Prenatal Massage

Jodi also specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage.

Great physical and emotional changes occur throughout pregnancy. Massage during this very special time can help the woman feel more comfortable with those changes. The massage is focused on the particular concerns associated with each trimester.

Benefits of massage during pregnancy:

• reduces stress on weight-bearing joints
  
• increases flexibility
  
• eases constipation, gas and heartburn
  
• reduces excess fluid retention
  
• slows the process of varicose veins
  
• reduces musculoskeletal pain and strain
  
• reduces stress, sleep is facilitated and there is less fatigue
  
• reduces edema and blood pressure
  

Benefits of massage postpartum:

• helps the woman’s body recover, particularly the abdominal region
  
• helps you handle the physical demands of a newborn
  
• speed the healing process of hemorrhoids or an episiotomy
  
• reduces cellulite
  
• if nursing, helps with milk letdown or engorged breast
  
• eases muscle aches and fatigue
  
• reduces swelling in the legs or any other area

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I could not have made it through my pregnancy without the help of Jodi. Throughout my second and third trimester I had lower back pain, sciatic pain, and a lot of swelling. The relief I received from pregnancy massage was amazing. I would recommend massage to any women going through the discomfort of pregnancy, you really don't have to suffer! Also, when the doctor gives you the green light that the baby is mature enough to deliver at any time, Jodi can apply different pressure points to help stimulate your body into labor and it worked for me! The day after I had my hour pregnancy massage and she pressed a few pressure points I delivered. She is truly an awesome massage therapist.  Robyn B.