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Benita Peacock Remedial Massage Therapist AAMT 17182
Benita is a registered Remedial massage therapist with working experience, since finishing her course in 2002. Benita worked for several years at the same clinic with Platon Spiros Antoniades, till she joined him at Medica in 2009. She has continued to explore her field through education, practice and research. Benita has a dedicated interest in women’s health and has specialized in pregnancy massage over the past 5 years. She has also taught a variety of subjects within the TAFE system and supervised student clinics.
Benita uses a variety of techniques, including deep tissue, acupressure, trigger point therapy and Myo fascial release. She also uses energetic healing to ease tension in your body. A treatment will include taking a thorough health history, postural assessment, exercise and stretching plans and of course massage!!!
Pregnancy massage: Please allow yourself 1 ½ hours for your first treatment. Obtaining your midwife or obstetricians consent beforehand is recommended. You will be supported by pregnancy cushions and will be able to lie on your stomach until 32 weeks pregnant.
Benita has taught pregnancy massage for 3 years and has a one year old. She has a deep understanding of the physical and emotional changes that happen within pregnancy and can help you adjust to these extra pressures, as well as working with any pre-existing conditions. She has a great knowledge of optimal birthing positioning and can help you attain natural birthing
