Renew - May/June 2008 - (Page 33)

Wellness Center in Portland, Oregon. Yet they cannot lie on their stomach; for some, no position is comfortable for very long at a time. At the same time they’re watching their bodies expand, they may be watching their spa treatment options shrink. “They can choose from among a dozen diﬀerent facials, but they’re lucky to find one maternity massage and, honestly, it’s usually a modiﬁed Swedish massage,” says Sian Sutherland, whose British-based Mama Mio line of retail and backbar products is formulated speciﬁcally for use during pregnancy. To oﬀer a true prenatal massage, typically the therapist has taken specialized training. “There are contraindications,” Ingala explains. “Pregnant women are at a higher risk for developing blood clots in their legs, so you’d never perform deep work on their legs that could loosen a blood clot. In the last trimester, they shouldn’t lie ﬂat on their back because of the pressure from the baby.” At Zenana Spa, a body cushion supports the client in a safe, side-lying position. The massage therapist works on one side at a time and then has the client lie in a semi-reclining position. Another method involves either a pregnancy table or a special body pillow; both adjust to the size of the client’s belly and support it to allow her to lie face down. Adamo Day Spa in Cohasset Village, Massachusetts, keeps all three options open when customizing a pregnant client’s massage. “It’s all about the client’s comfort and what she needs,” says owner Joanne Ilacqua. That applies to facials as well. Pregnancy can make the client’s face oily, dry, spotty or sensitive. A 30-year-old who hasn’t seen acne since high school may notice new outbreaks. Even a regular client should start over with a full consultation to determine the best facial during these months. Edamame Maternity Spa, a Philadelphia spa designed especially for pregnant women, advertises that its facials “provide the solutions to skin problems caused by hormonal ﬂuctuations.” Giving “facial” a twist on its deﬁnition, spas also oﬀer the “belly facial” to address the stretched, sometimes itchy skin on the stomach. Other specialty services take care of such ills as water-retaining feet, stiﬀ ﬁngers, sore backs and tired legs. But the service side is only half of the equation; products are just as important. > http://www.millenniumspasalon.com/mystery http://www.millenniumspasalon.com/mystery http://www.millenniumspasalon.com/mystery

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