Pre Natal Massage Hong Kong
Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can relieve muscle aches and joint pains, reduce anxiety and improve labour outcomes and newborn health.
Pre-Natal massage addresses different needs through a variety of techniques. It aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body.
Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can relieve muscle aches and joint pains, reduce anxiety and improve labour outcomes and newborn health.
Pre-Natal massage addresses different needs through a variety of techniques. It aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body.
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The benefits of massage can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women. Along with the guidance and advice of a prenatal care provider, massage therapy can be incorporated into routine prenatal care as an emotional and physical health supplement shown to improve pregnancy outcome and maternal health.
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Potential benefits of Pre-Natal Massage:
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Reduced back pain
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Reduced joint pain
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Improved circulation
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Reduced edema
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Reduced muscle tension and headaches
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Reduced stress and anxiety
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Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
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Better sleep
Eléonore Boonen
Physiotherapist PT, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Be/Fr), M.H.K.P.A.
Clinical Massage Therapist
Clinical Pilates Level II (CPI)
Pelvic-Perineal Rehabilitation PT (EIRPP Fr)
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Eléonore is our new Women’s Health Physiotherapist. She is a member of The HK Physiotherapy Association (H.K.P.A.).
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She was born in Paris but lived in Brussels since childhood. She studied Physiotherapy at UCLouvain in Belgium and with Erasmus was selected for a 5 months program overseas in Dublin.
Always being passionate about the women's health, she followed several training courses in Paris and London varying from Pelvic Floor Rehab, Manual Therapy of Pelvic Floor Fascia, Pre- Post-Natal Physio to Clinical Pilates and Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
Her Professional Specialties are:
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Clinical Pilates
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Lymphatic Drainage
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Pre/Post-natal Care (exercises, pain management, core and pelvic Floor fitness program)
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (using Internal & External Techniques, pressure management) e.g. urinary incontinence, uterine prolapse, overactive bladder, constipation, sexual pain
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Spinal and Pelvic Pain (Pelvic pain or Low Back Pain) with Manual Therapy, Tension Release Techniques
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Postural Assessment and corrective exercises
Through her young age, Eleonore has a modern and up-to-date view of women’s rehabilitation. Her approach is comprehensive and professional to tailor each session to her patients' needs and support them on their journey to achieve their individual goals.
Enthusiastic, accessible and dynamic, Eleonore will be assisting you in your rehabilitation, where progress and confidence are the key words.
She is fluent in English and French.