Holding It All Together: How Bodywork Supports Maternal Mental Health
““I am not myself anymore, and yet I am more myself than ever.” ”
Motherhood transforms you—but not always in ways you expect. Especially with little ones in tow, the emotional weight can be overwhelming. You love fiercely, give constantly, and often forget: you matter too.
At Luna Wellness in Portland, we support mothers through every stage—but especially in the messy, beautiful middle of early motherhood. If you’re feeling burned out, disconnected, or stretched too thin, know this: you’re not alone, and you don’t have to push through without support.
The Silent Strain of Motherhood
Many mothers of young children experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, or chronic stress—but may not recognize it as maternal mental health struggle. It can look like:
Constant irritability or guilt
Feeling "touched out" by the end of the day
Sleep disruptions, even when the baby sleeps
Physical exhaustion that rest doesn’t solve
A sense of losing yourself in the caretaking tasks.
These aren’t just “bad days”—they’re signs your body and mind are asking for care.
How Bodywork Can Help with Maternal Mental Health
Your mental health is deeply connected to your physical body. That’s why holistic bodywork can be a powerful, supportive tool—not just for aches and pains, but for your whole self.
👐 Massage Therapy: For Relief and Re-connection
Massage is more than a luxury—it helps regulate your nervous system, improves sleep, and eases the muscle tension that stress can create and keep building. (Check your shoulders and jaw, are they light or heavy? Grinding and tense?) Just one hour of touch in a calm, nurturing environment can calm anxiety and create a sense of being grounded in your body. Think of it as a recharge or reboot for your body.
🪡 Acupuncture for Anxiety & Hormonal Balance
Acupuncture has been shown to reduce anxiety, ease postpartum depression symptoms, and restore hormonal balance. At Luna, we also offer specialized support for mothers navigating sleep loss, emotional fatigue, and even issues like breastfeeding discomfort and mood swings.
🦴 Postpartum Chiropractic Care for Physical & Emotional Recovery
Even long after birth, your body is still healing. Not to mention running around your little ones, sleeping in odd positions to not “disturb” their sleep and holding them on your hip. Chiropractic adjustments improve posture, relieve back and pelvic pain, and enhance your overall energy. When your body moves and functions better, it supports clearer thinking, better sleep, and even a brighter mood.
You Deserve Support—Not Just Survival
If you’ve been putting off care, waiting until the chaos quiets, or telling yourself it’s not “that bad”—this is your invitation to pause. To claim one hour that’s just for you. To feel held, supported, and reset.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
We offer massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care tailored specifically for moms—because your wellness matters. Let’s work together to support your body, your mind, and your motherhood. Also, if you can’t find or have the means to hire child care, At Luna we still want you to come in. We’re happy to (with advance notice) be that support you may need so that you can make yourself a priority. So don’t let the kids being home stop you. Call us today and make an appointment, letting us know you know you could use the child care. We do our best to make this available and will always lend a hand so that mama gets some self care.
👉 Book Your Appointment Or gift it to a mama who needs it most.
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