Moon Cycle Arts

Prenatal massage is an essential and wonderful part of having a happy and healthy pregnancy. It can make you more comfortable in your ever changing body, alleviate low back pain and combat stretch marks in addition to providing emotional support, combating depression and providing positive body image feedback. More on the benefits of prenatal massage.

Series Packages Available

Massage is a wonderful gift for anyone in your life who is pregnant. A 10% discount is applied to any 9 month series of sessions (9 – 1 hour sessions) purchased as a package for an expectant mother – that means your 10th session is free!

Pricing

$120 for 60 minutes (please plan for an additional 10 minutes for getting settled and checking in)

$160 for 90 minutes (please plan for an additional 10 minutes for getting settled and checking in)

Purchase a series packages and get 10% off the series:

5 sessions = $600 – $60 = $540 – Final Price

9 sessions = $1080 – get a 10th for free!

Customized Therapeutic Bodywork

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Scalene Massage

Every appointment booked with Sabrina Roberson of Moon Cycle Arts is customized to meet your specific needs and to work with your body’s specific issues. When the session begins it is important to review what is going on with your health and anything that you would like specifically addressed (i.e. backache, sore neck, etc). Make sure that you always notify your therapist of any change in your state of wellness.

Before your first session you will need to fill out an intake form and update it regularly.

Infant Massage

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Infant Massage Links:

Infant Massage USA

Suzanne Reese

Infant massage is a series of classes where the infant massage instructor teaches the parent to massage their baby. This promotes bonding between the parent and child and increases the confidence of the new parent in reading the baby’s cues. It also promotes sleep and can help with colic.

Studies have shown that children who were massaged as infants often grow up to be less violent, more communicative adults.

Prenatal Massage Information Form

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Prenatal Massage Information Form

Name:________________________________________________Date:__________

Address

Street: ___________________________________________________

City: ___________________ State: _________ Zip: __________

Email: ___________________________________________________

Phone Number:____________________________________________

Referred By: _______________________________________________

Before you receive bodywork, please answer the following questions:

If you are pregnant, what is your due date? _______________________

Do you have Diabetes? Yes/No _________________________________

Have you had surgery within the last 30 – 60 days? Yes/No

If yes, for what: __________________________________________

Do you have any old or new back injuries unrelated to this pregnancy? (i.e., car accident, etc.) ___________________________________________________________________

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Do you have any type of heart conditions?

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Are you currently taking any medication for depression?

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Do you prefer light, moderate, hard-deep pressure during your massage?

(circle one)

Do you prefer silence (no talking) during your massage? YES / NO

Is it okay to get oil in your hair and on your face? YES/ NO

Do you have any allergies? (i.e., Nuts, Eucalyptus or Menthol) YES / NO

If yes, please list: _______________________________________

Would you like to be placed on a mailing list to receive updated massage information, special offers, etc.? YES / NO

Informed Consent Form

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Massage Therapy Informed Consent

Please take a moment to carefully read the following information and sign where indicated.

If you have a medical condition or specific symptoms, massage therapy may be problematic for you. A referral from your primary health care provider may be required prior to treatment being provided.

· I understand that the massage therapy provided by Sabrina Roberson of Moon Cycle Arts is intended to enhance relaxation, reduce pain caused by muscle tension, increase range of motion, improve circulation and offer a positive experience of touch.

· If at any point during the massage I am uncomfortable or uneasy with the procedures being administered and/or if I experience pain, I understand it is my responsibility to IMMEDIATELY inform the massage therapist, so that the massage can be terminated or the strokes and pressure can be adjusted to a level of comfort.

· I further understand that massage therapy is not a substitute for a medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment, and that it is recommended that I concurrently work with my Primary Caregiver for any condition I may have.

· I have informed the massage therapist of all my known physical conditions, medical conditions and current medications, and I will keep the massage therapist updated on any changes for future sessions.

· I understand that there shall be no liability on the practitioner’s part due to my forgetting to relay any pertinent information about my health or condition.

1. Prior to a massage, remove all jewelry. Pull long hair back with a clip.

2. Please provide feedback as to pressure (deeper or lighter) and discuss painful or ticklish areas of your body.

3. Feel free to ask questions about the procedures. The massage therapy provider is well trained, ethical, and professional and will be happy to make you feel well informed and comfortable.

4. Keep all changes to the medical health profile updated, neglecting to report health care changes may result in the termination of future treatments.

5. Any illicit or sexually suggested remarks or advances will result in immediate termination of the treatment.

Patient’s Signature: _______________________________________

Date: _____________

Therapist’s Signature:______________________________________

Date: _____________

Lavender & Burns

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Lavender Essential Oil

If you don’t know me, you should know at least this, my skin is so pale white that I set off the light meter when I’m in a group picture. Consequently, I burn very, very easily. I live in California, Los Angeles to be exact and summer lasts about 7-8 months of the year there. This means that if I’m not careful with regular application of sunblock I will have a sunburn just because I walked outside (no joke). I used to raise huge aloe plants to slather on my sunburn, now I just cover myself in Lavender oil. It cuts the burn and helps the tissue heal twice as fast. Never mind the bonus of being more relaxed. This summer be sure to pack the Young Living Lavender oil in your beach bag.

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***A note about this oil: it is very important to only use therapeutic, food grade essential oils if you are either applying to the skin or consuming the oil. Oils that are not low pressure, steam distilled contain chemicals that are used to strip the oils from the plants, these adulterated oils can burn you. This is the difference between a perfume oil and an essential oil. I use Young Living oils because I know I can count on the purity and have never had a negative reaction to.***

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Thieves & Sore Throats

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Thieves Essential Oil Blend

Up until recently, I could count on a fairly severe cold at least once a year. I live in Los Angeles and the combination of pollution, population, long hours, and dry air can be a perfect incubator for colds. They always start with a sore, “tickly” throat and then either move down into my chest or up into my head. This year, I’ve started taking 1 drop of Thieves Oil on my tongue and applying 1 drop on the bottoms of my feet at the first sign of a sore throat. Initially, it gives me relief from the sore throat, the clove numbs it out so it isn’t sore. But long term, the anti-viral/bacterial/fungal properties of the oil have kept me from getting sick by keeping any infections from progressing.

I carry this oil with me whenever I travel. What could be worse than getting stuck in a small area with a whole bunch of people and their colds? This oil is a lifesaver.

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* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Peppermint & Food Poisoning

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Peppermint Essential Oil

My partner and I were traveling in Canada a few years back. We stopped for some dinner at the only restaurant in the area, a divey little Indian food place. The food was less than fresh. Later that night and all the next day we were racing to the bathroom with food poisoning. We were miserable and since this was the very beginning of our vacation we were a little depressed.

After laying in bed for hours, miserably, I remembered that I had packed some Peppermint oil. We figured at that point we had nothing to lose, so we broke it out. We were having a hard time keeping anything down so we applied it first to our stomachs. After about a 1/2 an hours, our stomachs had settled enough to drink some water and rest. We put 2 drops in a glass of water and drank it. After an hour we were done running to the bathroom. We kept sipping at another glass of peppermint water (2 drops to a glass) and were soon up to leaving the hotel room. Our vacation was saved! All thanks to Peppermint oil.

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* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.