Germaine Ready
Germaine Reidy is a certified massage therapist with 10 years experience.
Originally trained in San Francisco, Germaine specialised in pregnancy massage, labour support (birth doula) and support for breastfeeding (postpartum doula).Germaine has returned home and offers classes and individual care to expectant mothers and their families. Ask Germaine for details on reimbursements from VHI and other insurance providers.
Birthing Partner Workshop
Birthing Partners is a childbirth preparation class with a difference. Over two evenings, expectant parents come together to practice their relaxation skills. The workshop is intended as a compliment to antenatal classes or as a refresher course for experienced couples.
Pregnancy Massage
Massage is one of the best ways to relieve pain or discomfort associated with pregnancy. Germaine offers side-lying massage at all stages of pregnancy to promote relaxation, reduce edema or swelling in the legs and to combat stress. Germaine is also qualified in maternity reflexology, which can be combined in a massage session.
Baby Massage
Touch is the most developed sense at birth and babies thrive on being held and touched. Spending quality time massaging an infant creates happy memories and reminds us to slow down and enjoy our babies while they’re small.
Over five sessions, babies get accustomed to the massage sequence and parents have a chance to practice at-home. Parents learn new hands-on tools to promote bonding and attachment and to relieve wind or constipation. Group classes are ideal for learning baby massage as Germaine gives plenty of breaks for tea and conversation.
