Thank you for choosing to book with Women’s Massage Therapy. If this is your first visit, you will be sent an intake form. Please fill it out before your appointment in order to streamline the process once you arrive. We look forward to working with you to improve your health and wellness!

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Women’s Massage Therapy is temporarily closed from Saturday, February 24th - Saturday, March 2nd. Online booking will remain available during this time, but messages will not be returned until the following business day. Thank you for your patience.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy can be helpful in working with and alleviating many physical and emotional challenges such as chronic pain, headaches and migraines, digestive disorders, rehabilitation after surgery or injury, depression, anxiety, and much more. Our therapeutic massages are tailored to fit each client as an individual, and your therapist is trained in a variety of modalities, making it easier ... Read More

Massage Therapy can be helpful in working with and alleviating many physical and emotional challenges such as chronic pain, headaches and migraines, digestive disorders, rehabilitation after surgery or injury, depression, anxiety, and much more. Our therapeutic massages are tailored to fit each client as an individual, and your therapist is trained in a variety of modalities, making it easier to find what works for you. Some of those modalities include:
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Myofascial
Trigger Point Therapy
Sports Massage
Neuromuscular Therapy
Shiatsu
And More!

Make sure to leave plenty of time to discuss your needs for the session with your therapist before your session. We recommend coming in 15 minutes early if you are a new client, or 5-10 if you are a returning client.


Fertility Massage

There can be a lot of reasons why people have trouble getting or staying pregnant. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for fertility trouble, but massage is a tool that can be helpful for a lot of people who are trying to conceive. We employ relaxation techniques to help alleviate stress, use circulatory techniques designed to bring blood to the reproductive organs, and apply reflexo... Read More

There can be a lot of reasons why people have trouble getting or staying pregnant. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for fertility trouble, but massage is a tool that can be helpful for a lot of people who are trying to conceive. We employ relaxation techniques to help alleviate stress, use circulatory techniques designed to bring blood to the reproductive organs, and apply reflexology and acupressure to bring a balance of eastern and western modalities. Timing is everything when it comes to fertility massage, and regular sessions are recommended for the best results. We recommend booking your first session during the menstrual or follicular phases of you cycle (before ovulation). If you are unsure of when you should schedule your first session, please contact us for further guidance.


Prenatal Massage

Prenatal massage is a session that is designed for some of the unique changes of pregnancy. We have a bolster system that will allow you to lie comfortably on your side, and a table that can adjust to a reclined position once it is no longer safe to lie on your back. Clinical studies have shown that prenatal massage can help to Reduce stress Reduce swelling Reduce pain Promote relaxation... Read More

Prenatal massage is a session that is designed for some of the unique changes of pregnancy. We have a bolster system that will allow you to lie comfortably on your side, and a table that can adjust to a reclined position once it is no longer safe to lie on your back. Clinical studies have shown that prenatal massage can help to
Reduce stress
Reduce swelling
Reduce pain
Promote relaxation
Facilitate hormonal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and other physiological processes
Contribute to increased flexibility
Increase kinesthetic awareness needed for labor
Foster nurturing maternal touch and healthy bonding
And more!

We recommend arriving 15 minutes early if you are coming in for your first prenatal massage with us, and 5-10 minutes early if you have already been here for prenatal massage with this pregnancy.

If you have a complicated or high-risk pregnancy, please record the circumstances in the notes section when you book as some conditions require a signed release from your primary care provider.


Labor Massage

Labor massage is for women who are in, or are ready to be in labor. If you are in labor, massage can help to relax you and help you to develop a good routine for working with your contractions. It can also help to increase the frequency of your contractions if you are trying to progress. If you are not in labor yet, but are ready to be, the use of aromatherapy and acupressure in your massage... Read More

Labor massage is for women who are in, or are ready to be in labor. If you are in labor, massage can help to relax you and help you to develop a good routine for working with your contractions. It can also help to increase the frequency of your contractions if you are trying to progress. If you are not in labor yet, but are ready to be, the use of aromatherapy and acupressure in your massage can help to stimulate uterine contractions and get things moving.

Labor massage is only available to clients who are at least 39 weeks pregnant. If you schedule a labor massage and are earlier in your pregnancy, it will be changed to a prenatal massage.

*Disclaimer: Induction and augmentation massage is not guaranteed to work. Inductions only work if your body and your baby are ready. During your labor induction massage, you will learn the locations of the acupressure points, how to stimulate them, and will be sent home with a handout including all of the points and suggestions for aromatherapy.


Postpartum Massage

If you have given birth within the last 6 months, this option is for you! The term postpartum refers to the period of time after labor and delivery. Massage during this time can be helpful in: Shortening recovery time from labor and birth (both vaginal and Cesarean) Decreasing symptoms of postpartum depression Allowing for smoother emotional adjustment Realigning your spine and pelvis Re... Read More

If you have given birth within the last 6 months, this option is for you! The term postpartum refers to the period of time after labor and delivery. Massage during this time can be helpful in:
Shortening recovery time from labor and birth (both vaginal and Cesarean)
Decreasing symptoms of postpartum depression
Allowing for smoother emotional adjustment
Realigning your spine and pelvis
Reducing pain
Rehabilitating abdominal skin, muscles, and organs
And more!

Postpartum massage can be done in side-lying if you are not yet comfortable lying face down


Reiki

Reiki is a form of energy therapy used to promote healing and relaxation. Reiki sessions are non-invasive, involving light or no touch, and focus on working with your body's energy rather than manipulating your muscles and tissue. Because of this, people or all ages can receive Reiki therapy. It can also be used on anybody regardless of medical history or condition. Some of the benefits of ... Read More

Reiki is a form of energy therapy used to promote healing and relaxation. Reiki sessions are non-invasive, involving light or no touch, and focus on working with your body's energy rather than manipulating your muscles and tissue. Because of this, people or all ages can receive Reiki therapy. It can also be used on anybody regardless of medical history or condition.
Some of the benefits of Reiki include:
Improved feeling of calm and relaxation
Clarity from emotional distress
Pain relief
Improved circulation
Relief from stress related conditions (headach, insomnia, depression, etc.)
Faster recovery after surgery or injuries
And more!


Birth Doula Services

Women's Massage Therapy is currently only offering a la carte doula services. A la carte services consist of individually scheduled appointments to provide guidance during the prenatal or postpartum period. We are not currently offering on call or labor services.

Amanda is the owner of Women’s Massage Therapy; a small, local massage and doula practice in downtown Evanston. Her main focus is to promote women’s health and wellness through bodywork and education. It is her goal to help her clients achieve a sense of health and well-being, and to look for the root of a problem rather than simply treating the symptoms.

Amanda is a licensed massage therapist with the state of Illinois (LMT). She is certified to do pre- and perinatal massage through Body Therapy Associates, and is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) associated with Infant Massage USA. She is trained as a placenta encapsulation specialist (PES) through Placenta Benefits.info, and has received her training as a birth doula through both DONA and toLabor. She is also a Reiki Master Teacher (RMT), trained at Way of the Seeker’s Path.

Amanda is the owner of Women’s Massage Therapy; a small, local massage and doula practice in down... Read More

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