Mountain Sun Body & Birth

I was really looking forward to using the living social deal for a prenatal massage I purchased on ⁴⁄₁₆. When I first called to schedule an appointment, she asked for me to email her. I did, twice. No response. So I called again, and was able to schedule an appointment with Sancken on May 18. When the day arrived Sancken called me and asked if she could reschedule due to a family issue. She was really apologetic on the phone and said she would call me back to reschedule. I didn’t think much of it at the time, so I waited for her return call — for two weeks. Finally I called her, she was driving and asked that I email her with my available times, promising to return my email as soon as she was back. I did not receive a response. I also called again and left a message. Nadda. I’ve requested a refund from living social. If the way she operates her business is any indication to the quality of services performed, I’d go elsewhere.

I received a massage from Sancken yesterday and had such a wonderful experience. Due to my work over a computer all day long my back has been holding some serious stress. The massage I received from her was so relaxing and really helped with the issues I was having. I feel so much better today! She is very skilled and knowledgable about what she does.

I had a wonderful, relaxing prenatal massage when I was expecting my son in 2010. I was so emotional and stressed so close to my due date but she made me feel like family from the moment I walked in the door. She personalized the massage to my specific needs and concerns and I left feeling worlds better. Next time I have a baby, if I am blessed with one, she will for sure be my doula! I need her positivity and encouragement as well as knowledge and massage abilities in the birthing room!

I would like to just shout out to Sancken with Mountain Sun Body & Birth as she is skilled as a doula and massage therapist. Speaking as a massage therapist myself Sancken is above average qualified as a therapist as she has had extensive training in pregnancy related massage therapy and also incorporates her training in her doula practice as well.
I have know Sancken since 2010 when I put her up to a new challenge of being my massage therapist/​doula for a surrogacy journey which turned out amazing with her help and again I hired her for my second journey and attribute getting prenatal massage to helping my body adjust to all of those pregnancy related changes.
In my massages (I bought a package) Sancken actually works your muscles and always advises after the massage to drink plenty of water because working your muscles is similar to a work out but better! In each of my massages I would always catch myself falling asleep and enjoying the time. At times we would catch up on things but Sancken knew when I needed a little quite and I was normally the one to start conversation.
As far as recommending her of course! Just know she is in such high demand that you may not get in tomorrow!
If you love someone that knows what they are doing as a massage therapist I would highly recommend you giving her a call! xoxo Ariel

Before I begin my review, I have to preface that I am speaking mostly to women who are planning on having, or have had, an epidural during childbirth… (If you are a natural mama, you may love this place :) My husband bought me the Living Social deal for a prenatal massage, and I was so excited to use it! Like many moms in the third trimester, my feet are swollen, my back hurts, and I’m having general aches and pains from carrying this little pumpkin around. Also, this is my first baby, so I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t anxious, nervous, and totally freaked out about childbirth! I assumed that for an hour, I would have a quiet, relaxing massage where my body would relax and I could let my mind go. I couldn’t have been more wrong. First, she talked the entire time during my massage. I felt like I was getting a sermon on natural childbirth, and why my choice of hospital, and pain management were the wrong ones. If I ever tried to chime in, I was interrupted immediately. I also felt that I was being forced to sit through an infomercial on doulas. I have nothing against doulas, I just didn’t feel like that was the place nor the time to sell me on what they do. Second, she checked her phone at least eight times during my massage. She’s a doula, so I get that she’s on call, but come on, really? It felt like I had about 20 minutes of actual massage. Finally, by the time I left her office, I felt more beat up (physically and emotionally) than relaxed. I was sore, and mentally «off» for the rest of the day. Even the next day, my coworkers could tell that I wasn’t myself. I feel strongly that every woman’s birth plan is right for her (assuming its not overly dangerous to her or the baby), and I do my very best not to judge. I felt very judged for my choices and feelings about childbirth. I respect that we all have differing opinions about pregnancy and birth, but in no way, shape, or form do I feel its appropriate to judge someone so openly if their opinion differs from your own.

I was excited about getting a post natal massage after the birth of my second child. I bought a living social voucher and saved it for the right time… After weeks of calling (called 6 times in 4 weeks), texting and e-​mailing I was finally offered one appointment time. Thankfully I was free for that time. The appointment ended up being cancelled, which is actually fine– I realize birth happens when it happens and sometimes takes a long time. But when I decided the whole thing was more stress than I wanted and asked for a refund I was met with a disrespectful, unprofessional email. She compared me to her other ‘real’ customers who didn’t get a deal and never apologized. This was one of the worst experiences I have had as a client.