Prenatal Massage & Movement Center
The only specialized facility in New York City dedicated exclusively to supporting new and expectant parents throughout pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery.
Experience tailored therapeutic care across our Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Financial District locations—or in the comfort of your Manhattan home.
Evidence-Based Perinatal Care Tailored to Every Chapter
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Prenatal Massage
A combination of styles such as Swedish massage, acupressure, and mild stretching to relax and soothe the body, treat, and ease tensions.
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Postpartum Massage
Offers a therapeutic escape, while delivering numerous benefits to help your body recover after childbirth.
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Partner Massage
Partners can learn hands-on massage techniques to support moms-to-be throughout their pregnancy and labor.
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Spinning Babies®
An approach that uses maternal physiology and fetal positioning to add comfort in pregnancy, more ease in birth, and beyond.
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Body Ready Method®
A proactive functional exercise training program utilizing the Body Ready Method® approach for preparing the body for childbirth and beyond.
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Abdominal Massage
Health care, which includes massage, anatomy and physiology, herbology, nutrition, and emotional and spiritual healing.
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Labor Enhancement Massage & Movement
A blend of evidence-based movements and targeted massage techniques designed to relax and prepare your body for labor.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
A specialized massage therapy that gently stimulates the lymphatic system to remove waste and excess fluids.
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Deep Reset Therapeutic Massage
A classic form of soothing and deep tissue bodywork designed to deliver peace and rejuvenation for non-birthing partners.
Meet Our Specialized Perinatal Therapists
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Anne Heckheimer
Certified in Prenatal/Postpartum Massage, Body Ready Method® Pro, Restore Your Core® Teacher, Arvigo® Maya Abdominal Therapy, Spinning Babies®, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).
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Lisa Finnerty
Pacific College graduate; Certified Prenatal (Mamamassage®) & MLD Therapist. Specializes in myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and acupressure.
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Norvis Arias
Swedish Institute (A.S.) & SUNY Oswego (B.S.). Combines deep tissue, sports massage, and physical rehab experience for pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
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Shanna Ossi
Swedish Institute graduate; Certified Mamamassage® & MLD Therapist. Integrates background in dance and yoga into holistic perinatal bodywork.
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Jessalyn Jimenez
Swedish Institute graduate; Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, Mamamassage® & Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). Over 10 years in clinical rehab and lymphatic management.
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Skyla Stover
Swedish Institute (Cum Laude); Certified Birth Doula & Breastfeeding Counselor. Perinatal specialist since 2018 combining Shiatsu, myofascial release, and birth guidance.
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Oumdath Gbadamassi
Swedish Institute graduate; Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist (MaMassage®). Focuses on trimester-specific relief and maternal wellness.
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Lucia Diaz
Swedish Institute graduate; Certified Prenatal Therapist (MamaMassage®). Specializes in therapeutic bodywork, CranioSacral therapy, and joint mobility.
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Tatiana Green
Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences Graduate & Current Faculty Member. Expert in deep tissue, Shiatsu, trigger point, and perinatal transitions.
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Alfonsina Peña
Swedish Institute graduate with specialized perinatal training. Combines evidence-informed bodywork with lived experience as a mother of two.
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Grace Barthelemy
Graduate of Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences and NYS Licensed Massage Therapist. Specializes in prenatal relaxation, postpartum muscle recovery, and therapeutic touch.
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Chana Zicherman
Licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of Pacific College of Health and Science and NJ School of Massage. Focuses on side-lying muscular release, stress relief, and post-birth restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Prenatal & Postpartum Care in NYC
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We operate three dedicated Manhattan centers:
Upper West Side (UWS): 23 W 73rd St #100, New York, NY 10023
Upper East Side (UES): 1751 2nd Ave, AZ-5 Office 3, New York, NY 10128
Financial District (FiDi): 156 William St, RM 800, New York, NY 10038
Additionally, we offer in-home prenatal and postpartum massage services throughout Manhattan.
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Yes, prenatal massage is safe and highly beneficial during all three trimesters when performed by a certified perinatal massage therapist. At Prenatal Massage & Movement Center, our NYS-licensed therapists utilize specialized side-lying positioning and supportive cushioning to ensure complete safety and comfort for both mother and baby.
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While both modalities prepare the body for childbirth, Spinning Babies® focuses primarily on maternal positioning and soft tissue releases to support optimal baby positioning in the pelvis. Body Ready Method® is a proactive functional exercise framework focused on pelvic alignment, core responsiveness, and movement patterns to empower an easier birth and postpartum recovery.
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Yes, our licensed massage therapists bring professional prenatal tables, specialized pregnancy bolsters, and organic oils directly to your home or apartment anywhere in Manhattan.
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You can receive a gentle postpartum massage within the first few days following an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. For Cesarean births, we recommend waiting until cleared by your physician or midwife (typically 2 to 6 weeks for direct abdominal work), though gentle shoulder, neck, and leg massage can be enjoyed sooner in-home or in-office.
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Yes! While we do not bill insurance companies directly, we can provide receipts upon request, which you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Please check with your FSA/HSA or insurance provider in advance to ensure there are no special requirements, such as a physician referral, before booking one of our services. In our experience, most standard FSAs only require an insurance-friendly receipt, which we can provide!
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