While most people realize that massage therapy has many health benefits, many do not realize massage therapy can be a beneficial complementary aspect of a woman’s prenatal care regimen. Therapists at Massage Envy locations in DFW have noticed an increase in the number of pregnant women setting appointments for massage therapy sessions.
As the numbers increase, it has become clear that pregnant women are recognizing massage therapy can reduce stress while promoting general well-being. Pregnancy can be physically grueling and proper massage therapy can relieve many of the natural discomforts that come with carrying a child.
Therapists at Massage Envy have noted that prenatal patients have found relief from back aches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches, and swelling from massage therapy sessions.
“We get a lot of calls and emails from pregnant women asking about how safe massage therapy is during pregnancy,” says C.G. Funk, Licensed Massage Therapist and Vice President of Industry Relations and Product Development for Massage Envy. “The truth is, not only is massage therapy safe, but it can be extremely beneficial. It helps to alleviate a lot of the physical stress of pregnancy.”
In addition to the benefits already mentioned, prenatal massage therapy sessions, like the sessions conducted at Massage Envy clinics, can reduce the stress on weight-bearing joints, increase lymph and blood circulation, help to relax nervous tension, and relieve depression and anxiety caused by changes in hormone levels. Alleviating any or all of these symptoms can result in better sleep patterns and an increase in energy.
Massage Envy’s licensed therapists place all prenatal patients in side-lying positions. A side-lying position eliminates extra strain to the lower back and pelvic area that would be incurred during a massage session in the typical position when pressure is applied. The position of the patient is very important because any extra strain can cause back pain and discomfort. However, for prenatal massage therapy during the first trimester patients may lay on their backs with a slight elevation beneath one hip.
At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39. Memberships are available for $49 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members may also enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.
Log on to http://www.massageenvy.com/ to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are 26 Massage Envy locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and 590 nationwide. All are open seven days per week.
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Massage Envy Limited, LLC is a national franchise of massage therapy clinics dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy is open in 40 states, has awarded 810 clinics nationwide and has 26 locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. For more information about Massage Envy, visit the website at www.MassageEnvy.com. Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter - www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.
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Prestonwood - 5225 Belt Line Rd., Suite 250, Addison, TX 75254 (972) 388-5500
Allen - 816 W. McDermott Dr., Suite 340, Allen, TX 75013 (972) 747-7511
Arlington Highlands- 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 125, Arlington, TX 76018 (817) 465-3456
Hebron at Old Denton - 1001 E. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75007 (972) 939-6868
Colleyville - 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 470, Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 427-ENVY (3689)
Coppell - 120 S. Denton Tap Rd., Suite 303, Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 956-5999
Campbell @ Preston - 17194 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75248 (972) 818-3689 (ENVY)
Casa Linda - 9440 Garland Rd., Suite 174, Dallas, TX 75218 (972) 993-3333
Old Town- 5500 Greenville Ave., Suite 404, Dallas, TX 75206 (214) 575-ENVY (3689)
Uptown at West Village - 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 522-2727
Flower Mound - 950 Parker Square, Flower Mound, TX 75028 (972) 899-3610
Alliance Town Center - 9630 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76177 (817) 337-7300
Fort Worth - Hulen - 3000 S. Hulen, Suite 153, Fort Worth, TX 76109 (817) 732-7200
Stonebriar - 3685 Preston Rd., Suite 159, Frisco, TX 75034 (972) 370-ENVY (3689)
North Garland - 5435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 190, Garland, TX 75040 (972) 675-ENVY (3689)
South 360 - 5232 South State Highway 360, Suite 610, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 (817) 303-ENVY (3689)
Las Colinas - 975 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 112, Irving, TX 75039 (972) 556-0777
Craig Ranch- 8950 State Highway 121, Suite 340, McKinney, TX 75070 (972) 370-ENVY (3689)
Eldorado Parkway - 2890 Craig Dr., Suite #120, McKinney, TX 75070 (214) 544-ENVY (3689)
Murphy Marketplace - 223 E. Farm Rd. 544, Suite 801, Murphy, TX 75094 (972) 354-8888
Plano - 4709 Parker Rd., Suite 430, Plano, TX 75093 (972) 964-0600
Spring Creek at Hwy. 75 - 6101 Avenue K, Suite #160, Plano, TX 75074 (972) 516-8888
Rockwall - 2931 Ridge Rd., Suite 111, Rockwall, TX 75032 (972) 722-9595
Rowlett Crossing - 4301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600, Rowlett, TX 75089 (972) 463-0101
Southlake East - 100 N. Kimball, Suite 108, Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 421-6727
Southlake West - 250 Randol Mill Ave., Suite 100, Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 562-4433
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Richardson Eastside- 700 E. Campbell Rd., Suite 190, Richardson, TX 75080 (214) 379-8888
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