Relax, mama, your body has been working hard. At Blooma, we totally get it – growing a tiny human (or recovering from birth) can be exhausting! Here you’ll find a supportive community of people who understand you, ready to give you the gift of relaxation with our specialty massages, tailored to your unique body.
Our expert therapists will make sure you’re comfortable every step of the way, and use gentle techniques to ease all those pregnancy pains, like swollen feet and an achy back. (psst: we’ve got your non-pregnancy aches covered, too)
So book that appointment and drop by our South Minneapolis studio. And we’ll make sure you leave here feeling refreshed, relaxed, and ready to tackle the rest of your week.
(Stomach sleepers, you may want to be sitting down for this.) All our prenatal massages are available on specialized, weight-relieving, belly down tables, designed to let you completely relax.
We’ll help you get comfy in a safe and supported way. Let us take the weight off your back in ways you may not have felt for a long time, so you can focus on the good stuff.
Experience the nurturing care of prenatal massage, a specialized therapy designed to support the unique needs of the pregnant body. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your comfort, with practitioners utilizing side-lying positions, supportive cushions, or specially designed belly down tables to ensure you feel at ease and fully relaxed.
Our therapists are expertly trained in the intricacies of prenatal care, offering a safe and therapeutic experience that promotes relaxation, relieves tension, and addresses common discomforts associated with pregnancy.
Whether you seek relief from back pain, swelling, or simply a moment of deep calm, prenatal massage provides a soothing touch to help you feel balanced and rejuvenated during this transformative time. Embrace the gentle, restorative power of prenatal massage for both body and mind.
Find healing and renewal with our postpartum massage, a deeply nurturing therapy designed to support you during the first twelve weeks after childbirth*.
Each session is carefully tailored to address the physical and emotional changes that come with this transformative phase, offering you the care and comfort you deserve.
Our therapists are specially trained to provide gentle, therapeutic touch that promotes recovery, relieves tension, and helps restore balance to your body. Whether you’re seeking relief from muscle soreness, fatigue, or simply a moment of tranquility, postpartum massage offers a soothing and restorative experience.
Let us help you honor this special time with the healing touch you need to feel rejuvenated and supported.
*Postpartum care can continue much longer than this if a client is chest feeding–we suggest not having a precise time frame for support services. When in doubt, it is best to check with your medical provider for what is best for you and when.
Experience the restorative power of therapeutic massage, a personalized session designed to meet your unique needs and enhance your overall well-being. Each treatment is tailored to help you relax, unwind, and find relief from the aches, pains, and stresses of everyday life.
Our skilled therapists use a range of techniques to ease tension, improve circulation, and support your body’s natural healing processes. Whether you’re managing chronic discomfort, recovering from physical strain, or simply seeking a moment of deep relaxation, therapeutic massage provides a rejuvenating escape.
Release tension and embrace a renewed sense of balance and vitality with this calming and healing practice.
Experience the gentle touch of craniosacral therapy, a non-invasive approach rooted in science. Get relief from migraines, neck and back pain, stress-related issues, orthopedic concerns, and even dental discomfort.
From soothing colic, easing crying and relieving misshapen skulls in babies to aiding children with attention deficit disorders, dyslexia, autism, and learning challenges, craniosacral therapy offers a nurturing touch*.
It’s also an effective option for accident recovery, delicately releasing muscle adhesions and tension in the sacrum and cranium. Embrace the power of gentle healing with craniosacral therapy.
*Note: Anyone under 18 will need a parent consent form signed on site)
Using light touch and gentle movement, Dynamic Body Balancing (DBB) blends Myofascial Unwinding and Craniosacral Therapy to treat physical and emotional trauma that can occur at any time in one’s life. By releasing tension and inhibiting patterns, the body and mind can be restored to a state of balance that helps you live life in better harmony. If you are pregnant, this therapy can help align the body for ease of pregnancy and delivery.
DBB can help improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, TMJ disorder, brain fog, relieve and prevent migraines, assist in recovery from injuries and concussions, release tension and reduce pain. The effects of DBB can feel both subtle and profound. This therapy is performed fully clothed – please wear light and comfortable clothing.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, surgery, reduction of swelling, indigestion, discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy can assist and help find relief in the following ways: Stress Reduction, Body Fluid Balance, Headaches & Migraines, Body Aches, Lethargy, and Mental Health.
Lymphatic massage to encourage healthy flow and drainage of lymphatic fluid in the chest, breasts, and armpits. Regular lymphatic chest & breast massage support in reducing breast pain, swelling, inflammation, cysts, and muscle tension. The session will include education to empower you to practice your own breast/chest massage at home along with resources.
Prepare your body for the journey ahead. Our specialized Prenatal Pressure Point Massage, designed exclusively for those 38+ weeks pregnant, seamlessly integrates pressure point techniques to guide your body toward labor readiness.
Complemented by a soothing full-body massage, we focus on both relaxation and purposeful preparation. Embrace this transformative moment with gentle care and expertise.
This specialized modality focuses on scar tissue mobilization and long-term recovery—supporting healing well beyond the initial closure of a wound. Designed for clients whose scars are fully closed, pain-free to the touch, and approved for massage by their healthcare provider, this session offers a gentle yet effective approach to restoring mobility, improving appearance, and reconnecting with your body.
Scars can carry both physical and emotional weight. Targeted therapeutic support may help increase circulation, reduce tightness, smooth texture, minimize discoloration, and support emotional well-being. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and comfort level, whether that means full range-of-motion work or simply holding space with still, hands-on contact.
Your therapist will take time to listen to your goals and work collaboratively with you throughout the session. Manual lymphatic drainage, customized to your condition, is also included to further aid tissue health and recovery.
Key Features:
Cesarean Recovery Support
Compassionate post-surgical care for mothers 6 weeks or more after a C-section. Helps release tension, reduce scar adhesions, and promote ease of movement.
Scars of Any Age Welcome
Whether your scar is new or decades old, we’re happy to support your healing journey.
What Types of Scars?
Most types are welcome, including those from surgery, injury, or burns. If you have concerns or a complex medical history, consult your healthcare provider. For non-healing wounds or pathophysiological scars, please seek care from a medical professional or wound care specialist before booking.
Her goal is to create a personalized massage experience to fit your body’s specific needs, starting with a basic outline, Nourishing Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic, Myofascial Therapy Release, Sports Therapy, Prenatal / Postnatal Massage. Based on your needs she then combines reflexology, acupressure, stretching, range of motion, trigger point therapy, cupping, and shiatsu to create your personalized experience.
Clients may choose a specific treatment in any of the above if they prefer to focus on one modality. After your time together she will offer an additional 5-minute feedback and referral conversation to help you get to your health goals faster.
She is confident that together you can co-create a more vibrant and healthy you, and also offers half-hour one on one elemental health education consultations.
Practicing massage therapy and health education is an ongoing blessing; she wakes up every day excited and grateful to be a part of that journey into health for all who come.
Darcy is trained in a variety of massage and healing modalities that release tension, relieve pain, ease the mind and spirit, and create balance throughout a person’s entirety.
The foundation of her work is built upon the importance of nervous system regulation and relaxation which are necessary for lasting change and good health. Each bodywork session is guided by knowledge and intuition, creating a space where the body can heal and become a catalyst towards living a vibrant life.
She earned her certificate in Massage Therapy at Northwestern Health Sciences University where she was educated in anatomy and a variety of massage techniques. Interested in the subtle aspects of our being, Darcy studied Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute. She is certified in Dynamic Body Balancing, a modality that can be especially helpful for proper alignment during pregnancy and delivery. Additionally, Darcy holds a certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies.
Emalynn (she/her) has experience in several massage therapy techniques that care for your mind and body alike.
Guided by your specific needs, she uses her knowledge of anatomy and the nervous system to help you feel more grounded and at ease in your body. After studying massage therapy at Aveda, she has found a passion for making women feel heard and cared for in her practice.
With a style that is intuitive and flowing, her goal each day is to help you feel restored.
We recommend receiving healing touch throughout your entire pregnancy, unless otherwise indicated by your healthcare provider. We have specialty belly down massage tables to accommodate your growing body, as well as prenatal yoga massage therapists who will tailor your massage to your specific needs.
You can book a massage online below, by calling us at 612-223-8064 or emailing info@blooma.com to assist you with scheduling.
We can make this happen. You can either purchase a gift card for the amount of the massage online, pick up a gift card in studio, or you can call 612-223-8064 to pre-pay for an already booked massage.
While we do appreciate a 48 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your massage, we will never charge a cancellation fee for anything birth/pregnancy related.
A specialty massage designed to relax and prepare your body for labor, acting as a meditative session with focus on specific pressure points and some gentle effleurage.
We are equipped with two specialty belly down massage tables to support you. They are a safe and effective way to find comfort as your body continues to change. We often hear from clients that the belly down table is when they feel most comfortable during their pregnancy.
Unless otherwise instructed by your healthcare provider, you may receive a prenatal massage at any time during your pregnancy.
Let us know if you need an itemized receipt for health insurance reimbursement purposes. We are happy to provide them. Reach out to info@blooma.com for assistance.
Just give us a call at 612-223-8064 or contact your massage therapist directly.
We appreciate 48 hours’ notice before your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, you may be charged for the session. To cancel more than 24 hours in advance, you can do so on the Mindbody Online app; If less than 24 hours, please call us at 612-223-8064.
Getting to our studio is easy and the parking is plentiful.
If booking a prenatal massage, please indicate how far along you are & any additional information you’d like your practitioner to know. Email info@blooma.com or call (612) 223-8064 for additional assistance. A credit card on file is required to book a massage service, but will not be charged until time of service.
