Testimonials

I always thought that massage was basically a really good back rub.  When I came to Cynthia, I had a muscle knotted up in my lower back.  After working on that muscle for an hour, my pain was gone.  She was able to stretch the muscle back in to place.  I completely believe in the healing ability of massage and especially in Cynthia Jaqua's "Studio of Massage and Bodywork".

Shari Carver
Program Manager
CHANGE Inc.

I found Cynthia around the corner from our office when I flew to Findlay Ohio from South Georgia to work after the flooding in Findlay in '07.  I got her to do the deep tissue massage because of the pain I had from traveling to my job.  Trying to handle three suitcases with enough clothes to stay and work for a month is a little much on a 64 yr old lady and I was having muscle spasms.  Cynthia was the best I have ever had to work on me and we made friends real fast.  She was very helpful to several others on our staff and we will always be so glad that we found her while in Findlay, Ohio.

Ione West
FEMA-Disaster Assistance Employee
Region IV-Atlanta GA

We had never heard of a massage doula before but now we are very big promoters of them.  We were blessed to have Cynthia be a doula for us when we found out that we were expecting.  We can't tell you how much help and support she was for both the pre-labor and labor.  She helped my pre-labor by routine massages that allowed my back, hips and legs to stay limber as my belly was getting bigger & this was wonderful because it allowed me to work up to the day I had the baby.

She also helped us go thru our birthing plan which was great because I didn't want an epidural and also my husband wanted to be an active part in helping me during the labor.  The evening that my water broke was a surprise to all of us because I wasn't due for another week. We kept Cynthia posted and she arrived at the hospital shortly after we did.   She was an awesome coach for both me and my husband, she was like our angel! She helped me get thru contractions with my husband assisting her (that was part of our birth plan).   She stayed with me so he could take a break to grab a bite to eat and get a power nap. She kept reassuring him and me that we were doing great.  After 11 hours total and with outstanding support and care we were blessed with a baby girl, Danica Rae (8lbs 2oz).

I am very proud to say that by having a massage doula I delivered my baby with no drugs or an epidural.  My husband, Pat wants every dad to know that a massage doula DOES NOT step on your toes, instead she helps you in every way possible.   She helped him be the best supporter and coach as he watched me go thru labor.  We were so blessed with this experience that if we are to become pregnant again, we will be calling Cynthia again!!

Thank you so much.  God Bless.
Patrick and Deborah Ehlers

Before we met Cynthia, we had no idea what a doula was. Once she explained her role, we were very interested.

Cynthia was more than just a support person during our labor and delivery but a great support person through the pregnancy as well. From the first time we met with Cynthia she gave us several exercises to work on which would assist us with following through on our birth plan, which was a vaginal birth with no drugs or epidural, and we hoped to go into labor naturally. We were concerned about my low tolerance for pain. I was on the fence about the epidural and left the door open to get one, which most of our friend s said meant I would probably cave in and get it.

My doctor was concerned throughout the last stages of my pregnancy that my son was getting too big and scheduled an induction in hopes that I would be able to have a vaginal birth. Our first induction was postponed which I took as a one last opportunity for labor to start naturally. We spoke with Cynthia who gave us more exercises to help prepare my body and encourage our son to be positioned correctly for a vaginal birth.

Needless to say, my labor did not start on its own so we went to the hospital to be induced. Once my labor started to get going, Cynthia joined us at the hospital.  At no time during my labor did I feel the need for drugs because with Cynthia’s help I remained focused, relaxed, and in control of my labor. Her advice and support also helped my husband to remain calm and supportive throughout the process. Just four and a half hours after the start of the induction and I was ready to start pushing. This was the most difficult portion for me as I started to lose my focus and realize/feel the pain. Cynthia helped my husband to refocus me and 17 minutes later our son was born, weighing in at 9 pounds, 15 ounces!

If not for the exercises and encouragement, support and advice from Cynthia, we don’t feel our pregnancy, labor and delivery process would have been such a successful and enjoyable experience. We were able to have our son with no IV drugs and no epidural. Thank you Cynthia!

The Moyers