Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage is not a Swedish Massage in Side-lying
Have you ever had a Prenatal Massage that felt like a professional lotion application? You laid on your side and received a very light, very general massage. What you wanted was someone to release the tension in your neck and the ache in your back, but what you got was what we call a "fluff and fold" massage.
Unfortunately, most massage therapists who do prenatal massage haven't had any additional training beyond their initial massage education. Even the ones who take a "certifying class in prenatal massage, don't continually deepen their education into this unique specialty.
I don't just "do" prenatal/postpartum massage, I SPECIALIZE in it.
What does this mean?
Have you ever had a Prenatal Massage that felt like a professional lotion application? You laid on your side and received a very light, very general massage. What you wanted was someone to release the tension in your neck and the ache in your back, but what you got was what we call a "fluff and fold" massage.
Unfortunately, most massage therapists who do prenatal massage haven't had any additional training beyond their initial massage education. Even the ones who take a "certifying class in prenatal massage, don't continually deepen their education into this unique specialty.
I don't just "do" prenatal/postpartum massage, I SPECIALIZE in it.
What does this mean?
- I have had training specifically in prenatal massage from a nationally recognized expert
- I am an experienced birth and postpartum doula. I understand birth from all sides. Some massage therapists can help you have a better pregnancy, but I can also help you have a better birth.
- My knowledge and experience as a prenatal massage therapist gives me a unique perspective on the changes that happen in the body during pregnancy and birth. I can help you bring your body into better alignment so you can have a more comfortable pregnancy and (hopefully) a smoother birth
- I have continued my training and education so that I am able to help women with both the normal aches and pains of pregnancy but also address the more complicated issues (breech presentation, diastasis recti, and symphysis pubis recti)
Pregnancy Cushions
I use the BodyCushion system. Not all pregnancy cushions are created equal. This set has three separate cushions that can be placed to fit your unique shape. Unlike one piece pregnancy cushions that take a "one size fits all" approach, this set is adjustable to allow an extensive range of body types maximum support and comfort. There is no direct pressure on the abdomen, the spine is unloaded and decompressed and the associated muscles are relaxed. This set is also made out of a high quality foam that offers my clients a great deal of support. Cheaper versions of pregnancy cushions offer less support and also off gas from the vinyl and foam.
