A special prenatal table is used for the expectant or postpartum mother, the therapist uses modified techniques and positioning to treat those aches and pains that can arise during or after pregnancy.
What is Pregnancy Massage?
Beneficial to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints.
Can help to decrease back pain during pregnancy, when choices for pain relief, such as medication, are often limited.
Is comforting and provides emotional support during pregnancy.
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Meet Our Pregnancy Massage Specialists
Mary Ann Anton
RMT
Mary Ann has been practising as an Rmt since 1997. She has worked in a variety of settings, including spas, physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics, and has successfully run her own business for many years.
Alorah Goodfellow
RMT
Alorah has over 13 years experience practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist. Her treatments are effective at relieving chronic pain while also being ultra relaxing.
Nicole Riley
RMT
Nicole has been practicing as an RMT in Halifax since 2016. She is very friendly and professional with a speciality in deep tissue treatments.
Serena Dixon
RMT
Serena has over 13 years experience practicing as an RMT. Currently a member with the Massage Therapists’ Association of Nova Scotia.
Claire Smith
RMT
Claire has over 10 years experience in practice as an RMT. She enjoys helping her clients maximize function and comfort, whether they are recovering from surgery, rehabilitating an injury, or dealing with chronic pains and strains.
Sarah Aucoin
RMT
Sarah is passionate about massage therapy, as well as health and wellness in general. She is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist, Certified Pilates, Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor.
Tara Chisholm
RMT
Tara is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Since graduation she has obtained further training in Myofascial Release & Stretching (FST) , Cupping, Guasha, Deep Tissue & Prenatal Massage.
Amy Tourlousse
RMT
Amy has five years experience practicing as an RMT. Originally from Ontario, she practiced at PhysioPlus Health group in the West Bloor Village of Toronto, treating sport related injuries, MVA’s, post-surgery recovery and more.
Angela MacDonald
RMT, owner/ operator
Angela is the owner/operator of Urban Retreat Massage Therapy. She is a graduate of ICT Northumberland College in Halifax and has been practicing since 2003.