Massage Services

Active Peace Maternity & Massage is outcall ONLY serving Colorado Springs, CO and surrounding areas. Maternity Massage services are brought to you in your home or hospital (ie. bed rest clients). 
As a maternity massage specialist, my focus and expertise is prenatal, postpartum, fertility massage, and massage during labor (along with massage doula services). I encourage you to experience the healing benefits of massage and incorporate bodywork into your wellness routine.

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Reproductive/ Fertility Wellness

For first time fertility massage clients, session over 2 cycles is recommended. 
​FREE Initial Consultation available for anyone interested in this service, and will determine the best schedule for your individual goals.

Fertility Massage

Fertility Massage, also known as Reproductive or Infertility massage, is specialized massage therapy that aims create a healthy environment within the body to hopefully achieve the goals of pregnancy, or to bring balance to the female reproductive system.

*Even if pregnancy is not your goal, other conditions that may improve with fertility massage include:
  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • scar tissue
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • tilted or mal-positioned uterus
  • abnormal menses - such as amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea
  • constipation
  • hormonal balance
Fertility Massage
(consultation available)
Initial Package: $800
  • cycle 1 - longer Initial session with instruction, 3 follow-on sessions, 1 relaxation session
  • cycle 2 - 4 follow-on sessions, 1 relaxation session
Follow-on Package: $375
  • 4 follow-on session, 1 relaxation session
What can I Expect during Fertility Massage

Fertility massage is both relaxing and therapeutic. It involves a combination of techniques, including: deep abdominal massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, acupressure, and myofascial release/pelvic rocking. This is done as a series of massages during each cycle (depending on if you are actively trying to conceive or not), with most sessions lasting at least 60 minutes.
We will begin each session a castor oil pack heated with stones or heat pack applied to the abdomen for 30 minutes, during which you'll receive system specific Reflexology and Acupressure, as well as a relaxing face and scalp massage. After the castor oil pack is removed, the manual techniques are applied specifically to abdomen, addressing the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, as well as the stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines.

When Fertility Massage Should Be Avoided
Fertility massage is beneficial anytime. However if you are actively trying to conceive, we will try to avoid massage after ovulation. We will also try avoid massage during actual menses if you do not become pregnant. In the event you do become pregnant, it is not recommended to receive any deep abdominal work during the first trimester, we will stick to light massage. Again, double-checking with your doctor first before receiving massage can be helpful.

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Massage for Prenatal Comfort

The prenatal massage packages are designed to address the growing needs of the ever-changing pregnant body, with regards to each trimester.

Prenatal Massage

A wonderful pampering and therapeutic experience for mom-to-be. Each trimester bring its own issues, which can be helped with massage therapy, but throughout the whole pregnancy, benefits include:
  • Stimulating blood flow (may prevent anemia)
  • Increase muscle tone and flexibility (alleviating muscle cramps and spasms)
  • Stimulates lymphatic system (may help prevent/reduce edema)
  • Relieve headache and help alleviate morning sickness 
  • Reduce fatigue and enhance sleep
  • Alleviate backaches, leg cramps, ligament pain
  • Relieving general aches and pains and alleviate stress on weight-bearing joints
  • Learn relaxation skills and release physical and emotional tension
When Massage Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy
Most normal low-risk pregnancies can receive massage with no problem. However if the pregnancy is high-risk or conditions such as pre-term labor, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, DVT, or severe edema are present, massage may not be advised. Women with any of these conditions will need a doctor's authorization before proceeding with massage, and even if none of the conditions exist, it is still a good idea to double-check with your doctor first.
Prenatal Massage
Ultimate Prenatal Comfort Series: $910
  • 13 - 60 minute prenatal massage sessions covering weeks 13 to term of your pregnancy, plus a "Labor Facilitation" session.
2nd Trimester Only Comfort: $400
  • 5 - 60 minute prenatal massage sessions covering weeks 13-28 of your pregnancy
3rd Trimester Only Comfort: $560
  • ​8 - 60 minute prenatal massage sessions covering weeks 29 - term of your pregnancy

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Massage to Induce/Facilitate Labor?

While we hope to spontaneously begin labor when baby is ready to join us in the world, sometimes things just don't seem to be happening. Or maybe your labor has started and things just aren't consistent or as effective as it could possibly be. Then we begin our pursuit to get things moving along, "Naturally". Perhaps one of the most enjoyable ways to move labor along is to get a good massage. Using massage techniques can relax mommy-to-be by reducing stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol -- which can decrease or slow contractions, preventing labor from progressing as it should. Massage can also be used to stimulate several pressure points on the body that can start and strengthen uterine contractions.

For massage to facilitate labor, I use a combination of relaxation, acupressure, aromatherapy and reflexology to hopefully help move labor along in the right direction. This massage can be started as soon as your provider deems it safe to begin other natural methods to induce labor, usually AFTER 39 weeks, although I recommend waiting the full 40 weeks prior to pursuing this massage.

​Please note, the effectiveness of massage for induction depends on several factors, so results can vary person to person and even pregnancy to pregnancy for the same person.

Massage during Labor

Massage during labor can be used to get you to relax both mentally and physically. During labor, tense muscles can cause excessively painful contractions. Massage techniques help to relax muscles, decreasing the sensation of pain.

Labor massage support provides physical comfort with hands-on massage techniques, suggesting position changes, hot and cold packs and use of aromatherapy to relieve pain and relax the body. Having a full-body relaxation massage in early labor is a great way to start labor and promote a release of oxytocin and endorphins into the body. During the active and late phases of labor when the sensations are most intense, I focus on bringing you back to a state of relaxation between contractions and can work as part of your birth team to help you cope with labor. Also, if you choose to only have a couple hours of massage during labor and not my full doula support service, I can go over techniques your partner can do after my departure as well.

Read this study on Massage during Pregnancy and Labor.
"Labor Facilitation" Massage
**This is offered  AFTER 39 weeks and included in the Ultimate Prenatal Comfort Package.**
  • 90 minute session: $150 

Labor Massage (for non-Doula clients)
**Contact me as soon as possible during early labor for availability​
  • 120 minute session: $200​


​**These options are not available for online purchase, but may be available as add-on to any of the massage packages.

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Massage In the 4th Trimester

The postpartum massage package is design to optimally aid in postpartum recovery over the course of your entire 4th trimester , the first 12 weeks post birth.
*For cesarean birth, it is recommended to wait approx 6 weeks after surgery to receive bodywork.

Postpartum Massage

This massage is great for new moms during the weeks after delivery. It helps to restore muscle tone in the abdomen and reposition the pelvis. Massage therapy during the postpartum period can also promote bonding between mother and baby, as well as reduce symptoms of postpartum depression. Your little one is more than welcome to be on the massage table with you.

Benefits:
  • Relieves soreness, muscle tension, and cramping associated with labor
  • Provides deep relaxation, and reduces stress and anxiety
  • Reduces weakness and fatigue
  • Helps uterus and other internal organs resume proper placement
  • Re-establishes pelvic structural integrity
  • Relieves neck, shoulder, hand, and wrist pain from caring for a newborn
  • Eases lower back and pelvic pain
  • Supports healthy lactation and increase milk production
  • Aids in the reduction of excess body fluids
  • Increases blood circulation and stimulates the lymph system
  • Facilitates healing after a Cesarean birth
  • Offers a natural way to soothe and nurture mothers as they adjust to shifting hormones and motherhood
  • Reduces the occurrence of postpartum depression and addresses birth trauma
  • Enhances the attachment and bonding experience between mother and baby
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When to receive postpartum massage
For mothers who delivered vaginally, you are able to receive postpartum massage as soon after you deliver your baby, as you are comfortable. Most women receive a postpartum massage within the first week or two after delivery.

With cesarean birth, like most surgeries, it is best to wait 6 weeks before receiving bodywork. With clearance from your surgeon we may be able to perform a postpartum massage no earlier than four weeks post cesarean. 

Your baby and Breastfeeding
It is recommended that you breastfeed or pump right before your massage to enhance your comfort and relaxation if planning to lay face down. If your newborn is fussy or would like to nurse while you are on the massage table, we can continue the massage in a side-lying position, allowing you to nurse or comfort your child.​
Postpartum Massage

Postpartum Recovery Series: $910
  • 14 - 60 minute postpartum session with belly binding service (belly bind purchased separately)
Herbal Abdominal Massage & Binding: $85
  • 45 minute womb-focused session with belly binding service (belly bind purchased separately)

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Massage Positioning

Positioning During Prenatal Massage
While receiving a pregnancy massage, you are positioned on your side using bolsters and/or pillows to allow access to your back. Then you are positioned in a semi-reclined position so you can receive work on your belly and anything else that you would normally have massaged if lying flat. No matter the position, you will always remain properly draped except for the area being massaged.

Positioning During Postpartum Massage
You can lie on your belly again! However, some women still may find it difficult to lay face down on the massage table due to the increased size of their breasts. In this case, we provide extra support cushioning under your chest to allow mothers to find lying face down to be a comfortable position to receive a postnatal massage. If that’s not comfortable for you, we can also use a side-lying position with pillows, which is also great for those healing from a cesarean birth and allowing baby on the table with you if it's time for feeding.

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Maternity Maintenance

Unsure if you want to commit to one of the above curated packages, try the Maternity Maintenance Package/membership. Sold in 6 month increments and will not automatically renew. You have the option to pay monthly, like a "membership" and cancel anytime, or pay in full and lock in your preferred day of the month and time. To have massage arrive to your door, once a month.

​Investment: $450 when paid in full or $80/mo
**Prices and Packages subject to change at any time.**

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Serving the Colorado Springs area, including: Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Monument, and Peyton, 
Fort Carson, US Air Force Academy, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB.
​Additional travel fee will incur for services outside this area, see Services for details.
Discounts available on most services for Military families. Proof of service required.

Hours

  • Weekday and Weekend Availability
  • By Appointment Only

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