Whitney Erwin


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Location

Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Contact Information

Phone: (540)383-9589
Website: http://www.fourseasonsharmony.com

Years in Practice

4-10

About

Whitney Erwin, MSc, MEd, LMT, owner and practitioner at Four Seasons Harmony Holistic Health, Maternal Care & Ayurveda


SPECIALIZED AYURVEDIC POSTPARTUM MASSAGE

We give specialized postpartum doula packages to support this very important time, including healing foods during and immediately after labor, customized clinical herbal formulas, galactagogue herbs to support optimal breast milk quality and quantity, breastfeeding support, bellybinding instruction, specialized restorative abhyanga (massage) therapies, meal planning, herbal sitz bath blends, infant massage instruction, emotional support and education for the mother and entire family, Closing of the Bones ceremony, and other supportive recommendations. Indigenous, Ayurvedic and Traditional Asian Medicine holistic health systems from around the world inform our postpartum work.


INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTION

A series of 3-4 parent education sessions in a private or group setting that by the end teaches the family skills to give their infant an entire full body massage. This sequences is beneficial from day one after birth and all development stages through adulthood. Based on family strengths that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of babies and young children, infant massage has many positive evidence-based benefits that help encourage secure attachment, bonding and communication between parent and baby, and facilitate long-term positive emotional development. Infant massage is now the most researched form of massage therapy with extraordinary results, including a 98% relief of colic rate and 47% increased growth rate. Please visit www.infantmassageusa.org to learn more and read further about the multitude of evidence-based benefits. Included in our Women’s Holistic Fertility, Prenatal and Vitality Program. Private and group sessions are ongoing throughout the year.  Please contact us for current group session availability.    


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My treatments aspire to enhance the body’s innate healing abilities, promote deep relaxation, relieve pain, support healing from chronic imbalances, improve one’s quality of life and serve any person’s health background no matter how complex. I give an optional complimentary, confidential Breakthrough Session where any questions and healthcare topics are welcome to be discussed prior to scheduling. Four Seasons Harmony believes in establishing a strong interpersonal foundation, building long-term relationships and sharing educational tools and guidance to apply at home. We value environmentally conscious practices and products, including safe and natural biodegradable cleaners, 100% pure, certified organic or wildcrafted herbs, essential oils and flower essences. Please contact me to learn more and schedule at www.fourseasonsharmony.com.