Massage
Bodywork has benefits for almost every condition of life. It assists the body’s recovery from muscular tension, injuries, stress and stress-related illnesses. Bodywork is an excellent way to promote wellness. At Wholistic Acupuncture & Natural Medicine we offer different styles of specialized massage.
Welcome Julia!
Julia Schandelmeier has been practicing massage therapy for 12 years. Julia currently works with a plastic surgeon practicing post operative massage, is the company massage therapist for Dance Alloy, teaches at the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and maintains a private practice. We are thrilled Julia is joining us at Wholistic Acupuncture!
Julia’s massage modalities include:
- Swedish
- Hot Stone
- Pregnancy
- Fertility
- Neuromuscular
- Post-operative
- Myofacial
- Lymphatic Drainage
Appointments Available Wednesday & Thursdays
For a limited time, Wholistic Acupuncture patients receive $10 off their first massage with Julia (regular price $80/hour). 
Call 412.661.1580 to Schedule an Appointment
Fertility Massage
Using techniques of cranio-sacral, reflexology, abdominal massage, warm castor oil pack compresses, and Shiatsu, Fertility Massage helps prepare the body naturally to conceive a healthy baby. Castor oil pack helps the body to cleanse and prepare the body for conception, while the fertility massage includes deep pelvic friction to break up adhesions and increase blood flow to the pelvic organs. Cranio-sacral and reflexology work to restore the body’s natural rhythms and prepare for a healthy pregnancy.
One hour session $80
Who should receive Fertility Massage?
Women who are experiencing difficulties getting pregnant and any woman experiencing reproductive problems (such as endometriosis, irregular menstruation) may benefit from Fertility Massage. The Fertility Massage techniques help the body to become balanced, have healthy circulation, increase the immune system’s health, decrease stress, and more.
Promotes a healthy menstrual cycle
Increases circulation to the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes
Promotes hormonal balance by strengthening the hormonal feedback loop
Helps the body to rid itself of old stagnant blood and tissues
Helps to regulate ovulation
Helps to clear congestion caused from cysts
Promotes hormonal balance
Improves communication within endocrine system
Helps to reduce stress and stress hormones
Helps to increase cervical mucous
Increases circulation to the uterus and cervix
Helps to move stagnant toxins to leave the body
Decreases cramps and blood clots
Helps to bring fresh blood to the uterus
Increases endorphins which help reduce pain
Aids the uterus in getting rid of blood clots
Decreases pain from endometriosis
Assists the body with eliminating old endometrial tissue
Reduces pain through natural endorphins
Reduces inflammation
Supports hormone balance
Helps to support a healthy endocrine system
Aids the body in getting rid of toxins
Encourages the liver to get rid of excess hormones
Reduces stress hormones in the blood through relaxation