For those Pregnant women who have wanted to experience the benefits of Massage Therapy, but struggled with the discomfort and challenges of  conventional massage tables, hope is now available.

Avita Massage Therapy Center of North Vancouver has taken a big leap in raising the standard of massage therapy care for expectant mothers.  With its’ introduction of custom electric pregnancy tables, pregnant women can now experience the benefits of massage lying prone (face down) in comfort, even into their ninth month of pregnancy.  
 
 
The need for improved pregnancy tables became evident during the pregnancy of Tanya Bachmann, co-owner of Avita Massage Therapy Center.  In consultation with a Canadian Massage Table manufacturer, a new massage table designed for pregnant women emerged.  Using a series of removable tummy and breast pads, and supporting stretch material, pregnant women are now able to lie face down in comfort.  The ability of the tables to raise and lower, make getting on and off the tables a snap.  “The challenges of having to lie on your side with the uncomfortable pressure areas and complicated draping, are now a thing of the past.  Many of our expectant Moms are so happy to be lying face down, that they don’t want to have to get up after their massage!”, laughs Tanya.

 
Although Avita Massage Therapy Center, with it’s staff of 12 Registered Massage Therapists, is a therapeutic clinic, it could easily be mistaken for a spa.  With it’s beautiful décor, soft lighting, relaxing music, and the use of comforting heating pads, the therapeutic experience also becomes an enjoyable one for expectant Moms.  “The response from maternity clinics, and MDs, by way of referrals has been overwhelming.  Thankfully the response from the expectant Moms has been equally enthusiastic.”, states Tanya.  Incidentally, first time patients receive a complimentary pregnancy gift bag filled with useful information and sample products for Moms and new babies.
 
For those unacquainted with Pre-Natal Massage for Pregnant women, the following are a list of just some of the benefits:

• Alleviation of muscle tightness, stiffness, and crampingRelief from headaches, stiff neck, backaches, sciatica,edema, and sore feet

• Relaxation and better sleep; which translates into  reduced stress, and a healthier, happier Mom

• Increased circulation and reduced stress on the heart,which helps keep blood pressure in check

• Preparation and loosening of the muscles and pelvis before birth, resulting in easier childbirthSpeedier healing during postpartum recovery

• Relief from soreness and stiffness after childbirth

• Speedier recovery after a cesarean birth

 
If you are interested in visiting Avita Massage Therapy Center to experience the benefits of pregnancy massage, call 604-980-4491, or check out www.avitamassage.com