Massage Therapy
Prenatal Massage
Benefits:
Muscle Relaxation and Tension Release
Increases Circulation and Relieves Edema
Alleviates Lower Back and Hip Discomfort
Promotes Better Strength, Flexibility and Balance
Relieves Sciatic Nerve Pain
Reduces Headaches
Improves Sleep
Creates Space for Baby’s Optimal Positioning
Postpartum Massage
Massage may be done as soon as mother feels ready. Massage will help relieve any discomfort or stress from labor. Massage helps trigger the flow of endorphins to help elevate mood. Massage is extremely beneficial to ease mom’s stress and discomfort in her body from caring for a newborn.
Women’s Wellness Massage
This massage is for those past the first year of postpartum and beyond. While postpartum lasts forever, this massage is designed to change with you as your body shifts beyond early postpartum. Whether you are in between having babies or done having children, this massage will be personalized to your needs.
Book with Athena
Athena’s availability is on Wednesdays and Fridays
60 minute - $130
75 minute - $150
*no tipping policy
Athena Wagner began her Massage Therapy career at American Massage and Bodywork Institute (AMBI) in Vienna, Virginia after many years of receiving massage and studying other holistic modalities such as Yoga, Strength Training, Gardening, Aromatherapy, and Mindfulness. She has training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Reiki.
Before becoming a Massage Therapist, Athena achieved a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from George Mason University. During this time in college, she worked as a Preschool Teacher and then as a Nanny. In this child and family caregiver role, she gained a special appreciation for what many people experience during pregnancy and the postpartum period. While attending AMBI,she felt inspired to focus her massage skill set on serving the prenatal and postpartum population as a way to continue to support the health of mothers and families.
Athena offers Prenatal, Postpartum and Women’s Wellness Massage sessions.