Get pregnancy massage therapy in Kitsilano

If you’re looking for pregnancy massage therapy in Kitsilano, Alpine Massage is the clinic for you. Around half of all pregnant women experience some form of pain during their pregnancy. While for some this is fleeting and mild, for others the pain can be more severe and debilitating. Massage therapy has been shown to be an effective way to manage pregnancy pain. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at how massage can help, and we’ll also discuss some of the other benefits of massage therapy during pregnancy.

One of the most common symptoms in early pregnancy is nausea. Massage can help to ease nausea by promoting relaxation and improving circulation. While it may not eliminate nausea completely, it can be a bit of relief (even if temporarily) from the discomfort of morning sickness.

Another very common area of discomfort during pregnancy is low back and hip pain. This can be caused by a variety of reasons: an increase in the hormone Relaxin, which relaxes the ligaments in the pelvis, weight changes and a change in centre of gravity. Massage can help provide relief by loosening tight muscles and improving range of motion. In addition, massage can help to reduce swelling by stimulating the lymphatic system and promoting drainage. As a result, massage therapy can be an effective way to alleviate common pregnancy pains.

Getting a massage while pregnant might sound like a good idea, but you might be wondering “how the heck am I going to lay on my stomach for a massage?!”. This is where pregnancy pillows come in. They provide support and space for you to lay in a prone position (on your stomach) so that you can enjoy all the many benefits of massage therapy while pregnant. Alternatively, if pregnancy pillows just don’t feel comfortable, side-lying is another option. This position allows you to lay on your side with pillows for support.

If you’re pregnant, give massage a try. It can help alleviate aches and pains, make you feel better, and improve your mood. Not to mention, it’s a great way to relax and de-stress. So go ahead and book that prenatal massage today! Have a look at our wonderful team of RMT’s here. For pregnancy massage therapy in Kitsilano, look no further than Alpine Massage.

Alpine Massage Therapy Inc

4.8

Based on 68 reviews

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Jan Carter

16:48 19 Apr 24

Great space and great RMT’s

C N

04:14 19 Mar 24

Lourdes Troconis

06:59 20 Feb 24

About a month ago, I went to Alpine Massage for a session of 75 minutes of massage therapy my daughter had bought me as a birthday gift.My daughter, knowing that I have some issues with my lower back, and recurrent pain in my right hip/thigh/glute joints area, she searched for massage therapists.Her research turned out to be exceptionally good.Samantha, my RMT was very professional, thorough, and her hands were strong and to the point, making sure she ventured every single muscle, tendon, ligament, as well as joint…I could feel like she was inside my body and knew exactly where to touch, and how deep.Her dedication, intuition, and knowledge were beyond expectations.Near the end of the session, after my whole body was massaged, with special attention to the mentioned areas above, she held the back of my neck and massaged the occipital bones in my head, and that was amazing!! Nobody had ever given such special attention to the back of my neck and base of my head.Thank you, Samantha, for a wonderful treat and extremely therapeutic massage!!!Every time I think about it, I relive the moment and appreciate your dedication!Lourdes T.

Jake

02:25 20 Feb 24

Sophie knows what’s up

Rebecca Abel

04:17 03 Feb 24

Kyle Baley

13:22 24 Jan 24

Stopped in here during a particularly stressful visit to Vancouver and I’m glad I did. Amber knows what she’s doing and did a great job incorporating my preferences into her work. Would recommend her to others looking for stress relief. The environment is nice with big rooms and relaxing music and designs and it was even kind of soothing to hear the steady pattern of cars in the distance going down Arbutus through the rain. I hope to go back before I leave.

Jessica Luo

02:23 24 Jan 24

Clean space and very nice therapists. The massage rooms are huge! I’ve only been twice but the ability to do direct billing to PBC/Insurance was a major bonus. All pictures are of the waiting area.

Lizzie Gregory

04:14 04 Jan 24

Absolutely love this place. Been going regularly for massages for about a year and they are always brilliant. Always relaxing and just a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Taylor is AMAZING. Highly recommend!

Justin Chinfen

22:10 22 Dec 23

I decided to try Alpine Massage as it had been recommended to me. My session with Taylor was probably the best massage I’ve ever had – she was patient in understanding what my concerns were, personable, applied the right amount of pressure (and checked in a few times as well), and really eased the stiffness I had in my calves and thighs. Will definitely come here again!

Alex Hoover

22:36 20 Dec 23

Booked and subsequently cancelled an appointment well in advance, though apparently the cancellation wasn’t received. I then received no email or text message reminders until 2 hours before the appointment time, at which point is was too late.They charged a no show fee of the full cost of the appointment and refused to refund.

Bianca Up

09:32 19 Dec 23

Diana is impressive I feel so relaxed. highly recommend

Jessy Craymer

10:10 09 Dec 23

lori freeze

23:15 12 Nov 23

Great place. Excellent service. Kimberly is fantastic. Highly recommend!

Laura Bailis

22:13 12 Nov 23

Pearse Brennan

01:24 12 Nov 23

Very disappointed

Claire Hanevelt

01:27 03 Nov 23

Jade Higgins

03:00 01 Nov 23

Such a lovely and peaceful environment, great service, fab massage, Diana was fantastic!! Definitely recommend!

michael kavanagh

04:48 24 Sep 23

Steffen Tweedle

16:20 22 Aug 23

Great service. Amazing staff.

Crystal Mount Tannehill

00:40 08 Aug 23

It was my first time there! Nice environment and Diana was so great. Perfect pressure! So polite! And Alpine submits the insurance! So easy to set up! I’m going back over & over again now:)

Miriam Trejo

16:02 30 Jun 23

Excelente service from Kimberly such a nice person! The place is beautiful, there’s a lot of plants which I love and they treat you really nice, definitely coming back 🫶🏼

Keela Keeping

20:17 12 Apr 23

From the staff to the beauty of the place, this one is top in my books. I’ve gone to many different RTMs over the years, with varying experiences, but all 3 RMTs that I’ve seen at Alpine were consistently great – listened so well, genuinely wanted to help, knew what they were doing, able to apply good pressure and one even gave me some good guidance to help with my chiro appointment to find out what’s going on. I’ve gone both for a back injury and just regular maintenance as a desk worker. Highly recommend.

Kimberly Asuming-Tawiah

15:22 04 Apr 23

Kimberly Asuming-Tawiah

15:10 04 Apr 23

Maggie Morgan

17:03 03 Apr 23

I had a great experience with Alpine Massage, from the welcoming and calming environment to my treatment with Samantha. She made sure to understand my goals, what issues I’ve been having and what I was looking for during my session. I left feeling much more relaxed, and saw improvements in my workout performance in the weeks following. I would highly recommend Alpine and Samantha – I can’t wait for my next session!

Eliza Andrews

06:41 03 Apr 23

My partner had a couple massage therapies here; both times he had brand new RMT’s who didn’t listen very well to him. Not acceptable given they are charging a premium for the massages.He mentioned it was noisy in the rooms as there is a lot of construction going on nearby. He came back more stressed than when he left to get the treatment.

Victor Chan

20:27 15 Mar 23

Alpine Massage is fantastic: booking is easily done online and availability is much better than most places. They ask a lot of questions during the first session to ensure they understand your pain points and needs, and during the treatment session, I definitely felt they were addressing my chronic lower back and shoulder pain. My RMT, Kimberly, uses just the right amount of pressure to feel like my muscle tensions are being released but not so much that I’m dying from the pain.Only complaint I have is parking: I couldn’t figure out if the underground parking is available (clinic is attached to ambulance station). If you’re going at a busy time, you may need to budget a bit more time to find street parking and walking to the clinic. Small detail for an otherwise great clinic!

Justin Liu

17:51 01 Mar 23

Super friendly staff. Clean, calming, and relaxing clinic. Amy, Kaitlyn, and Elsie are GREAT!

Mohammadreza Mohseni

04:50 24 Jan 23

I had two fantastic massage therapy sessions at Alpine massage therapy. Once with Elsie and once with Sophie. Both sessions were amazing and helped greatly with my pain and stress. Highly recommended!

Fahim Yazdan Panah

19:24 14 Jan 23

I came up with this place on Google Maps within walking distance and thought I give them a try. I didn’t know any of their therapists, so I booked an appointment with Elsie Webber. When she finished her job, I had my best massage therapy experience EVER. When I went to book more sessions, I found their schedules quite busy. Not a surprise, though 😊I kept booking weekly appointments with Elsie for a while. She is amazingly skillful, professional and precise. She well knows how to treat every single muscle over your body. You don’t know how stiff some of your deep muscles could be until she makes you feel them. I can’t recommend her enough.The place itself is spotless, quiet and cozy. All of the staff are very friendly. I love this place and recommend them to anyone looking for a massage therapist around Kits and Arbutus Ridge.

Arash Khodadadi

23:22 10 Nov 22

Well-maintained and clean. Really caring and experienced therapists. Organized with insurance and credits. Overall recommend this place for a massage therapy.

Nicholas Dube

17:34 12 Sep 22

Amy and the team at Alpine are awesome! Friendly, professional and talented practitioners. I wouldn’t go to another RMT clinic!

Rahul Sharma

20:06 10 Sep 22

Amy is a fantastic RMT who takes the time to get to know what is ailing you. The atmosphere of the clinic is also very relaxing and calming. I would recommend Amy and Alpine in heartbeat.

Kasia Przystupa

21:17 18 Aug 22

Such an amazing place! Everyone is super kind and Amy always makes me feel so much better. All the cute decor, plants and chill vibes are a bonus! ❤️

Karsen Chang

23:58 12 Aug 22

Amy does an amazing job. The atmosphere in the studio is relaxing and comfortable. I fell asleep during my massage. Definitely recommend Amy for RMT.

S B

22:22 13 May 22

I was scheduled with Elsie for a 30 minute massage. I have been really tense and sore lately from cycling and long hours at my desk and I instantly felt at ease and relaxed after my massage. She knew which areas needed extra pressure and always checked in to see how I was handling it. It was such a great experience and I definitely will be scheduling with her again!

Dan Graham

01:03 05 Apr 22

Amy is the best. I can quite honestly say it’s hard to find an RMT that will not give you just a relaxing massage, but one that also actually works out the muscle and back issues I have with Scoliosis. Always gives service with a warm, welcoming smile.

Taylor MacNeil

21:08 25 Mar 22

If you haven’t already seen Amy at Alpine Massage Therapy, what are you doing?! Once I found Amy I’ve never looked back, I’ve recommended her to everyone I know who needs an RMT, she is so friendly, thorough, and always listens to what you are feeling in your body and gives advice on stretches and techniques to help tight areas to help alleviate issues between visits. She is the best!

Graham Macdougall

19:35 17 Jan 22

Amy was the best massage therapist I’ve ever been to. So strong and really got the the root of my issues.. Thank you thank you thank you!! 🙏🏻Great value for what you get as well. She’s building a really great practice.

SHAHROUZ MORTEZAEI

23:02 24 Jul 21

This place is FANTASTIC. It’s cute and soothing and Amy is quick and attentive. My massage was excellent! I left feeling relaxed with no tension in my muscles or joints. Amy always take time to listen to everything I needed done and applies just the right amount of pressure when needed. I highly recommend this place for a good massage…I can say it with full confidence that Amy is the best massage therapist I’ve been going to longest time and highly recommend her and her team.

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