Treat yourself to a massage for pregnancy or postpartum, available right here at Brookhaven. Erin Hurst is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB), the highest credential in the Massage Therapy and Bodywork profession. Erin is also a Certified Nurturing the Mother® Pregnancy Massage Therapist. She lives in Keezletown, with her husband and two girls, both of whom were born with help of the women at Brookhaven. Erin offers appointments at Brookhaven on request.
Call or text 540-746-3414 for pricing and scheduling.
Massage Therapy is well known to decrease muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. Pregnancy specific massage techniques can greatly improve your pregnancy, for both you and your baby. To highlight some of the many benefits, you may find that a prenatal massage will:
Additionally, when specific techniques and trigger points are incorporated into the massage at full-term, massage can help to induce labor.
The postpartum period is also a great time for a massage, to help the body readjust and rejuvenate. A postpartum massage can help to:
Consider treating yourself to a postpartum massage at three days postpartum, and throughout the next few months. Newborns are welcome to come along and be present, and to nurse as needed. However, some moms find it more relaxing to bring a “helper” along, to assist with the baby as needed.