Enjoy a massage and create a less stressful environment for your baby
Dina Marie Spiess, LMT
Benefits of Maternity Massage
As your baby develops, you body will undergo numerous changes that can cause tension and minor discomfort. Weekly or bi-weekly massages will give you and your baby relief. As you relax, natural endorphins are secreted through the placenta, which soothes your baby.
Therapeutic Massage
- Decreases strain on lower back, abdomen, and shoulders
- Stabilizes hormone levels to decrease morning sickness
- Naturally tranquilized your nervous system to reduce sleep difficulty
- Increases healthy muscle tone while breaking down knots/muscle
spasms, and reducing swelling of extremities - Increases ligament, tendon, and joint flexibility to prepare you for
labor
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Massage
This one-hour treatment is geared toward reducing muscle aches by using diverse massage techniques applied to the head, back, arms, legs, and feet. Uniquely designed foam support "Body Cushions" are used. These cushions allow an expectant mother to lie face-down. In this position, pelvic pressure can be alleviated and her spine will decompress safely and comfortably. The "Body Cushions" can be used from the first treatment through the third trimester. This treatment is beneficial to both mother and child, creating and overall sense of well-being.
Postpartum Massage
During your postpartum recovery period, concentration is on restoring strength to you pelvic and abdominal muscles. You’ll also feel the alleviation and reduction of muscular aches and strains related to labor and nursing.
About Dina Marie Spiess
Licensed Massage Therapist
Dina graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in New York City and received her massage license in 1998. She also holds additional specialty certification, including Mother Massage, Massage During Pregnancy, Craniosacral Therapy; and Ear Candling.
In addition to continued education, Dina has practiced medical massage for well-known chiropractors, physical therapists, and an orthopedic surgeon in the tri-state area.
Dina lives in central New Jersey and services Monmouth, Middlesex, Staten Island, and surrounding areas.
For a consultation or to schedule and appointment, call 732-679-4385
