https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:11:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459843 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:00:05 +0000 Meowkers 2459843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I have one on a regular basis. I love it. I always ask for a female therapist to avoid any weirdness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459783 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:11:09 +0000 snowjewelz 2459783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope.. Closest thing was when I got a body scrub. I'm super ticklish and just don't like people touching me lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459767 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:03:57 +0000 DesertDreams88 2459767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never have, I'm too much of a cheapskate :( and I'm never really achy or anything. However I did go to a chiropractor twice during pregnancy and I'm considering going again now that I delivered 2 weeks ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459512 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:39:18 +0000 Anagram 2459512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, very rarely, but I craaaaave them. I would have one weekly if I could afford it. And in a reputable place, you aren't ever "naked" because of the sheet placement. Like, you don't even feel naked because they keep you under a warm top sheet and the just expose the body part they are working on, like one leg out at a time, then one arm out at a time, then pulled down to do your back (while your legs are covered), etc. And they have a very good "roll" technique where they hold the sheet up and you roll to your back and they place the sheet over your front and they can't see anything while you turn.</p> <p>The only awkward massage I've ever had was a couples massage--it was a GREAT massage but for some reason I kept my thong on (thank god) and a man was doing my massage and he was great--great pressure--but he was doing a massage that involved a lot of like, lifting my leg for these deep stretches. And all that felt great but that was the only massage where I felt like the sheet was not covering everything because he was lifting my legs and arms so high. I kept feeling air hitting my bits and I honestly don't know what all he could see--and my BF at the time was a foot away on the next table. I was grateful I'd worn a thong (because normally I wear nothing) because for SURE everything would have been exposed if I weren't wearing it. As it was, I'm pretty sure my whole behind was exposed a few times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459485 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:22:31 +0000 Littlebit 2459485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! They're incredible!! I have one booked for next weekend. It's definitely a treat for me. Not something we can swing all the time. My upcoming one is apart of a birthday gift certificate. I probably get around 3 a year? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459481 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:19:43 +0000 erinbaderin 2459481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to think I would hate it and be weirded out, and then I had one, and now I love them. My insurance will cover them with a prescription (I just told my doctor my back hurt. She said why, I said "I'm pregnant and I have a 2 year old who wants me to carry him all the time" and she said "Fair enough" and wrote me one). In fact, I'm going to go book one right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459302 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:24:38 +0000 Freckles 2459302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I try to get one once a month but it gets hard to schedule one in sometimes. I go to a sports clinic and they have the best therapists. I'm pretty meh about the ones at spas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459291 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:51:40 +0000 birdofafeather 2459291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! My back and shoulders get jacked up so it really helps for that and the accompanying headaches if I'm super tense. I've gotten them from my chiropractor's office, from chains, and from vacation type places. A luxury that helps a ton! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459288 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:36:47 +0000 BabyTsMom 2459288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Highly recommend. I always ask for a female. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459286 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:35:41 +0000 QBbride 2459286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Between mine and DHs extended benefits, massages by RMTs cost us absolutely nothing, so YES! When I'm working and have childcare I usually go every couple weeks. They are super professional and I don't find it awkward in the least. Best thing ever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage/page/2#post-2459271 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:50:35 +0000 Astro Bee 2459271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: @Mrs.KMM: I had an awkward one in Bali. I've had dozens of massages, but never had someone massage my boobs before, either. That was fine (I guess), but afterwards she brought me to the glassed-in shower, turned it on, said to wash up, and then spent a long time cleaning the room. I dawdled, until I finally had to just get in the shower. It felt weird to me. I didn't know whether I should take off the mesh underwear or leave them on! :meh: I've used communal showers before at the gym and arena, but this felt different, cause I didn't know the protocol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459255 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:24:14 +0000 Grace 2459255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time. Do it! It's seriously relaxing. I was weirded out the first time, but they are total professionals and it's no weirder than going to the dentist and having someone's fingers in your mouth. Actually, now that I think of it, it's less weird than the dentist. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459235 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:07:41 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2459235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: My mom and I got massages in Thailand. They were awesome until they literally massaged my boobs! I couldn't really relax for that!! :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459231 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:02:46 +0000 Torchwood 2459231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: Yes! It's awesome! A lot of times you wind up with an instructor too, so it's just as good as a "real," expensive one. And the students are always very good, just not*quite* as good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459230 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:02:31 +0000 Corduroy 2459230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had a few. Including a super awkward one in Thailand.<br /> I got one for my birthday last year that was super disappointing (#firstworldproblems). The masseuse spent the whole time telling me I wasn't doing a good job relaxing. I kept telling him that's why I was there and I was doing my best. He would not let up and I went home crying. It made me feel really crappy as a mother of a little baby given one shot to relax. I'd try a different place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459216 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:46:11 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2459216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: $35 for an hour?!? So jealous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459090 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:35:38 +0000 Boogs 2459090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: Haha! Very true! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459021 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:46:04 +0000 lawbee11 2459021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had three in the last two weeks :shocked: But it was my birthday then we were on vacation. You seriously need to get one...don't be embarrassed! Especially after having a baby I give zero f*cks about letting it all hang out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459018 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:44:23 +0000 Torchwood 2459018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It seems weird to me that there are people who haven't! That's privilege talking right there. But yes, love them! There's a massage school right up the road, and it's only $35 for an hour (no tipping allowed), so DH and I go fairly often. Got one on our cruise a couple of weeks ago, and it killed me to pay so much (could have gotten 4 here at home!), but it was sooooo nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459016 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:43:04 +0000 catomd00 2459016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time! Especially while pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459007 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:37:44 +0000 ShootingStar 2459007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one today :). DH and I are on vacation and we got a couples massage at a spa today. It was heaven. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2459005 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:35:34 +0000 Synchronicity 2459005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had a ton, but I'm a Registered Massage Therapist ;) It's part of the lifestyle, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458927 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:59:28 +0000 ms.line 2458927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just had one last weekend - they're amazing!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458922 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:56:31 +0000 dolphin 2458922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, it's life changing :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458870 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:37:34 +0000 Bao 2458870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just twice as gifts. I'd give my left arm for another one right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458869 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:37:31 +0000 Alba4 2458869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I love massages. I go a couple of times a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458859 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:29:30 +0000 SweetCaroline 2458859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes but I always request a female masseuse. I had a male massuese once and it felt so weird. I couldn't relax. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458858 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:29:28 +0000 Portboston 2458858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely yes!!!! I choose massage over facial, pedicure, pretty much anything! DH is terrible at giving massages. He'll do it for a minute or two and complain that his hands hurt. Wimp!!! So yes I go as often as I can (with a 6 mo old, that means not as often as I'd like) but when I was pregnant I went every other week. It was magical!!!!!!! Our insurance covers soft tissue manipulation so I only had to pay out co insurance and tip. I definitely lived it up!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458852 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:26:17 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 2458852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man! Yes, I looooove massages. Last year, I went on an all girls birthday trip for my friend and we went to a nearby resort and I booked myself a 90 minute relaxation massage. it was heaven!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-had-a-professional-massage#post-2458828 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:06:03 +0000 regberadaisy 2458828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: girl, get thee to a pro massage. Stat. </p>