What to expect during your first visit:

• The first visit will always be scheduled as a 2 hour appointment. A thorough health history intake will be done and we will discuss why you are seeking abdominal therapy and what your needs and wants are for the session.

• During the session, I will teach the home care massage that will helpful you progress quicker and put the power in your hands.

• Additionally, I will explain the how’s and why’s for castor oil packs.

• Sessions do include work on the sacrum/glutes and upper legs, but you are welcome to mention other areas that are bothering you (neck, shoulders, arms, etc).

Helpful information for after your session:

Potential symptoms you could experience after your session.

• Pain or cramping 1-2 after session. cramping a day or two after your session. *If your uterus is retroverted or retroflexed, there can be pain while it moves back into place.  

• Menstruation can have increased symptoms after the first session(s) such as more pain, increased flow. This is caused by the uterus shifting into its proper position and sheds old material. On the flip side, you may experience a “better” period right away.

• Shifts in cycle can happen for menstruation and/or ovulation. Can possibly be early and can be late.

• Your digestive system may experience some cleansing effects.

• Foul-smelling discharge may happen as a result of the cleansing taking place after abdominal therapy.

• Nausea, vomiting or constipation is rare but can happen.

• Increased urine output can happen but usually subsides in a day or two.

• Emotional release is possible but uncommon after the session (more likely during session).