Finding a good massage therapist can be a difficult task especially when you are pregnant.  Here are some tips to get you started.  First, check with your healthcare provider before receiving a pregnancy massage.  Then, ask friends and family for referrals.  Finally, make sure the instructor is certified.

Completely Kids has provided the following resources listed in this directory to help in that process.  Please keep in mind they may refer you to a wide variety of instructors with a wide variety of experience and they may or may not have recognized certifications or credentials.  Completely Kids does not endorse or guarantee these instructors, so before retaining their services you should review their credentials and experience to your satisfaction. 

Atlee Chiropractic Center 

9173 Atlee Road,  Mechanicsville, VA 23116  Phone: 804.730.7010

Therapeutic Massage Wellness Center 

1404 Starling Drive, Richmond, Virginia  23229  Phone: 804.673.2936

James River Massage Therapy, LLC 

3108 N. Parham Road, Suite 502A, Richmond, VA 23294  Phone: 804.833.9313

Women’s Health Physical Therapy

1919 W Huguenot Road, Suite 202, Richmond, VA 23235   Phone: 804.379.3002

WHPTI offers massage before and after pregnancy by a nationally certified massage therapist.  Pregnancy massage requires different positioning and techniques to ensure a relaxing comfortable massage that is safe and effective.  Prenatal massage can help improve sleep, reduce back pain, decrease swelling in wrists and ankles, relieve pain in muscles and joints, and promote deep breathing that helps with labor.

Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center  

Glen Eagles Shopping Center, 10442 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, VA  23233  Phone 804.741.5267

Mind Body Spirit Connection 

Triangle Park Shopping Center, 7110 Patterson Ave # B, Richmond, VA 23229  Phone: 804.282.6272