Massage Therapy: The WOMB Guelph
The Importance of Prenatal Massage Therapy
Prenatal massage therapy is a soothing and nurturing treatment that offers countless benefits for expectant mothers. By alleviating common pregnancy discomforts such as back pain, swelling, and tension, it helps promote relaxation and well-being. The gentle techniques used in prenatal massage encourage circulation, reduce stress, and support emotional balance, making it a wonderful way to care for both the body and mind during this special time. At our clinic, we prioritize your comfort and safety, ensuring each session leaves you feeling refreshed, supported, and deeply cared for.
From Infant to Adult
At our clinic, we offer expert massage therapy tailored to meet the unique needs of everyone, from infants to adults. Whether you're seeking gentle relaxation for your newborn, relief from growing pains for your child, or stress relief and support during pregnancy, our licensed therapists are trained to provide safe and effective treatments. Massage therapy can enhance circulation, promote relaxation, alleviate muscle tension, and improve overall well-being, making it a valuable tool for all stages of life. For expecting mothers, it can reduce discomfort and improve sleep, while for children and infants, it can help with digestion, sleep patterns, and emotional balance. Whatever your age or stage, our personalized massage therapy treatments offer numerous health benefits for the whole family.
Get to know our massage therapists!
Sandra Wilson
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Sandra is a Registered Massage Therapist passionate for helping clients at the WOMB with musculoskeletal pain whether through pregnancy, postpartum, or through the general works of life. She is currently enrolled in a birth and postpartum doula certification and is excited to add this knowledge to her practice!
Sandra uses various techniques from Swedish Massage combined with advanced techniques including myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy. She also offers cupping and hot stone massage therapy!
In her treatment planning, Sandra incorporates a client’s health history, physical assessment, goals, and preferences. She attended Fanshawe College and has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2022.
Diane Dabideen
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Hi, I’m Diane Dabideen, and I’m a Registered Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant and Birth and Postpartum Doula. I’ve personally integrated mind-body wellness into my own life and now offer it as a service to others.
As a Registered Massage Therapist, I have a deep understanding of the physical body and how to release its tension. As a Yoga Teacher, I meet clients where they are on their path. As an Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant, I know that we are so much more than our physical bodies, and that everyone’s experience is unique. And, as a Doula I weave all my strengthens of practice into empowering the birther with integrity, inclusivity and holistic practical support.
Through the lens of Yoga and Ayurveda I create customized treatment offerings that are truly one-of-a-kind.
Megan Horvat
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Megan graduated from McMaster University in 2013 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and then continued her education at Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2014.
Megan continues to bring her passion of helping others and her knowledge of the human anatomy into each treatment to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals. She is comfortable treating patients of all ages, including infants and will customize her treatment, pressure and techniques based on each individual. Throughout her years of practice, Megan has gained extensive experience working with women throughout their pregnancy and into their postpartum journey. Megan is a mom of two young kids and understands the utmost importance of taking care of one’s own body.
Megan also has experience in deep tissue massages, treatments for headaches/migraines and overall chronic tension. She is ready to help her patients decrease their pain, reduce stress and achieve an overall sense of relaxation.