I think she is loving some face massage time with momma! 3-27-14

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Massage can be done in ANY position! 3-27-14

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Massage for the ears always feels good! 3-27-14

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Infant Massage Class at Sugar Snap Pea in Mt. Pleasant 3-27-14. Doing some back massage to help with tummy time!

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Baby Bodywork's first expo! So much fun! 3-8-14

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Infant Massage Kits anyone?

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Pictures from the Family Expo. 3-8-14

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This little guy loved being naked and the Indian Milking Stroke on his legs. Coastal Carolina Chiropractic class 3-1-14.

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Practicing the Sun and Moon stroke at Sugar Snap Pea's Infant Massage Class. Look at the eye contact between momma and baby! This is what it's all about, quiet, relaxing, bonding time with your baby. They will only be this little once. 2-20-14

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Thank you Niki at Nourish. The Boppy was a big hit at this weeks Infant Massage Class! 2-20-14

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This is my first momma, at 22 weeks, with her first. She had a beautiful little boy! Did you guess a boy by how she was carrying? 2-13-14

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Mommas demonstrating how massage can be done in any position! 1-15-14 class at Sugar Snap Pea in Mt. Pleasant.

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Infant Massage Class at Sugar Snap Pea in Mt. Pleasant. 1-15-14. Knees into tummy and rocking back and forth is great for getting toots out, which one of the little boys demonstrated for us.

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33 weeks. Boy or girl?

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Coastal Carolina Chiropractic's first newsletter!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/CCC-Update.html?soid=1115763719390&aid=8HrmToRhhtQ
Link to Coastal Carolina Chiropractic's December Newsletter!

From One Woman to Another

In my free time, when I am not teaching Infant Massage Classes, I offer massage for adults.  My specialty is pre-natal and post-partum but my training includes men and women who are not pregnant or looking to be pregnant any time soon.

This past week I had a new client come in for a massage.  During the intake portion I learned two things about her.
1. She is a professional athlete and has extreme muscle soreness/tightness.
2. She had a miscarriage last week and is still feeling a bit off.

I have experienced a miscarriage as well and not the DNC, where you feel almost nothing and then it's over.  I experienced the cramping, bleeding, trying to get comfortable, pacing the floor in pain, miscarriage.

This woman, who I have never met before, we had a moment of understanding together.  I shared with her that I too had experienced a miscarriage. I am sorry for her loss and know what she is going through.  She told me how when it was happening, she felt okay but now that some time has passed, she feels up and down a lot.  I interjected I felt the same way and that I called it Mr. Toads Wild Ride. My hormones were all over the place and sometimes I didn't know if I wanted to laugh, cry or scream.  With time this passed and my body balanced itself out again.  I told her this would happen for her as well.  Also, to allow yourself to grieve, feel whatever you feel and don't feel sorry for it.  Your body will rebalance itself and you will move on.  This is only happening right now, not forever.  Miscarriages happen a lot more often than people think.  There is nothing to be ashamed of, or feel bad about.  These things happen. It is what it is.

During the 3 minutes that we stood in the massage room having this conversation, I felt a sisterhood with this complete stranger.  This is one of the many reasons why I love what I do.  People helping people, women supporting each other.  This is what life is all about, right?  Helping each other through the highs and lows life has to offer.

We proceeded to have a wonderful massage and let go of some of her tension.  Afterwards she thanked me for listening and understanding.  I felt so good at having given her that time and a safe space to let go.  This is why I do what I do.  Feel the Love!


Valerie DeMasi LMT CIMI
Nov. 29th 2013

2nd time Momma at 28 weeks. What do you think she's having?

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Women carry boys higher and girls lower, or do they?

Being a prenatal and postpartum massage therapist for the past 12 years and a Infant Massage Instructor for the last 7, I have seen a lot of pregnant women.  I have always heard the old wives tale that boys are usually carried higher and girls are lower. I have also heard the exact opposite. So, I am conducting a survey of pregnant women in different stages of pregnancy, to see if the old wives tale is true.
I am also interested if the general public can tell what they are carrying. I'm not sure how long this survey will last or how many women will be included, I just got this idea.  However at the end of each month, I will post what each mama is carrying.
I am always open to discussion and other thoughts!


BeWell!
Valerie DeMasi CMT LIMI
10-22-13

First time momma at 22 weeks. What do you think she's having?

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Sacrum strokes, done in a position that is even new to me! Birth Rocks Infant Massage Class 8-27-13

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