Tammy Tibbetts is a Nationally Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist, who has been practicing since August 2000.  Her previous career in the hospitality industry was a great stepping stone to her decision to become a massage therapist. "After working so many years in the resort service field, I was never really able to see the fruit of my efforts. When I became a massage therapist, I began to realize the true fulfillment of helping people to feel better." In 2001, Tammy expanded her traditional massage experience and became a Certified Massage Doula ("Doula" comes from the Greek word meaning "woman's helper") or "woman servant").

A Doula specializes in helping women during labor. Tammy practices fundamental methods for massaging pregnant women. She understands the structural adjustments, which occurred in pregnancy, the benefits, and contraindication for Prenatal Massage. Tammy is also trained in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy, Neuro-Muscular, River Stone Therapy and Tandem Massage. She works for a local Hotel Spa, which has increased her expertise due to the volume and variety of massages she has administered.

Benefits of Prenatal Massage
Therapeutic massage is a completely safe, natural, drug-free method of relieving the aches and pains associated with pregnancy. Massage assists the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Massage helps alleviate stress on the weight-bearing joints of the hips, pelvis, knees and ankles. It also relieves soreness in the muscles that are supporting the additional weight of the baby. Massage allows the mother to learn relaxation skills valuable during labor. Massage provides a nurturing and soothing touch, which promotes release of emotional and physical tension. When the mother is able to relax during pregnancy, it has an impact on her fetus. Studies have shown that babies sense and respond to their mother's stress levels as registered by increased heartbeat.

Benefits of Having a Massage Doula
As a Massage Doula, Tammy can provide benefits to assist both mother and father. For the mommy: before, during and after birth. For the daddy: it will actually increase his enjoyment of the birth experience. The father will be able to spend more time giving his wife emotional support while Tammy is massaging any back pain and monitoring for tension in other areas of her body. Tammy's desire is to help make sure the mother is cared for and as comfortable as possible. "My focus on expectant mothers is based on the incredible therapeutic results that I see with massage. I am very grateful for the gift God has given me to help others."

Heavenly Touch Massage Therapy
        (702)219-1805
      2TLT@cox.net