Coming from India, body and head massages have been an integral part of my growing up. Right from birth, you see massage ladies (who are specially hired for some time) coming home to massage the new born and giving her growing joints and limbs some much needed circulation. Massages are very famous back home be it during or after pregnancy, once a week massages for dry skin or just one for simple relaxation. As, I have been in Hong Kong for a little over an year, I see such traditions are followed here as well, be it new born/infant massages, pre and post pregnancy massages, pain massages or just the relaxation or making you stress-free kinda massages, all of these are quite popular and much used here.
I recently got an opportunity to visit one of Hong Kong's lovely wellness clinic- THE BODY GROUP and to try one of their pregnancy massage therapies {yes, yours truly is expecting her second little one
They offer umpteen number of services and treatments, you can just visit them and choose your custom made treatment that suits you the best. Here is a link to their website.
So, I went for my one hour long pregnancy massage therapy session and was treated in a loving way by a very knowledgeable practicing mid-wife who was actually my therapist as well. And that was Ms Sandrine Rosay. She has been working in this field for ages and was able to guide me through this entire one-hour process. All their pregnancy massages therapies are derived from Swedish massages that improve circulation, ease muscle ache and help you relax. And all the pregnancy massage therapists are also well trained and have been practicing for years, so be sure that they know what they are doing and you will be fully pampered (and you of course deserve it). Sandrine was also very easy to talk to and answered my zillion questions on what to do and not to do during pregnancy and how these massages can help in easing the problems attached to pregnancy ( I was actually making the most of both her trade secrets one of a therapist and the other of being a mid wife 😉 ).
These therapies are specifically designed to enhance circulation, and reduce pressure on your body that your growing uterus can lead to. Also, these massages work wonders if you are feeling some lower back-pain, leg cramps, and stress during pregnancy (they can help you sleep better as well, and believe me i slept like a baby after my session). Each massage therapy is custom made for the client, based on what her needs and requirements are. The clinic, also uses their lovely concoction of oils (especially coconut, orange peels etc.) during each of these massage sessions and which are very citrusy in nature- so obviously work wonders on that stretched skin. All the massage rooms have a very calm feel to them, they are very well ventilated, smell lovely, are super hygienic and also have special massage tables for pregnancy therapies.
The clinic also offers many health products and workshops from time to time. So, that is also a great advantage of visiting the place. They have health products from all over the world waiting right under one roof.
So, I had an absolutely beautiful session, and would recommend the same to all my expecting friends and readers. And for those who are not expecting, please glance over on their website and I am sure you'll find a therapy that might resolve some problems for you and relax you like a baby.
Below mentioned are the contact details for THE BODY GROUPTel: 2167-7305
Fax: 2167-7310
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