Pregnancy Care
Reflexology may help various stages - before pregnancy, during pregnancy and after childbirth.
It is important that great care is followed when treating a pregnant woman but the benefits of relaxation when having reflexology promote overall health and wellbeing.
Common pregnancy related problems include neusea, fatigue, insomnia, constipation, anxiety and backache.
A treatment plan can be made for each individual's needs and this can include another therapy e.g. acupuncture.
It is important that great care is followed when treating a pregnant woman but the benefits of relaxation when having reflexology promote overall health and wellbeing.
Common pregnancy related problems include neusea, fatigue, insomnia, constipation, anxiety and backache.
A treatment plan can be made for each individual's needs and this can include another therapy e.g. acupuncture.
Testimonials
During my first pregnancy I experienced intense back pain and hip pain, and was quite nervous going into my second pregnancy knowing that the pain would probably come back and possibly earlier in the pregnancy. I also had many digestive issues that seemed to exacerbate throughout pregnancy so I really wanted to find someone that could help me with it all. I heard that Audrey had worked with pre and post natal women, so was very keen to be treated by her.
My first session with Audrey was so thorough as she searched for information regarding pre/post natal and also general health and then proceeded to work my body through subtle manipulation. I have seen Audrey throughout my 2nd pregnancy and am amazed at how great my body feels.
Being an exercise instructor I often have niggles in my body and am always searching for a practitioner who is able to help me repair my physical and mental state. It is very rare to find someone who is able to intuitively and kinesthetically understand your body and actually make you feel good after one session. Audrey is a natural healer. She asks the body to repair through subtle fascial manipulation and uses no force. Every session Audrey works her way around the body and gently asks the connective tissue, muscles, joints and internal organs to talk to one another.
I have sent a number of people to Audrey, a combination of pre and post natal and also clients who have had pain for years and the response has been so positive. I am so thankful to Audrey for always making time to listen to my mind and body and working her magic on my personal training clients and me. Audrey is a truly gifted healer.
-Zosha Pitrowski
I was fortunate enough to come across the Vitality Center and Cecilia as soon as I arrived in Hong Kong. The philosophy held by her of healing the cause not the symptoms was something I was completely in tune with. So it was not surprising that I was happy to have Cecilia perform acupuncture treatment on me during my pregnancy. I considered her to be my primary health care provider during this time and she remained very supportive during and after my pregnancy. I have the utmost respect for her caring nature and her professional attitude. I moved to Singapore and have yet to find someone as caring and competent as her.
-Pratiksha Vaja
During my pregnancy, I was concerned about preparing myself for natural labour. I saw both Cecilia for acupuncture and Shelagh for reflexology. I found that both treatments kept me balanced in helping my body cope with the changes that pregnancy brings - minor aches and digestive problems - and most importantly, relaxing and letting my body rest.
I was also very concerned about having a labour without any painkillers and I credit the mix of acupuncture, reflexology and yoga in helping me to achieve this. My labour from start to finish was nine hours and by the time, I wanted any help- I even scheduled an acupuncturist to assist with pain management during labour - I was already fully dilated.
Post-pregnancy, I have a regular appoint weekly with Shelagh, supplemented as the need arises with visits to Henry for osteopathic treatment, Cecilia for acupuncture, Cecile for aromatherapy and Anisa for kinesiology. I find that I go to extraordinary lengths to keep my appointment with Shelagh for the calm, relaxation and centering that reflexology brings to my mind and body. I also find the Shelagh's method where she never pushes through any pain but rather eases your
body into releasing tension is not only very different from your run-of-the mill reflexologist but more importantly, works with your body to naturally heal itself. I also believe that the other treatments taken altogether have built a momentum in my body's post-pregnancy recovery. Post-pregnancy, I am told that one does feel physically different but in undergoing treatments at the Vitality Center, I feel more attuned to my body and its needs.
-Katherine Khoo
My first session with Audrey was so thorough as she searched for information regarding pre/post natal and also general health and then proceeded to work my body through subtle manipulation. I have seen Audrey throughout my 2nd pregnancy and am amazed at how great my body feels.
Being an exercise instructor I often have niggles in my body and am always searching for a practitioner who is able to help me repair my physical and mental state. It is very rare to find someone who is able to intuitively and kinesthetically understand your body and actually make you feel good after one session. Audrey is a natural healer. She asks the body to repair through subtle fascial manipulation and uses no force. Every session Audrey works her way around the body and gently asks the connective tissue, muscles, joints and internal organs to talk to one another.
I have sent a number of people to Audrey, a combination of pre and post natal and also clients who have had pain for years and the response has been so positive. I am so thankful to Audrey for always making time to listen to my mind and body and working her magic on my personal training clients and me. Audrey is a truly gifted healer.
-Zosha Pitrowski
I was fortunate enough to come across the Vitality Center and Cecilia as soon as I arrived in Hong Kong. The philosophy held by her of healing the cause not the symptoms was something I was completely in tune with. So it was not surprising that I was happy to have Cecilia perform acupuncture treatment on me during my pregnancy. I considered her to be my primary health care provider during this time and she remained very supportive during and after my pregnancy. I have the utmost respect for her caring nature and her professional attitude. I moved to Singapore and have yet to find someone as caring and competent as her.
-Pratiksha Vaja
During my pregnancy, I was concerned about preparing myself for natural labour. I saw both Cecilia for acupuncture and Shelagh for reflexology. I found that both treatments kept me balanced in helping my body cope with the changes that pregnancy brings - minor aches and digestive problems - and most importantly, relaxing and letting my body rest.
I was also very concerned about having a labour without any painkillers and I credit the mix of acupuncture, reflexology and yoga in helping me to achieve this. My labour from start to finish was nine hours and by the time, I wanted any help- I even scheduled an acupuncturist to assist with pain management during labour - I was already fully dilated.
Post-pregnancy, I have a regular appoint weekly with Shelagh, supplemented as the need arises with visits to Henry for osteopathic treatment, Cecilia for acupuncture, Cecile for aromatherapy and Anisa for kinesiology. I find that I go to extraordinary lengths to keep my appointment with Shelagh for the calm, relaxation and centering that reflexology brings to my mind and body. I also find the Shelagh's method where she never pushes through any pain but rather eases your
body into releasing tension is not only very different from your run-of-the mill reflexologist but more importantly, works with your body to naturally heal itself. I also believe that the other treatments taken altogether have built a momentum in my body's post-pregnancy recovery. Post-pregnancy, I am told that one does feel physically different but in undergoing treatments at the Vitality Center, I feel more attuned to my body and its needs.
-Katherine Khoo
