Prenatal Massage Seattle
Experience the Soothing Touch of a Prenatal Massage from Seattle's Premier Massage Spa and Naturopathic Medical Center.
The Best Prenatal Massage in Seattle from Tummy Temple
Welcome to Tummy Temple, where expectant mothers find comfort and tranquility with the best prenatal massage in Seattle. Our specialized massages are designed to alleviate the unique stresses of pregnancy, promoting relaxation and well-being.
At Tummy Temple, you’ll experience a serene environment with massage therapists who are expertly trained in prenatal care, ensuring a safe and nurturing experience for both mother and baby. Embrace the journey of motherhood with a touch that heals and soothes at Seattle’s premier naturopathic medical center.
What is a Prenatal Massage?
Prenatal massage is a specialized therapeutic massage tailored for the needs of expectant mothers. As your body undergoes significant changes during pregnancy, prenatal massage offers a safe way to reduce stress, relieve pain, and enhance your overall well-being.
Our focus is on the unique concerns of pregnant women, such as muscle tension, joint discomfort, and reduced circulation, providing gentle but effective relief. Our certified massage therapists can treat expectant mothers at all stages of pregnancy.
Key Benefits of a Prenatal Massage
Stress Reduction: Prenatal massage helps to soothe the nervous system and reduce levels of stress hormones, promoting relaxation and enhancing mood.
Improved Circulation: Gentle strokes increase blood flow, which can reduce swelling and enhance the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to both mother and baby.
Pain Relief: Targeted techniques can alleviate common discomforts associated with pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, and headaches.
Better Sleep: By reducing muscle tension and anxiety, prenatal massage can improve sleep patterns, which is essential for both the health of the mother and the developing baby.
Enhanced Body Awareness: Massage during pregnancy helps enhance the mother’s awareness of her own body, which can assist in the physical preparation for labor and delivery.
Who Can Benefit from a Prenatal Massage?
First-Time Mothers: Those new to motherhood often find prenatal massage a comforting introduction to the changes their bodies are experiencing.
Women Experiencing Stressful Pregnancies: Mothers facing additional stress, whether physical or emotional, can find relief and a sense of calm through prenatal massages.
Mothers with Physical Discomforts: Women experiencing common pregnancy-related discomforts such as back pain, leg swelling, or joint pain can benefit greatly from the targeted relief provided by prenatal massage.
Mothers Seeking Better Sleep: Those struggling with sleep disruptions common in pregnancy may find that prenatal massage promotes relaxation and improves sleep quality.
Any Expectant Mother Looking for Emotional and Physical Support: Prenatal massage provides emotional as well as physical benefits, making it ideal for any pregnant woman seeking enhanced wellbeing during her pregnancy journey.
Massage Therapy Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions about Prenatal Massage
Is prenatal massage safe?
Prenatal massage is safe throughout pregnancy when performed by a trained professional who understands the necessary precautions and adaptations for each trimester.
What should I expect during a prenatal massage session?
Expect to lie comfortably, usually in a side-lying or semi-reclined position, on a specially designed massage table. Techniques focus on areas of discomfort to promote relaxation. Communicate any concerns or preferences with your therapist during the session.
Can prenatal massage help with labor preparation?
Yes, prenatal massage can prepare your body for labor by promoting relaxation, easing muscle tension, and improving circulation. It also provides emotional support, which is beneficial as you approach childbirth
How often should I get a prenatal massage?
The frequency of prenatal massage can vary based on personal needs and comfort. Many find bi-weekly or monthly sessions beneficial, but some prefer weekly appointments, especially as the due date approaches.
Are there positions to avoid during prenatal massage?
After the first trimester, avoid lying face down even with a pregnancy cushion as it can strain the lower back and increase intrauterine pressure. Lying on your back is also not recommended as it can compress major blood vessels, reducing blood flow.
What should I expect during my first medical massage session?
During your initial visit, a licensed massage therapist will assess your specific health concerns related to your pregnancy and develop a personalized treatment plan. The session will focus on targeted areas related to your prenatal needs.
What are the contraindications for Prenatal Massage?
What are the contraindications (conditions) that could prevent me from receiving massage therapy?
A contraindication is any indication or symptom that makes it inadvisable to use a particular therapy. Please call us at 206-729-6211 if you believe you have a contraindication. We will help clarify your situation and ensure that your next step is a solid one!
The following are contraindications for massage therapy. If any of these apply to you we are not able to treat you with massage therapy at the present time, unless you have a written prescription from an MD or ND showing supervision over our services for the contraindication.
Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage
For Belly Massage
- Aortic or abdominal aneurism.
- Active and metastasizing cancers of the GI (gastro intestinal) tract or reproductive system.
- Acute abdominal pain (please call us at 206-729-6211 to clarify) – It depends on what is causing the acute pain. We may encourage you to see an MD first.
- Abdominal surgery – Please call us to inquire about your situation as this does not apply to all surgeries: 206-729-6211. Massage is generally fine after the 6 week mark post surgery.
- Acute inflammatory conditions of the GI tract. Please call us to inquire about your situation as we can direct you towards supplementation that may possibly alleviate the pain and then start a massage treatment plan: 206-729-6211.
- Recent history of GI or rectal bleeding. Please call to discuss. For example, bleeding from hemorrhoids is not a problem.
- Hematuria (blood in urine) – Please call to discuss.
For Full body massage
- High fever
- Acute pain or acute inflammatory condition.
- Congestive heart failure / phlebitis or deep vein thrombosis / other severe vascular conditions
- Uncontrolled hypertension.
- History of – uncontrolled – seizures.
- Recent heart attack.
- Renal insufficiency.
- Epilepsy or psychoses
For massaging a specific region of the body
- Communicable skin diseases.
- Open wounds.
- Acute inflammation or acute pain in a specific region of the body. Please call to discuss.
Why Choose Tummy Temple?
Tummy Temple opened in 2003 as a massage spa and colon hydrotherapy center. We have since grown into a full-service naturopathic health center serving the community of greater Seattle.
With over 23 years of dedicated service, our skilled team has touched the lives of over 25,000 clients, delivering more than 100,000 services with passion and dedication. Our commitment to quality has earned us numerous awards and hundreds of 5-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and more.
Every visit to Tummy Temple is supported by highly trained, caring professionals who are committed to your well-being. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, therapeutic relief, or holistic health improvements, our team is here to provide an exceptional experience tailored to your needs. Choose us for a partner in your wellness journey, where your health is our highest mission.
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How to Find Us - Directions and Parking
Tummy Temple Natural Medicine in Seattle is located on the south side of Lake City Way NE just off the I-5 highway. Please use your cell phone mapping app to find 7812 Lake City Way NE, Seattle WA 98115.
Free parking is available on Lake City Way NE on the same side of the street (south side) just west of the building. As well, there is free parking always available on the neighborhood streets surrounding the Tummy Temple.
Directions: Coming North on I-5
- Take the NE 65th Street exit.
- Proceed through the stop sign at the end of the ramp onto 8th Ave NE.
- Proceed on 8th Ave NE to 65th Street NE.
- Take a right onto 65th Street NE.
- Proceed to 12th Ave NE.
- Take a left onto 12th Ave NE and proceed 13 blocks to Lake City Way NE.
- Parking is immediately on your right just before entering Lake City Way NE in front of the building, 7812 Lake City Way NE.
We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Call us at 206-729-6211
Directions: Coming South on I-5
- Take the NE 80th Street exit.
- Take a left at the end of the ramp onto NE 80th Street.
- Cross over the I-5 and immediately veer right onto Banner Way NE.
- Follow Banner Way NE onto NE 75th Street.
- Pass through the 4 way stop at 5th Ave NE and proceed to the second stoplight at 12th Ave NE.
- Turn left at 12th Ave NE and proceed to Lake City Way NE.
- Parking is immediately on your right just before entering Lake City Way NE in front of the building, 7812 Lake City Way NE.
We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Call us at 206-729-6211
Directions: Coming from Lake City Way NE
- Proceed on Lake City Way NE to NE 75th Street, DO NOT continue onto I-5.
- Take a left onto NE 75th Street and proceed to the next stoplight at 12th Ave NE.
- Take a left onto 12th Ave NE and proceed to Lake City Way NE.
- Parking is immediately on your right just before entering Lake City Way NE in front of the building, 7812 Lake City Way NE.
We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Call us at 206-729-6211
Taking Public Transportation
- 67 Northgate
- 23600 @ NE 75th St & 12th Ave NE (WB)
- Head east on NE 75th St toward 12th Ave NE (92 ft)
- Turn left onto 12th Ave NE (0.2 mile)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33 ft)
- Destination will be on the right
- 82145 @ Roosevelt Way NE & NE 80th St (NB)
- Head east on NE 80th St toward 11th Ave NE (0.2 mile)
- Turn right onto Lake City Way NE
- Destination will be on the right
- 23610 @ Roosevelt Way NE & NE 75th St (NB)
- Head west toward Roosevelt Way NE (26 ft)
- Turn left onto Roosevelt Way NE (46 ft)
- Turn left onto NE 75th St (0.1 mile)
- Turn left onto 12th Ave NE (0.2 mile)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33 ft)
- Destination will be on the right
- 23600 @ NE 75th St & 12th Ave NE (WB)
- 67 University District
- 23370 @ Roosevelt Way Ne & Ne 80th St (SB)
- Head east on NE 80th St toward 11th Ave NE (0.2 mile)
- Turn right onto Lake City Way NE (0.1 mile)
- 23390 @ Roosevelt Way Ne & Ne 75th St (SB)
- Head east on NE 75th St toward Lake City Way NE (0.1 mile)
- Turn left onto 12th Ave NE (0.2 miles)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33 ft)
- 23370 @ Roosevelt Way Ne & Ne 80th St (SB)
- 73 Jackson Park
- 23593 @ 12th Ave Ne & Ne 75th St (NB)
- Head north on 12th Ave NE toward NE 77th St (0.1 mile)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33 ft)
- 39080 @ 15th Ave Ne & Ne 80th St (NB)
- Head south on 15th Ave NE toward NE 80th St (95 ft)
- Turn right onto NE 80th St (299 ft)
- Turn left onto Lake City Way NE (0.1 mile)
- 23593 @ 12th Ave Ne & Ne 75th St (NB)
- 73 University District
- 38236 @ Lake City Way Ne & 14th Ave Ne (WB)
- Head southwest on Lake City Way NE toward 14th Avenue Northeast (0.2 miles)
- 38237 @ Lake City Way Ne & Ne 75th St (SB)
- Head southwest on Lake City Way NE toward NE 75th St (59 ft)
- Turn left onto NE 75th St (427 ft)
- Turn left onto 12th Ave NE (0.2 mile)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33 ft)
- Destination will be on the right
- 38236 @ Lake City Way Ne & 14th Ave Ne (WB)
- 322 Kenmore P&R
- 23593 @ 12th Ave Ne & Ne 75th St (NB)
- Head north on 12th Ave NE toward NE 77th St (0.1 mile)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33ft)
- Destination will be on the right
- 23594 @ Lake City Way Ne & 16th Ave Ne (NB)
- Head southwest on Lake City Way NE toward 15th Ave NE (0.3 mile)
- 23593 @ 12th Ave Ne & Ne 75th St (NB)
- 322 First Hill
- 38236 @ Lake City Way Ne & 14th Ave Ne (WB)
- Head southwest on Lake City Way NE toward 14th Avenue Northeast (0.2 mile)
- 38237 @ Lake City Way Ne & Ne 75th St (SB)
- Head southwest on Lake City Way NE toward NE 75th St (59 ft)
- Turn left onto NE 75th St (427 ft)
- Turn left onto 12th Ave NE (0.2 mile)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33 ft)
- Destination will be on the right
- 38236 @ Lake City Way Ne & 14th Ave Ne (WB)
- 984 Downtown Seattle Express
- 23390 @ Roosevelt Way Ne & Ne 75th St (SB)
- Head west toward Roosevelt Way NE (26 ft)
- Turn left onto Roosevelt Way NE (46 ft)
- Turn left onto NE 75th St (0.1 mile)
- Turn left onto 12th Ave NE (0.2 mile)
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE (33 ft)
- 23390 @ Roosevelt Way Ne & Ne 75th St (SB)
We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Call us at 206-729-6211
Parking
OVERFLOW PARKING:
If there is no parking on 12th Ave NE in front of the building, then proceed onto Lake City Way NE to circle back around for additional side street options.
- Turn right onto NE 80th Street and proceed 2 blocks to 15th Ave NE.
- Turn right onto 15th Ave NE and proceed to NE 75th Street.
- Turn right onto NE 75th Street and proceed to 12th Ave NE.
- Turn right onto 12th Ave NE and proceed to NE 77th Street for parking.
- There is off street parking on NE 77th Street for several blocks.
- Park and walk toward Lake City Way NE and turn right. Tummy Temple is 3 buildings to your right. Entrance is in the front and the building is green.
Tummy Temple is the light green building with a large cedar tree in front. Parking is available just to the right of the building in the picture. Look for the bright orange cones.
We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Call us at 206-729-6211
Parking is Easy!
There is ample parking all around our building,—in front, in back and on the surrounding streets.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to give yourself plenty of time to park, check in and get settled.
How to Reach Us
By Phone or Fax
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am-7:15pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am-4:15pm
[Closed Sunday]
Walk-ins please call 206-729-6211 before heading to the Tummy Temple to ensure staff is available to support your needs.
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