Welcome to Whitewave Bodywork’s periodic newsletter, The Current, where you’ll find information to support you on your wellness journey. We believe in empowering you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your health. In this email we share a little about ourselves, our current offerings, and availability for in-office sessions.
LOOK WHO’S BACK:
Alisha Sexton LMT, Birth Doula
Dear Reader,
We are thrilled to announce that after a well-deserved sabbatical over the summer, Alisha Sexton has returned to our team! Alisha will be available for appointments on Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Alisha brings knowledge from her Birth Doula education and couples it with her hands-on Massage Therapy skills to provide her clients with a special focus in pregnancy support and postpartum healing.
Whether you’re a new mother looking for restorative care, or simply in need of a healing touch, Alisha’s sessions are designed to support both physical and emotional well-being. Her holistic approach ensures that every session is tailored to your needs, promoting relaxation, pain relief, and overall healing.
We’re incredibly excited to have her back and look forward to, once again, being able to offer you the unique services she provides.
To celebrate Alisha’s return, we invite you to book your next session with her and experience the profound benefits of her expertise firsthand. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your appointment soon!
POSTPARTUM MASSAGE
Alisha offers a unique service at Whitewave Bodywork called Postpartum Massage. During this session, she pulls together traditional practices from a variety of cultures designed to nurture and heal new mothers after childbirth. These practices involve multiple aspects of warmth-based care to restore the mother’s energy, balance their body, and promote healing.
Warmth and rejuvenation are at the heart of this service, which some would refer to as mother roasting. Warming the mother's body, which is believed to be "cold" or depleted after childbirth, helps to improve circulation, soothe sore muscles, and support the healing process.
What are some reasons a mother would book this service?
Physical Recovery: After childbirth, a woman's body undergoes significant changes. Postpartum massage helps to alleviate muscle tension, reduce swelling, and promote the body's natural healing processes. It can also aid in the alignment of the pelvis and uterus.
Emotional Wellbeing: This session is as much about emotional recovery as it is physical. The warmth and care provided can offer comfort, reduce postpartum depression or anxiety, and create a space for the mother to reconnect with her body.
Hormonal Balance: The massage and warmth can stimulate the release of oxytocin, the "love hormone," which helps with breastfeeding and bonding with the baby.
What does a Postpartum Massage Include?:
Warming Massage Techniques: warming oil applications, and gentle, rhythmic strokes to soothe and heal.
Herbal Treatments: Warm compresses infused with healing herbs to restore balance and energy.
Body Wrapping: The mother is wrapped in a cocoon to close and heal the emotional, spiritual, and physical gateways opened by birth.
Relaxation Practices: Guided breathing or meditation may be included to help the mother relax and center herself.
Overall, this type of postpartum care is deeply rooted in nurturing traditions, aiming to support a mother's complete recovery.
UPCOMING AVAILABILITY
Discover the rejuvenating potential of all our services for yourself and start on the path to a healthier, more harmonious you. Our experienced therapists are dedicated to providing you with personalized care and an exceptional experience.
Dr. Jen (Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM)
Alisha (Sundays 10AM-4PM)
- Sunday, September 1st - 1:15PM, 2:30PM
- Sunday, September 8th - 10AM, 11:15AM, 12:30PM, 1:45PM, 3:00PM
Dr. Deanine (Mondays & Thursdays 3PM-7:30PM)
- Thursday, August 22nd - 6:00PM
- Monday, August 26th - 4:30PM, 6PM
- Monday, September 2nd - 3:00PM, 4:30PM, 6PM
Sabrina (Alternating week schedule: Wednesday/Thursday 3:00-8:00PM one week, next week Tuesday 3:00-8:00PM & Saturday 10AM-4PM)
- Wednesday, August 28th - 6:45PM
- Thursday, August 29th - 3:00PM
- Tuesday, September 3rd - 4:45PM, 6PM
We look forward to working with you in our tranquil space, where healing and relaxation await.
Yours in health & happiness,
Dr. Jen