Pregnancy Massage

• Lowered anxiety
• Decreased back and leg pain
• Improved sleep
• Decreased levels of the stress hormone Norepinephrine
• Increased levels of the "feel-good" hormones serotonin and dopamine
• Decreased levels of cholesterol, an indicator of stress
• An overall improvement in mood.
• Deep-tissue massage, with firm strokes pressing deep into muscles.
• Swedish massage, with long strokes to muscles and attention to joint mobility.
• Shiatsu, with pressure and tapping on acupressure points to stimulate the body's natural energy.