Tranquil Touch Massage Therapy

“I enjoyed the pregnancy massage as often as possible during both my pregnancies.  I feel that it was extremely beneficial to my babies and me.  It helped lower my stress level, it was very helpful in alleviating back and leg pain from carrying extra weight, it also helped me to sleep better, and feel better in general.  I was very lucky to have had access to these services.”

“I also took advantage of the labor massage during both pregnancies.  It was so wonderful to have someone there to just make me feel more relaxed and at ease.  Melissa stayed with me during both of my deliveries, working pressure points and gave my husband a break.  She had a way of knowing when I was getting irritated and tired and knew exactly what to do to help me stay focused.  She is a very nurturing person and this shows in all of the services she provides.  You can tell she cares and wants to make you feel better.  I highly suggest utilizing the pregnancy and labor massage, you will be glad. Looking back, I would not want to do it without her.” 

Jennifer & Robert Barkman ~ Rockwood, PA

"Pregnancy and childbirth are two of the most amazing miracles that you will ever experience in life. I was lucky enough to have Melissa use her amazing prenatal massage techniques throughout all three of my pregnancies and deliveries.  During pregnancy, she is able to work out some aches and pains that come along with carrying the baby for nine months. Towards the end of my pregnancy she also incorporated some work on my pressure points.”

”Melissa was truly a blessing in the delivery room.  Her massage techniques helped me completely relax.  She was able to massage my back during back labor, work my pressure points, and massage my head and neck area.  When Melissa is in the delivery room, she can do pretty much anything that you ask.  She has a very calming presence and I am so grateful that I learned about her amazing services!  I highly recommend using her during pregnancy and delivery.”

Nicole & Tyson Cook ~ Somerset, PA

“An expectant mom's perspective...My husband and I decided to use Melissa's services during my recent labor & delivery. I am a private person and definitely a modest person, so I was a little nervous about how Melissa would fit into our "birth plan." My husband contacted her with all of our information and we were pleased to learn that she was available and on call for our due date. If you read my husband's testimonial, you know that my labor was not your typical labor. (Please do not be scared, although mine was far from the "typical" labor and delivery, I must admit, it really was not as bad as you might imagine).  Shortly after we contacted her, Melissa came to my labor room and began my session. She massaged my feet, hands, neck, and shoulders for 4 hours. I LOVED every minute of it. She was professional and I was at ease.  She would have stayed longer, but I let her go home, knowing that she would come back as soon as I needed her to help ease the pain of labor. Sadly, circumstances did not allow this to happen and I eventually ended up requiring a C-section. I will say that this was the best "push present" my husband could have given me.  Being a first time mom massage made a difficult time much better. I was relaxed and able to go through labor drug free. We will certainly be calling upon Melissa again with our next pregnancy. All I can say is this - Ladies, pamper yourself during this special time in your life. You deserve it! Once baby arrives, it may be a while until you can pamper yourself again!”

Laura M. Boland ~ Somerset, PA

“A husband's perspective...We first found out about Melissa's labor massage service when my wife, who was then pregnant, bought me a gift certificate to Tranquil Touch Massage Therapy. The idea immediately resonated well with both of us but we were not sure how exactly it would work. Being our first pregnancy, we had not experienced the labor process and honestly did not know how or when to incorporate Melissa. From the first time we spoke by phone, she immediately put our concerns to rest and made it clear that she was there to make the process easier and not more difficult. Like many first time pregnancies, my wife went a week late and needed induced. Despite the (seemingly) constant changes to our schedule, Melissa remained pleasant and always assured us that she would be there when it was time. Unfortunately, our first pregnancy was also a difficult one that eventually ended up in nearly 44 hours of labor followed by a c-section. Despite the many unknowns, Melissa shuffled her schedule and was able to be there with us for nearly 4 hours on the second day. I ca not speak highly enough of her. She was pleasant, calming, and a wonderful addition to the birthing experience. I would genuinely recommend her to anyone. Husbands, give this gift to your wives. Trust me, they deserve it and will thank you for it.”

Lucas M. Boland ~ Somerset, PA