Fertility Massage is useful in decreasing scar tissue in reproductive organs, pelvic adhesions and tubal obstructions, while increasing the function of the reproductive organs and promoting general wellness and relaxation. It is used to treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids, blocked fallopian tubes, ovarian cysts and other medical conditions that may cause low fertility in women.

Fertility Massage is beneficial to digestive health, helping to increase intestinal function and the assimilation of nutrients, also important fertility concerns.

Fertility massage helps a tilted (displaced) uterus; one that is compressed by impacted intestines or is suffering from lack of circulation caused by:

• A sedentary or stressful lifestyle
• Twisted fallopian tubes
• Tight fascia
• Inflammation
• Endometriosis
• Scar Tissue
• Past Surgeries

Specific Benefits of Fertility Massage

• Promotes a healthy menstrual cycle
  
• Helps to regulate ovulation
• Helps to increase cervical mucous
• Decreases cramps and blood clots
• Decreases pain from endometriosis
• Supports hormone balance
• Promotes egg health
• Helps the body to clear blocked fallopian tubes
• Helps reposition a tilted uterus
• Helps the body to rid itself of ovarian cysts
• Aids the body in clearing itself of uterine fibroids
• Assists women with unexplained infertility
• Reduces stress and aids relaxation

The Treatment

Fertility Massage combines elements of several massage and bodywork techniques  including:

• Castor Oil Compress
• Massage Therapy
• Neuromuscular Therapy
  
• Myofascial Release
• Chi Ne Tsang
• Energy Healing
• Aromatherapy
  
• Reflexology

Fertility Massage is non-invasive, relaxing and enjoyable. While abdominal treatment is the focus of fertility treatment, full body stress relief and general relaxation is equally important. Stress & pain-reducing massage techniques are performed in every treatment.

A typical session may begin with myofascial release and energy bodywork to the abdomen, followed by applying a caster oil pack on the abdomen. The castor oil pack is left in place a minimum of 30 minutes. While the pack is working the therapist will perform fertility focused reflexology, massage and bodywork on the feet and body.

After 30 minutes, the castor oil pack is removed and the abdomen becomes the focus of the hands-on work. Specific techniques including massage, Neuromuscular Therapy and Chi Nei Tsang are applied to the abdomen. Following the abdominal treatment any remaining areas of the body are treated with massage and bodywork depending on the individual needs of each client.

You leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, invigorated... and accomplished! 

Fertility Massage Rate Schedule

Single Visit Sessions

Initial Visit*, 90 Minute Session $95.00

Future Visits, 75 Minute Session $70.00

*Initial visit includes supplies for castor oil pack home treatments and home fertility massage instruction.

Package Discounts

Fertility Massage Package, 6 Visits $360.00

This package includes six 75-minute Fertility Massage sessions. The initial visit is not included. Save $60.00 compared to individual session prices.

Plan For Your Visits & Home Care

Fertility Massage should not be performed during menstruation, if you are pregnant or if you think you may be pregnant.

To maximize effectiveness, you will want to schedule a Fertility Massage session once or twice a week for four to six weeks. Between visits you will want to use a castor oil pack for a minimum of 30 minutes and perform fertility self-massage techniques at least four times per week.

The Stress Connection

Research confirms that excess or chronic stress suppresses ovulation, sexual activity and sperm count. This is known as Stress Induced Reproductive Dysfunction.

If you are having difficulty conceiving, stress may be a significant factor, especially if no other medical factor is present. Massage is a powerful stress management tool and can be an important part of your stress reduction plan.

To better understand the negative effects of stress and steps you can take to better manage, please visit our Stress Management page. If you are also dealing with emotional or trauma healing you may also want to consider Relational Bodywork.

Research

It has long been theorized that the relaxing benefits of massage were helpful in women achieving fertility. That has now been backed up by two studies that lend credence to the theory, when using specific fertility-enhancing bodywork techniques.

The first study, published 6/18/2004 by Medscape General Medicine OB/GYN & Women’s Health, studied two groups of women. One group was seeking to become pregnant on their own; the other group was preparing to receive in vetro fertilization (IVF). Both groups had suspected or confirmed pelvic adhesions or inflammatory diseases such as endometriosis.

Both groups received targeted bodywork therapy to their abdominal and pelvic area. In the first group, of the 14 patients available for follow-up, 71% became pregnant within one year, and three of them became pregnant a second time. Of the IVF group, there was a 66% successful rate of embryo transfers, which is significantly higher than the estimated odds ratio.

The second study also produced significant results. Published in the January/February 2008 issue of Alternative Therapies, 28 infertile women who had been diagnosed with complete Fallopian tube blockages received 20 hours of manual physical therapy treatment to their abdominal area.

Within one month, they underwent medical testing to determine the status of the blockages. Seventeen of the 28 patients (61%) showed that the blockage had been released, and nine of those seventeen went on to become pregnant.

 

Links

* New Study - Massage's Effect On Infertility (2/2013) *

RESOLVE- The National Infertility Association

Optimizing Fertility Via RESOLVE Website

Ovulation Calculator

The Fertility Diet

Infertility-Answers.com

               

 

       

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