You will learn how to access the power of the mind to maximize comfort during the birthing experience and to empower the family to be confident and able to make informed decisions on situations that arise in the unique birth of their baby.

• Teaches deep levels of relaxation to eliminate the fear that causes tension. And, thus, pain
• Greatly reduces and often eliminates the need for chemical painkillers and drugs
• Shortens the first phase of labor
• Leaves mother alert, fresh, awake and with energy
• Helps keep oxygen supplied to baby during birthing
  Reduces the need for an episiotomy
• Reduces and often eliminates fatigue during labor
• Empowers parents with techniques to achieve a gentle, calm birth for themselves and their baby
• Gives the birthing companion an integral role in the birthing
  Embraces the concept of pre-birth parenting

Kari Schroeder is a certified Massage Therapist, a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (USA). As part of her certification Kari completed 1000 hours of training and clinical rotations at Rose Medical Centre, Denver, Oncology and Pain Management Departments treating a range of patients, including chemotherapy patients, and the University of Boulder, Colorado Sports Medicine Faculty, providing massage to elite athletes.

Kari has advanced training in Pregnancy Massage, training alongside Carole Osborne-who is a specialist in pregnancy massage and author of Pre-and Perinatal Massage Therapy.  Kari also works closely with Annerly Midwives,  Maternity & Childhood Professionals here in Hong Kong.

Kari has been working as a Massage Therapist in Hong Kong for 4 years.  For her work, she draws upon her years of experience, which has involved working alongside many health professionals in various clinical settings. Kari believes in treating the whole person for lasting relief and brings an informed and caring touch to her work.

Recently Kari has further studied in the field of HypnoBirthing and has completed her training with the HypnoBirthing,the Mongan Method.

Please register direct through Balance Health and call 2530 3315.

For enquiries, please contact Balance Health, 2530 3315 or email customercare@balancehealth.com.hk.  Mail your registration details to 2705, 27/F, 3-5 Arbuthnot Road, Central, HK or fax to 3011 3909. Please call Michell See for additional information or questions.

Date for classes: 22/09 (Mon), 29/09 (Mon), 08/10 (Wed), 13/10 (Mon) and 20/10 (Mon)