Prenatal Pregnancy
Enjoy a nurturing prenatal pregnancy massage that will relieve muscular tension in the hips, low back, and shoulders and also bring a calming peace to the mind and heart. Expectant mothers need special care and attention because of the added stress on their body, mind, and spirit. It is important for every Mom-to-be to take care of themselves because she will be participating in one of the most sacred experiences in a woman’s life-giving birth to her child.
Prenatal massages should be scheduled after the first trimester. Any complications usually take place within the first three months. Prenatal massage is an excellent way to support a healthy pregnancy. Your therapist will bring the appropriate pillows and support cushions for your relaxing massage. We recommend a 60 minute massage session. Swedish, deep-tissue, therapeutic, energy work are all safe to incorporate into your session. Aromatherapy is also another way to add relaxation to your session. We make sure that only therapeutic-grade essential oils safe for pre-natal massage are used such as lavender.
Benefits of Prenatal Massage
- Lowered anxiety
- Decreased back and leg pain
- Improved sleep
- Decreased levels of the stress hormone norepinephrine and cortisol
- Increased levels of the “feel-good” hormones serotonin and dopamine
- An overall improvement in mood
