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Pregnancy Massage
What is it?
Pregnancy massage, also known as prenatal massage, is a specialized type of massage designed to address the physical and emotional needs of a woman during pregnancy. It focuses on reducing discomfort, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall well-being as the body undergoes various changes to accommodate the growing baby.
Pregnancy massage is typically performed by a therapist trained in prenatal techniques. The mother is often positioned on her side using pillows or cushions for support, especially after the first trimester. It’s important that the therapist avoids certain pressure points and areas, particularly in the first trimester, to ensure safety for both mother and baby.
Before getting a pregnancy massage, it’s essential to check with a healthcare provider, especially if the pregnancy involves complications.
Benefits
- Pain Relief: It can help alleviate common pregnancy-related aches and pains, such as back pain, neck tension, leg cramps, and headaches.
- Reduced Swelling: Gentle techniques can assist in improving circulation, helping to reduce swelling in the legs and feet.
- Improved Sleep: By promoting relaxation and reducing discomfort, pregnancy massage can help improve sleep quality.
- Stress Reduction: Massage can reduce anxiety, stress, and improve mood by releasing endorphins, which are natural mood boosters.
- Improved Circulation: It supports better blood flow, which is important for both the mother and the baby.
- Muscle Relaxation: It helps reduce muscle tension, especially in areas that are under extra strain during pregnancy, such as the lower back, hips, and legs.
- Hormonal Balance: Pregnancy massage can help reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and increase oxytocin levels, which promote feelings of relaxation and well-being.
Treatment Details
- Length/Duration: 45 minutes/60 minutes
- Modalities: Stretching, Proprioceptive Techniques, MLD, Trigger Point Release, Strengthening
- Add-on Services: Dynamic Cupping
Pricing
- Pregnancy Massage (60 minutes) $105
Pregnancy massage is a soothing therapy for pregnant clients that aims to relieve tension, reduce stress and ease discomfort during pregnancy. Using safe techniques, it helps to alleviate back pain, swelling and muscle aches while promoting relaxation and improved circulation
- Add-on +$20-$30
Per 15 min add-on service:
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