NEXT TPG MEETING: APRIL 3rd, Thursday

Speaker:  Sue Grasmueck, Relaxation Thai Massage for Women and Families 

(more info http://surintorn.wix.com/thaimassage)

Topics:     Benefits of pre and post natal Thai massages 

Location:  Exact location is emailed to members

Time:          11:00-13:00

Sue was born in Thailand and have been in Japan since 2009. She first became interested in Thai massage in 2010 as a wonderful way to relax the mind and body. She has been accredited by the WATPO Traditional Thai Medical School in Bangkok and offer Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Oil Massage, Thai Herbal Ball Massage and Postnatal Healing Course for New Mothers by home visit in Tokyo and Yokohama/Kanagawa. 

Very much looking forward seeing you all and if you have any questions please contact us at tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com

NEXT TPG MEETING: MARCH 20th, Thursday

Speaker:  Celia Hughes, midwife and lactation consultant.

Topics:     Open discussion about pregnancy, Labor, birth and breastfeeding. 
Location:  Exact location will be emailed to members

Time:       10:45am -12:30am(*exceptional time)

Celia is a midwife and lactation consultant who will give you precious advice with breastfeeding and caring for the baby before and after birth. 
She believes in ‘mothering the mother’, enabling a woman to have the most satisfying experience that she can, from pregnancy and into motherhood. This type of support allows the whole family to relax and enjoy the experience too.
She will give you also help to solve particular problems such as sore nipples, a sleepy baby, or if you have questions about pumping, how to manage breastfeeding and work, or how to wean for example. about pregnancy, labor, birth and breastfeeding

Very much looking forward seeing you all and if you have any questions please contact us at 
tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com

NEXT TPG MEETING: MARCH 6th, Thursday

Speaker: Stephanie Kawai from Tokyo Mothers Group(TMG).

Topics: TMG services and support, Daycare options and procedures

Location: Exact location will be emailed to members

Time: 11am -1am

TMG is a support and contact group for mothers in Tokyo. It’ s an English-speaking group but their members are from every corner of the globe and all walks of life.
TMG aims to provide a social and support network for not only new mothers and mothers new to Tokyo, but all mothers living in Tokyo through a wide variety of parenting resources including regular meetings, events, practical advice and useful information. 

TMG is a wonderful chance for you and you child to participate in activities around Tokyo and meet other mothers and their children. 

Very much looking forward seeing you all and if you have any questions please contact us at 

tokyopregnancygroup@gmail.com

ACURA Acupuncture for pre and post natal care

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Acupuncture is a method that Eastern Medicine uses to rebalance any unbalanced physical and emotional situations. Pregnancy is not sickness, but it is an extraordinary situation for a person. It may cause physical difficulties and/or emotional difficulties due to hormonal imbalance. Acupuncture approaches to your brain by stimulating certain points at extremities and back to rebalance hormonal system. 

Please contact ACURA Acupuncture Clinic at: info@acuraclinic.com
Or visit the website: www.acuraclinic.com

Caring, Professional Pregnancy Massage at Club 360

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While pregnancy is a wonderful and special time, there is often lot of discomfort. Hormones that are very necessary for this amazing process can cause a variety of both physical and emotional issues.  Don't suffer!  Support the well-being of you and your baby with a professional pregnancy massage.

I'm Lisa, New York State licensed massage therapist at Club 360.  I'm also fully certified in both Pregnancy Massage and Medical Lymphatic Drainage.  Did you know that a professional pregnancy massage not only combats the aches and pains associated with pregnancy, but reduces swelling, enhances mood and even LOWERS the chance of premature birth?  That's the documented medical research!  There is NO research indicating that professional massage is in any way linked to miscarriage.  If you have been turned away by local establishments, please come see me.  

Club 360 offers a 30% discount off your first 60 minute massage. (That's a 60-minute massage in Tokyo for only 7,000 yen!)   We are conveniently located in Moto Azabu, just a few minutes walk from Roppongi Hills.  Massage treatments are provided in a private room with access to a clean shower after if desired.  I am generally available Monday-Saturday by 24 hours notice appointment.  Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions you may have. 

To you and your baby's health,
Lisa Batey LMT, CLT
lbatey@club360.jp

Club 360
CMA3 B1, 3-1-35 Motoazabu, Minato-ku Tokyo 
03-6434-9667
http://www.club360.jp

Next TPG meeting: Thursday 20th February

Speaker: Yoko Onishi
Topic: Acupuncture
Location: Exact location will be emailed to members
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Our speaker will be Yoko Onishi from ACURA Acupuncture. Acupuncture is a method that Eastern Medicine uses to rebalance any unbalanced physical and emotional situations. Pregnancy is not sickness, but it is an extraordinary situation for a person.  It may cause physical difficulties and/or emotional difficulties due to hormonal imbalance. Acupuncture approaches to your brain by stimulating certain points at extremities and back to rebalance hormonal system.

Next TPG meeting: Thursday 6th February

Speaker: Alix Whittal
Topic: Homeopathy
Location: Exact location will be emailed to members
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Alix will provide an opportunity for members to learn and discuss about new and gentle treatments concerning pregnancy and birth. Homeopathy is a safe, gentle and effective form of complementary medicine that helps the body to heal itself.

Celebrate that special moment with commemorative jewelry

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Atelier Shinji Ginza offer you the opportunity to have pieces designed individually for yourself or as a special gift or to mark a special occasion. With our expert guidance, you can create a piece which is completely personal and original, either with your own ideas or by collaborating with us. If you have your own idea of something you would like made, or if you just want a piece that is completely unique to you, we can help you to realize your one-of-a-kind piece.  We work together with our clients through the whole design process. Our clients are able to verify the design at each stage to make sure they get exactly what they want. We can create pieces in your preferred material, such as gold, silver, platinum, white gold, palladium, etc.

Silver baby spoons are a traditional gift for a newborn baby. We can personalize this keepsake gift with the baby’s first name on the front side, and the baby’s date of birth and weight on the back side. 

Atelier Shinji Ginza is a family owned and run workshop and store specializing in one-off contemporary jewelry - perfect to pay tribute to your new family member! 

For more information, please contact Janine at: janine@ateliershinji.com
Or visit our website: www.ateliershinji.com

Next TPG Meeting: Thursday 23rd January 2014

Speaker: Lisa Batey
Topic: Pregnancy massage
Location: Exact location will be emailed to members
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lisa Batey is a New York state licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and will come to talk to us about pregnancy massage.

Next TPG Meeting: Thursday 9th January 2014

Thursday 9th January 2014

Speaker: Japan Healthcare Info (JHI)
Topic: Dealing with paediatric emergencies
Location: Exact location will be emailed to members
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sara, medical social worker the Japan Healthcare Info and JHI coordinator, will come to discuss how to deal with paediatric emergencies in Japan and give general information about the Japanese health system.