Prenatal Massage

During pregnancy your body is undergoing stress producing changes. Massage eliminates many of the adverse effects of stress, muscle tension, fatigue and accompanying discomforts.Come experience 60-75 minutes of relaxation for you and your baby on a special table which is specifically designed for pregnancy. This may be one of the only times that you can actually lie on your stomach during your pregnancy! There are holes in the table to accommodate the belly and breasts. This table is extremely comfortable and is yet one more highlight of your massage experience.

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Type: Prenatal
• Fee: $150

Natural Inducement Massage

• Duration: 75-90 minutes
• Type: Natural Inducement
• Fee: $200

Once you have reached your final week of pregnancy and have begun your dilation process your care-giver will let you know that you may deliver at any time. At this time we will incorporate the stimulation of pressure points into your massage. This stimulation will induce a natural labor experience. Delivery usually occurs between one and four days. This massage has a success rate ranging from 92-95%, but sorry, no guarantees.

Natural Breech Baby Turning Massage

The turning of a breech baby can be done successfully and naturally using massage and energy work techniques. This technique is gentle and non-intrusive to both the mother and baby. There are no guarantees but this technique has been very successful for many moms carrying breech babies.

• Duration: 75-90 minutes
• Type: Natural breech turning
• Fee: $200

Birth Doula Services

What is a Doula? The word doula comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves”. It is now used to refer to a person who is trained and an experienced professional who provides continuous emotional, physical and educational support throughout the entire birth process. The Doula begins her journey with the expectant Mom and partner prior to labor as well as after.Please call to book a complimentary appointment for further explanation, questions and fees.

Due to my busy massage practice, I am only available for scheduled Cesarean Section births. There is a true need for emotional, physical and spiritual support during a c-section. I experienced this for myself and know the emotions that are presented to us. We can’t be totally prepared for this.

To discuss my services please contact me to decide if this is an option for you.

Benefits of Prenatal Massage

• Relaxing, as well as therapeutic. Instills a feeling of well being
• Sooth away your aches and pains which are all part of the pregnancy experience
• Prenatal massage aids in the reduction of fluid retention and the release of Cortisol, our stress hormone
• Moms who are low in stress have babies low in stress
• It has been proven that moms who receive massage during pregnancy have a higher rate of having a baby born at term and babies born with higher birth rates
• The lymphatic system circulates faster and more efficiently after massage. The result is more energy and less fatigue
• The strain of the muscles of the lower back, abdomen, and shoulders can be greatly reduced through massage. In the final trimester, this relief will be most welcome
• Muscle tone will increase with regular massage. Muscle spasms and knots are easily released and muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints will enjoy greater flexibility. This is very important during labor
• With massage comes an increase in general circulation that offers a rise of blood to all areas of the body, including the placenta. This brings greater nutrition to the body of both mother and baby

Benefits of The Natural Inducement Technique

• Convenience and comfort of being in your own environment
• Beginning the labor process in a safe and natural progression
• Reducing the need for a medically induced labor
• Learning a non-invasive technique to stimulate labor while also being relaxed
• The technique is relaxing as well as therapeutic. It instills a feeling of well being
• The Inducement massage in my office encompasses the technique, a massage and energy work which is highly effective but you are only with me for 90 minutes. You now have the ability to learn this technique and use it through all the stages of labor and delivery including the delivery of the placenta.
• 60% of all Cesarean births in the United States are due to “Failure to Progress”. By learning this inducement technique you will help the labor to progress.
• Mom’s who are low in stress keep their unborn babies low in stress!