This week we are so excited to share with you a business that is near and dear to our hearts. Little Lotus Yoga Founder, Amanda DeGrace, met Anna Belanger when she was pregnant with her first child and was in search of prenatal massage and a doula to help support her birth. Amanda and Anna became fast friends and have enjoyed working together over the past 4 years. Anna has been at the birth of Amanda’s 2 children and will be present for the birth of her baby due in January 2015 as well. We love supporting other women entrepreneurs. Especially women entrepreneurs whose mission is to help others. If you haven’t had an opportunity to we highly recommend that you visit Anna and her team at one of their clinics in Ottawa.
1- When did you open Anna Belanger & Associates?
Our first clinic opened September 1, 2009. It was a tiny one room office located at Bank and Second Ave in the Glebe.
2- Which service is your most popular?
Our most popular service and what we are most known for is our prenatal massages.
3- What advice do you have for pregnant women considering getting a massage?
Make sure that you visit a reputable clinic and to keep open communication with your therapist during the treatment. You should feel entirely comfortable through out the whole massage.
4- How important is massage to post-natal women?
In our clinics we believe that post-natal massages are an important part of your body’s healing. We also know how important establishing breastfeeding is and how hard it is to leave your baby in the first few months. We allow mothers to bring their babies into the treatment room/clinic for the first months. We welcome mothers to breastfeed during their massages if needed.
5- Is pregnancy massage good for everyone?
Rarely is pregnancy massage a contraindication – if you have high risk symptoms or concerns we ask that you consult your doctor before treatment. We have treated many mothers on bed rest, with multiples, gestational and type 1 diabetes and other concerns. Our experienced therapists go through your healthy history and always err on the side of caution.
6- Has there been an increase of women enjoying a massage over the years? Why do you think that is?
Many more women are realizing the healthy benefits of massage. With women equally in the work field and balancing the weight of home, we are feeling the demands more on our body. More awareness of personal health choices are leading us to choose a healthier balanced life style.
You can find more information on Anna Belanger & her lovely team here:
website: annabelanger.com
twitter: twitter.com/annabelanger
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