Kara is well practiced in prenatal massage, and would love to provide healing touch to help alleviate any discomfort during and after pregnancy. She uses a massage prenatal bolster which allows you to lie on your belly or side lying comfortably at all stages of pregnancy. Communicating with you the different positioning options, and safely massaging in a way that feels best for you and your baby-- is her main focus.
There are many benefits for prenatal massage. Not only does regular massage help relieve tension and stress in the body, but according to the American Pregnancy Association it can also:
- Reduce back pain
- Reduce joint pain
- Improve circulation
- Reduce edema (swelling)
- Reduce headaches
- Improve oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
Kara wants to make sure that you feel comfortable during your prenatal massage experience. There are a few different positioning options to make your massage enjoyable at any size and stage of pregnancy: Lying face down using the prenatal bolster cushion, side-lying, as well as a semi reclined position while lying face up - using a wedge pillow.
Before the massage begins, Kara will have you try out the body cushion and see what position feels best and most comfortable for you. She uses the DevLon NorthWest Massage Prenatal Bolster. This body pillow cushion actually allows for you to lay comfortably on your belly. Many pregnant people enjoy this opportunity to relax and lie in a position they may not have been able to in a while. If this is not feeling comfortable we will make the adjustments necessary, and can also easily place you in a side lying position using these cushions.
Pure organic jojoba oil is used, and aromatherapy and heat therapy are offered if you prefer, at no additional charge. Let Kara put you, your baby and body at ease during this beautiful time of your life. She also can bring her set up to you and give a massage or Reiki session from the comforts of your home (an additional fee may apply) Please feel free to contact her with any questions/concerns or to schedule something!
Here is one clients experience during her pregnancy massages: "I went to see Kara when she was part of a massage collective of practitioners, seeking a good pregnancy massage, as I had experienced a couple of majorly disappointing ones. She was flexible and available and had bolsters to support belly lying which I had been craving since side-lying was about all I could do after 20 weeks. She was the perfect combination of deep work while providing release and promoting relaxation; that's hard to do both. She uses a strong yet graceful fluidity in her touch and is very in-sync with her clients- i swear she picked up on my breathing and released the tightness out of my body with my out breaths, and navigated from one area of the body to the next seamlessly. I was an active participant along with her in promoting wellbeing in my body, while also able to fully let go. She was beginning her own practice with her partner and I wanted to follow and support her. Seeing her recently at her new location on Oak St. was just as wonderful! She is accessible and affordable. I have shared her as a resource for other pregnant women. As someone who experienced 4 other prenatal practitioners she has by far provided the best experience and body work. Thank you Kara!" ~Allison P.
