Navigating a breech pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and many expecting parents have questions about how to support optimal baby positioning. In this post, I'm reflecting on a year of intentional breech support as a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner. Over the past months, I’ve worked with a group of clients using gentle bodywork, Spinning Babies® techniques, and prenatal massage to encourage head-down presentation.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage uses light, rhythmic, and precise movements to stimulate lymph flow, encouraging your body to naturally remove excess fluid, reduce inflammation, and support immune function. For people experiencing hormonal changes, fluid retention, or tissue remodeling, such as during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and fertility treatments, MLD can make a big difference.

When you slow down, take a deep breath, and offer your baby gentle touch, you're also telling your own nervous system: We’re safe. We’re okay. This co-regulation between baby and parent is what makes infant massage such a special tool. It’s a moment to pause, connect, and build confidence in your ability to soothe and respond to your baby.

One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is sciatica, and if you're experiencing it, you're definitely not alone. Thankfully, there are several gentle, effective ways to ease sciatic pain and create more space and comfort in your changing body. From targeted stretches to hands-on care, here's what you need to know.

Mother’s Day is a time to honor the strength and tenderness of parenting—and a reminder that you deserve care, too. In this post, I share why I believe so deeply in mothering the mother through massage, how I support clients at every stage, and why a Mother’s Day massage is more than a gift—it’s a moment to feel seen, supported, and nurtured. Thank you for letting me do this heart-centered work.

Learn how professional and self-massage can ease pain, reduce scar tissue, and support postpartum healing after Cesarean birth.

Boost oxytocin naturally with prenatal massage! Enhance bonding, well-being, and relaxation for a smoother pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Maximize HSA dollars in 2025 for Prenatal Massage, Postpartum Massage, and Therapeutic Massage! What you need to know during open enrollment

Prenatal massage offers a gentle yet powerful way to support this balance, helping you feel more comfortable and prepared for birth.

Regular massages, tailored to your needs, paired with these aftercare tips, help you manage pain, and contribute to your overall wellbeing.

Neck and shoulder pain is my postpartum clients’ primary reason to seek massage and bodywork care in the first year with baby.

Explore the benefits of boosting Oxytocin naturally to encourage spontaneous labor and enhance your birthing experience.

Gentle Induction Massage at Louisville Prenatal Massage offers a scientifically supported approach to easing into labor.

Using techniques rooted in evidence and experience, a Gentle Induction Massage can help support natural progression of labor.

You never need to apologize for being human, and having a body.

Sharing my go-to tips and resources I use for my own care as a massage therapist with Fibromyalgia.

As an LMT, my story is not unique, so many of us who seek to heal ourselves, and turn those skills into healing for our clients.

Sharing some facts around Pre- and Perinatal Mood Disorders (PPMD) and how massage therapy can help.

2024 is going to be a big year for Gaia Massage! Here's a preview of our 4 biggest goals! 1 Prenatal Care I am planning to take the...

As a massage therapist with over 13 years in my field, and certified in prenatal and postpartum massage, these are the top 4 myths I hear.