I had such an amazing prenatal massage experience at The Blissful Mama with Anne at their Redmill…read morelocation (McComas Way)! I was incredibly lucky to find a same-day appointment, and Anne was communicative and thoughtful from the very beginning. I had received a gift certificate for my birthday, and this truly ended up being the best gift ever.
Before my appointment, Anne reached out to let me know that hot towels, a heated massage table, and hot stones were all included, and that I could choose whichever options I felt comfortable with. I really appreciated having that information ahead of time, especially while pregnant.
We started about 10 minutes early so we could talk through my pregnancy experience, what I was hoping to get out of the massage, any areas I wanted her to focus on, and the different positioning options available. I could stay entirely on my side, lie on my back in a comfortably elevated position with supportive pillows, or use the belly bolster so I could lie face-down with space for my belly and chest. Since I'm in my second trimester and my belly is still on the smaller side, Anne even added a cushion into the belly opening so everything fit comfortably and felt completely supportive.
I chose to start face-down in the belly bolster, and I cannot explain how amazing it felt to lie comfortably on my stomach again. It was honestly the most "normal" I have felt in such a long time! I opted for the heated towels and hot stones, but skipped the heated table, and the entire setup was incredibly relaxing. The music, ambience, and atmosphere were perfect.
Anne was so attentive throughout the entire 75-minute massage. She regularly checked that I was comfortable, asked about pressure and sensitive areas, and made sure she knew which areas I especially wanted worked on. She also reassured me that if I needed to use the restroom at any point, we could pause the massage time--which, as a pregnant woman who is constantly running to the bathroom these days, was such a thoughtful and reassuring touch!
The massage was incredibly thorough, literally from the top of my head to the bottoms of my feet. About halfway through, I moved onto my back in the inclined position, and she did an especially wonderful job on my feet, calves, shoulders, and neck. I was so comfortable and relaxed that I'm pretty sure I fell asleep at some point.
She also recommended the magnesium sleep lotion, which smelled lovely, and I really enjoyed the prenatal massage oil she used as well.
The facility was extremely clean, peaceful, and welcoming, and Anne made me feel completely cared for throughout the entire experience. As a first-time mama, I could not have asked for a better prenatal massage. I would absolutely love to come back, especially during my third trimester. Highly recommend Anne and The Blissful Mama!