From the moment a woman realizes she is with child, her body undergoes changes to accomodate the birth of that child. These changes may cause pain along the neck and back, and swelling in the feet and legs. Massage during pregnancy can help alleviate some of the discomforts associated with pregnancy. It is important to receive massage from a skilled massage therapist who is certified in Prenatal/Postpartum Massage as the dynamics of massage are quite different during the various stages of pregnancy. Licensed Massage Therapist M. Tess Abalos was trained by Elaine Stillerman, pioneer of the MotherMassage(tm) technique of massage during and after pregnancy.