Professional Massage Therapy & Support Services
Postpartum / Barsel
Fostering Warmth & Restoration
NOW OFFERING SESSIONS AT TWO LOCATIONS IN OSLO
UNDER-LIVET: Monday
(Kjelsåsveien 174 - Inng B)
PRIVATE STUDIO in Majorstua: Variable availability
(Jacob Aalls Gate. Full address upon booking)
"There is a big difference between the ability to do it all & the need to do it all by yourself...Support cover the need part & it does not, in any way, question your skills or your will to mother your own child...
Take The Help... It is a step towards empowerment, it is healing for the body & soul plus it is an incredible investment on your own physical & mental wellbeing today & for the future..."
Kate Brinch Sand
Whom is this space for?
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Any woman who has had a pregnancy of any length, at any point in her life & with any outcome.
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Mothers who have experienced loss in pregnancy, birth or who have parted ways with their baby after childbirth.
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For mothers who came into their journey through adoption or surrogacy.
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For any birthing parent experiencing postpartum or the long term effects of it, regardless of how they identify themselves or what labels they use.
Why Postpartum Bodywork?
In the world of massage it is said that "the issues are in the tissues". Our tissues undergo tremendous adaptations throughout our lives. Our body preserves memories from a life before motherhood & the profound impact of pregnancy, birth & postpartum imprint themselves into our tissues; postpartum is an encounter with our shadow & the period of time from conception & through exogestation is a time of deep & complex evolution for the new mother who must undergo critical physiological changes to provide baby with the necessary environment to thrive. Mothers are not meant to do this without care & support, yet they do most of the time. The transition leaves a print on our body, our tissues, and bodywork helps the mother process her experiences.
"In our journey into & through motherhood we experience primarily three types of touch: needs touch from our newborn; needs touch from our partner & other children; exploratory touch from medical providers. Massage & bodywork provide a (new) mother with a space of calm & restoration, where her body encounters an opportunity to receive touch which only gives but does not take anything from her; except for whatever she wants to release & let go off."
Postpartum Massage & Rebozo Bodywork
Exclusive sessions
POSTPARTUM MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK
55 min - 1,100 NoK*
75 min - 1,400 NoK*
90 min - 1,600 NoK*
*Available as Home Service for a Fee
the restoration EARLY POSTPARTUM massage therapy with Rebozo hip closing
FOR WHOM?
A blend of mild to firm techniques especially designed for the motherhood body in the first 16 weeks postpartum. If you have experienced loss, this massage is also for you.This massage includes Rebozo Hip Closing & it is done on a Table*
Key Words: Therapeutic, Relaxation, Restitution, Recovery, Hip Closing, Holistic
FOCUS:
The first 12-16 weeks after pregnancy/birth
Therapeutic massage
Relaxation & Recovery
Closing benefits of rebozo after pregnancy.
BOOKING OPTIONS:
75 minutes
*Available as a Home Service
the healing LATE POSTPARTUM massage therapy with optional Rebozo hip closing+
FOR WHOM:
A blend of firm to deep techniques especially designed for the motherhood body between 4 & 12 months postpartum. If you have experienced loss, this massage is also for you.This massage includes optional Rebozo Hip Closing & it is done on a Table*
Key Words: Therapeutic, Relaxation, Restitution, Recovery, Hip Closing, Holistic
FOCUS :
From 16 weeks to 12 months after pregnancy/birth
Deeper bodywork
Treatment oriented session
Chronic pain
BOOKING OPTIONS:
75 minutes
*Available as a Home Service
the core POSTPARTUM Rebozo Closing
For mothers who would like to experience the powerful, healing benefits of Rebozo bodywork for bone closing & body realignment at any stage of their postpartum journey. There is no age limit to experience the benefits of this tight hug-like form of bodywork but if you are past your first 12 months postpartum check out The Lineage Bodywork instead.
Key Words: Traditional, Relaxation, Restitution, Recovery, Hip Closing, Holistic, Trauma Oriented
FOCUS:
Postpartum Care from 0 weeks to 12 months
Hip Closure
Realignment & Restoration
Trauma
BOOKING OPTIONS:
55 minutes
*Available as a Home Service
the passage POSTPARTUM Thai Bodywork
FOR WHOM?
Mothers who would like to experience the restorative benefits of Thai Massage after pregnancy.
The benefit of Thai Massage for postpartum is it's over-the-clothes approach which is particularly beneficial for mothers who feel touched out or those who suffered trauma during birth.
Key Words: Traditional, Relaxation, Restitution, Recovery, Realignment, Holistic, Trauma Oriented
FOCUS:
Postpartum Care from 0 weeks to 12 months
Realignment & Restoration
Slow reintroduction to flexibility
Trauma
BOOKING OPTIONS:
55, 75 & 120 minutes
*Available as a Home Service
* The 120 minute session includes foot bath, warmth foot treatment & tea time
the whisper
Premium Motherhood Package
Postpartum Abdominal Bodywork, Bone Closing
& Birth Story Processing
*Great Choice for Clients who Suffered Trauma or Those with Sensitivity to Touch.
Who is this for?
Any mother, new or experienced who is celebrating her transition into motherhood & who wishes to explore her birth journey.
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Birth Story Processing Session
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foot bath & warm tea.
*There is no expiry date on the need for postpartum support so whether you are four weeks or four years postpartum, this is for you to celebrate that transition.
Book 3 hour session at Underlivet / 3,375 NoK
Request At-Home for a Fee
Postpartum Consultant Offerings
Exclusive sessions
POSTPARTUM MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK
intuitive postpartum Preparation Sessions
1:1 Consultations
FOR WHOM?
Pregnant families looking to understand the needs of a postpartum mother & prepare for the postpartum period with adequate guidance & information.
Key Words: Informative, Comprehensive, Mother-centered, 4th trimester, Supportive, Tailored-made care, Trauma Informed
FOCUS:
Mother Health
Warmth & support for postpartum
Traditional care with a realistic approach
A Restorative Postpartum preparation session consists of a 90-minute video call or in-person consultation where we talk about your plans, fears, questions, concerns, ideas for postpartum & you receive guidance on how to achieve an empowering experience.
What to expect, how to cope, what to consider. We will go through various stages & depth of learning based on how many sessions you choose to do.
Session 1 - Essentials of postpartum
(getting the basics down)
Session 2 - Essentials of mother-centered healing
(exploring mother's health)
Session 3 - Going deeper into postpartum
(in-depth postpartum care knowledge)
Session 4- Planning beyond
(making a tangible plan that is tailored to your needs)
Session 5 - -Basics of handling baby
(exploring baby's needs)
BOOKING OPTIONS:
One family unit
Single sessions 90 min / 1,680 NoK
All 5 sessions / 7,500 NoK
Two family units
5 session package / 11,250 NoK
*This Service is Available in Under-Livet, At-Home or Online
the sense Birth Story Listening Sessions
1:1 Consultations
FOR WHOM:
Mothers between 4 weeks & 4 years after the birth & who are keen on exploring a traumatic or unresolved birth experience in a safe & nurturing setting.
Key Words: Trauma Informed
FOCUS :
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As a Certified Birth Story Listener with Birth Story Medicine, I offer this space for mothers who are looking to explore their birth experience in a safe space & with the proper guidance. Birth Story Medicine is best applied between 4 weeks & 4 years post-birth.
BOOKING OPTIONS:
75 min / 1,400 NoK
(in person or online)
Available as At-Home Service for a fee.
*This Service is Available in Under-Livet & Majorstua
*Looking for The Full Experience? Try The Whisper for a Combined Rebozo Massage & Birth Story Listening Session.
*Although trauma is not a requirement for birth story processing, a sense of "unfinished, incomplete" is necessary to get into the session with success. Anyone is free to book & your story will be explored to the best of my ability & with the safest guidance, however, this is not a "linear story telling" session.
mother care Checking-In Sessions
1:1 Consultations
FOR WHOM?
Mothers at any stage of their postpartum journey who are looking for support & a safe space to address concerns, share experiences or just feel heard.
Key Words: Mother-centered, 4th trimester, Supportive, Tailored-made care, Trauma Informed
FOCUS:
Mother Health
Warmth & support for postpartum
Traditional care with a realistic approach
Online support sessions are available for (new) parents who are looking for a safe space to address their concerns & questions, to share experiences & ideas in an empathic environment which enforces the parent's own intuition / sense of self in making choices. This is a judgement free space where it's you who sets the pace.
BOOKING OPTIONS:
Online 30 Min / 600 NoK
Group Session 90 Min / In-person or Online / 365 NoK
*Online Support does not substitute the need for medical care where mental health concerns pose a risk to mother or child.
the swing Babywearing Private Sessions
1:1 Consultations
Parents looking to discover Babywearing, advance their skills in a private, relax setting with full support & dedication or those who need a simple tweak or adjustment.
Key Words: Traditional, Relaxation, Restitution, Recovery, Hip Closing, Holistic, Trauma Oriented
FOCUS:
Support
Babywearing is about warmth, closeness & care. A private consultation will allow you to learn about safety for baby & parent, carrying techniques, available options & other skills. Private consults are also good to improve your technique, try new carriers, get advice or support in troubleshooting your own sling. As a massage therapist & babywearing consultant, appointments with me have special focus on how parents carry & I look at helping achieve the possibility of babywearing while avoiding pain & discomfort.
Book an Express session if you'd like to pick up a sling from the Oslo Sling Library & try it out OR if you'd like some adjustments to your own sling for safety, comfort & pain management.
Book a Full Session if you are a beginner or if you'd like to learn complex carry options such as back carrying, advanced wrapping, twin carry or carrying for special needs.
*To learn about babywearing & the recovering body click here.
BOOKING OPTIONS:
Express: 30 min / 750 NoK
Full: 90 min / 1,680 NoK
Available at-Home for a fee.
This Service is Available in Under-Livet & Majorstua
For Sling Rentals with Oslo Sling Library check here.
***This option includes one sling rental (one sling/four weeks). Conditions Apply.
The Milk & Oil Mother Policy
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The session is built around each unique mother & babies are always welcome. Please inform in advance if baby is coming.
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Because, babies, all motherhood sessions have a 30 minute buffer time allotted for any delay you may encounter.
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If baby joins you, the massage will be modified to adapt to your & your baby’s needs, while the same 30 minutes of buffer time are reserved for you.
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You don’t pay extra for these benefits or for common penalties that other providers impose.
Here's the deal, no one needs massage therapy more than mothers. Season mothers need it for general wellbeing while new mothers need it as part of the Five Pillars of Postpartum. The rush & demands of the 21st century make massage unattainable for most mothers, particularly in the first year of a baby’s life. It’s hard to be on time, babies are unpredictable, nights may be chaotic, kids get sick, there's little to no support & businesses don't take any of this into consideration. Alas, mothers don’t book bodywork because it’s expensive to risk a last minute cancellation or because most places aren't really happy to have a baby in a massage space.
Taking into consideration how unexpected life becomes with a new baby, at The Milk & Oil Company mothers with babies under 12 months & children of barnehage age are allowed to cancel or re-schedule a booked session last minute, without penalty, up to two times in a row. Yes. Even up to 1 minute before.
Please read the terms & conditions of service before booking, to learn how TM&O Co. is built on a mother-care/woman-care philosophy.