On this episode, Nikki is joined by Licensed Massage Therapist and Practitioner of Asian Bodywork Therapy Melissa Haile to talk about abdominal massage for fertility, conception, and emotional support. We discuss:
-The benefits of stress reduction in fertility
-What is Amma Therapy?
-What is womb massage and what are the benefits?
-Other healing modalities including acupressure, moxa, infrared therapy, gua sha, cupping, dry brushing, castor oil packs
-What to expect during your abdominal massage sessions
About:
For over 20 years, Melissa has been a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Practitioner of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Additionally, She is a 500-Hour Certified Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and a Doula, proudly trained by Debra Pascali Bonaro. Originally from New York City, Melissa is also a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Social Justice Activist and was a member of The Doula Project. For five years, she was a Professor of Massage Therapy in New York City. There, she trained massage professionals in: Shiatsu, Swedish and Myofascial Therapy. Melissa is one of very few Colorado healers part of the Certified Practitioners of the American Organization of Asian Bodywork Therapy (AOBTA-CP). As an Asian Bodywork Therapist with over 500 hours of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Melissa offers Amma Therapy, Nutritional recommendations and Herbal recommendations. In 2014, Melissa visited Chengdu, China, for specialized training on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The practices and modalities that Melissa specializes in are particularly useful for women when it comes to issues of Fertility, Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness. Melissa lives in Colorado with her husband and their four year old daughter. Melissa’s teaches at Red Rocks Community College and owns Moss North Therapy in Arvada where she offers services such as; Acupressure, Reflexology, Womb Massage, Prenatal Massage and Amma Therapy which she calls the “Self Care Massage”. Melissa’s work has been featured in several national and international publications.
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