Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful things a body can do — and also one of the most demanding. Your muscles are shifting, your center of gravity is changing, and there are days when your back and hips just ache in ways that are hard to describe. I've been there with so many of my clients, and if there's one thing I want every expecting mother in Spokane to know, it's this: you don't have to just push through it.
Prenatal massage is one of the safest, most nurturing forms of care you can give yourself during pregnancy. At Soothe & Sage, I use a full body prenatal cushion that lets you lie comfortably face-down — something most massage therapists can't offer. That means I can work on your back, shoulders, and hips the way they actually need to be worked, instead of settling for an awkward side-lying position. My clients tell me it's the first time they've been truly comfortable in months, and honestly, hearing that never gets old.
Beyond the physical relief, there's something deeply restorative about having an hour where someone is focused entirely on taking care of you. Pregnancy can be overwhelming — the excitement, the worry, the sleepless nights. Massage therapy gives your nervous system a chance to slow down, your stress hormones a chance to drop, and your body a chance to remember that it's doing something incredible. I also include red light therapy with every prenatal session at no extra charge, which supports cellular healing and helps with inflammation and recovery.
Whether you're in your second trimester or counting down the final weeks, I'd love to help you feel supported. My husband jokes that I talk about my prenatal cushion the way some people talk about their kids — but when you see how much relief it brings, you'd understand why. Your body is working so hard right now. Let someone take care of it for a while.