MONDAY, APRIL 02, 2007 7:35 AM by Holly Auer | permalink

Healing touch
Moms-to-be, and those hoping to be sometime soon, could get a relaxing boost from MoM, a new Mount Pleasant spa that plans to specialize in 'fertility massage.' Studies have found that massage therapy works to decrease the body's physical signals of stress, including heart rate and brain waves, which some experts say may play a role in the ability to conceive.

Owner Christy Schachte says this type of massage aims to 'open, cleanse and balance the body in preparation for conceiving.' The spa also offers post-natal treatments, as well as the usual assortment of girly spa treatments, including body wraps, facials, anti-aging treatments and all-natural nail services. The spa is at 920 Houston Northcutt Blvd. in Village Pointe Shopping Center. Visit www.themomspa.com.