Happy tummy, happy mommy: Edmonton's best prenatal massages
They say happy mamas make for happy pregnancies and, ultimately, happy babies. Indulging in a little me-time and a prenatal massage is guaranteed to melt away stress and offer sweet relief. If sleepless nights and tossing and turning are taking their toll, here are some of the best places to pencil in a pregnancy massage for you and your baby.
Purely Kneaded Mobile Massage
Edmonton, AB T6X 1J9Between baby kicks and belly rubs, morning sickness and sleepless nights, it can be hard to get the R&R you need to have a happy, healthy pregnancy. But with mobile massage services available, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your room to find relief—especially handy if you’re on bed rest. In-home registered massage therapists (RMT) come right to your bedside and use tried-and-true prenatal massages techniques that are tailored to the comfort of you and your baby.
Alberta Momentum Massage Therapy Clinic
8602 99 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 3T8Between nesting and nurturing instincts, every mother-to-be can benefit from a little me-time. This specialty massage clinic doles out 60 minutes of bliss designed to ease aches and pains in the legs, lower back and hips and improve circulation - that’s long enough to forget about swollen “cankles” and stretch marks. They’ll customize a pregnancy massage to your comfort preferences, using a specially designed body cushion that surrounds and supports your belly and allows you to lie face down or using side-lying techniques. You’ll be pleased with the results - if you can avoid napping long enough to enjoy it.
Back Be Nimble
101-1921 91 St SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0W8Your new bump may be getting all the attention these days, but your muscles could use a little love, as well. At this holistic wellness spa, you can reap the rewards of a well-deserved rubdown for two. Pregnancy massage can help ease muscle cramps and headaches and also relieve heartburn, gas and constipation, slow the progression of varicose veins and reduce fluid retention. Let their trained, trusted hands work wonders on you while your little passenger benefits from all that rest and relaxation.
Awakening Within Massage Therapy Yoga & Wellness Center
5-9912 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1H5If your pregnancy is leaving you with lots of aches and pains, you’ll want to pencil yourself in for a pregnancy massage here. Put your tired, achy muscles in the trusted hands of therapists who are experienced in prenatal massage and find sweet second-trimester relief. Massage techniques specially designed for pregnant women, along with extra padding and support for your belly, make for a relaxing experience that keeps your health and comfort in mind.
Sweet Momma Spa St Albert Inc
109-10903 23 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 1X3Get that pregnancy glow going by booking a prenatal massage at this serene day spa devoted to pregnancy wellness. Along with specialty services, including fertility acupuncture, belly body wraps, pregnancy nutrition counselling and maternity photography, this specialty spa and boutique focuses on physical and emotional nurturing during pregnancy. They offer classic custom massages and induction massages, and all of their rooms are equipped with water-filled massage tables to ease tension on pressure points. If you’re looking for a little R&R before baby’s arrival, rest assured you’re in good hands here.
Got Knots Massage Therapy
104-13220 St Albert Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 4W1Moms deserve just as much pampering as babies, so why not treat yourself to a little TLC that will benefit both you and the bun in your oven? Prenatal massage is a drug-free way to help women manage common pregnancy conditions, such as sore muscles, sciatica, swelling and abdominal pressure. At this trusted massage clinic, you can enjoy prenatal massage using side-lying techniques and plenty of supportive pillows. Their registered massage therapists customizes massages for whatever ails you, helping to reduce swelling in your feet and ankles, ease lower back pain, stimulate circulation and, above all, make you feel fantastic.
Fit Your Life
6523 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 4R5Somewhere between stretch marks and swollen ankles, you can still find your happy place with the help of a prenatal massage. Collaborating with a team of prenatal care professionals who offer pre and postnatal yoga, acupuncture and nutrition, this integrated health care clinic can help ease all the unplanned aches and pains of pregnancy. Their pregnancy and induction massages use tried-and-true acupressure and shiatsu techniques, bolsters, blankets and heat pads to ensure the comfort and safety of mom and baby and keep you feeling your best from bump to birth.
