Mama Bear Massage

Join us at Birth-I-Con again next month! We will discuss uterine health, holistic remedies, and more! Get your tickets at https://birthitforwards.org/birth-it-forward-conference/

Shawna has a passion for helping women in all stages of motherhood from prenatal to postpartum and beyond. She graduated from Massage Therapy School at PCI in 2006. After doing standard Swedish massage for several years, she noticed there was a lack of quality prenatal massage in the Kansas City area. While pregnant with her son in 2014, Shawna had her first experience receiving a basic Swedish prenatal massage. Like many new mothers, she struggled with “common pregnancy discomforts” such as P***c
Symphysis and Sciatic pain. Finding no relief in the bodywork she received, she decided to study various pregnancy massage techniques to create – truly therapeutic pregnancy massage sessions that would help alleviate the unique discomforts that come along with pregnancy. This specialty allowed her to formally give “birth” in 2017 to Mama Bear Massage, LLC. With the goal to create more effective therapeutic sessions with the ability for Mom to lay face down and have as normal of a session as possible throughout her pregnancy. Since its creation, Mama Bear Massage has evolved from a Prenatal Massage focus to more of a Medical Massage focus. As time went on Pregnancy Massage clients became Postpartum and then Therapeutic Massage clients. https://mamabearmassagekc.com/

Shawna will be speaking at this year's Birth-I-Con!
Get your tickets now! https://birthitforward.org/birth-it-forward-conference/

When is it best to start prenatal massage?
As soon as possible! If Mom wants prenatal massage to be a part of her pregnancy care, it is important to begin sessions as early in pregnancy as possible. Bodywork works best when it can be done throughout the pregnancy to create lasting results and alleviate any preexisting discomforts that can get more inflamed during pregnancy.

Moms who choose massage throughout pregnancy notice a more comfortable birthing experience physically and less anxiety or nervousness during labor.
Prenatal massage does not require a waiting period or a doctor’s note unless there is a high-risk concern. Even then due to our extensive training and education in prenatal and medical massage, there are still many high-risk factors that we can still help with at Mama Bear Massage.

Please always communicate any diagnosis, pre-existing conditions, or high-risk factors/concerns to your Massage Therapist before beginning treatments. You never know what they can help with!

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What are the benefits of prenatal massage?
❤️Reduced Anxiety
🥰 Improved Depression Symptoms
🤰 Better Labor Outcomes
🦹‍♀️ Relieves Muscle & Joint Pain
🌺 Lessens Swelling
🌻 Hormone Regulation
My goal at Mama Bear Massage is to help you achieve your goals and feel your best!

Visit my website at https://mamabearmassagekc.com/, and let's find the right fit for you!

A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by the scars. - Carly Simon

❤️Love your scars, they are the story of you.

We are so thrilled when a cancellation is because a sweet baby is coming earth-side!
If you have been wanting to get in, now is your chance!
Wednesday has a couple spots open! Contact us now!

Regular massage can help to prepare your body to deal with an injury you sustain.

Even after an injury, massage may be able to help with recovery.

There are so many benefits, to include improved circulation, better flexibility, and improved lymphatic system function.

All of these may help when you get injured or with recovery.

Add massage to your list of general health practices and as a way to help prevent injury and shorten recovery time.

We love to help!

In our space, we want you to be fully YOU.

We want you to be your unique self.

We want you to bring your awesomeness to your session!

We want you to show up with positive energy, and hopefully leave with even more.

We want you to fully trust us with your care.

We are honored to be able to treat you.

Thank you for choosing us!

What does that mean to you?

Self Care?

We hear things all the time from so many sources about what you can do to practice self care.

It seems simple, but sometimes it can be really difficult to prioritize your health.

Life gets in the way, kids get in the way, jobs get in the way . . .

We want to be part of your support system to stay on track with your self care.

We don't expect you to come see us weekly, but we do expect you to listen to your body and respond when you need us.

Making massage a regular part of your health routine, even when you spread the sessions out, can be so beneficial.

Talk with Shawna to see what kind of a routine your body needs.

She can help you to set tangible goals and she will work with you to help you stay on a positive path.

You don't have to do it alone.

We would love to help you stay accountable.

Let us know how we can help.

Massage has so many amazing benefits, but we especially wanted to highlight how it can help with stress and enhance relaxation.

Getting regular massage can help your body to realize how to let go of stress again.

It can increase your ability to get into a state of relaxation.

It can improve the quality of your life by allowing you to have a few moments of complete peace.

Get on our schedule.

You won't regret it.

Enjoy the sun!

Soak up that vitamin D!

Get on our massage schedule!

We would love to see you and add to the joy you're feeling since the weather has turned.

See you soon!

Love.

It seems so simple.

Show love and allow yourself to be loved.

So, why are we so terrible at receiving it and even showing it to others sometimes?

We believe you need to practice receiving before you can give.

You can't pour from an empty cup.

So, let us LOVE you!

Come see us for a massage session and receive love.

Taking care of yourself and showing up for yourself is a great place to start.

We're here when you're ready.

Valentine's Day is upon us and one of the best gifts you could give or receive is the gift of massage.

Giving the gift of a massage session is something that contributes to the overall health and well-being of the recipient.

We think it's a much better idea than just flowers or chocolates.

We do have gift certificates available as well!

We are starting a new segment as a resource for parents.

How many of you are desperately trying to keep your kids occupied and off screens right now?

Are you struggling with finding activities?

It can be exhausting even trying to find things that are open right now!

We are going to try to post about something every week to give you a heads up about an activity you can do with your kids.

This week we are highlighting Learning 2 Fly.

Parents can schedule a private event with a minimum of 6 kids.

It's sound so fun and like such a great way to get them moving their bodies, while learning something new!

You can contact them here:

Phone: +1 913 262 2600
[email protected]

Part of the experience at Mama Bear Massage is knowing that your entire person will get love at your session.

Shawna addresses not only your physical body, but your emotional well-being as well.

You will leave with a new sense of self after hearing Shawna's intuitive perspective on your life.

She is great at offering support and holding space.

This truly is a whole-person treatment.

Mind. Body. Soul.

We want you to take care of your insides too!

It is so heart-warming to see a testimony like this.

We are so appreciative of every client who walks through our doors.

We are just so grateful to be able to provide a service that can truly have an impact of the well-being of so many.

Thank you for choosing Mama Bear Massage!

Shawna received an unexpected call the other day.

The voice on the other end told her she was now part of the Better Business Bureau.

But how??

Come to find out, Mama Bear Massage was so highly recommended, so many times, that the business is now listed with the BBB!

What an amazing accomplishment, but also, what an amazing reward!

Shawna has worked so hard to get where she is and she has consistently provided such a high standard of care that it had to be recognized.

So, here at Mama Bear Massage, we want to say thank you to all of our wonderful clients who made this possible.

Thank you for trusting us with your time and your bodies.

We wouldn't be here without you!

Sending you all so much love and all the good vibes!

This year will be great because we will make it so!

Thank you for all of your support over the past year.

We can't wait to see you back in the massage room soon!

Shawna has gift certificates available for purchase all year long!

No matter the occasion, gifting your friends and family a session with Mama Bear Massage is a gift that will keep on giving.

Contact Shawna today to get yours!

We want to wish you all the best during this holiday season.

Make sure you are continuing to take care of yourself, as well as the ones around you.

We'll see you back for your New Year sessions soon!

Shawna takes the time to get to know you on a personal level.

She tailor's your massage experience to YOU.

She is open to all communication from her clients.

Your comfort is her number one priority.

Tell her what you prefer and she will deliver.

Book with Shawna to experience a person level of care.

Shawna has gift certificates available!

Contact her to purchase one for yourself or for those you care about most.

The gift of self care is probably the best thing you could give, especially this year!

Thank you!

We love receiving testimonies!

There is no greater joy than knowing our clients are happy with their care.

Make sure you share with your friends and family this holiday season.

It's an honor to care for your loved ones.

One of the most important things you can do for yourself before and after you get a massage is to drink your water.

Being properly hydrated can greatly improve your massage experience.

Your body will more readily accept the intentional touch and the post-massage detox will be much more effective.

Water is available on site, but make sure you are drinking enough throughout the day before your session as well.

Is pregnancy massage dangerous?

Nope. Massage during a normal pregnancy is not harmful at all.

Massage supports a healthy pregnancy, and does not cause miscarriage or induce preterm labor.

That being said…not all massage therapists or spas who offer prenatal massage have extensive training or experience doing it, and if you are the recipient of one of those massages, you might be left unsettled and disappointed.

Specialization makes a much BIGGER difference than you might think. For instance, a dental assistant knows a LOT about teeth, but she shouldn’t be the one performing a root canal.

Stay tuned for more helpful info!

When you walk into Shawna's space, you will immediately feel at ease.

She creates an environment that is comforting and validating.

She listens.

She is attentive.

We all need more of that in our lives.

Once again, we are blown away by the kind responses we get after a client receives care.

December is almost completely booked.

Make sure you get on the calendar to start the new year off right.

You are so powerful.

Your thoughts are so powerful.

As we head into this season of 'busy', we wanted to remind you that YOU are ultimately in control of your thoughts and how you allow them to influence you.

You can always choose to come back to the present moment.

Take a few deep breaths.

Calm your mind.

And then you can continue on with your plans and be better equipped to handle that comes at you.

If you need extra support, we would love to see you in our peaceful space.

THANKFUL.

That's how we feel every single time we get a review like this one.

We are so grateful to be able to provide services to such wonderful clients.

Your care and comfort are so important to us here at Mama Bear Massage.

When we can provide you with exactly the session you desired, we are just as happy as you are.

Thank you for trusting us with your care.

Be kind to yourself.

Give yourself some grace.

We are all doing our best.

We promise, it is enough.

Shawna has trained in a few different techniques, but her specialty is in pre and post natal massage.

Her goal for every session is to have her clients walking away feeling refreshed, relaxed, and content.

It is SO important for moms and moms-to-be to put their health and wellbeing first.

When momma is happy, everyone is happy!

Invest in yourself.

Invest in your health.

Invest in your personal wellness.

Shawna would love to help facilitate your journey to healing.