Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy is a time of major structural, physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social changes. Some of these changes produce discomforts and concerns, which can be addressed with appropriate massage therapy and body use guidance. Pregnancy massage therapy is beneficial throughout the nine months of a low-risk pregnancy. If you are not having a low risk pregnancy, discuss your condition with your physician or midwife. After further discussion, you may be able to receive therapy with additional written release.

Massage therapy in pregnancy can include specific light and deep pressure massage, myofascial techniques, circulatory work, acupressure, reflexology, and other techniques.

The benefits of pregnancy massage include relaxation, emotional support, reduces and alleviates neck, back, and joint pain caused by posture, muscle weakness, tension, extra weight, or imbalance, assists with the management of digestive complaints such as constipation, gas, nausea, and indigestion, and many, many more benefits!

You can clearly see that pregnancy massage is not only popular but actually helps to make you healthier! People who have experienced pregnancy massage report that they have an increased sense of daily well-being, better posture and more energy than ever before.