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Pregnancy Support Classes >> Complementary Therapies

Our complementary therapy services are available to all women as an alternative approach to providing relief from pregnancy or gynaecology related discomfort or simply for comfort and relaxation. Treatments are available by appointment in either our outpatient consulting suite or during your hospital stay.

For more information, or to book an appointment, contact the Physiotherapy department on 020 7390 6553.

Bowen Therapy

  • Bowen Therapy is a non-intrusive, proven holistic approach to healing discomfort and pain relief.
  • The skeletal, muscular, digestive, circular, respiratory and reproductive systems may all benefit from Bowen treatment which allows the body to move blocked energy and encourages self healing.
  • The treatment involves a series of precise, gentle movements using fingers and thumbs over muscles, ligaments and soft tissues. This, with interspersed rest periods, encourages energy to flow.
  • The treatment takes 45 minutes to perform. Two to three treatments with weekly intervals should be sufficient for lasting relief, even against long standing pain, in 80% of cases.

Therapeutic Massage

  • Available from our qualified therapists to minimise discomfort, pain, tension and stress during and after pregnancy or to ease symptoms of women's health conditions.
  • Treatment is offered as both an inpatient or outpatient service.
  • Our certified infant massage instructor is available to teach or perform baby massage.

Acupuncture

  • Dry needling is available from a qualified therapist to relieve pain and discomfort.
  • Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific trigger points commonly associated with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  • It can be used as a method of pain management in conjunction with exercises and physiotherapy advice.

Reflexology

  • Used to treat specific conditions such as morning sickness, back pain and heartburn by encouraging the body's own capacity to heal.
  • Proven to be extremely relaxing and calming for the body and mind by stimulating reflex points on the hands and feet.

Antenatal Wellbeing Package

A special package incorporating three of our most popular antenatal services at a reduced price. The package price includes a set of six yoga classes and any two treatments from:

  • Massage
  • Bowen treatment
  • Reflexology
  • Acupuncture

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

  • This deeply relaxing therapy uses specialised rhythmic pumping movements to relieve fluid congestion by stimulating the lymphatic vessels and aiding lymph flow.
  • Also reduces pregnancy symptoms such as swollen ankles, tired puffy eyes and swollen legs.
  • Helps promote healing of sprains, lessen pain and help reduce stretch marks.