Pregnancy Massage in Ottawa

Comfort, relief, and relaxation during every stage of pregnancy.

Pregnancy changes your body quickly — sometimes beautifully, sometimes uncomfortably, and often both at the same time. As your posture shifts, your ribs expand, and your hips work extra hard, it’s natural to feel tension or aches that weren’t there before. Because of this, many pregnant people look for ways to stay comfortable, sleep better, and move with more ease.

At Triada Health Ottawa, our pregnancy massage sessions are designed to gently and safely support your growing body. Each treatment is tailored to how far along you are, how you’re feeling that day, and what helps you relax most.

You deserve comfort during this incredible (and sometimes overwhelming) time.

Why Pregnancy Massage Helps

Pregnancy is not “one size fits all,” but many parents-to-be share similar experiences. Massage can help because it:

  • Reduces swelling in the legs, feet, and hands
  • Improves sleep and relaxation
  • Decreases back, hip, and pelvic tension
  • Relieves rib, shoulder, and neck discomfort
  • Supports healthy circulation
  • Helps manage stress and nervous-system overload
  • Eases round ligament and low-back discomfort

Most importantly, pregnancy massage gives you a moment to breathe, soften, and reconnect with your body in a calm and supportive space.

Common Pregnancy Discomforts We Support

Although every pregnancy is unique, massage may help with:

  • Lower back and hip pain
  • Pelvic tension
  • Rib and diaphragm tightness
  • Sciatica
  • Swelling and fluid retention
  • Carpal tunnel symptoms
  • Sleep disruptions
  • Stress or overwhelm
  • General aches from posture changes

Because your comfort matters, we always adapt pressure, positioning, and technique to match your needs.

How We Keep Pregnancy Massage Safe

Your safety always comes first. As a result, we use positioning methods that support your changing body:

During your session, you may be positioned:

  • Side-lying with pillows and bolsters
  • Semi-reclined
  • Fully supported on the table with customized cushioning

We do not use any unsafe pressure, abdominal work, or deep techniques that could affect your comfort or mobility.

If you have specific concerns, such as high-risk pregnancy, swelling, or pelvic instability, your therapist will adjust the treatment accordingly.

When to Start Pregnancy Massage

Many people begin massage in the second trimester; however, you can safely enjoy pregnancy massage at any stage, as long as you feel comfortable.

You may want to book if you’re noticing:

  • A pulling sensation in the lower back
  • Hip or pelvic discomfort
  • Rib pressure or difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position
  • Shoulder and neck tightness from breast growth and posture changes
  • Emotional overwhelm or fatigue

Even one session can help you move more comfortably, although some choose a regular schedule as their due date approaches.

Pregnancy Massage & the Webster Technique

Although pregnancy massage focuses on muscle, joint, and circulatory comfort, many clients also combine their care with chiropractic treatment for pelvic balance and ease.

Our chiropractors offer the Webster Technique, a gentle method used during pregnancy to improve pelvic alignment and create space for comfort.

You can explore this service here with Dr. Courteney Werner.

Massage and chiropractic work beautifully together because they support both soft tissue tension and joint mobility.

What a Session Feels Like

Pregnancy massage is slow, soothing, and deeply grounding. Because your body is carrying more weight and working harder every week, the goal is to help you feel:

  • Supported
  • Relaxed
  • Less tense
  • More mobile

You may notice relief in your back, hips, shoulders, feet, or wherever you tend to hold tension. Many clients say the session feels like a reset — both physically and emotionally.

How Often Should You Come In?

Your schedule depends on how your pregnancy feels. That said:

  • 1 session every 2–4 weeks helps maintain comfort
  • Weekly sessions may help during the final trimester
  • As-needed drop-ins are welcome if you simply need relief

We’re here to support you at any stage.

Other modalities for support:

Book Your Pregnancy Massage in Ottawa

Your body is doing something incredible — and you deserve comfort and support as it changes. Whether you need tension relief, better rest, or a quiet moment to breathe, pregnancy massage can help you feel more at ease.

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