| Massage:
(Pregnancy massage click here)
Julia Fry is a Nationally accredited massage therapist and has over six years experience in massage. She is also an infant massage instructor. "My personal aim in working with you is to assist in teaching your body to achieve long term relaxation and healing, helping you to get in-tune with your body’s needs. Together, we can work to find the right treatment for you to restore your freedom of movement and to achieve a pain-free body. I am available for one off consultations or to help with long term physical problems and stress relief. The greatest benifits of massage can be seen and felt over the long term and to get the most out of your massage sessions I suggest an intital 3 treatments close together then a regular maintance program (leaving no more than 6 weekes between treatments). This is essitintal for a numbers of reasons, for me to get to know your body, for you to feel comfortable and understand your body, and to be able to address any pain for body issuses. I also offer couples sessions to teach basic massage techniques to help you to de-stress each other, and to do some maintenance work between massages."
| | Massage has its greatest benefits over time. The therapeutic effects of massage are cumulative, so the more often you get a massage, the better you will feel & the more quickly your body will respond. | | "Julia sees your body as a whole, she will get right to the source of the stress and strain, even if that's not all physical! Friendly and genuine, she puts you right at ease." Jen,
St Kilda East 3183 | | | Monsoon is also available for Events such as hen’s nights, birthday indulgences or school/church fundraisers, as well as corporate events, launches or any other event you would like. Please contact me to discuss your needs. |
| To help you choose the best style for you here are three classic styles Therapeutic/Remedial; which is designed for those clients looking to work through body issues such as aches and pains, long term pain management or postural issues, headaches. This style of massage is suited to those clients in office work or restricted to long hours in the one postural position. Relaxing; a combination of gentle stretching of the body and traditional oil massage, which is designed to leave the body feeling restored and leave you feeling recharged and blissful. Invigorating; a more energising style of massage designed to reboot the body – removing toxins and working on stimulating the body and mind to set you up for a busy week. You can mix and match these styles of massage to suit your needs. At monsoon I strive to create a warm and friendly atmosphere where I can get to know my clients which then enables me to be more in tune with your needs. | | I am qualified in the following styles of massage: | | "I've been a client of Monsoon Massage for 3 years. I like Julia's interactive approach: she tailors her treatment to my needs. Her approach comes across as relaxed and friendly rather than sterile and clinical like those big expensive production-line style clinics."
Susan,
Marion |
| Massage | | | | 1hr Remedial | $70.00 | | | 1.5 hr Remedial | $90.00 | | 1/2 hour Facial | | | | Perfect Potions (organic) | $40.00 | | Foot Spa | | | | 30 mins scrub | $40.00 | | | 30 mins scrub n polish | $40.00 | | | | | Combinations | | | | Massage & facial | $100.00 | | | Body wrap & facial | $90.00 | | | Massage facial & foot spa | $130.00 | | | | | | The above combinations are examples you can mix and match with foot spa as well. | | Monsoon offers a basic facial; best described as a scrub n glow - designed to leave you feeling pampered, with fresh, hydrated skin, ideal for winter to clear out the sinuses or to look good for that special event. | | | | All products used on your face and body are hightly certified organic products by Perfect Potion is an australian owned company. For the feet I use Pedistation. | |
| Pregnancy Massage Most Mum's-to-be realise very quickly the high demands pregnancy places on their body and how essential it is to be nurtured at this time.
Massage during pregnancy not only relieves the tensions and discomfort caused by the extra weight and the shift in your body's centre of gravity, it also reduces swelling, calms the nervous system, reduces fatigue whilst enhancing energy.
During pregnancy your whole body is adapting to the new life growing within you and you will face many significant life changes. Your health and vitality has never been more important than it is right now. The physical changes of pregnancy can be stressful and a soothing massage will loosen tight muscles and calm the nervous system. It increases circulation, carrying energy producing nutrients to your cells and eliminating metabolic waste products that can cause fatigue.
During your massage your body awareness becomes more noticeable which means you can easily identify tension areas and consciously release them.
Results you may expect to notice include: - Reduction of fluid retention
- Relief of headaches caused by stress, excess toxins and constipation
- Relief of muscular and joint pain caused by supporting extra weight
- Decrease progress of varicose veins with enhanced circulatory stimulation
- Release of abdominal soreness caused by baby's kicks
- Assisting prevention of stretch marks
- Assisting in promoting healthy body awareness
Experienced specialist practitioners are able to assist you in preparing for the birth of your baby. Regular massage to the lumbar, abdomen and the inner thigh areas will release chronic pressure for negligible resistance during the birth.
Remember that it is as essential to care for yourself in the postpartum weeks following the birth of your baby as it is during your pregnancy. Massage assists in the healing of your body by increasing circulation, promoting relaxation and gently coaxing your body back to its original shape.
Pregnancy massage can be both a treat and a therapy to ease some the aches and pains caused by the pressures of pregnancy. At monsoon I am fully able to cater for pregnant women, with an electric table (for ease of getting on and off the table and professional bolstering. Book an appointment today.
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| Baby Massage:
(Pregnancy massage click here) The baby massage course is a 4 x 1 hour session spread over 4 weeks. The course is designed to teach both mum and dad (and carers too) how to massage your baby along with a lot of other information.
Julia was the 2007/08 President of the Australian Chapter of the International Assocation of Infant Massage. Research shows that our earliest experiences with touch can influence every aspect of our lives. Nurturing touch (or lack of it) can influence the way we think, act, feel and relate to others. To ensure the quality of teaching and high ethical standards and above all safely of the babies attending the course all IAIM instructors are certified. Julia is also currently the 2007/08 Secretary for the Future Families Inc a non for profit organisation promoting natural birthing, consious parenting, natural health and wellness for the whole family, chemical free and sustainable living. Fundays are held monthy, on the 3rd friday at the Goodwood Community Centre 10-2pm.
| | BABY MASSAGE COURSE Is an ideal present for a baby shower. This is a beautiful way to introduce baby into the family and to have a way to communicate your love for baby beyond words. | |
| benefits for your baby & for you:
for your baby - Enhances neurological development
- Improves the immune system
- Helps regulate digestive, respiratory circulatory systems
- Helps relieve discomfort from gas and colic,
- Congestion & teething
- Helps baby learn to relax
- Decreases production of stress hormones
- Reduces crying and fussing
- Promotes sound, longer sleep
- Promotes positive body image
- Improves bonding and communication
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for you... - Provides a special focused time that helps & deepens bonding
- Improves parent-child communication
- Helps you to understand & respond to your baby's non-verbal cues
- Promotes feelings of competence & Confidence in caring for baby
- Increases your ability to help your child relax in times of stress
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| This course will cover the following: - Improving your baby's sleep/awake pattern
- Relieving his/her tummy pains
- Assisting with his/her physical growth and social/emotional development
- Improving his/her sensory awareness
- Understanding more about what your baby is trying to tell you
- Meeting with other parents in a relaxed and social atmosphere
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About the classes:
The classes go for an hour spread over four convective weeks, classes are limited to only four babies and eight parents to ensure quality of teaching and are designed to suit a variety of baby ages. The sessions are supportive where you can share ideas and experiences about parenting, whilst having fun.
Nuturing touch
Research shows that our earliest experiences with touch can influence every aspect of our lives. Nuturing touch (or lack of it) can influence the way we think, act, feel and relate to others. | | Why attend a Class?
The strokes and styles of massage which have been validated through research are easier to grasp when demonstrated by a trained instructor.
Some of the skills and topics you will learn are
stroke pressure rate and rhythm, respect,
colic routine, relaxation and parent empowerment. |  |
| A life time gift of bonding with your child;
the course costs $180 for two carers & baby for the full four sessions
Private courses are available in the comfort of your own home over 3 sessions at a cost $220 Credit card facilities are available and the cost can be broken up over the four week course with a deposit of 25% before the first class begins. price covers insurance, first aid, and all materials and handouts. Class numbers are limited to ensure quality of teaching ~ Please note: Course is non refundable, participants are responsible for their own attendance. | |
