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There's no doubt that pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences that a woman can live. Just thinking about the miracle of life itself, the blessing of feeling your baby growing inside of you, the unique bonding you already can have with your little one from the very beginning is so magnificent that there're no words to describe it. However, there are some small downsides that during pregnancy can be quite common, some of theme are well known, others are not, and they can definitely surprise you! Let's see in more details what expects from those 9 incredible months. Something is happening... During the first month you probably already know that you are pregnant, perhaps you are not totally aware of it, but at least you begin to suspect that something different is going on. Early symptoms can guide you to understand more about your body and if you are actually pregnant or not. Breast Changing First of all your breast changes, a lot! It is sore, heavy and swollen, and if you are a stomach sleeper you definitely need to find different positions or otherwise planning a sleepless night. Moreover, make exercise and sex can be very uncomfortable, your partner needs to be very gentle and extra careful. Even a normal hug, sometimes, can make you jump for the pain, and even though you don't need to change bra size yet, you might avoid wired bras and looking for gentler support. When will your breast start to change? It can occur as early as few days, or one to two weeks after conception — technically, weeks three and four of pregnancy. Quite early indeed! The high sensitivity of the nipples too is correlating to the whole new "breast situation". Your entire body is flooding with hormones that will allow your little one to develop and grow, you breast reacts increasing its volume and preparing the milk ducts for breastfeeding. After two or three months your breast will be less sore, but will keep growing until birth when your body will be ready for breastfeeding. Perhaps you'll need to buy new bras two or three times during the all pregnancy period, bear in mind that later on you'll need comfortable and practical breastfeeding bras, think to invest your money even during pregnancy in buying some of those. Gas, lots of gas... and constipation! It is not commonly known (maybe because pregnancy is a magical time and all about the miracle of life?), but especially during the first three months you most probably will experience constipation and a significant increase of gas. The higher amount of hormones, in particular progesterone, are going to relax all your muscles in order to let your baby growing comfortably inside your uterus. As a consequence, the bowels will also relax and slow down their movements (peristalsis) causing evacuation difficulties and... lots of gas! Probably, at the beginning you'll feel quite bloated and it seems like you already have got a little bump, I'm sorry to tell you it's not your baby showing, it's just your intestines crying for help! What to do? Try to eat slower and to drink as much as possible still water and no gas drinks. Also, introduce in your diet lots of fibres, you can find them in vegetables, different kind of seeds, fresh and dried fruits, and whole-grain food (such as whole-grain pasta, bread, oats, rye and barley, but also in buckwheat, corn, brown rice, etc.). Very useful are kiwis, rich in vitamin C and with 3gr of dietary fibre per 100gr, they act effectively accelerating the intestinal peristalsis. You can start eating one kiwi before breakfast and see how it goes. If still nothing changes, you can try to eat more kiwis (two, three or four always before breakfast or distributed during the day before principal meals and snacks). If you don't like kiwis (or they are not just for you), you can try dried fruits during breakfast or as a snack. Prunes and apricot are the most effective ones, both are very rich in Vitamin A and have got 7gr of dietary fibre per 100gr. Their action is related to the high amount of fibres that can significantly help in moving your bowels. Moreover, it is vital to stay hydrated also for your intestines sake! You'll need to drink plenty of water everyday, at least 2 litres, because your hormones and metabolism will change how your entire body works, your little one will need more and more fluid to develop, and if you go through the annoying morning sickness and vomit, you'll definitely need to stay hydrated! Simple water doesn't sound appealing? You can drink fruit and herbal infusions, infused water (cut some slices of cucumber - or lemon, lime, orange and pineapple - put them in a jar full of water and refrigerate. Wait at least four hour before drink it) or just add some fresh lemon or orange juice to your water. Fatigue and Tiredness You won't believe the amount of hours you're capable sleeping! Yes, fatigue and tiredness are true stuffs especially during the first three months. You'll find yourself already exhausted earlier in the evening and even though you're watching your favorite serie or film, even though you're eager to finish that amazing book you're reading, you'll fall asleep soon and quite easily! It's like a strange force just switch you off and you cannot do anything else but surrender. Even during the day you can find yourself looking with loving eyes that comfortable sofa or bed, especially if you are. wisely reducing you caffeine intake, there's nothing that can strongly wake you up! Well, it's a perfect moment to relax, get rest and regenerate your energy. Your little one needs lots of energy in order to develop and already with the implantation (around day 8-9 after ovulation) he or she will start to suck your blood as nutriment (yes, like a little hungry vampire!). Also, your body is going through a hormonal hurricane and your metabolism is adapting to the new situation, it is just normal to feel tired and sleepy. Elevated Basal Temperature Suddenly you start to feel warmer, you sweat more without doing any physical exercise and perhaps you're looking at summer clothes even though is still freezing outside! Don't worry, you're perfectly fine! It's just a normal effect of the increased blood flow in your body. While usually the uterine artery receives 100ml of blood per minute, during early stages of pregnancy it receives 120ml and at the end of pregnancy almost triplicates reaching 350ml. Studies revealed that the total amount of blood in a pregnant woman rises by 40-50%, as a result the metabolism is boosted of about 20% and the core temperature grows from 37°C to 37.8°C. Not only the placenta (and the baby) needs more and more blood throughout the months, but also every mother's organs do, since they are significantly working more. The famous pregnancy glow also depends on the increased blood flow, which is responsible for the considerable activity of the oil glands of the skin. The combination of more oil secretion and hormones can lead some women to develop pimples and acne, but don't worry, everything will go back to normal once the baby arrives! What to do? Wearing natural fabric clothes, especially underwear, is extremely helpful. Not only natural fibres will allow your body to stay fresh all day, but also they are more gentle against your skin, which now is also more sensitive than ever. Drink lots of water! Yes, water again! But it's crucial to stay hydrated and it helps you cooling down a little bit your temperature. Choose your clothes wisely. Instead of wearing just a heavy jumper - because it's winter and it's cold, you should layer lighter clothes, so that it's easier to get rid of something if you feel too hot and start sweating. Think about your bedding. During night the body slows down, the metabolism is at its minimum activity and being relaxed and almost still while sleeping it also contributes to reduce the energy consumption. In pregnancy not every bodily activity is shut down, your baby is growing and your heart is pumping lots of blood toward any department. Lots of women cannot sleep properly and some of them develop insomnia. One of the main causes could be the elevated core temperature which can negatively influence the quality of the sleep. Check if your duvet it too much for you now, if your pyjamas is too warm or if the heating in your bedroom is too high, you'll find out that little adjustments can significantly change your life (or at least your night!). Headaches... Merciless Headaches Yes, unfortunately it's common to experience headaches during pregnancy, the increased amount of blood and hormones are the main responsible for them. Moreover, the latter has significant effect on the function of the liver, that now has lots of work to do! What to do? It isn't easy to deal with headaches during pregnancy, especially because you should avoid drugs as much as possible and take some lighter medication only if you're in a great pain (for instance a small amount of paracetamol). You should try, instead, some natural remedies that could ease the pain and sometimes get rid of it completely. Lemon juice! Lemons are your friends for life, in particular during your nine months journey. The stimulation of the Citric Acid can enormously benefit the gallbladder and the liver during the digestion and their multiple detoxicating activities. Because the liver has a strict connection to the circulatory system, lots of vascular headaches and migraines can be caused by its overloaded work. As a consequence, helping liver and gallbladder it also means ameliorating the blood circulation and the symptoms related to i such as headaches and migraines. Moreover, the Citric Acid (a weak organic acid) has the capacity of reacting with the Gastric Acid (one of the most strong acid existing) generating in the stomach an alkaline solution. This means that if you suffer for heartburn and/or acid reflux, lemon juice is the perfect natural remedy. Change your eating habits. Anything can change during this time, in particular your appetite! Perhaps you're indulging your desire of chocolate or chips too much and the gastrointestinal and hepatic system are not happy with your cravings. Be aware of what your body does't like, anytime that after a particular meal or snack an headache appears, write down what you've eaten. Confront the list of food you've intake before an episode and look for similarities (it can be just a particular food - always chocolate - or a group of food - dairy). Stretching, oil massage and heat bags. Your whole body will considerably change, your vertebral column curves will be more accentuated because of the baby's growth and weight, and you'll assume a different posture every month too. Sometimes, the body struggles to promptly adapt to this constant modification and some tension can develop along the spine and in general along your back and neck. Tension headaches can be very annoying, you can try to ease the pain doing a gentle stretching of your whole vertebral column and gentle circular movements of your neck. You can also ask someone to do a very soft and gentle massage with an oil you like (almond and coconut oils are very good for your skin) or oil 31which is a blend of essential oils extracted from medicinal herbs (deeply helpful with muscle strain). Think about buy a heat pack, but do not exaggerate with the heating! Remember that your core temperature is higher, your blood pressure is lower and you don't want to over heat your body (which is definitely NOT good for the baby). If you feel at any point that your temperature is increasing, just take the pack off and drink a glass of water. Cherry stones heat pack is a good option, you can apply it on your neck or where you feel your muscles stressed. Sleep. Being able to sleep well is vital! Some women develop sleeping problems while pregnant, it may depend on the new hormonal and metabolic situation, but also on new thoughts and worries that is very normal to have during this life changing period. Moreover, think about if there's something that bothers you and change it. Perhaps your mattress is not comfortable enough? Or your pillow is too low or too soft? Or your duvet is too warm? Or your pyjama is too tight? In order to induce sleep, set up a relaxing atmosphere in your room so that is more welcoming the sleep. For example you can open your bedroom window for at least 20 minutes one hour before going to bed in order to fill the room with oxygen and fresh air. you can buy Himalayan salt lamps, they are known not only because diffuse a nice pinky light, but also for being "natural ionizers". Releasing ions in the air, they can contribute in cleaning the air in your home, soothing allergies, boosting your mood and helping you sleep. Even though there are some small "side effects" that could make your dream pregnancy a little less "dreamy", you'll totally fall in love with be expecting. Those nine months will definitely change your life, enjoy them as much as you can, fast your seat belt and start your incredible journey. #pregnancy #earlysymptompsinpregnancy #osteopathy #ostreopathyduringpregnancy #healthypregnancy

Do you know that everything you eat and drink will be transformed by your body and will become indeed part of you? Take a moment and think about what you eat. Are you sure that you have got a healthy nutrition? Even though people who regularly practice sport have usually more knowledge in this field, knowing how to combine food and what is actually good for you can be tricky. Let's go into further details about what is really beneficial (and what is not) for people who do sport. First of all, there are many different kinds of sports, but they all have got in common one thing: the muscle-skeletal strain of the body. As a consequence of the physical activity, the Musculoskeletal System will determinate different metabolic reactions that will require a perfect cooperation between the organs in order to supply the energy needed and to regulate the body homeostasis. The strong connection existing between the function of the heart and the kidneys, for instance, is clearly evident in sportsmen and sportswomen who are more predisposed to have an increment of the levels of creatine (fundamental parameter of the renal function) as well as the presence of blood cells in urine. Moreover, the tendency to intake large amount of proteins can easily stress the kidney that will need to overwork in order to dispose of those big molecules. A good nutrition, therefore, is fundamental not only to obtain good results in sport, but especially to take care of our body. So, what do you need to eat if you are a sportsman or sportswoman? Every physical activity requires energy that is primarily furnished by carbohydrates. In order to avoid glycaemic imbalance, which can lead to diabetes in people with a genetic predisposition to this disorder, it is vital to properly combine carbs with other food. Before looking into it, we must understand the quality of different carbohydrates. There are two main groups of carbs: "simple carbs", that are broken down quickly producing high levels of glycaemia, and "complex carbs", that are broken down slowly guaranteeing in this way long-lasting energy levels, crucial for sport. Before particularly demanding trainings or high resistance physical activities (such as marathons, cycling, tennis, etc.), it is necessary to plan meals rich in complex carbohydrates associated with some proteins and minerals, in particular potassium and calcium. The will to develop or constantly maintain high muscles mass is what led some amateur athletes to do serious nutritional mistakes regarding the amount of protein eaten, even when they avoid artificial protein supplements and shakers. So how we can eat properly in order to sustain our muscles during sport without falling into common mistakes that can stress more our bodily functions? Let's have a look at some simple bio nutritional principles that we need to be aware off in order to maintain a perfect balance and heath. 1 - Different sources of protein. We can find good proteins not only in meat, but also in eggs, cheese, fish and beans. People who need to lose body fat should prefer eggs, fish and lean meat, and limit cheese especially if there are risks of high levels of cholesterol, gallstones and kidney stones. 2 - Avoid to exceed with proteins during a single meal. It is better to eat protein during the whole day in every meal, during breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner. Proteins, that must always be associated to a right percentage of carbs, should be combined also with vegetables or fruits rich in water: the former will give energetic support to the hepatocytes (the cells of the liver), while the latter will supply the necessary fluids for the biological activities of the liver and to facilitate the kidney during the expulsion of the catabolites. 3 - The quality of proteins is extremely important. The bioavailability of amino acids (the capacity of the body to absorb a certain substance, such as amino acids) and the organic tolerance are maximum with raw proteins and minimum with prolonged cooked proteins. Examples of raw proteins are cured ham, bresaola (air-cured beef), carpaccio, speck (smoked cured ham), smoked salmon, etc. Quicker ways of cooking proteins (such as grilled, wok-fried, stir-fried, etc.) also are valid alternatives and should be preferred to slow cooking modalities. Moreover, eggs must be fresh and organic, while cheeses must have a guaranteed denomination of origin and fish should never come from intensive breedings. 4 - Keep hydrated! During the physical activity is extremely essential to maintain a good hydration in order to keep right levels of bodily fluids for the correct function of the organs and to supply muscles with essential minerals. Instead of drinking plain water or super artificial energy drinks (that often have a counterproductive effect on the body) you may try to do your own "energy drink". Mix some water with lemon or grapefruit juice, a pinch of sugar or a tea spoon of honey and a dash of marine salt. This is a very thirsty-quenching and highly mineralising solution, you will love it! Finally, before a training or a competition you can also eat small pieces of dark chocolate or Parmesan cheese or nuts, they will provide you with essential minerals and good fats for a proper boost of energy! Try this recipe! The day before an intense training or a competition you can treat yourself with a tasty and balanced dinner. Here there is an example for you to try! Fresh pasta with ragù, scramble eggs and courgettes Ingredients for 1 person: First dish: - 150 g of fresh pasta - 125 g of minced beef meat - 60 g of minced pork meat - 1/2 onion - 180 g of tomato sauce - 10 g of concentrated tomato paste - 1/2 glass of white wine - Meat or vegetable broth - Fresh basil leaves - Salt and black pepper to taste - Extra virgin olive oil Second dish: - 2 or 3 courgettes - Parsley - One table spoons of pine nuts or 3 walnuts or 10 almonds - 2 eggs - Butter and/or extra virgin olive oil to q.s. Directions: Pasta Finely chop up the onion and stir-fried it with some olive oil. When it reaches a nice gold color, add the minced meats and keep stirring for about 10 minutes or until the liquids are totally absorbed. Add the white wine and let the alcohol to evaporate completely, then add the tomato sauce, the concentrated tomato paste, a ladleful of broth (or water if you prefer), some basil leaves, a dash of salt and pepper. Let it simmers on low flame with the lid on, when the sauce becomes thick, the ragù is ready! Cook the fresh pasta in boiling salted water for few minutes. Remember: when the pasta is "al dente" is easier to digest (and tastier!). Drain and add the ragù. Enjoy the pasta with all your senses! Eggs and courgettes In order to have a more balanced meal, it is good to eat during the same meal some vegetables combined with good fats (from the nuts) and more proteins (from the eggs). Direction: Wash and chop up the courgettes (rich in potassium, perfect for your muscles) and stir-fried them in some olive oil. Add some parsley, a dash of salt and pepper. When almost ready, add finely chopped nuts (pine nuts or walnuts or almonds, they will guarantee a good amount of calcium, magnesium and fat acids) and keep stirring until cooked. Add to the courgettes the scrambled eggs previously cooked with a bit of butter or olive oil. Enjoy your perfectly balanced dinner, the day after you will feel full of energy and ready for your training! #nutrition #sport #sportmen #sportwomen #athletes #nutritionforathletes #health #goodfood #balance #knowhowtoeat

Osteopath & Holistic Therapist London "Life in Motion" - Eleonora Micozzi - About Eleonora Micozzi is an experienced registered osteopath in London, she has worked in the health field for over ten years believing in the extraordinary ability of the body to restore the lost balance and to have an harmonious condition. Her holistic approach is a clear reflection of the years of research and study, during which she has deepened not only her knowledge about the human body, its functions and dysfunctions, but also the powerful connection between physical conditions, emotions and mind. Therefore, her interest in finding more efficient pathways toward the whole person's wellness lead her to expand her professional expertise through several postgraduate courses and masters in both medicine and osteopathy. She’s specialised in osteopathy during pregnancy , infant osteopathy , cranial osteopathy for baby and children . Also, she has learnt and currently practise different holistic healing methods such as Taping , Shiatsu , Reiki and Crystal Therapy , she teaches Hypnobirthing , Infant Massage and Yoga for Babies and Toddlers classes. Read More Osteopathic & Holistic Treatments Osteopathy What for? ​ Neck & Back Pain Sciatica & Trapped Nerves Joint & Muscle Pain and Injuries Acute and Chronic Pain Digestive Issues Sports Injuries Pre and Post Surgery Headaches Menstrual Irregularity and Pain Stress, Stiffness & Tension Insomnia Promotes: Health and Balance Resolution of Physical Pain, Complaints and Issues Good Sleep and Relaxation Discover Osteopathy Osteopathy for baby, mum & children What for? Pregnancy Checks and Issues Birth Preparation Post Birth Recovery Neonatal Checks and Issues Infant and Children Developmental Issues and Traumas Promotes: Health and Balance Physical Pain Relief Healthy Pregnancy Better Birth Experience Good Sleep Relaxation Coadiuvates Orthodontic Treatment Discover Osteopathy for baby, mum & children Taping What for? Muscle Tension & Pain Neck & Back Pain Joint Pain & Stiffness Postural Problems Sport Injuries Edema Promotes: Lymphatic and Blood Circulation Post Injury and Post Surgery Faster and Deeper Recovery Better Posture Sport Support Pregnancy Support Discover Taping Reiki What for? Blocked Energy Chakras Imbalance Stress and Anxiety Psychosomatic Issues Difficult Emotional Experiences Promotes: Relaxation and Meditation Deeper Connection with the Inner Self Consciousness Health Discover Reiki Crystal Healing What for? Stress & Tension Anxiety Insomnia Blocked & Uncontrolled Emotions Blocked Energy Chakras Imbalance Promotes: ​ Relaxation Meditation Deeper connection with the Inner Self Consciousness Helps During Phases of Change Discover Crystal Healing Shiatsu What for? Muscle and Joint Pain Muscle Distress Fibromyalgia Headaches Organs Fatigue General Imbalance Insomnia Stress & Tension Anxiety Blocked Energy Emotional Imbalance Promotes: ​ Relaxation Wellbeing Balance Health Discover Shiatsu Classes Hypnobirthing What is it? ​ A complete antenatal course where you will learn more about your body and everything there's to know about pregnancy, labour and birth. You will also learn how to achieve your best labour and birth possible by practising relaxation and specific breathing techniques. What for? ​ A woman's body is designed for pregnancy and birth, they are natural processes that shouldn't be traumatic for both mother and baby. Hypnobirthing significantly i ncrease the chances for a natural birth, essential for the baby's wellbeing. Moreover it helps the mum to feel calm and confident, empowered and ready for the baby's birth, one of the best experience of woman's life. Discover Hypnobirthing Infant Massage What is it? ​ A complete baby massage course where you'll learn how to stroke and touch your baby by using specific techniques. The massage is baby-led, your baby will let you know what he likes, how and when. You will also understand better his cues and how to respect his choices. What for? ​ It's a perfect way to bond with your baby and to help him with common ailments: - lack of sleep. - constipation, trapped wind and colics. - stuffed nose. - hyper or hypotonic muscles. - fussiness. Research has also demonstrated significant results in preterm babies, in babies with special needs and in mums with postnatal depression. Discover Infant Massage Do you have a busy schedule and you wish to have your osteopathic or holistic treatment at the office, at home or at the hotel? Now you can! Don't let the distance from the clinic, the public transport or the traffic be a problem between you and your health. Even though your agenda is packed and your day is crammed with things to do, you should always come first and prioritise your wellbeing. It is so relaxing thinking that you don't need to do anything at all besides enjoy your therapy and your time. You can experience the most relaxing and healing therapy anywhere convenient for you in London. Have a look at the treatments offered and select the one(s) right for you. Contact

Osteopathy for Baby, Mum & Children “Giving birth and being born brings us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold, and the body a miracle of wisdom.” – Harriette Hartigan - Special Osteopathy Special moments and special people require special attention. Expecting mums, babies, toddlers and children have different and constantly changing needs. Their body need particular care and the usage of specific osteopathic tests and techniques that are the most suitable and safe for them. Osteopathy for pregnant women and new mums Even though a woman's body is prepared fro pregnancy and birth, it undergoes through so many changes in just nine months that is not always easy to adapt to the new condition. A growing baby, a bigger and heavier bump, an expanding pelvis, a different posture, an increased amount of hormones and blood flow, water retention and an intense metabolic activity are just few of the many elements that characterise the state of pregnancy. Moreover, some other common physical discomforts of this period are headaches, back and neck pain, sciatic nerve issues, round ligament pain, constipation, contractions, nausea and vomit, short breath, sleeping disorders, etc. In order to peacefully enjoy your amazing nine months journey, your body should be helped out in dealing with its continuous evolution and treated with love and care. Not only the mum-to-be will benefit from a periodic osteopathic treatment, but also the baby in the womb will. He or she can keep growing inside a perfectly balanced environment free of tension, pain and inflammation. Osteopathy is also a great help in preparing your body for a gentler birth and to restore a perfect balance once your baby is born. Infant osteopathy and cranial osteopathy for babies Newborns can be treated, with a special type of osteopathy, from just one hour after birth. Their body is a wonderful system that can efficiently restore health. Not only osteopathy can help in resolving effects due to problems happened during pregnancy and birth (mother’s high blood pressure, infections, falls and traumas, illness, light or strong contractions, C-section, ventouse, forceps and difficult delivery, etc.), but also serious conditions such as plagiocephaly, incapability of lifting the head or to do certain movements, hip dysplasia, etc. More common infant troubles that can be successfully treated are difficult birth consequences, reflux, vomit, colitis, constipation, sleeping and breastfeeding issues, etc. Toddlers and Children From 12 months after birth, a toddler, and later on a child, is more and more independent, he or she will experiment new movements, will start to walk (and fall a lot!), perhaps to do dangerous things, but also his or her growing body will increasingly change and special attention it's vital in order to provide a healthy development. Osteopathic treatments are a profound help for their wellbeing. Treatments First Appointment Book now In order to provide the best care possible, a first appointment is necessary so that I can understand better your or your little one’s needs. Because pregnancy and postpartum (or postnatal) are very peculiar time for both baby and mum, it is vital to have special care in treating your body. Similarly, a baby, a toddler and a child require a unique attention, their developing body will not only change constantly, but also has different needs in different times. If you or your little one have never done an osteopathic treatment with me or if our last osteopathic treatment was done more then one year ago, a first appointment is necessary in order to start properly a treatment plan or to update medical and osteopathic records. At the beginning of our first appointment, I will ask you questions about your whole pregnancy or, if the treatment is for your baby or child, about how was your pregnancy and birth. Moreover, we will go through the medical history and lifestyle, as well as any symptoms present. Afterwards, I will examine the body in order to make a complete and detailed diagnosis. If you are uncomfortable with any part of this, you have the right to ask me to stop at any stage, without prejudicing future treatments. With your consent, I will perform very gentle hands on osteopathic techniques which are perfectly tailored for pregnant women, new mums, babies and children with the aim to restore balance and a healthier condition. At the end of the session we will talk about the treatment and we can also design together the most suitable treatment plan for you or your baby or child. Even though osteopathy is very powerful, it isn't magic and it hasn't as fast effects on symptoms as taking a medicine. However, it is the most natural way to get better, it has no nasty side effects and it doesn't just switch off symptoms, but it really cures the problem from its roots. That's why follow-ups are crucial to increase one's health. ​ If you are pregnant or a new mum, let the osteopathic treatment help you during the whole pregnancy and after birth. Your body is a miracle and you and your baby deserve to fully enjoy this precious time. Osteopathy can also deeply help your baby, toddler or child in growing perfectly balanced and serene. Give them the chance to be free from tension from the very beginning. ​ Follow-Ups Book now Follow-Up treatments are the most efficient way to improve your or your little one's health. They are especially recommended after the first osteopathic appointment, at the beginning of the treatment plan and during the whole pregnancy. With follow-ups we can deeply work on any bodily changes, that are inevitable especially during pregnancy, so to better restore your, your baby's or child's physical condition and to speed up the healing process. During the assessment, which consists in a range of delicate tests thoroughly selected, we will talk about any improvements, changes and new symptoms that may have appeared since the past session. Then, I will proceed with a full osteopathic treatment which includes a range of tailored gentle hands on techniques with the aim to enhance the health and to promote relaxation and wellness. At the end of the session we will talk about the treatment done and what to do next in order to keep improving your little one's health or yours. ​ A powerful way of taking care of your little one's health or yours. The healing process is a wonderful path where the osteopathic treatment is a trustworthy companion. ​

Osteopathy "Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain". - Carl GustavJung - About Osteopathy Osteopathy is a holistic therapy that is comprised of a natural manual series of tests and techniques for diagnosis and therapy. The word “holistic" means that it regards the whole person and considers every part of the body, but also mind and emotions, to be intimately interconnected between each other. In order to cure and take care of a patient’s health, the osteopath needs to think of and treat the body as a unity and the person as a unique complex system. Born in 1874 from the brilliant mind of Andrew Taylor Still, who discovered that it had the ability to change the physiology of the body, Osteopathy significantly developed through the years and all over the world until now. A. T. Still studies in medicine, and especially his great interest in anatomy, helped him to understand the considerable connection between structure and function and he eventually developed a means of restoring freedom to restricted tissues by using his hands. His aim was to change the structure in order to positively affect the function, he strongly believed that the body was potentially perfect and capable to restore a profound balance. After more than one century of its creation, Osteopathy has largely demonstrated its efficacy in treating a wide range of medical and physical conditions, improving health and preventing future illness. During the treatment, the osteopath can use several techniques (such as Cranial, Sacral, Visceral, Functional, Fascial, Structural, BMT, BLT, Strain Counterstrain, HVLA) based on the patient's medical history, present condition and needs. Osteopathic Treatments First Appointment Book now In order to provide the best care possibile, a first appointment is necessary so that I can understand better your needs, your past and current situation. Because of the complexity of the body, it is essential to know better your physical condition thorough your medical history and lifestyle, as well as any symptoms you may be experiencing. If you have never done an osteopathic treatment with me or if your last osteopathic treatment with me was more then one year ago, a first appointment is necessary in order to start properly a treatment plan or to update your medical and osteopathic records. During the first appointment I will ask you some questions while taking notes and, with your consent, I will start the examination of area(s) of your body generating discomfort and, if needed, I may also examine your whole body in order to make a complete and detailed diagnosis. If you are uncomfortable with any part of this, you have the right to ask me to stop at any stage, without prejudicing future session(s). I will then discuss a course of treatment with you and this may involve further visits for manual therapy if needed. With your consent, I will proceed with the osteopathic treatment which includes a range of gentle hands on techniques that focus on releasing tension, stretching muscles and mobilising joints with the aim to restore balance and a healthier condition. At the end, we will talk about the treatment done, I may give you some advice if necessary and we can also design together the most suitable treatment plan for you and your condition. ​ Even though osteopathy is very powerful, it isn't magic and it hasn't as fast effects on symptoms as taking a medicine. However, it is the most natural way to get better, it has no nasty side effects and it doesn't just switch off symptoms, but it really cures the problem from its roots. That's why follow-ups are crucial to increase one's health. This is the beginning of a new healthier and balanced chapter of your life, feel how deep an osteopathic treatment can improve your wellbeing and have a considerable impact of your daily life. ​ Follow-Up Book now This is the best way to making progress about your health and to go deeper in eradicating the causes of your complaints. During the first phase of the treatment plan, when the symptoms are acute or are still bothering you a lot, when you what to significantly improve your physical condition and when it's been a long time since your past osteopathic session, the complete follow-up give us enough time to have a clear view of your situation and to perform all the necessary techniques you may need. This treatment can be done only if a first appointment with me was booked not more than one year ago. ​ During the Follow-Up treatment we will talk about any improvements, changes and new symptoms that you may have experienced from the past session. Then I will do a brief assessment in order to check how the body responded to the previous treatment(s) and, after having discuss about new findings and the present physical condition, with your consent I will proceed with the full treatment. It includes a range of gentle hands on techniques that focus on releasing tension, stretching muscles and mobilising joints with the aim to restore balance and a healthier condition. At the end, we will shortly talk about the treatment done, I may give you some advice if needed and we can also talk about your treatment plan. ​ Taking care of yourself is the best way to give you love and respect. When you are healthy, balanced and full of energy you can better deal with your daily life, you are more connected with inner self, with others and the world. ​ ​