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Equilibrio Therapeutic Massage

equilibrio: San Diego-based massage and wellness therapies for women and their families Equilibrio specializes in massage for pregnancy and postpartum.

We have been working with Mamas and their families in the San Diego area since 2004. All of our therapists have gone through advanced training in massage for pregnancy and postpartum. It's our specialty, and we take that seriously.

02/25/2026

🚨 MYTH: A belly cutout massage table means they "do" prenatal massage

✨ TRUTH: Tools don't replace training

See a pregnancy pillow or belly cutout table? 🤰💆‍♀️

That just means they have equipment, NOT that they have expertise.

"Prenatal massage" on the spa menu? 📋 That doesn't guarantee training or experience either.

Pregnancy massage is NOT regular massage on a pregnant body ❌

It's not about working AROUND your belly... It's about working WITH your changing body ✨

Real prenatal massage means: → Customized approach (not modified regular massage) → Specialized techniques like Spinning Babies integration 🌀 → Understanding pregnancy physiology 🧠 → Getting you ready for birth 👶 → Setting you up for successful postpartum recovery 🌟 → Addressing YOUR unique pregnancy needs TODAY

Your growing body deserves expertise, not just accessories 💪

We don't just have the tools or menu item... We have the TRAINING & EXPERIENCE 🎓

Ready for massage that actually understands pregnancy?

Book your expert session → link in bio 💆‍♀️

01/20/2026

Is your lymph system talking to you? Here’s how to listen:

👉 Rings tight by afternoon
👉 Puffy face in the morning
👉 Ankles disappearing
👉 Heavy, sluggish feeling that won’t shake
👉 Swelling after surgery that’s sticking around

Your lymphatic system moves fluid through your body. When it needs support, it tells you through swelling and that “stuck” feeling.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage uses gentle, rhythmic techniques to help move excess fluid back where it belongs.

Research backs it for post-surgical swelling, pregnancy edema, and carpal tunnel.

It's not a one-time fix. Real results need consistency: 2x/week for 2 weeks, then weekly maintenance.

Book with link or bio or DM with questions.

01/16/2026

We are so excited to welcome Natalia to Equilibrio!

She is a CA State certified massage therapist, born and raised in Mexico, she moved to San Diego to earn her degree in education from SDSU.

She just completed our in-house pregnancy massage trianing program. This prenatal clinic is the capstone in her training before her schedule goes live on our appointment calendar.

We love Natalia’s grounded energy! AND her confident and connected deep touch. We have no doubt you will feel deeply cared for in your massages with her!🥰

Spots are limited! Sign up with link in bio.

11/28/2025

Support local small businesses this holiday season!

This weekend only, save $50, on a 3 pack of 60 minute massages.

09/11/2025

Sign ups are open for you to come support Rady Children's NICU family patient experience!

100% of the proceeds will go to support babies and their families getting more time together during their NICU stay.

Ways to participate:
✨️bring your baby and partner to learn infant massage with .massage
✨️get a mini photo session with
✨️take a prenatal & postpartum yoga class with
✨️buy raffle tickets to win gifts from and more!
✨️donate

Follow the link in our bio to sign up and support the babies and their families. 🥰

09/07/2025

September is NICU Awareness Month

Join us on September 20th for our fundraiser!

100% of the proceeds will go to the family patient experience at Rady Children's NICU.

We are collaborating with and

Check out the lineup for the day and keep your eyes 👀 open next week for sign ups.

08/07/2025

“Does my baby feel the massage? She’s moving around so much!”

It’s a frequent question from prenatal massage clients in the middle of a massage. You observe baby moving around more than you might normally that time of day.
❓Are you just more tuned in to your body and baby?
❓Or does baby think it’s playtime?
❓Or does baby actually feel the massage?

Maybe all of those!

But baby may actually be responding to the massage itself. Research that has measured fetal movements in response to the pregnant person receiving:
🦶foot massage
✋hand massage or
🤰vibratory stimulation to belly (sounds strange, but it’s gentle), versus a control group of no stimulation.

And you know what??? The group receiving the 3-minute foot massage had increased fetal movement. More so than hand massage or vibratory stimulation. 🦶🦶🦶

Most of us love a good foot massage. And researchers hypothesize that because the foot is so highly innervated, a massage may stimulate physiological responses in your body that are also felt by the fetus.

This particular study was looking strictly at fetal movement during these varied touches and not on birth outcomes or any other variables. However other studies looking at massage in pregnancy and labor have positive indications – with decreased incidence of negative outcomes, shorter labors and reporting of less pain in labor.

So, yes, you are probably NOT imagining baby moving more during your massage. And maybe you should ask for more foot rubs at home to test this out??

04/22/2023

“Someone on your side, who truly wants the best for you and your baby!” 😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰

We’re gushing over this 5 star review left about our wonderful therapist Hannah!

There is no greater gift than knowing the work we do with our mamas make a difference! 💛

04/12/2023

🥳ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

Join us on May 20th for a three hour workshop to introduce techniques for partner massage and support during labor.

Bring your partner, BFF, or grandma-to-be with you for this fun session to acquire the tools to transform their massage offering from “good” to “great”, while helping them learn skills that can be used leading up to and during birth to ease discomforts in the body and support connection.

To reserve your spot use the link in our bio & for this week ONLY enter “Ohbaby23” for $25 off your class purchase.

We can’t wait to share with you! 💛

06/27/2022

Join our very own Hannah Block for yoga 🧘‍♀️ starting this month. Designed for the pregnant and postpartum body, these classes will focus on strength, mobility and function.

Always with attention to a resilient pelvic floor and core!

The classes are ONLINE and pay-what-you-can. Head to our website and book a spot to join Hannah!

https://equilibrio.as.me/

06/15/2022

Our Pillow 🥷 Destany strikes again!!!

Thanks so much for your kind words, Marisa, and trusting us during your pregnancy. 🥰

One of the foundations of really good prenatal massage is knowing how to get mamas comfortable on the massage table! ✔️✔️

06/10/2022

Awwww! It's always so fun getting love notes from our Mamas.

And what's even more fun after working with a mama throughout her pregnancy? Getting baby pics. Or even better, meeting baby! 🥰

Address

3320 3rd Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

Telephone

+16199556670

Website

http://equilibriomassage.com/

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Smart prenatal massage because you’re one smart cookie.

Sleepless nights, pain and discomfort aren’t mandatory just because you’re having a baby. You can break up with sciatica, sleep better and get back pain under control.

Pregnancy massage balances your body and calms your mind. It helps you prepare for the birth you want and postpartum recovery. And research hints that it's good for baby, too.

Pregnancy massage is not simply an option on our menu; it’s our speciality. We focus on science-based massage -- fancy talk to say that we’re obsessed with your comfort and safety. And we have been since 2004.