscle tension in all areas around the neck, shoulders and across the back.  This is a typically tense area during prgnancy due to the excess weight being carried on the front. This massage encourages relaxation, relieves stress, improves circulation and posture, relaxes muscles and improves flexibility, relieves tension headaches and strengthens immune system .

Swedish Full Body Massage.........55 mins - £42

Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage.  As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension. It will also aid in flushing out water retention caused by pregnancy and also give a weightless feel to the yummy mummy.

Eve "Mother" Facial......40 mins - £30

The Eve "Mother" Facial is targeted specifically to a mother to be's hormonally changing skin, we use the ultra sensitive range to soothe and calm and often unbalanced skin. Taking drainage to another level in the relaxing massage techniques, boosting radiance and decongestion - a real treat for a "Blooming" mother to be.

Tired Foot and Leg Treatment........40 mins - £25

This cooling foot treatment is the perfect solution for hot tired restless feet. Intensive exfoliation to smooth even the roughest feet before soothing, hydrating gels are applied to refresh and revitalise. You will leave feeling like you’re walking on air. Why not add a gel polish for just £10 and have perfectly pampered (unreachable) feet.

Pregnancy Pamper Package......2 hours - £70

Swedish Full Body Massage plus The Eve "Mother" Facial and a Gel Toe file and polish

Bijoux Beauty
6-7 Atkinson Buildings

Trimdon Street

Sunderland

SR4 6AH

Tel 0191 435 6133

Discounts available on many of our luxury treatment products.

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