Advanced Practice Midwife
Ms. Rachel A. Blessington is an Advanced Practice Midwife in Dudley, MA
with special training and skill in childbirth assistance and treating mothers and infants before, during, and after pregnancy.
As an Advanced Practice Midwife, Rachel A. Blessington, CNM, LMT performs
prenatal, delivery, and post natal care and education. Advanced Practice Midwifery is
a type of advanced practice registered nurse. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Advanced Practice Midwives include pregnancy and pregnancy complications.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Advanced Practice Midwives
include pregnancy monitoring, prenatal nutrition, childbirth assistance, and postpartum care.
Midwifery practice as conducted by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) is the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The CNM and CM practice within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. CNMs and CMs practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
Advanced Practice Midwives in Dudley, MA
Massage Therapist
Ms. Rachel A. Blessington is a Massage Therapist in Dudley, MA
with special training and skill in treating clients by manually manipulating muscles and other soft tissues to relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and promote general wellness.
As a Massage Therapist, Rachel A. Blessington, CNM, LMT performs
a wide variety of therapeutic body massages. Massage Therapy is
the manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to relieve pain, promote injury healing, improve circulation, and relieve stress. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Massage Therapists include chronic pain, repetitive strain injuries, migraines and headaches, hypertension, arthritis, sports injury, bypass surgery and cancer recovery, stress, anxiety and depression.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Massage Therapists
include medical massage, sports massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, shiatsu massage, Qi Kung massage, Thai massage, hydrotherapy, hot stone massage, aromatherapy massage, trigger point massage, reflexology, foot massage, chair massage, and couple's massage.
An individual trained in the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for remedial or hygienic purposes.
Massage Therapists in Dudley, MA
Labor Coach (Doula)
Doulas work in a variety of settings and have been trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and just after birth and/or provide emotional and practical support to a mother during the postpartum period.
Labor Coaches Doulas in Dudley, MA