Services

Massage
Andrea uses many different massage techniques to customize a massage treatment just for you, whether you prefer deeper massage or if you just want to relax. Techniques include Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point and stretching.

Hot Stone Massage
Smooth, heated stones are used along with a relaxing or deep tissue massage to help loosen tight muscles and facilitate deeper relaxation.

Pregnancy Massage
A woman's body goes through many changes during the nine months of pregnancy. Many of these result in a number of uncomfortable conditions.Massage helps to relieve many of these complaints. Along with relaxation and stress reduction, prental massage can:

• Relieve muscle tension, aches, cramping, headaches
• Decrease swelling of the hands and feet
• Help to teach relaxation and deep breathing
• Relieve low back pain/sciatica
• Reduce round ligament pain
• Provide more restful sleep
• Increase energy/decrease fatigue
• Increase circulation and decrease stress, which can help keep blood pressure in check
• Assist in maintaining proper posture
• Decrease depression and anxiety

Postpartum Massage
Caring for your new little one can be demanding, especially during a time when your body is still in transition. Postpartum massage gives a new mom some relaxing time just for her and helps to facilitate recovery. This can include abdominal and structural restoration, healing from Cesarean birth, decreased depression and relief of muscle strain from childcare activities.  

Birth Doula Service
Numerous studies show that having continuous support from a caring woman during labor not only shortens labor, it also decreases the need for interventions and promotes bonding. Service includes:

• A free initial consultation
• 1-2 prenatal visits and phone/email availability for questions
• 24 hour on-call availability around your due date
• Continuous support during your entire labor and birth
• 1-2 postpartum visits to review and process the birth and help with breastfeeding or other concerns
• Backup doula service
• Referrals to other practitioners, as needed