With Mother's Day just around the corner I have been thinking about the significance of motherhood. I am lucky to have a daughter that keeps me on my toes and fills my days with laughter. I also know the pain, sadness and grief that comes with pregnancy/infant loss. With that being said, Mother's day brings up mixed emotions for me each year! This year my thoughts of motherhood are brought to you by a conversation I had with my daughter a few weeks ago.

As a massage therapist and a massage client the topic of pressure comes up often! And for a good reason. Most of the time the pressure makes or breaks the massage experience. If it’s TOO MUCH it can leave you feeling sore, bruised and in pain. If it IS NOT ENOUGH, it can leave you feeling like nothing got done other than lotion rubbed on your skin.

What is a prenatal massage?

Prenatal massage is a specific massage therapy modality intended to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good as you go through the many changes and stages of pregnancy.

In the last few years I have seen an increased number of clients complaining of extreme fatigue, digestive issues, tingling in extremities, systemic inflammation, loss of range of motion and trouble sleeping. Most of these complaints alone would not be too concerning but when experienced all at the same time, they raise a concern.

Infant massage is an incredible tool for not only providing relief for a fussy baby, but a way to bond - being authentically present, ready to connect!

“How often should I get a massage?” is a question I hear often, in fact after every time I work with a new client.

It is time to wrap up 2021!