
About Marie-Louise
Marie-Louise See, A certified Prenatal & Infant massage therapist, has dedicated her career and training in the area of Prenatal, Postpartum, and infant Massage and is a Licensed Massage Therapist. As a registered nurse, she brings over 30 years of of experience to her “mommies.” Certified in Kripalu Yoga, Marie-Louise has led classes in private studios and hospitals for over 10 years. Marie-Louise is the proud mother of two grown sons and is in her glory when she is hiking the Rocky Mountains.
Prenatal Massage
Reduces Stress & Promotes relaxation. Relieves muscle spasms& cramps. Eases muscular/skeletal strain & pain especially in back, neck, hips and legs. Increases blood & lymph circulation & supports the physiological process of pregnancy. Reduces stress on weight bearing joints.
Postpartum Massage
Facilitates postpartum recovery, including structural & abdominal restoration. Massage can help you handle the physical demands of caring for a new born by reducing tension and increasing energy.
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga exercises are modified with the pregnant woman in mind. Some of these exercises are intended to strengthen specific muscle groups,while others encourage softening and expansion of your pelvis to allow for the the safe passage of your baby. Prenatal yoga classes will also help you to develop confidence and trust in your body and your natural ability to give birth.
HypnoBirthing
You will learn the art of using your own natural birthing instincts.With Hypno Birthing, you will not be in a trance or a sleep state. You will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed.
Learning
Here at West Side Yoga Studio we are all about teaching our students many different forms of life enhancing techniques. We also encourage our students to take an interest and seek further research for their own benefit. Please take a look at some of these links I have provided below and I hope you enjoy them...The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
The American Massage Therapy AssociationR (AMTA)
KripaluCenter for Yoga & Health
International Loving Touch Foundation
123greetings.comfree Congratulation Pregnancy ecards
International Centers Yoga Directory
Articles
Nipple Preparation Before Breastfeeding – published in Knoxville Perspectives
Recommended Reading
- Chidbirth without fear. Author: Grantly Dick-Read
- Magical beginnings,enchanted lives. Author: Deepak Chopra,M.D.
- Birthing from within. Author: Pam England and Rob Horowitz
- Active Birth, The new aproach to giving birth naturally. Author: JanetBalaskas
- Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way. Author: Susan Mc Cutcheon
- HypnoBirthing, The Mongan method. Author Marie Mongan
- Yoga for Pregnancy. Author: Rosalind Widdowson
- Easy Exercises for Pregnancy. Author: Janet Balaskas

