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"The In Bloom Pregnancy Massage Package helped me to commit to some really valuable ‘me’ time (which I appreciate all the more, having now had my baby!), and it was fantastic to just stop and relax completely for that hour at each visit. I found that at different stages of my pregnancy, the massage helped in different ways – the earlier sessions were more about relieving general stress and tiredness, but later on, it was good to focus on particular trouble spots such as lower back pain. Plus the stretches and exercises that you suggested helped to prolong the benefits of the massage once I got home. I’ve recommended it to loads of people, and had a lot of people recommend it to me. Oh, and the pack of aromatherapy goodies was fantastic too…" Melanie Kozak - mum of Thea 8 weeks "The beautiful one-hour post natal massage I had from Jo a week after Noah was born really helped during that tough first couple of weeks. Jo not only has magic hands, she has a wonderfully calming presence, and the massage left me feeling far better, both physically and emotionally. See you again soon!" Kylie Smith - Mum of baby Noah. Hi Sam, I just wanted to write and reiterate what an AMAZING experience my massage yesterday was. I am still on cloud 9 and honestly wish I could now afford to have a massage a week. Your down to earth & friendly personality combined with your magic hands made my birthday treat a very special one. I have raved to everyone I know about how amazing it was and I can't wait to be spoilt again... dropping hints left, right and centre! Wishing you a fabulous Christmas and hope to see you again soon. Best wishes & many thanks. Vanessa Rehm |
About Us At Bella Mama we feel passionate about the benefits of therapeutic touch. Our role is to provide high quality, specialist massage therapy to women in the nurturing environment of our therapy rooms located both in Takapuna, North Shore and Mount Eden, Central City. We also support our clients with a range of aromatherapy skincare products and provide advice on the many benefits of massage, yoga and infant massage. The Bella Mama team
Now Auckland based, Jo enjoys managing the busy Bella Mama North Shore practice as well as teaching weekly pre and post natal yoga classes and labour massage workshops. More recently Jo has been sharing her love of Middle Eastern (or Belly) Dance with her pregnant students in her unique "Birth Dance" workshops. Instructing them on how the traditional flowing movements can help to prepare the body for birth. The launch of Bella Mama in New Zealand sees the fulfillment of a long held dream for Jo; to work with and support women and their families during this important and special time of their lives..
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Jo Hogan is the founder of Bella Mama and a fully qualified massage therapist, infant massage instructor and yoga teacher. Trained in London, over the past 12 years Jo has worked both in the UK and New Zealand, becoming an specialist in massage and yoga for pregnant and post-natal women as well as training in a wide range of therapies such as Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy.
Samantha Thurlby-Brooks is the owner of Bella Mama City clinic. She started her bodywork training straight after her Philosophy Degree in the UK in 2001. In 2005, Samantha completed the Pre- & Peri-Natal Massage Therapy course in Edinburgh with the internationally renowned tutor and author Carole Osborne-Sheets. Before leaving the UK in 2006, Samantha attended Dr Michel Odent’s Birthing Doula course. She is also qualified in Indian Head massage, Crystal Healing and is a Reiki Master.