therapeutic birth + bodywork
“Our bodies need us to turn inward and attune ourselves to the intelligence they offer instead of outward, where we rely on others to instruct us or alarm us.”
- Kimberly Ann Johnson
prenatal massage
Relax, attune + create space in your body throughout pregnancy. During second + third trimesters special attention is given to positioning, delicate trigger points, common areas of restriction or stress especially hips, low back, pelvis + diaphragm. Posture + movement patterns are assessed. Deep tissue + fascial work is applied to keep your growing body feeling aligned + comfortable. Frequent sessions support balance in the body, allowing baby to move + grow optimally positioned for birth.
postpartum massage
Treatments are designed to nurture + stabilize you both physically + emotionally. Gentle Swedish + hot stone massage increases circulation of blood + lymph, reducing inflammation to aid in healing as your body reorganizes. Special attention is given to areas of the back, neck + shoulders often sore + overworked from holding + nursing a newborn. Therapeutic breast massage can help relieve pain from engorgement or clogged ducts. The fourth trimester is a time for pampering, rest + recovery.
induction massage
More intensive bodywork will help release muscles of the back + pelvis to encourage baby to move into optimal position so labor can begin. The delicate trigger points associated with birth are vigorously stimulated, special oils are applied + cupping maybe used. Abdominal work gently nudges baby as well as opens the diaphragm + pelvis to engage your baby allowing the birth process to naturally unfold.
*37+ weeks | early labor
Massage sessions are opportunities to gain insight into your body. We can build trust + foster a relationship through therapeutic touch.
80m $180 | x4 $680 | x8 $1320
*in-home rates addititonal