Then there’s Thai massage, wherein the massager uses her or his body to move the patient into various positions. This is a takeoff on the practices of shiatsu massage and follows the same basic philosophy, wherein acupressure points can be relieved of their blockages and harmony restored. It’s a bit more physical, though, and is usually followed by a shower.
You also may consider hot stone massage. As the name would indicate, the masseuse places lightly warmed stones on acupressure points throughout the body, hoping to unblock the energy sources within. Sometimes the stones are manipulated, but often they are left in place merely to provide soothing warmth to the regions where they’re applied.
Massage enthusiasts may consider reflexology, which focuses on the thumb, fingers and hands to stimulate other areas, particularly the feet, which are believed to be linked to the rest of your body.
Finally, there are pregnancy massages, designed to relieve some of the accompanying physical changes that occur during this transition.
Also on the list of potential massages is the Aromatherapy Massage, which combines scented oils with vigorous rubdowns, all hoping to energize and reduce stress in your weary body.