Doula Services Available

As a certified doula, my services integrate craniosacral therapy, acupressure, aromatherapy, soft tissue techniques, and positioning suggestions. Prenatal bodywork helps to ease pregnancy complications such as sciatica and lower back pain, hormone-related migraines and tension headaches, nausea, morning sickness, fatigue, and emotional concerns. As the due date approaches, acupressure at 39-41 weeks will encourage correct positioning of the baby’s head, as well as induce and enhance the efficacy of uterine contractions. Postpartum bodywork will reduce fluid retention, ease anxiety and depression, promote more restful sleep, accelerate recovery, and improve lactation.

$800 will cover two one-hour prenatal sessions, one postpartum session, and in-hospital services during labor. To inquire about doula services, please text or call me (612-205-4453) or email me at muellerbodywork@gmail.com.

Benefits of Therapeutic Grade Peppermint Oil

Unless you have an allergy to peppermint oil, if you have received a massage from me, you have most likely experienced the remarkable qualities of therapeutic grade peppermint oil. Peppermint oil is an effective analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-tumor, anti-spasmodic, astringent, expectorant and stimulant. Peppermint oil is great in the summer, as it serves to cool the body when applied topically, and will also repel insects. One drop of peppermint oil added to a glass of water also provides a refreshing and rejuvenating summertime beverage.

doTERRA Essential Oils has a very comprehensive page about Peppermint Oil, and the Young Living Peppermint Oil page is also informative, though not as in-depth.

Massage For Tennis Players

While tennis does provide a great workout, it can be particularly hard on one’s ligaments, muscles, and joints. However, receiving massage can help prevent and reduce the extent of tennis-related injuries. For instance, tennis players can commonly develop issues with shoulder muscles, external rotator muscles of the hip, and can also experience lower back pain, knee pain, tight calves, and of course tennis elbow. Massage can increase circulation, thereby facilitating the removal of lactic acid and other metabolic waste that can inflame these areas. Massage can also help to improve flexibility and strength of the muscles surrounding the injured area, which can relieve stress placed on the tendons.

For more about self-care for tennis players, you can read this short article from annapolismassagetherapist.com.