Prenatal Massage
What is it?
Prenatal Massage is a gentle, supportive massage tailored to the changing needs of your body during pregnancy. Your therapist will customize the session based on how you’re feeling, with extra attention to areas that commonly experience tension or discomfort as your body changes.
Sessions are designed with your comfort and safety in mind and typically use a comfortable side-lying position with plenty of pillow support. When appropriate, a wedge pillow may also be used for short periods of time in a supported position.
Fusion welcomes clients with low-risk pregnancies during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
We do not currently accept new prenatal clients during the 1st trimester or those with high-risk pregnancies.
Is This For You?
Prenatal Massage is great for...
Expecting mothers with a low-risk pregnancy in their 2nd or 3rd trimester
Ladies experiencing the everyday aches, tension, and physical changes that can come with pregnancy
Ladies who want to continue making massage part of their wellness routine during pregnancy
Ladies looking for a comfortable, supportive massage experience designed specifically for pregnancy
Current Fusion clients who find out they’re expecting—please reach out to your therapist so we can discuss your pregnancy, adjust your sessions as needed, and determine when it’s appropriate to transition to prenatal massage.
Benefits
May help relieve common muscle aches and tension associated with pregnancy
May help reduce tension in the lower back, hips, neck, and shoulders
May help ease the physical discomfort that can come with a changing body
May support comfortable movement and mobility
May help reduce feelings of stress and promote relaxation
May support better rest and sleep by encouraging relaxation
May help relieve general muscle fatigue and soreness
May support circulation and help ease feelings of heaviness in the legs
May provide dedicated time to slow down, relax, and reconnect with your changing body
May support overall comfort and well-being throughout pregnancy
Can be a helpful part of an ongoing self-care and wellness routine during pregnancy
Contraindications
Fusion currently accepts low-risk pregnancies during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. We do not accept new prenatal clients during the 1st trimester or clients with high-risk pregnancies.
Prenatal Massage may not be appropriate if you have:
A high-risk pregnancy or pregnancy complications
Vaginal bleeding or unexplained bleeding
Preterm labor or a history of current preterm labor symptoms
Placental complications, including placenta previa when massage has not been medically cleared
Preeclampsia or uncontrolled high blood pressure
Severe or unexplained abdominal pain
Significant or sudden swelling
A suspected or known blood clot or DVT
Fever or an active infection
Recent surgery or a medical procedure requiring recovery
Any pregnancy-related condition for which your healthcare provider has advised against massage
Please let your therapist know about any changes in your pregnancy, new symptoms, complications, medications, or medical recommendations before each session. Medical clearance may be requested when appropriate.
If you are experiencing bleeding, leaking of amniotic fluid, regular contractions, severe headache, sudden swelling, chest pain, shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms, contact your healthcare provider rather than scheduling a massage.
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What to Expect
Your session will be tailored to your comfort and stage of pregnancy. Most of the massage is performed in a comfortable side-lying position with plenty of pillow support to help you feel secure and relaxed.
Your therapist will use techniques appropriate for pregnancy and adjust pressure, positioning, and areas of focus based on how you’re feeling that day. We do not perform abdominal massage during prenatal sessions.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to communicate with your therapist throughout the session. If a position, pressure, or technique doesn’t feel comfortable, let us know—we can adjust as needed.
The goal is a safe, supportive, relaxing experience that gives your changing body some well-deserved attention.
Infant Massage Guidance
Expecting, have a baby at home, or care for one? Infant Massage Guidance is an educational session designed to teach parents and caregivers simple, gentle massage techniques they can safely incorporate into their own routines with their baby.
At Fusion, we believe touch is an important part of bonding, connection, and communication between a baby and their caregiver. Because of that, we don’t perform massage directly on your baby—instead, we teach you how to do it yourself. We’ll demonstrate techniques on a doll, and you’ll learn practical ways to use gentle touch to soothe, support relaxation, encourage bonding, and potentially ease common infant discomforts.
This is an educational session for your personal use with your own baby or a child in your care. It is not a professional infant massage certification or training program, and completion does not qualify you to teach or provide infant massage to others.
Please do not bring your baby to the session; we’ll practice using a demonstration doll.
