MATERNITY MASSAGE

For any Mom-To-Be past her first trimester. Touch is vital to a mother's psychological and physiological well-being as she adapts to a changing body.  Massage provides nurturing touch, which, in turn, nurtures the life of her unborn child.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  When choosing a massage therapist for a pregnant woman, ALWAYS choose someone certified in pregnancy massage.  This is because contraindications may exist, and in areas of the country where this training and/or certification is not required (i.e. many parts of California), the therapist may or may not be aware of the do's and dont's in working with a pregnant woman.

Massage During Pregnancy:

• Provides tranquil relaxation and lessens stress
• Reduces back pain, edema, (swelling), and sciatica
• Relieves the stress on weight-bearing joints (ankles, low back, pelvis)
• Accelerates nutrients to mother and child
• Stimulates the endocrine system, thereby stabilizing hormones
• Increases muscle tone, enhancing metabolic function
• Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues
• Brings an overall sense of well-being

For women early on in their pregnancy, Kathy may use a Body Cushion™ on the massage table.  This is because in the prone position it may be adjusted to accommodate various heights, widths, etc.  It also supports the hips properly and relieves pressure on the lower back.  Moms-To-Be love it!

Further along in the pregnancy, Kathy only works in the side lying positions with body pillows instead of "face down."  This is critical for the safety of both mother and child.

For the second half of the massage, while supine, ("face up"), the pregnant client will be in a "chaise lounge" position.  Kathy is able to manipulate her state-of-the-art hydraulic massage table into a truly comfortable "sitting" position that is relaxing and safe for both mother and child.

PRICING:

One Hour - $95

One and One Half Hours - $125

Massage is the perfect gift for the Mom-To-Be!

Gift certificates are available.

Kathy Chism holds certifications for pregnancy massage in both Florida and California.  In 1996, Kathy trained in Miami, Florida, with Elaine Stillerman, LMT and author of "Mother Massage" and "The Encyclopedia of Bodywork - From Acupressure to Zone Therapy."

In 2002, Kathy also successfully completed a 34 hour Medical Massage certification program in Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage Therapy with Kate Jordan, NCTMB, in Berkeley, California.

Kathy taught Maternity Massage at the Western Institute of Science and Health in Rohnert Park, CA, and is a member of the American Pregnancy Association.  She is also a featured pregnancy massage provider on "Womb To Bloom." 

"Touch is the language

of the body."

- Clyde Ford