You're carrying so much. Let us ease the load.
Prenatal Massage in North York
Can't find a comfortable position anymore?
Pregnancy asks a lot of your body, and the aches that come with it are real. Prenatal massage is registered massage therapy designed for this time. You'll rest comfortably on your side, supported by pillows, while your RMT uses gentle, pregnancy-safe techniques to ease back pain, hip and pelvic discomfort, sciatica, leg cramps and swelling. Most extended health plans cover it, and we bill your insurer directly, so there's one less thing to worry about.
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No stomach-lying
Side-lying with pillows [confirm setup]
60 or 75 min
Recommended for comfort and repositioning
Direct billing
Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life and more
Pregnancy & postpartum
Care from an RMT trained in both
Is prenatal massage right for you?
Pregnancy changes how you carry weight, sleep and move. Prenatal massage is for the discomfort that comes with that, at any stage your doctor or midwife is comfortable with.
- Lower back pain as your posture shifts
- Hip, pelvic or round-ligament discomfort
- Sciatica: pain running down the back of the leg
- Leg cramps and tired, swollen feet and ankles
- Trouble sleeping or getting comfortable
- Stress and anxiety during pregnancy
- After birth: neck, shoulder and back strain from feeding and carrying your baby
What a prenatal massage session is like
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Tell us how far along you are
Mention it when you book. Your RMT will ask about your pregnancy, any complications, and what is bothering you most.
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Get comfortable on your side
You lie on your side, supported by pillows under your head, belly and knees. You will never be asked to lie on your stomach. [Confirm: semireclined option]
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Gentle, focused
treatment
Pressure is adjusted for pregnancy. Your RMT focuses on your back, hips, legs and shoulders and avoids techniques that are not appropriate during pregnancy.
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Take it home with you
Leave with simple stretches and sleeping positions to keep you comfortable between visits.
Before you book
We recommend checking with your doctor or midwife before booking, especially in the first trimester. Please talk to them first if any of these apply:
- You have a high-risk pregnancy or have been told to limit activity
- You have sudden or one-sided swelling, severe headaches or vision changes
- You have any bleeding, fluid leakage or contractions
- You have a history of blood clots
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YOUR PRENATAL RMT
Nicole Scarisoreanu, RMT
Nicole has practised since graduating from Elmcrest College of Applied Sciences in 2006, with training in pregnancy and postpartum massage and manual lymph drainage. Her calm, unhurried approach suits patients who want to feel safe and supported through each stage of pregnancy.
Registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). [Add registration number]
What Our Patients Say
Pricing and Insurance
Prenatal massage is registered massage therapy, so it is covered under the massage portion of most extended health plans. Some plans require a doctor's prescription, so check yours before your first visit.
We direct bill: Sun Life · Canada Life · Manulife · Blue Cross · Green Shield Canada · Desjardins · Empire Life
Session Price (incl. HST)
60 minutes · recommended from $128
75 minutes · recommended from $148
90 minutes from $170
Longer sessions leave time for getting comfortable and changing sides.
Your Care Team, Working Together
At Brightpath, your massage therapist isn't working alone. During pregnancy, massage eases tension in your back and hips, chiropractic care supports pelvic alignment, and acupuncture can help with nausea and sleep. Our practitioners talk to each other about your care, so everyone is working toward the same goal: a more comfortable pregnancy.
Chiropractic Care
Gentle corrections for pelvic and back changes during pregnancy.
Acupuncture
Can help relieve morning sickness, swelling, sciatica and more.
Custom Orthotics
For foot and arch changes that affect your back.
Prenatal Massage Questions
Is prenatal massage safe in the first trimester?
Many people have massage throughout pregnancy, but we recommend checking with your doctor or midwife first, particularly in the first trimester. Tell us how far along you are when you book.
Will I have to lie on my stomach?
No. You lie on your side, supported by pillows, so there is no pressure on your belly. Your RMT will help you change sides partway through.
Do I need a note from my doctor or midwife?
Not to book with us. Some insurance plans require a doctor's prescription for massage to be reimbursed, so check your plan. Can massage help with swollen feet and ankles?
Can massage help with swollen feet and ankles?
Swelling is one of the most common reasons patients book. Your RMT will check with you first, because sudden or one-sided swelling should be seen by your doctor or midwife before massage.
Do you offer massage after the baby arrives?
Yes. Nicole is trained in postpartum massage for the neck, shoulder and back strain that comes with feeding and carrying a newborn.
Not pregnant? Other massage types
Deep Tissue →
For stubborn knots and pain that keeps coming back.
Sports →
For training, events and getting back after injury.
Relaxation & Swedish →
For stress, sleep and first-time massage.
Ready to feel more like yourself again?
You spend every day caring for your growing baby. Taking an hour to care for your own body is part of that, not a break from it.