All three of our therapists are certified in Prenatal Massage. Barb Hering, who is also certified in Infant Massage, demonstrates how a pregnant mom can receive a relaxing massage while comfortably being supported by pillows.

The body cushion is used so that the pregnant mom’s expanding girth is supported throughout the massage. This massage allows the client to relax and let go. Specific massage is performed on fatigued, sore areas such as the low back, neck, shoulders, legs, and feet. This has many health benefits for the expectant mom such as increased circulation, improved muscle tone and a release of toxins. Mom will really appreciate this relaxing treatment.

Infant Massage

Barb Hering offers Infant Massage to new parents interesting in massaging their infants, either in a personal or a group setting.

The power of touch is the most rewarding experience a parent’s newborn can receive from the parents. The benefits for parents to this therapy are significant: a bonding experience develops between parents and infant, parents come to understand their baby’s nonverbal cues through therapeutic infant massage. In addition, feelings of competence and confidence develop for these new parents. Finally, infant massage encourages the baby to relax and reach a state of calm.

Specific benefits of this type of massage for the infant are: immune system improves, nervous system and brain functioning is stimulated, digestive and circulatory systems become more regulated (colic can improve). Many parents also report that after they massage their infant, he/she sleeps better.