Momma Moon Massage and Doula Services

11/13/2025

Do you know my WHY for Birth and Postpartum Support? It's because I didn't feel supported. I married young (we were 21) and we had our first at 20. My ex was busy playing video games and going to Phish concerts. He was an amazing Dad when he wanted to be, but diapers those were all me.
My parents lived close by, but we were raised with the belt and 30+ minute time outs. They did the BEST they could with the information they had, but it wasn't how I wanted to raise my kids
His Mom didn't really do babies, but she was happy to help us financially.
I felt like I was drowning. I was the first in the friend group to have a baby and everyone was away at college. I felt unseen and unheard.
The only group I was aware of was La Leche League and the women weren't interested in supporting a young mother.
So I offer birth and postpartum support so that pregnant people and new families can feel seen and supported.

..🤎🫂

11/10/2025

Bradley® Method natural childbirth classes are the most comprehensive childbirth class! They are the only childbirth classes that are statistically proven to reduce cesareans and the need for interventions. We welcome families of all kinds, regardless of your choice partner! ajvhaas@gmail.com

11/10/2025

2025 is winding to a close. This week is fully booked. As a reminder I have availability through December 19th, 2025, after which I will be closed for the remainder of the year.

When I reopen my books January 5, 2026 I will be increasing my rate to $90/hr. I started massage in 2015 with a rate of $75/hr. I raised my rate in 2020 (pre-pandemic) to $80. In 10 years I have raised my rate $15. That doesn't seem like a lot, but I am aware of how expensive massage is for MOST people. The majority of my clients make around $20/hr and I RESPECT that. People budget and prioritize to afford massage services. As a result my existing regular clients will remain at their existing rate going forward. My rate increase will be for new clients AND returning clients.

The ONE EXCEPTION to this will be my existing 90 minute clients who pay $100, as part of a promotion from 2020 will see at $10 increase. Monthly + 90 minute clients will pay $110 for that session. Which is STILL a savings from the retail of $135.

To AVOID the price increase, please consider purchasing a Gift Certificate or two.

11/07/2025

Attention!
I am having trouble with FB Booking and Messenger for my business page. Please text me instead (585)441-0945.

11/07/2025

I have acquired my SOLSTICE Tree. Christmas Trees are just thousands of years of cultural appropriation. What does a Christmas Tree have to do with the birth of Christ?

Now, Solstice Boughs, branches and logs, are what are being appropriate. Those deeply connected to nature and the seasons would bring evergreen branches indoors as the days grew short and the nights grew long. This accomplished many things: a fragrant smell that uplifted spirits, green representing life, and a calendar of sorts.

The fragrance of evergreens is ever present. You can smell it when you brush the needles, AND as the needles dry and fall and are crushed. CERTAIN evergreens are also used for herbal properties, including vitamin C.

The green boughs were brought in to bring life inside when days were long and dark. They were spread about the living areas. In some areas (Germany, the Netherlands) before whole trees were brought indoors, candles and "ornaments" were placed on outdoor trees to lighten the darkness. The green boughs brought inside survived roughly the winter (cold weather) and gave hope and a sign of the duration of the darkness.

It's OK to have a Christmas Tree whether you celebrate a religious or non-religious holiday, but it's also important to understand it's cultural significance rather than just folding it into your own.

10/29/2025

I know other invisibly disabled (chronic illness is a disability) professionals. It's a gamble to talk about disability with our jobs. Will people not want to work with us? Will we be able to handle our obligations? WE KNOW OUR LIMITS AND OUR NEEDS, we do our BEST in Capitalism to make sure we are able to pay our bills and honor our bodies. What we need from clients is compassion and patience. I'm not the right LMT or Doula for every person, but I'm amazing in the LGBTQIA+ (rainbow premium) and disability communities.

2025 has been a tough year (and it's not over). I was sick or unable to work the MOST I ever have been. It was inconvenient at times for a few massage clients, but not undoable.

10/28/2025

My office view for a little bit. Please excuse delayed responses today. We are waiting on a baby shark.

10/28/2025

Normally I post these on my personal page, but this Slow and Intentional Morning is ALL about preparing to support a family this morning as they meet their baby shark by C-section.

It's also a reminder to those of you saying negative things about c-Sections, that you are the reasons families need to heal twice from a C-Section.

The first healing is physical, 8 layers of tissue and stitching. The second healing is mental/emotional feeling like they: failed, are less than, did something wrong.

You DO NOT GET TO TELL SOMEONE ELSE WHAT IT BEST FOR THEM. Urgent, Emergent, Scheduled c-Sections are a birth option.

10/27/2025

Monday Morning Coffee and Chair Massage. Tree Marino, LMT of Momma Moon Massage is at

10/23/2025

This is how you become eligible for the NEST program

Are you 3-6 months pregnant and living in zip codes 14605, 14608, 14611 or 14621? The Nest Program offers support for expectant mothers- including prenatal referrals, goal setting, peer groups, and financial assistance. Learn more at www.healthy-baby.net. 🤰🏽