Dura Mother - Massage & Doula

08/03/2026

My weekend recap 🥰



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07/28/2026

Only two openings left for the first week of August!

Tuesday 90 minutes at 10:15 OR Friday 30 minutes at 4:00

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07/20/2026

I know, I’m really late on this trend 😅 But I feel like it is a great way to talk about why I do what I do.

If you ask any of my family or long time friends, they will all tell you it makes sense this is the field I ended up in. Some of my earliest memories center around taking care of others. From my baby dolls to my siblings I was solving problems and handing out bandaids whenever needed 😂

When people ask me why I got into this work, I always go back to my childhood. Looking back, this was inevitable. And now I can’t imagine a life where I don’t do this.

Raising babies
Supporting women
Living the dream

Thank you to everyone who continues to make that possible!



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07/19/2026

Just a few spots left for this week!

Did you know I now offer add-ons? Take the benefits of your massage to the next level by adding essential oils to your next session!



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07/19/2026

I’ve definitely had my fair share of long births over the last few years 😅 (The longest of those lasting 3 days 😮‍💨)

When I head out to a birth, I have no clue when the next time I’ll be able get a full meal is. This is why my bag always has caffeine and protein! If we hit a “Rest and be thankful” stage, I’ll usually grab my can of coffee and sit down for a minute so I’m ready for whatever comes next!

This video from a year ago perfectly represents how I feel sometimes! (Anna is literally always ready for a nap 😂)

Still, even with the exhaustion, I wouldn’t trade this work for anything ❤️

07/16/2026

1. This is a blanket statement, not backed my research, and it demonstrates a lack of knowledge on how massage actually affects the body 🤦‍♀️

2. One of the biggest complaints I hear from pregnant women is how prenatal massages in the past have just felt like being “Pet”. When we have real pain and discomfort, we don’t want feather light touch. It’s honestly just annoying and we’re already overstimulated. 🪶

3. Ok, don’t come at me, but I hate this bolster. And often I find that therapists use this not because they belive it is a better experience for the client, but because they don’t know how (or are not confident in) giving someone a sidelying massage. Pregnant women tend to have trouble with nausea, heartburn, and congestion. Who wants to lay face down when dealing with that? 🤷‍♀️ Additionally, so many of the common complaints can be addressed soooooooo much better in the side lying position, it just takes a little practice!

What are your prenatal massage “icks”?

Looking for a massage therapist who specializes in women’s health? Message me or give me a call at (6150 450-6502



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07/16/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve done an introduction… sooooo 👋

Hi! I’m Emily! ❤️

I love working with women through every stage of life. From my own journey through chronic pain, pregnancy, and postpartum (3x 💪), I’ve learned just how much of a difference massage, support, and education can make.

A little timeline of how we got here:

✨ Took my first doula class in 2016 (10 years ago?! 🤯)
💆‍♀️ Became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2021
📦 Moved to Tennessee in 2022
🤱 Opened Dura Mother and returned to birth work in 2024
📚 Started teaching with Danielle in 2025

And that brings us to today!

💆‍♀️ You’ll find me in the office every Tuesday & Friday for massages.
🤰 I teach childbirth classes every other month.
🤫 And I’ve got a few exciting things cooking behind the scenes… 🤭 (More on that another time!)

When I’m not working, I’m usually chasing my three kiddos around. 💙🩵🩷

And when I’m *not* chasing them, I’m finally making time for me again (Bible study, squeezing in a few workouts, and spending time with friends). I’m building a life that lets me show up well for both my family and the families I have the privilege of supporting, in a way that’s sustainable.

Okay, enough about me! I’d love to hear about you. 💕

Tell me in the comments:
✨ How did you find me?
✨ Have we worked together before?
✨ What service are you most interested in?

I can’t wait to get to know you!

Ready to schedule?

📩 Send me a message on social media
📞 Call or text: (615) 450-6502
📧 Email: [email protected]



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07/16/2026

I spent the afternoon with this fabulous lady at Vertical! We both had boring things to do and it is so much more fun to do together!

When charting is a bore and admin work is a bore… but when you combine the two with good company and coffee… so much gets done with laughter and chatter in between!!

07/14/2026

Yup, I’ll die on this hill

If you are experiencing a normal and uncomplicated pregnancy, it is completely safe to receive massage through ALL stages of your pregnancy!
In fact, massage can actually ease some symptoms of first trimester!

Are there instances where you should avoid massage in the first trimester? Absolutely! If you:
🤍Have a history of first trimester loss
🤍Are currently experiencing symptoms of miscarriage
❤️Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
💛Have any condition that would put you in the “High Risk” category. (And I don’t mean advanced maternal age or being a little fluffy)
😒Or if a massage just doesn’t sound good to you!

I would like to say that I respect every therapist’s right to say they are uncomfortable working with women in their first trimester. I just have a problem with people telling women that it is UNSAFE when it is, in fact, perfectly safe! Let me be absolutely clear, there is nothing I can do within my scope of practice that could possibly cause miscarriage…But that’s a post for another time

So, no matter where you are in your pregnancy journey, give me a call!



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07/11/2026

Didn’t want to go to the gym…but I did!🫸🏻🫷🏻(high-five me 😂)

Got coffee with a friend this morning, did some deep cleaning this afternoon, and finished up with some admin work this evening (and yes, it does require both screens 😅)

Feeling quite satisfied with the work I got done today while my kiddos continue to live it up with my parents! 💙🩵🩷

If you’re feeling nosy, scroll through the pics and see if you can find a clue to an upcoming announcement 👀



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