Monica Faux-Kota, L.M.T.
Through my own experience, I have realized that the journey from pregnancy to giving birth and caring for an infant is tremendous and full of a wide range of emotions, physical adjustments and mental challenges. It was the most exhausting and intense, yet educational and rewarding year of empowerment I have had.
Having personally experienced the benefits of massage throughout my pregnancy, I can honestly say that it had a positive impact on my physical, mental and emotional well-being throughout those 40 weeks. I believe massage contributed to the good health of my pregnancy and my subsequent beautiful birth experience.
I am dedicated to providing my clients with the many benefits of massage, during all stages of pregnancy, most importantly the reduction of stress that it offers. I encourage women to continue caring for themselves postpartum when the benefits of massage are needed more than ever before.
Pregnancy, birth and raising quality children are enormous commitments that should be nurtured, supported, praised and celebrated. Allow me to help you enhance those experiences by providing you with the therapeutic qualities of touch.
Education and Experience
- 1999, BS, Recreational Therapy, University of Utah.
- 2006, Graduated - Myotherapy College of Utah.
- 2006, State Licensure - LMT.
- 2006, Certified - Pre/Perinatal Massage Therapy, Carole Osborne-Sheets.
- 2008, Completed - Advanced Pre/Perinatal Massage Training, Carole Osborne-Sheets.
- Member, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
- Certified - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).
- Primary Techniques: Pre/Peri/Postnatal Massage, Specific Muscle Work, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Reiki.
- Utah Prenatal Massage co-founder.
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Testimonials
I’m about to enter my ninth month of pregnancy with my second child. Monica has been my massage therapist throughout this pregnancy and her intuitive, —more—
Going into my second pregnancy, I knew there were some changes I wanted to make in my experience. I wanted to continue to do prenatal yoga, but I also —more—
I have been going to Monica for massages since around the 4th month. I had been experiencing severe back, hip, neck, back and shoulder pain. I started doing yoga —more—
The last nine months have been an amazing transition on my body and soul. Monica has been a nonstop asset and support; not only as a listener, but also as—more—
I have been seeing Monica throughout the second half of my pregnancy and I could not have asked for more in a massage therapist. She sits down before the —more—