When was the last time you touched your belly? Most professional massages don’t include the belly, and some massage students are taught the area is too vulnerable and to avoid it. The reality is that a trained therapist can address “common not normal” issues like poor digestion, painful or irregular periods, incontinence, and other maladies that originate in our middles.

Do you have whispered conversations in the corner of parties about hot flashes? Are you struggling with insomnia, stress or migraines? Many clients know that we treat families moving through the hormonal changes of pregnancy and postpartum, but did you also know we work with people going through peri-menopause? Have you considered that regular massage could ease your symptoms? With the National Institutes of Health suggesting that up to 76% of women are seeking Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) solutions to ease symptoms of menopause through acupuncture, diet, yoga, herbs, and exercise, we deserve to know more about the positive benefits of massage therapy.