Sweet Pea’s Studio is a family wellness collective serving the Ravenswood neighborhood and north side of Chicago.

Led by massage therapist, registered yoga teacher(RYT), Doula, Childbirth educator, breastfeeding educator, and owner Jennifer Barron Fishman, Sweet Pea’s Studio offers a supportive haven for pregnant mothers, new parents, and expanding families.

With it’s mission to help families embrace and enjoy the journey of parenthood through birth, body and soul work, Sweet Pea’s Studio has been rated “Best Parenting Programs” by Red Tricycle award, and “Best Escape for Moms and Babies” by Chicago Magazine.

Postnatal Massage Therapy

The process of childbirth is a strain on the whole body, particularly the abdomen, lower back and hips. Upper back tension is also very common while learning to care for a newborn. Many benefits of Postnatal Massage include an increase of blood and oxygen to your muscles, getting rid of the toxins. It also said to improve your recovery, well-being and most importantly, massage will help you feel relaxed. Massage encourages the body to release endorphins – the natural painkillers and feel good hormones secreted by the brain. It can also help you sleep better. Massage can improve mood and lower stress levels, helping you cope with the baby blues or postnatal depression. Postnatal massage will also give you some much needed time alone. The break will give you the strength to meet the many needs of your baby and home. However, if you aren’t ready to be gone from your sweet baby, we welcome mother’s bringing their newborns to the Studio with another support person who can stay with the baby in our relaxing Living Room , just paces away from where you will be receiving your massage. If you had a cesarean, you’ll need to be cleared by your care provider before receiving a massage.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Balancing

Biodynamic Craniosacral Balancing is a gentle, profound non-invasive, hands-on treatment for the whole body. Performed on a massage table, the client is fully clothed and the touch is generally light and still. The treatment is focused on supporting the health of the whole being, especially the nervous system. This is the system that dictates all of the body’s functioning, constantly sending and receiving information.

Pricing:

One Hour Sessions: $100,

Three Pack of One Hour Sessions, $270

90 Minute Sessions: $130

Three Pack of 90 Minutes Sessions: $350

Infant Massage and Craniosacral Balancing

Craniosacral Balancing for Infants is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of the craniosacral system. For babies, CSB can ease the tightness of the babies mouth, head and neck, which could support breastfeeding success. It can also help align the baby’s body structurally and helps with digestion, rest and balance.

3, hour long Treatments Rate: $120

Private Infant Massage Sessions with Jenny

After learning Infant Massage, parents report feeling more comfortable and confident in their ability to care for baby and understand and respond to baby’s cues. Infant Massage is one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing important early nurturing and is an amazing tool for helping parents become closer to their babies. There are many benefits to massaging your baby, such as: the release of oxytocin, known as the love hormone, in both parent and child; releases prolactin which promotes milk production in the mother; and endorphins, which support bonding, relaxation and growth. Infant Massage helps babies handle sensory stimulation and helps caregivers respond in a more relaxed manner to baby’s needs. It aids in better sleep, by assisting in the regulation of the sleep/wake cycle and stimulates all the systems of the body (nervous, circulatory, respiratory, elimination and immune). Most importantly, it’s fun!

90 Minutes: $100