Lymphatic Support
(beneficial for breastfeeding moms)
Head-to-Toe Therapeutic Massage
(for mom, dad, and others)
Infant Massage Workshops
(& Private Sessions)
Growing a new person is hard work.
Pregnant women experience many physical changes in a relatively short period of time. Some changes are welcome and exciting, others not so much. Aches and pains develop as the center of gravity shifts and the body's natural alignment is compromised. Pregnancy massage is a safe and effective method of relieving common discomforts of pregnancy such as lower back pain, sciatica, swelling, aching joints, constipation, heartburn, and headaches. Massage also helps to relax tight muscles, increase energy, aid digestion, encourage good circulation, and provide emotional support to the pregnant mother through nurturing touch.
The areas where you hold tension during pregnancy are most likely the same areas where you will hold tension during labor. Learning to relax the body during the activity of labor is one of the most effective methods of reducing pain. Regular pregnancy massage can help you prepare for birth by releasing chronic tension in the lower back, abdomen, and inner thighs, and, even more importantly, by teaching you to identify and consciously release your tension.
Pregnancy Massage Details
Prenatal massage is a therapeutic technique specifically designed for the childbearing year, and can be modified for most stages of pregnancy. It is safe and effective for relieving the discomforts of pregnancy and promoting maternal and fetal well-being. Massage is typically done lying on the side. A pregnancy table (with room and support for your belly) is also available. Your body will be completely covered with only the body part being worked on exposed. For best results and for your safety, please pre-hydrate by drinking at least one liter (about 32 ounces) of water throughout the day prior to your appointment.
We are pregnancy specialists. Our pregnancy massage therapists are certified and knowledgable about the needs of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. For this reason, all trimesters are welcome.
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Pre-Labor Massage
"I'm Ready!"
Labor is a highly-orchestrated event that involves a multitude of factors. Before your baby can be born, hormones will build to the exact right levels. Your cervix will change position, soften, thin, and dilate. Your baby will slowly move into a good birth position, dropping down little by little and engaging in the pelvis. For some women many of these changes are accomplished during labor. For others, these subtle changes may take place over days or weeks. Sometimes they are measurable, and sometimes they are not.
This time of waiting can be very stressful, emotional, and exhausting. For most women anxiety builds as the due date approaches. Will this baby ever come? Will he fit?? Can I do it? (Answers below). While these feelings are normal and healthy, excessive stress and anxiety can negatively impact the course of your labor.
A pre-labor massage may be especially calming and reassuring for moms experiencing days or weeks of pre-labor symptoms, and also for moms who have been on "resort-style" bedrest and have thus been unable to release stress from the body through other physical means. (If you have any medical conditions it is important to consult with your care provider before beginning any type of activity, including massage.)
At 40+ weeks, a pre-labor massage can also be used to encourage the natural onset of labor, if desired. Pressure points in the body can be stimulated through touch to strengthen contractions and support labor progress.
Soon, your body will be working very hard to birth your baby. Support your body to do its best work, and treat yourself to a pre-labor massage now--you may be surprised by the power of touch.
(Answers: a. Your baby will come when he or she is good and ready. b. Yes, your body has a knack for growing a baby that fits. c. You can and you will!)
Pre-Labor Massage Details: Prenatal massage is a therapeutic technique specifically designed for the childbearing year, and can be modified for most stages of pregnancy. It is safe and effective for relieving the discomforts of pregnancy and promoting maternal and fetal well-being. Massage is typically done lying on the side. A pregnancy table (with room and support for your belly) is also available upon request. Your body will be completely covered with only the body part being worked on exposed. For best results and for your safety, please pre-hydrate by drinking at least one liter (about 32 ounces) of water throughout the day prior to your appointment. Recommended for women in the last weeks of pregnancy.
Our pre-labor therapists are certified and knowledgable about the needs of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
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When Mama's happy, everyone is happy.
The body undergoes massive changes during pregnancy and birth, and once your baby is out you may discover that things aren't quite the same as they used to be. Pregnancy and birth affects your musculature, physiology, and emotions, and the hormones continue to fluctuate in the weeks and months that follow. Your stress level has certainly not decreased with this new little person completely dependent on you, and you may find yourself spending 23 hours a day hovering over your child, completely in love and completely exhausted.
Postpartum massage is a technique specifically designed to help restore the body to its pre-pregnancy condition, and to address the stress of carrying and caring for a newborn. Postural integrity can be slowly restored through postpartum massage, by reawakening the core muscles of the abdomen, back, and pelvis. Postpartum massage can also help to speed recovery by relieving sore muscles and helping you to relax. And since your baby is highly sensitive to your moods, a more relaxed Mama means a more relaxed baby.
Newborns are very good at sleeping, so bring baby along for the first massage if you like. Or, bring a friend or loved one along to care for him or her close-by while you take this hour for yourself. We think you'll find it makes life at home just a little bit easier for everyone.
Our postpartum therapists are certified and knowledgable about the special needs of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
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Quick--look in the mirror. Are you carrying your shoulders up around your ears? Caring for your child is hard work, and it takes a toll on your body. Take this time out to renew your body and restore your energy, and bring new life into your parenting.
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The sweetest Valentine treat! Enjoy a luxurious, head-to-toe massage with your Valentine. It's much healthier than chocolate, and your body will thank you for days afterwards!
Valentine's Special!
Schedule your Couples Massage in the month of February and get $10 off!
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Communicate through touch.
Touch is absolutely vital to your baby's health, well-being, and sense of security. Infant massage is a simple and effective way to encourage your baby's growth and development, alleviate birth trauma and other anxieties, and build a bond of trust and love between parent and child.
Baby massage promotes strengthening of the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems (not yet fully developed at birth), helps to relieve the discomfort associated with gas, constipation, and colic, stimulates brain development, and can promote a more restful sleep. Infant massage movements also help to encourage circulation, moving nutrients and proteins through the body more effectively and strengthening the immune system.
For a baby, touch is the primary means of communiction. Your baby reads more than you know from your touch, and responds to your moods. In first-time parents, parents of preemies or high-needs babies, and adoptive parents especially, infant massage can help introduce early confidence and relaxation in holding and responding to your new baby.
Private infant massage sessions and instruction are also available by appointment.
See our Class Calendar for upcoming dates.
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Our Massage Therapists are Licensed and experienced in the special needs of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. More than just education, however, our therapists also have a passion for working with women during this life-changing time, to support you through your baby moon and beyond.
Kendra Adkisson is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Birth Doula and Doula Trainer (CAPPA), and Student Midwife. She fell in love with pregnancy massage during her 600-hour massage therapy training, and went on to specialize in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Infant Massage through her private practice, Mother Earth Massage. With her sights set on midwifery, Kendra is now providing therapy exclusively for Baby Moon. She is nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and is certified in prenatal and perinatal massage through Nurturing the Mother, with infant massage certification through Baby's First Massage. Kendra has attended over 75 births as a doula and student midwife in hospital, birth center, and home. She gave birth to daughter Violet at home in the water in May, 2005.
Tatsiana McGee is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and infant massage. Born and raised in Belarus, Tatsiana received her Masters Degree in Education from Polotsk State University. She moved to the United States in 2000 and discovered her true passion and calling in massage. After graduating from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Movement in Nashville, she practiced massage in the San Francisco bay area for over 4 years, where she had the opportunity to study Pregnancy Massage, Bodywork for the Childbearing Year, and Deep Tissue Massage with some of the best teachers in the field. Tatsiana naturally birthed her daughter Kyra in November, 2005, in a Birth Center with her husband, midwife, and two doulas by her side. During her pregnancy, Tatsiana fell in love with prenatal yoga and the birth process. She is now completing her training as a birth doula.
Caitlin Broderson is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has completed specialty training in Lymphatic Drainage through the Upledger Institute. Caitlin joins us part-time, offering lymph work as needed as well as deep tissue and postpartum work.
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30 Minute Massage $45
60 Minute Massage $65
90 Minute Massage $95
Couples Massage $130
Home visits may be available for prenatal and early postpartum massage, please contact us for more information and pricing.
We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, in order to best serve our clients. The full amount is due in the event of a cancellation with less than 24 hours notice (excepting emergencies). Thank you for your consideration of our therapists' time.
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Schedule Online
For your convenience we offer online scheduling for all single, 60 minute massages. Additional appointment times may be available, please contact us if you don't see what you need.
For Couples Massage, please contact us directly to schedule.
For other inquiries or bookings, please contact us at:
or 859.420.MAMA (6262).
When inquiring via email, please include the following information and we will do our best to meet your needs (you may copy and paste this into your email):
Name:
Type of Massage Desired:
Length of Massage Desired:
Preferred Day(s) and Time(s):
Preferred Therapist, if any:
If Pregnant, please share your due date:
If newly Postpartum, please share your baby's birth date:
Cancellation Policy
We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, in order to best serve our clients. The full fee is charged for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice. Thank you for your consideration of our therapists' time.