Prenatal massage should be treated very differently than a normal massage. As a woman's body is going through massive changes during pregnancy and therefore different techniques are required. Our massage therapist has been trained thoroughly in these techniques and knows specific things to watch for. Please read below for information of Prenatal and Postnatal Massage and also some contraindications to be aware of...

Prenatal Massage:
Touch is very important to a motherŐs physical and emotional well-being when adapting to her new body image. As a pregnant woman, your body is changing while being challenged and stressed in many ways. Prenatal massage gives special attention to the mother-to-be and in turn nurtures the new life growing inside her.

Prenatal Benefits Include:

• Emotional support and a nurturing touch.
• Relaxation and decreased insomnia
• Prepares muscles used in childbirth
• Reduces swelling in hands and feet
• Lessens sciatic pain
• Reduces neck and back pain

Postnatal Massage:
One of the most important things a new mother can do after the birth of her child. Postnatal massage can help reverse the aging signs to complement your overall physical and mental recovery.

Massage Technique Choices:
Swedish Massage: Long, smooth and soft strokes. Overall relaxation massage.
Deep Tissue Massage: Long, deep strokes. Focus on releasing tension and knots in muscles.
Therapeutic Massage: Combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage.
Cranial Sacral Therapy Massage: Very light, slow strokes. Relieves migraines, headaches, neck & low back pain.

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