Nicole Costello

Pregnancy and Reflexology

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Nicole Costello is a Certified Reflexologist. She began her studies in 1993 and is trained in both Eastern and Western traditions. Centerline Reflexology was born out of her passion to free people from pain through this specific type of foot massage, which also increases circulation and reduces stress. Her enthusiasm resides in aiding others in maintaining their independence and an active lifestyle! You can find her traveling all over Victoria, from seniors' facilities to community spaces, as well as providing home visits. Lucky for Victoria residents, she has clinic hours available in James Bay and Cook Street Village as well.

Woman have come for treatments looking to conceive, to support their bodies throughout pregnancy and finally to induce birth. After care treatments also remain an important element in bringing mom’s body back to equilibrium.

Pregnant women have found reflexology helped with:

Headaches Constipation High blood pressure Shortness of Breath Tiredness

Heartburn Backache Sleeplessness Anxiety Oedema (fluid retention, often in feet) Morning sickness

 

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It’s amazing what this gentle form of massage and acupressure can do. I have worked with women applying reflexology according to obstetrician Dr. Gowri’s Ayurvedic approach to gentle birth. Each week as baby develops – different supports from mom are called upon. It has been a real honour to support these ladies bodies specifically build, with babies weekly needs in mind. For example, Dr. Gowri states “In week 14 of pregnancy the baby’s thyroid gland is almost completely developed. The thyroid makes hormones that are important for its (baby’s) bone development. A reflexologist should focus on strong clearing movements over the thyroid area. This will set up good energy flows within the thyroid gland and result in normal thyroid function. It is also important for pregnant women to maintain their own optimal thyroid function, as it is important to metabolism and energy levels.”

One of the most common experiences during pregnancy is morning sickness. Applying pressure to the point (PC6) in this illustration can be used at anytime nausea starts to manifest. Wristbands that apply pressure to this point can be found in many maternity stores.

*It’s important that you know that there are some areas that are not safe to stimulate during the first trimester especially, as they can actually induce a premature labour. For this reason, I strongly suggest you seek an experienced reflexologist.

For those of you who want a more affordable option for on-going sessions of reflexology, please visit this link to see my new community reflexology clinics in the heart of downtown Victoria. https://vcaspa.janeapp.com/locations/downstairs-with-the-team/book booking info.

 

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