Chico Prenatal Massage at C9 Spa

Prenatal Massage at Cloud 9 Day Spa in Chico

As owner of Cloud 9 Day Spa in Chico, a massage therapist, and mother to a young infant, Heather Bonea is well aware of the benefits that flow from prenatal massage to both an expecting mother and her unborn infant. A recent article published by the American Pregnancy Organization discussed several studies concerning massage benefits, including stress relief, improved circulation, hormone regulation, reduced swelling, and decreased sciatica pain, all arising from prenatal massage:

"Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health....

"Studies done in the past 10 years have shown that hormone levels associated with relaxation and stress are significantly altered, leading to mood regulation and improved cardiovascular health, when massage therapy was introduced to women’s prenatal care [leading to significant positive changes in hormone levels]. The evidence points strongly to maternal and newborn health benefits when therapeutic massage is incorporated into regular prenatal care....

"Massage helps to stimulate soft tissues to reduce collection of fluids in swollen joints, which also improves the removal of tissue waste, carried by the body’s lymph system..... Massage therapy addresses the inflamed nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles."

Cloud 9 Day Spa in Chico has four massage therapists certified in prenatal massage. Unlike most Chico day spas or Chico massage businesses we never charge more for prenatal services and we encourage all our competing Chico massage businesses and Chico day spas to follow suit. The benefits to the mothers in Chico and their unborn infants are simply too important to place more limitations on who can afford a prenatal massage and we would rather more mothers receive the benefits of massage.

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