Pregnancy Support Classes
Complementary Therapies
Our complementary therapy services are specifically designed for expectant mothers to provide comfort and relaxation. Treatments are available throughout your pregnancy, during your hospital stay on a one-to-one basis, and beyond birth.
You can book to attend our classes regardless of whether you are having your baby with us or at another hospital.
Please see below for information about our Complementary Therapies:
| Therapeutic Massage | Available from our qualifi edtherapists to help minimize discomfort, pain, tension and stress during and after pregnancy. |
| Reflexology | Reflexology involves massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet, hands or ears in order to encourage the body’s own capacity to heal which creates a beneficial effect on other parts of the body. Our qualified reflexologist treats specific conditions including: morning sickness, back pain and heartburn. |
| Bowen therapy | A non-intrusive, proven holistic approach to healing discomfort and providing pain relief in pregnancy. The Bowen Technique involves a gentle, rolling motion, using the fingers and thumbs and a very light touch applied over muscles, ligaments and soft tissue and designed to either tighten or loosen off tissues depending on the way the move is done. |
| Acupuncture |
A qualified therapist offers private sessions of acupuncture - a procedure in which filiform needles are inserted and manipulated into various key points on the body in order to relieve pain or discomfort. |
| Manual Lymphati Drainage | This light and relaxing therapy uses specialized rhythmic pumping movements to relieve fluid congestion by stimulating the lymphati vessels and aiding lymph flow. |
| Wellbeing Package |
A special package incorporating 3 of our most popular antenatal services. The package
includes a set of 6 yoga classes and any 2 of the following treatments:
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For further information about timings and prices and to book an appointment please contact our Physiotherapy Department on 020 7390 6553.
A printable version of the Classes and Therapies flyer can be found here.
