Acupressure for Labor

285 Southside Parkway,Buffalo NY 14220

23 July, 2022

Description

This class will prepare birth doulas and birth partners to understand and practice acupressure techniques for labor support. Acupressure can help with a variety of challenges during labor including but not limited to fatigue, pain and anxiety. In a 2011 Cochran Review authors concluded acupressure may have a role in reducing pain, increasing satisfaction with pain management and reduce the use of pharmacological management. Applying the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) you will learn noninvasive techniques and key acupuncture points for labor to help with relaxation, pain relief, and to ease stress. We will also be practicing mindfulness meditation, presence and energy work. Laura Jean Castelluzzo, MSA, LAc. is a skilled acupuncturist, massage therapist and life coach. She graduated with a Master of Science in Acupuncture in April 2011, from the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY. In October of 2005, Laura Jean graduated from the New York Institute of Massage in Williamsville, NY. Beginning in 2001, Laura Jean dedicated herself to a path of wellness and spiritual growth. She has extensive knowledge on nutrition and healthy lifestyle through research, experience and study of Chinese Medicine. Castelluzzo believes that it is not only through her practice of acupuncture, massage and life coaching but also through her example of living a healthy, mindful life that she will positively affect her clients.