Prepare for the end of your journey

• One-on-one Doula services
• 3D/4D ultrasound
• Prenatal registered massage therapy
• One-on-one lifestyle coaching
• One-on-one nutrition counseling
• Rewarding spa escapes
• Click here to view our third trimester wellness program  

Welcome 

Welcome to Som Visao's third trimester program which is designed to be a fun and effective way to balance healthy living in the third trimester.  The Third Trimester Program is specifically designed to address the changes that occur to your body and your developing baby during months eight through ten.  The aim is to strengthen your muscles to prepare you for labour, design a well-balanced nutrition plan, and to alignin your skeletal system to minimize time in labour through prenatal massage sessions with our Registered Massage Therapist.  

We also offer a third trimester ultrasound scan so you and your partner can connect with your baby to confirm the healthy lifestyle choices you're making.  Best of all, we balance rewarding spa days to encourage you to continue your healthy lifestyle choices.  By downloading the Third Trimester Wellness Program you'll quickly discover the schedule and how we balance our services.  Keep in mind, you're welcome to register for the entire program or are free to register for the services you think will benefit you most.

About the Third Trimester Program

The Third Trimester Wellness Program balances five core services which are all directed at improving your health as you prepare for labor.  These core services are offered through a 3 month schedule and balance hard work with ultimate relaxation and pampering.  All of the planning has been taken care of by the experts at Som Visao and builds on the techniques and habits you learned during the second trimester.  By reading over the core services below you'll quickly gain an understanding of how this program is unique to the third trimester and the changes that occur during this time. 

Once you have an understanding of this program we encourage you to download the third trimester wellness program so you can explore the packaging and pricing options available.  Keep in mind you're welcome to choose the services you think will benefit you most during your pregnancy.we include spa days to balance your hard work with absolute relaxation and pampering.  You're almost there, take time to give you and baby the best possible gift - a healthy, fit and relaxed mom-to-be.

Meet our Wellness Professionals

Carrie Smith, RMT - As a Registered Massage Therapist, Carrie has spent past seven years working at various clinics in the Whistler area.  Living, playing and working in such an active community has allowed her to interact with a varied clientele, including professional athletes, weekend warriors and professional desk jockeys.

Diana Steele R.D. - Committed to teaching nutrition in a realistic and do-able way, Diana has provided personalized nutrition counseling to over 1500 individuals, couples and families and has designed and delivered over 500 nutrition workshops and seminars across the country.  Please click on her name to see her complete profile and impressive background.

Hayley McGowan B. H kin - Hayley has a strong passion for health and wellness, especially within the Pre and Postnatal industry. She has recently become a certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist through Can-Fit Pro, and is excited to be training with Som Visao to ensure the health and well being of our clients.  Please click on her name to read over her biography and to learn about our exciting Buggy Clubs group fitness events.

Core Services

Third Trimester Prenatal Massage

As you approach the end of your pregnancy there are several changes that have occurred to your musculoskeletal system.  The ligaments and tendons in your pelvis have loosened and there's additional strain on your upper back and neck as a natural compensation from the additional weight from your pregnancy.  Our Registered Massage Therapist is highly skilled in prenatal massage and has over 5,000 hours experience.  Benefits of prenatal massage include: easing backaches, shifting posture, increasing circulation, reducing GI symptoms (reflux and constipation), reducing stretchmarks, reducing edema (swelling), decreasing anxiety, promoting relaxation and deep breathing, reducing stress on weight-bearing joints, and reducing pain in the pelvic region.  Please click here to learn more about our services and rates for Registered Massage Therapy.

Third Trimester Spa Escapes

Our spa escapes are offered to reduce anxiety and are tailored to some of the changes that occur during the third trimester.  We introduce you to the Leg Comfort Treatment, and include our signature Baby-Belly Facial to treat stretchmarks.  We include the spa escapes into the program as way for you to reward yourself for working hard through your lifestyle coaching and nutrition counseling programs.  All of our prenatal spa selections are free of teratogens and our Aestheticians have been trained to work with expecting mothers.  Please click here to learn more about our premium maternity safe spa services.

Third Trimester 3D/4D Ultrasound Scan

Our third trimester 3D/4D ultrasound service is offered for you and your family to connect with your unborn child and to foster the healthy lifestyle choices you're making while pregnant.  Compared to the second trimester ultrasound, you'll notice the facial features are more human like since fat deposition has occurred under baby's skin.  We offer complimentary gender determination for all of our scans (given you're past 20 weeks gestation) and encourage the father-to-be to attend the scan.  We only recruit Sonographers who have a genuine interest in Obstetrical care, carry an active license with the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers, and have at least 3 years experience to ensure your scan is the highest quality.  Unlike many imaging centres, Som Visao has affiliations with Perinatologists and In Vitro Fertilization Clinics so we ensure our services are as professional and meaningful as possible.  Please click here to learn all about our ultrasound services.

Lifestyle Coaching for the Third Trimester

As a continuation of the second trimester program, the third trimester Lifestyle Coaching program is tailored to the changes that occur to your body during this stage of your pregnancy.  We'll introduce you to new techniques and modify your plan according to your fitness goals.  Our third trimester program follows the pre/postnatal exercise guidelines developed by the CSEP (Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists) and SOGC (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) and are instructed by a pre/post natal exercise specialist who is fully-qualified to offer this service.  Please click here if you're interested in learning more about the third trimester lifestyle coaching program.

Nutrition Counseling for the Third Trimester

The Third Trimester Nutrition Program focuses on the addressing the changes you can expect to encounter during months 8, 9 and 10.  There are many nutritional requirements unique to the third trimester which we address in this program.  As your cardiovascular volume is increasing it's important you meet your iron requirements to prevent anemia.  Food sensitivities may become more apparent during the third trimester as digestion is slowed as an evolutionary strategy to provide more nutrients to your developing fetus.  In particular you may experience reflux and constipation so choosing foods which are easy to absorb may become more relevant to your comfort. The requirements for calories increase in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters to 300kcal extra which is another consideration in the third trimester plan.  Please click here if you're interested in learning more about the third trimester nutrition program.