Congrats on Your Pregnancy!
Prenatal & Postpartum Massage in Denver
60 minutes $140 ~ 90 minutes $180
Nancy Saunders, R.M.T. is a Certified Prenatal/Postpartum Massage Therapist
Pregnancy is a monumental life change. As your baby grows, your body, emotions, sleep, daily activities, and lifestyle can change significantly. Prenatal massage can be a wonderful complement to your regular medical care, providing time to relax, release muscle tension, and focus on your changing body.
Conveniently located near Swedish and Advent Porter Hospitals, Nancy has more than 30 years of clinical massage therapy experience and provides personalized prenatal and postpartum massage in a quiet, nurturing environment.
Nancy understands that no two pregnancies are alike.
A prenatal massage session is more than simply working on muscles. It is an opportunity to slow down, be heard, and receive nurturing support during a major life transition.
Nancy takes extra time to listen to your concerns and understand how pregnancy is affecting your body and daily life. She can also share practical information and professional resources that may help you feel more comfortable between appointments.
Nancy combines therapeutic massage techniques with a nurturing, client-centered style.
She uses supportive pillows and bolsters to create comfortable positioning, including side-lying or semi-reclined positions appropriate to your stage of pregnancy.
Nancy’s approach includes:
- Individualized massage based on your stage of pregnancy
- Attention to back, hip, neck, and shoulder tension
- Support for active women throughout pregnancy
- Practical guidance for comfortable positioning at home
- Communication with your healthcare providers when appropriate
Nancy encourages clients to begin prenatal massage early in pregnancy and adjust their care as their bodies change.
Who Can Benefit From Prenatal Massage?
The goal is to create a safe, comfortable environment where you can relax while Nancy provides therapeutic care. As your body changes, your massage session can change with you.
Prenatal massage may be appropriate for women who:
- Want a greater sense of connection with and awareness of your changing body
- Want relief from everyday pregnancy-related muscle tension
- Have difficulty getting comfortable or relaxing
- Want dedicated time for self-care during pregnancy
- Remain active and want help managing muscular tension
Postpartum Massage: Caring for the New Mother
Pregnancy does not happen in isolation. It affects your partner, family, work, routines, and plans for the future.
After childbirth, mothers often spend their days caring for everyone else. Postpartum massage provides an opportunity to slow down and receive care, too.
Nancy understands the physical demands of nursing, feeding, carrying, rocking, and caring for a newborn. Postpartum massage can focus on areas of tension commonly affected by these new activities, including the neck, shoulders, upper back, hips, and lower back.
She can also provide guidance about comfortable positioning for nursing, sleeping, holding, and caring for your baby.
The birth of a baby begins another major physical & emotional transition.
Supporting Your Healthcare Team
Nancy values collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
She has established professional relationships with OB/GYN doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals.
Massage therapy does not replace medical care. If you have pregnancy complications, medical concerns, or specific restrictions, Nancy recommends discussing massage with your OB/GYN, midwife, or healthcare provider.
Pregnancy changes your body.
Motherhood changes your life.
Let Nancy help support you through both.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Prenatal massage can be a safe and beneficial complement to prenatal care when provided by a properly trained and certified massage therapist. Nancy is Certified in Prenatal/Postpartum Massage Therapy. If you have a high-risk pregnancy or medical concerns, consult your OB/GYN or midwife before receiving massage.
Some clients begin early in pregnancy as a preventative to increased physical discomfort.
Nancy uses pillows and bolsters to provide comfortable support in a side-lying position.
Massage may help reduce muscular tension and promote relaxation in areas such as the back, hips, neck, and shoulders. Nancy customizes each session based on what you are experiencing.
Yes. Postpartum massage can be tailored to your stage of recovery and individual needs. Nancy can work with you on comfortable positioning and areas of tension associated with nursing, feeding, carrying, and caring for your newborn.