Services to Support Women's Health from
Preconception to Postpartum
Here at The Wellness Center, one of our missions is to support the health and wellness of the women in our community, including nurturing new and expectant mothers. In honor of you, we are pleased to offer the following services offered by our Women's Health Specialist, Emily Watts! (Please note: Emily is on maternity leave until early February 2025.)
Click each service below to find out more and schedule the care that you need.
Fertility Massage
Whether you are looking to enhance your own fertility naturally or you are working with a reproductive endocrinologist, fertility massage can help you to restore your body’s own balance naturally. In this session, your therapist will use a combination of aromatherapy, acupressure, deep tissue and craniosacral therapy to address imbalances within the reproductive system. Each session will be customized to the needs of the client and works well with assisted reproductive technologies.
Prenatal Massage
By incorporating massage therapy into your prenatal care routine, you can reduce the stress that is placed on your joints and muscles and be better equipped to handle the emotional ups and downs. Often women seek out a massage towards the end of the pregnancy as the lower back and sciatic nerve become more stressed. Although this is a wonderful alternative to taking medication and will provide relief, many discomforts can be minimized or avoided by starting a self care routine early on in the pregnancy, usually around 3 months.
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Counseling Session:
This 45 minute breastfeeding counseling session provides expert guidance and support for new and expecting mothers to help ensure a positive breastfeeding experience. Our Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Emily, offers personalized advice and practical solutions to help overcome common challenges such as latching issues, baby's weight gain, optimal use of breast pumps, and more. Please bring your baby (and breast pump if you're using one) with you to this session. Expectant mothers are also welcome. Once completed, we recommend a follow up session with Emily to check progress and go over any further questions or concerns.
Breastfeeding Counseling Package of 4:
Optimize your breastfeeding experience by choosing a comprehensive package of four, 45 minute breastfeeding counseling sessions. Emily Watts, our Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, aims to address & resolve challenges, enhance breastfeeding techniques, and promote a successful breastfeeding journey. Please bring your baby and breast pump if you're using one.
This 45 minute breastfeeding counseling session provides expert guidance and support for new and expecting mothers to help ensure a positive breastfeeding experience. Our Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Emily, offers personalized advice and practical solutions to help overcome common challenges such as latching issues, baby's weight gain, optimal use of breast pumps, and more. Please bring your baby (and breast pump if you're using one) with you to this session. Expectant mothers are also welcome. Once completed, we recommend a follow up session with Emily to check progress and go over any further questions or concerns.
Breastfeeding Counseling Package of 4:
Optimize your breastfeeding experience by choosing a comprehensive package of four, 45 minute breastfeeding counseling sessions. Emily Watts, our Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, aims to address & resolve challenges, enhance breastfeeding techniques, and promote a successful breastfeeding journey. Please bring your baby and breast pump if you're using one.
Perinatal Nutrition Information Session
Postpartum Wellness Consultation
In this 90 minute session, our Postpartum Wellness Educator, Emily Watts, provides expert guidance and support to new parents during the critical postpartum period, helping them navigate physical and emotional changes, establish healthy routines, and address any concerns or challenges that may arise. Empowering and informative, this personalized consultation aims to promote overall well-being and ensure a smooth transition into parenthood. Both mom and dad are welcome.
Infant Massage Instruction
Both mom and dad are welcome to learn how to provide the power of touch to your infant through massage! The therapist will instruct parents on the ways to perform the massage at home. Benefits to the baby include but are not limited to: Increased sleep, reduced chance of colic, improved and aided digestion, increased circulation, and improved bond with mom and dad.
Postnatal Massage
Help encourage your body to return to equilibrium with a postnatal massage! Your session will include a variety of gentle techniques including manual lymph drainage, acupressure, myofascial release and/or gentle stretching to address muscular imbalances and common aches and pains that arise in the postpartum period. You will leave the session relaxed and restored. Postnatal Massage is most appropriate for those who are at least 4-6 weeks after their labor and delivery.
Childbirth Education Series of 4 Classes - Coming Soon!
Gain a comprehensive understanding of childbirth through this 4-part series, covering topics such as prenatal care, labor & delivery, pain mgmnt techniques, & postpartum support. Designed to empower expectant parents with knowledge & confidence, this series provides essential information for a positive birthing experience. We will also discuss the role of mom's partner/support person. Women in their 2nd to 3rd trimester are welcome. Sessions are about 2 hours each. Must purchase entire series.
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Emily Watts - Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor , Childbirth Educator, Infant Massage Instructor
Emily is a treasure chest of knowledge, compassion, and tremendous skill. She is certified in Prenatal, Postnatal, and Fertility Massage, Infant Massage Instruction, Breastfeeding Consulting and Postpartum Wellness. Her passion is to provide comfort and education in all things related to pregnancy and childbirth. She is also a strong believer in “mothering the mother” and is currently working toward becoming a certified doula. Emily can take care of you through pregnancy and beyond!
Additionally, Emily is a certified Medical Massage Practitioner. This type of massage is done with the intent of improving diagnosed medical conditions or pathologies. Some examples of health conditions that may benefit from medical massage are: frozen shoulder, whiplash, sciatica, tailbone injury, various kinds of neuropathy, headaches, low back and neck pain, and many others.
Medical Massage is outcome oriented and therefore targets each client's specific needs and affected areas of pain and dysfunction, rather than following a set protocol. This type of massage uses a non impact, low force, soft tissue manipulation which is particularly beneficial to help restore better movement and address chronic pain, while still providing relaxation with a therapeutic outcome.
As if all of that wasn’t enough, Emily also strives to keep up to date with new techniques that can be combined with massage therapy. For example, she is proficient in gua sha, TMJ relief, cupping, and lymphatic drainage. All of these can be added on to any massage she provides. Emily is always willing and eager to discuss how she can help you on your path to wellness.
Emily is a treasure chest of knowledge, compassion, and tremendous skill. She is certified in Prenatal, Postnatal, and Fertility Massage, Infant Massage Instruction, Breastfeeding Consulting and Postpartum Wellness. Her passion is to provide comfort and education in all things related to pregnancy and childbirth. She is also a strong believer in “mothering the mother” and is currently working toward becoming a certified doula. Emily can take care of you through pregnancy and beyond!
Additionally, Emily is a certified Medical Massage Practitioner. This type of massage is done with the intent of improving diagnosed medical conditions or pathologies. Some examples of health conditions that may benefit from medical massage are: frozen shoulder, whiplash, sciatica, tailbone injury, various kinds of neuropathy, headaches, low back and neck pain, and many others.
Medical Massage is outcome oriented and therefore targets each client's specific needs and affected areas of pain and dysfunction, rather than following a set protocol. This type of massage uses a non impact, low force, soft tissue manipulation which is particularly beneficial to help restore better movement and address chronic pain, while still providing relaxation with a therapeutic outcome.
As if all of that wasn’t enough, Emily also strives to keep up to date with new techniques that can be combined with massage therapy. For example, she is proficient in gua sha, TMJ relief, cupping, and lymphatic drainage. All of these can be added on to any massage she provides. Emily is always willing and eager to discuss how she can help you on your path to wellness.