Prenatal Massage, Pregnancy Massage & Postpartum Massage
Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension. Modern investigation and research is proving that prenatal massage therapy can be a very instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care and should be given careful consideration. The licensed massage therapists at Planet Massage have trained to provide the very best in prenatal and post partum massage therapy utilizing time honored and cutting edge techniques and the finest equipment for your safety and comfort. Celebrating our 10th year as Fort Lauderdale’s #1 spa as ranked by Tripadvisor. Members of the American Pregnancy Association. You may have found us while looking for “prenatal massage therapist near me” or ” In-home prenatal massage” but please read on…. and discover why Planet Massage offers a world of difference!
The benefits of prenatal massage and pregnancy massage:
Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.
The prnatal massage therapists at Planet Massage address different needs through varying techniques. Swedish massage which aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body. Swedish massage is one of the recommended prenatal massage methods during pregnancy as it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy. Mild stretching and light Swedish massage strokes are used to soothe your sore body. You will appreciate the reduced aching in stress bearing joints such as the ankles, knees, hips and the lower back. Our goal is to leave you feeling relaxed, restored, and rejuvenated!
Sometimes Prenatal massage requires a stronger touch is required with deep tissue Massage, Connective Tissue Massage or other bodywork. With some adjustments & considerations, these all can all be accomplished safely. Additionally, Active Isolated Stretching or A.I.S. has proven to be extremely effective as well in increasing flexibility, mobility and decreasing pain. Not to mention keeping the hips open and flexible, which have obvious benefits.
Your prenatal massage therapist will discuss the treatment options and help formulate a treatment plan while adjusting to your changing body and needs.
Hormone regulation
Studies done in the past 10 years have shown that hormone levels associated with relaxation and stress are significantly altered, leading to mood regulation and improved cardiovascular health, when massage therapy was introduced to women’s prenatal care. Hormones such as norepinephrine and cortisol (“stress hormones”) were reduced and dopamine and serotonin levels (low levels of these hormones are associated with depression) were increased in women who received bi-weekly massages for only five weeks. These changes in hormone levels also led to fewer complications during birth and fewer instances of newborn complications, such as low birth weight. The evidence points strongly to maternal and newborn health benefits when relaxing, therapeutic massage is incorporated into regular prenatal care. Active Isolated Stretching or A.I.S. has proven to be very effective at preparing the muscles and tissues for the stresses of childbirth, especially when started early on, pre pregnancy.
Reduction of swelling
Edema, or swelling of the joints during pregnancy, is often caused by reduced circulation and increased pressure on the major blood vessels by the heavy uterus. Massage helps to stimulate soft tissues to reduce collection of fluids in swollen joints, which also improves the removal of tissue waste, carried by the body’s lymph system.
Improvement of nerve pain
Sciatic nerve pain is experienced by many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back. The pressure of the uterus spreads tension to the muscles of the upper and lower leg, causing them to swell and put pressure on nearby nerves. Massage therapy addresses the inflamed nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles. Many women have experienced significant reduction in sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy through regular massage.
What precautions should be taken when seeking prenatal massage or pregnancy massage?
As with any therapeutic approach to pregnancy wellness, women should discuss massage with their prenatal care provider. The best way to address the risks of prenatal massage is to be informed and to work together with knowledgeable professionals.
Body position during prenatal massage Planet Massage Spa
incorporates the use of pregnancy massage “body cushions” and hydraulic adjustable massage tables, as well as an assortment of other cushions and bolsters to ensure comfort and safety. Often, the best position for a pregnant woman during massage is side-lying., but there are options. Your therapist will discuss all of the options to ensure your comfort at any stage in your pregnancy. We often hear that being on our tables in the only way a woman can get comfortable!
Is prenatal massage safe throughout the entire pregnancy?
The latest information suggests that women can begin massage therapy at any point in their pregnancy – during the first, second, or third trimester. However, at Planet Massage, we feel that the first trimester has often been considered somewhat risky and therefore not generally recommended. With safety being our top priority, we do not offer massage during the first trimester unless specifically requested by a physician. We suggest beginning massage therapy and AIS stretching PRIOR to pregnancy, if at all possible. The benefits are amazing. At Planet Massage we have assisted thousands of clients with a more comfortable pregnancy over the last 20 years. We strive to be the top prenatal massage Fort Lauderdale, Fl has to offer!
Women with the following conditions should speak with a health care provider prior to receiving a massage:
- High risk pregnancy
- Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)
- Preeclampsia
- Previous pre-term labor
- Experiencing severe swelling, high blood
- Pressure, or sudden, severe headaches
- Recent birth
Incorporating Massage Therapy Into Your Prenatal Care
The benefits of massage and AIS stretching can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women. Along with the guidance and advice of a prenatal care provider, massage therapy can be incorporated into routine prenatal care as an emotional and physical health supplement proven to improve pregnancy outcome, and maternal health. Consult your midwife or obstetrician before beginning any new therapeutic practice. Want to skip the drive? The Master Prenatal Massage Therapists at Planet Massage also offer Prenatal massage at home,, mobile prenatal massage, and service throughout Broward Prenatal Massage as well as Prenatal Massage Hollywood Fl
Postpartum Massage
During the postpartum period you may experience soreness, fatigue, and aches associated with overused birthing muscles. Typically, we use light Swedish massage strokes to encourage blood circulation, lymphatic fluid flow, and ease tired muscles. Postpartum massage and AIS stretching is wonderful for helping return the body to it’s pre-pregnancy state and can help speed recovery by promoting relaxation, providing pain relief, and has even been recognized to help improve post-surgical recovery after Cesarean births. Postpartum massage will also help alleviate the “postpartum blues”. We promise you’ll leave feeling wonderful!
Trying to Conceive? Contact Planet Massage for more information on the benefits of Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S.). With over 40 stretches for each hip, AIS has proven to be a very effective tool in helping those who are TTC.
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What our happy customers have to say:
Great locally owned custom services. This place has been in business for years and you can feel it. It’s cozy, they know what they’re doing and they offer a great range of service & provide them with careHad a couples massage with Daniel and Tracy. They were amazing from listening to us before they started. As my 1st ever massage they have got me hooked. They have set the bar very high for my expectations from this point on.Satnarine and Patricia were both excellent on our couples massage. The 60 minute massage was both stress relieving and relaxing. My wife and I both felt like Jello at the end. Highly recommended!My whole group felt comfortable witch is so important it was two peoples first massage and the whole staff was so accommodating to everything even when it came to booking! The massages themselves we fantastic and each masseuse tailored the massage to what each person had talked to them about when the introduction period was happening. From beginning to absolute perfection. My masseuses name was Alex and he was so amazing and went above and beyond to make it a great experience for me!Me and my girl friend had a wonderful massage experience. The two ladies who performed the whole body massage were masters, and they skillfully targeted our body tension and both of us felt extremely relaxed aftet the massage session. I would recommend Planet Massage Spa to all people who want to completely relax themselves!I had Alexandria for my Tropical Bamboo massage and Neck & Shoulder therapy. We tried a few things that were new to me in a massage and it was great! Very relaxing. The outdoor treatment was pricey, but worth it!Very nice place to relax without pressure to join a membership. Daniel did very well and was easy to talk to. I will be going back!This place is golden! I can't even begin to tell you my amazing experience. Went for a massage there, and the owner, staff and therapists absolutely go if their way to help you with everything any anything you might need make your experience magical. They also educate you on alot of things to help you live better and have cool little gadgets and products to help with relaxation, pain etc. The place is clean, and beautiful, everyone is highly skilled and trained to perfection. I know why it's called planet massage now, because that place is out of this world xxxMy husband and I have been coming to this place for about two years and all I can say is WOW!The service is incredible, and the Therapist are amazing. We have yet to in counter a bad massage 🙏🏼We always go for couples massages. Highly recommended itI had an amazing experience. I was able to book a same day appointment and Daniel was extremely skilled and respectful. Lovely place overall.Mark was amazing helped with my pain. I will definitely be going back.Daniel gave me the very best massage I have had in decades. I will see him for another massage very soon.Great location, skilled professionals, excellent customer service and a team that will always try their very best to assist you on scheduling your appointments (even when a last minute thought). I absolutely recommend Planet Massage for your next massage treatment!!!!!I've been going here for years. Always the best experience with the best therapists.We booked a couples massage for a relaxing start to our vacation, and at the end, we both looked each other and said that it was the best massage we had ever had! Sharetha and Yvonne were amazing, and Mike was so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere in the room was so calming, and the music was perfect. We would 10/10 recommend!5 stars isn’t enough to thank Mark and Daniel at Planet Massage Spa for the experience I received today! I booked on the website which was simple and user friendly. I even did it from 10,000 feet up in flight. Upon booking, Mark reached out to me to finalize details and provide me with a waiver, which was incredibly thorough and detailed. When I arrived, I was greeted by both Mark and Daniel and we discussed my preferences and reason for visiting. I had my massage experience in the hidden tiki oasis in the back of the building. I felt secure, safe, and most of all comfortable. Daniel performed the massage with the utmost professionalism and man it was just incredible! I highly recommend Daniel in general, it I also recommend adding cryotherapy with ice packs and biofreeze, which took my experience to the next level. I even added on a nap! As someone who has been under immense stress lately and does not invest as much time in my self care as I should, it was a real treat. I actually cried when I left because I was so relaxed and grateful to be relieved of physical pain after traveling. If you are searching for a high class massage, go here! Mark and Daniel are class acts and went above and beyond to ensure my perfect experience. I will be back from Boston to see you again and soon! Thanks!I had a wonderful experience with Satnarine. I wanted the full experience of a spa since I work as a server on my feet for most of the day, I was greeted warmly and the staff was kind and let me know exactly what to expect and what to do. I began with 30 min in the red light sauna which relaxed me for my massage and facial. Both were amazing and very much needed. I also received reflexology and a salt scrub that was a great add on feature. When I left I felt light as a feather, I was so relaxed I had to wait in the waiting area before I could even drive home!I was compelled to write this review in hopes that you give yourself the gift of the experience I had the pleasure to be a part of. Satnarine was my massage therapist, and her overall kindness and energy provided me the ability to relax at my full potential. From planning my experience to walking away with a sweet little bag of chocolates I was impressed at the quality, cleanliness, and attention I was given at every turn. I will be coming back, and I am so happy to be a customer for life. Thank you!Geri is the Bomb…. Her hands found every knot in my body. She’s awesome.Spent valentines with my girlfriend here last year and would highly recommend to anyone looking to treat yourself. The massage was professional and relaxing.Husband and I came here for a couples massage and we are so glad we did. Matthew and Miguelito did such an amazing job! I have truly never felt so relaxed after a massage. Everyone we came into contact with at the facility was so nice and welcoming. We will definitely be backDon't judge a book by its cover! Doesn't look like much from the outside or waiting room but the massage therapists were excellent.Very clean and the customer service is very friendly, very clean and kindToday was my wife's birthday and I took her to planet Spa. Our experience was amazing!! Geri greeted us cheerfully and offered a drink. My wife had Cynthia she was a sweet woman who massage my wife my wife said she felt revived I had Geri she gave me a deep massage that made me feel relaxed. I would advise you to go there they really take care of you. It was a very peaceful atmosphere. Ladies thanks for making my wife’s birthday special. BlessingsI have been going to Planet Massage for some years now. Some of my issues are different from time to time and some are consistent.Whatever is bothering me at the time, it is always better when I leave. I try to go on a monthly basis to keep up maintenance.Between Planet Massage and my chiropractor, I can function almost pain free.Mark, the owner, has a load of knowledge and experience. I’m sure his team is great as well. Always makes you feel welcome. It’s an amazing place!Our outdoor couples massage was amazing! Such a relaxing, stress-free time. The massage therapists made you feel welcome and truly care about resolving any pain or discomfort that you’ve been having. We will be back! Thank you, Planet Massage!Satnarine is an amazing massage therapist I appreciate her skill and knowledge. The spa is also very nice quiet and clean.I have lived in Florida for the past 28 years and I cannot believe that I have not found this place sooner. This place is amazing, a true hidden gem!I came in for a couples massage and it was such an amazing experience. From the moment you walk through the door, you already started to feel relaxed. Mark was extremely friendly and greeted us as we walked in. Nikola was absolutely amazing. She was my therapist for the hour, and you can just tell when someone loves what they do. She was very professional, began with asking me questions regarding problem areas and massage firmness. She didnt miss a beat. That was the most relaxing experience I have ever had.Satnarine was also as wonderful. She too was very professional, and made sure he was comfortable throughout the experience.The place was very clean, the ambience was perfect. The prices are reasonable.Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience, we will definitely be back!Mark at Planet Massage has changed my life.I have been in the area for about 12 years, chronic upper/lower back and neck pain. I was skeptical because I always went to the chain places like Massage Envy, severely disappointed. I thought massage wasn’t worth it. I couldn’t have been more wrong…The second I stepped in Planet Massage I felt welcomed and warm. Told them my ailments and they prescribed a catered massage just for me. They didn’t work on the areas that I thought were the problem. They worked on the areas they KNEW were the problem…and I walked out of there like a new woman.I go back as much as I can and it’s the best part of my month. Do yourself a favor and don’t guess on where is best. They are local legends!Satnarine was AMAZING! My boyfriend and I went for a couples massage and everyone was so friendly and the whole experience was great. Highly recommend!Very comfortable and relaxing environment. Satnarine is an amazing master therapist who really connects to my bodies needs. She has been working with me for years and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a competent and effective therapist.I really enjoyed my whole experience with Planet Massage. From meeting briefly with Mark the owner, who took the time to listen to my questions regarding treatment and was very helpful in setting up options for me to explore; I booked with Debra. She was awesome. Very kind touch for my first massage, very skilled. I will definitely book again with this studio. Clean, quiet studio as well! Thanks so much Planet Massage, I feel great!We had a couples massage that was absolutely perfect. Can't wait to go back! Great atmosphere, professional staff, and massages that couldn't be better. Thanks for a wonderful experience!Patricia and Maurine were excellent massage therapists. We booked them for a couples massage, I received a 1 hour prenatal massage and my husband received a 1 hour Swedish massage. They were knowledgeable and curated an environment that was relaxing.Had a couples massage here booked by friends during our vacation, sight unseen from states away, so we had no idea what to expect. It’s a small storefront in a strip mall, so could have gone either way. Holy moly, it was the BEST massage I have ever gotten. UNBELIEVABLE. Janine was beyond phenomenal. It was like she had known me for years and knew exactly what and where to focus. The atmosphere was lovely and the massage therapists presence was calm and relaxing. Most wonderful 90 minutes of the year. Thank you so much, Planet Massage!I had a wonderful experience at Planet Massage. My friend and I both signed up for massages during a recent trip to the area and our experience was wonderful. Therapists were friendly, welcoming, and skilled. My therapist, Patricia, discussed areas to focus on prior to our session and was able to help relieve tension & stress in my neck/shoulder area. Highly recommend and would definitely book a treatment here again!“Well friends, I've got to tell you I had the best massage today at Planet Massage Spa. It was incredible! My body hurts a lot and they know how to find those knots and work them out which is what I need most. For those times you're looking for a dreamy and relaxing massage, just tell them what you want and their massage therapists deliver when equally as great for the times that I want to just decompress and chill. Two thumbs up to Satnarine who is not only a great massage therapist, but also a talented skin care guru and gives the best facial in Fort Lauderdale! Mark & his team really know how to heal me & I’m grateful for that! If you are looking for a massage spa in Fort Lauderdale, you can’t go wrong here. I can’t wait for the weather to get a little cooler to enjoy the tropics with an outdoor massage again in the Bamboo Garden. See you next week!”Wow I’ve been in Fort Lauderdale for 4 years and finally found a massage place that I’m excited about- Planet Massage. My muscles were tense and sore with the start of the school year and Patricia really made sure I released some stress. Patricia even stretched me out and gave me extra time so that I truly felt relaxed. This place is amazing worth every star!!It was a great experience. I loved the location, the atmosphere and the masseuse was amazing! Everyone seems nice and I felt very relaxed and enjoyed my time there.My husband and I did a couples massage here while in Florida for our anniversary and it was a wonderful experience. Our massage therapists Geri and Melba were both friendly and helped us feel at ease, and my husband and I both agreed that it was one of the best massages we’d ever had. The whole process was easy and relaxing. They even offered to let us move our massage inside since it ended up being a little too hot for the outdoor massage we had originally planned on. I also appreciated being able to tip using a credit card since I almost never carry cash. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice place to get a massage!
