The dream of having a baby and starting a family is a dream that many share. The gift of raising healthy children that you witness first hand (and equip) to find their voice and come into their own as they set out to make their mark on the world and contribute to your family's legacy is a beautiful sight to see.
In fact, Blissful touch Body + Reflexology began from humble beginnings as a beautiful room specifically designed for Pregnancy and Postpartum Massages.
After our founder become a mommy, she furthered her knowledge in prenatal modalities within massage therapy, and made it her mission to cater and care for the delicate needs of mommies around the world.
As we understood that this is a sacred and special time in your life, for you and your family. You deserve to be pampered. These services are great gifts to purchase for a baby shower gift or to make sure your loved one is taking the time to relax and unwind before her little bundle of joy arrives.
You many be wondering how do massages affect your body?
For centuries, people have turned to massage therapy to alleviate stress, muscle pain, and a variety of other ailments (both mental and physical).
Today, you don’t have to jump through hoops of scheduling a massage while also blocking off your schedule for your entire day at a posh and luxury day spa in order to experience the benefits of massage for yourself. Today, You can find massage therapists at health clubs, doctors’ offices, health food markets, farmer's markets, wellness events and in our line of business -- mobile massage at your place home, office suite or vacation rental (AirBnb, VRBO or Sonder), as we bring the bliss to you with our 24/7 intuitive bliss + bodywork artistry.
There are a many different types of mobile massages with two of the most common (and most well known) being:
Swedish massage—One of the most popular types of massage, Swedish massage aims to relax the entire body. A massage therapist rubs the muscles using long, gliding strokes and circular movements, as well as a combination of vibration and tapping. This is a more gentle type of massage. Similar to Swedish massage is the sports massage, geared towards athletes. This type of massage is intended to prevent and treat athletic injuries.
Deep tissue massage—Deep tissue massage is similar to Swedish massage, but it uses more pressure to treat chronic muscle tension. This type of massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. When deep tissue massage is focused on a specific area to relieve soreness from injury or overuse, it is called a trigger point massage.
Our Speciality Massage Modalities are:
Lomi Lomi Massage —Lomi lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage that uses a combination of massage techniques, nut oils, and sometimes elements of prayer, breathing and dance to restore energy and soothe the body. It is also known as the 'loving hands' massage.
Okazaki Long Life Method massage— Okazaki Long-Life Massage™ is a massage technique that focuses on whole-body health in order to achieve desired results. The technique is actually a combination of many different techniques, some of which are well known and some of which are new for this particular brand of massage.
Prenatal / Postpartum massage—Prenatal massage helps by stimulating the soft tissues of the body to reduce the fluids that cause swollen joints. This practice helps remove the tissue waste to reduce muscle aches and joint pain.
The Benefits of Massage Therapy While Trying to Conceive
The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals hosts an annual “EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week.” Since 1995, ABMP members have given their time, money, and effort to help others, while also promoting themselves and raising awareness of the benefits of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies.
The advantages of massage therapy are numerous and its range is vast. Given the health benefits of massage, it comes as no surprise that a survey taken found that 50 million Americans discussed massage therapy with their primary care physicians during the previous year, according to the American Massage Therapy Association.
With so many people turning to massage therapy as a health care treatment, we asked the question, is it possible that massage could help with infertility, fertility treatments such as IVF or beneficial for surrogate mothers, too?
In fact, According to a study:
"Massage therapy improves in vitro fertilization outcome in patients undergoing blastocyst transfer in a cryo-cycle"
Therefore as we can all see, massage and fertility go hand in hand, as the overall healing and therapeutic benefits of massage are vast and wide.
As more and more, mobile massage therapy is becoming recommended by physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists as part of complementary and alternative medicine.
You may wondering "what exactly is it about massages that makes them so good for your health?"
We're glad you asked! -- Massages can:
Impact hormone production—We all can agree that massages are supposed to feel great, yet did you know that there is a biological reason that can explain why you leave your massage session feeling so relaxed, optimistic and nurtured? Studies have found massage therapy to be an effective way to decrease levels of cortisol produced by your adrenal glands. Cortisol (which is apart of our bodies defense mechanisms and protection) is also useful in regulating your blood pressure and sleep cycles, among other things, but too much of this hormone can lead to weight gain, headaches, stress -- and anxiety ( which has been scientifically proven to shorten our life spans ).
Improve blood circulation—Blood circulation supplies your brain and other organs with oxygen. Good blood circulation can help with everything from cell growth to skin appearance, to the cells that comprise our heart that empowers it to beat daily. A 2014 study found that massage therapy—Lomi Lomi massage, specifically—helps increase healthy blood flow, both in people who are recovering from rigorous physical exercise as well as in people that haven’t exercised at all. It was also found that the beneficial effects weren’t limited to the area that was being massaged but that overall blood circulation improved after they received a lomi lomi massage therapy.
Reduce muscle pain—When your muscles are sore (like those aches you feel in your neck, shoulders or lower back), you probably instinctively massage the affected area to relieve the ache -- which feels amazing as putting the pressure of your own hands on your muscles, whether they’re fatigued from a workout or sore from sitting at a desk all week or long over the road commutes, can help relieve pain and tension. Massage therapy decreases muscle pain after exercise by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration.
Enhance the function of your immune system—In a study on the effect of touch on humans, massage therapy was found to improve immune system function by increasing the levels of natural killer cells in the body. These cells help fight the spread of certain tumors and infections while limiting tissue damage.
"Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy"
Massage therapy has also been found to increase levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. This helps to stabilize your mood and improve your memory, attention, and motivation. The combined effects on cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin make massage therapy a treatment option that can help increase attentiveness and mitigate effects of stress, anxiety, and depression.
What about male factor infertility?
The affects of Stress and male factor infertility
It is so secret that sperm quality and quantity are vital to a couple’s chance of conceiving. A man's testosterone production, which affects male sex drive as well as overall reproductive health, can also be negatively impacted by stress and anxiety.
Stress and anxiety can lower the concentration and motility of sperm in semen, as well as the percentage of normally-shaped sperm.
Stress management, whether through massage therapy, meditation, sound baths, sound healing, spending time in nature and near the ocean (some of our personal favs and recommendations) are highly recommended for men experiencing male factor infertility.
Can massage therapy improve fertility?
In short? It really depends.
During your fertility research, you may have come across the subject of fertility massages. Many claim that specifically-created “fertility massages” can increase reproductive health by various methods. However, there is little evidence that these “fertility massages” affect fertility any more than regular massages do.
However, there is evidence, that massage therapy may be effective in increasing the probability of success for couples undergoing In Vitro Fertilization.
As we mentioned above,
"Massage therapy improves in vitro fertilization outcome in patients undergoing blastocyst transfer in a cryo-cycle"
Women who received massages before embryo implantation were more likely to have successful IVF cycles. Study authors attributed this effect to decreased levels of stress, reduced uterine contractions, and increased abdominal blood flow in the women that received massage therapy.
While you’re trying to conceive, it can be very easy to neglect any self-care that isn’t directly related to your fertility -- don’t fall into this "self neglect trap", as we have coined it. Although it’s true that we don’t yet have proof that massage therapy directly improves fertility in couples trying to conceive, massage therapy has the potential to improve your quality of life in a multitude of ways, many of which may have an indirect impact on your fertility.
Now is a great time to schedule a mobile massage reservation, as it is always a great idea of making lasting improvements to your overall health is highly recommended for couples that are trying to conceive.
Being in a relaxed state of mind, space and mindset is not only a phenomenal investment into yourself -- scheduling regular mobile massages may help you accomplish these goals all with healing massages.
When you're ready to schedule your session with, bliss -- we'll be here for you!
24/7 intuitive bliss
+ bodywork artistry
in the comfort of your home.
#massageduringimplantation #ivfmassage #massagebeforeembryotransfer #ivfmassagenearme #fertilitymassage #fertilitymassagenearme #dallas #sandiego
#phoenix #scottsdale #sedona #mobilemassage #mobilemassagenearme #mobilemassagesandiego #mobilemassagedallas #mobilemassagephoenix #mobilemassagescottsdale