the conscious body

licensed massage therapy

Annie O'Dowd-Gray, M.A., L.M.T.

or call:  865.335.6826  

by appointment

Well By Nature,  6516 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN  37919

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Pregnancy Massage

For moms-to-be, Annie offers safe, certified, therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the childbearing year.  Pregnancy massage helps minimize the discomfort & strain of pregnancy, rejuvenates the spirit and provides mother & baby with nurturing, skilled bodywork.  In addition to traditional massage methods, Annie uses Reiki, an ancient subtle energy art, to infuse the entire massage.  

Some benefits:

Reduces stress, promotes relaxation, relieves varicose veins, and increases blood and lymph circulation (vital for baby's health!)

Reduces musculoskeletal strain & pain

Facilitates emotional & physiological adjustment

Contributes to developing flexibility & the kinesthetic awareness necessary to actively participate in the birth process

Fosters nurturing  maternal touch

Postpartum

Reduces musculoskeletal pain

Promotes structural realignment of spine & pelvis as well as reorganization of movement

Contributes to rehabilitation of abdominal muscles and organs

Promotes recovery from Caesarean birth, including healing of incision

Relieves muscle strain caused by childcare activities

Here are some pictures of a prenatal massage session with Annie and a mother to be.  Click on the thumbnails...

Services

I hour of massage.................$75

half hour of massage............$50

Gift Certificates Available!

Annie O’Dowd-Gray, M.A., L.M.T., is a Tennessee State licensed and ABMP Certified massage therapist.  After a career in public health as a lactation specialist, Annie specialized in certified Pregnancy Massage. She is the creator of Rhythmical Integration Therapy, an unusual and flowing blend of combined therapies tailored for pain relief or simply for relaxation.  Annie’s work honors individual needs through skillful integration of Esalen, Lymph Drainage, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, and Trager therapies.  Annie is also trained in Reiki and Healing Touch energetic healing modalities, which she infuses throughout her massage. Her practice is located at Well by Nature  on Bearden Hill, and her pregnancy massage is endorsed by Lisa Ross Birth and Women’s Center .   

Appointments can be made by calling 865-335-6826 or emailing Annie at ajgray@pstcc.edu.