AHH Featured by Madison Mom: A Spotlight on Maternal Health in Madison
We’re honored to be featured by Madison Mom in a recent article that shines a light on both the crisis and hope surrounding maternal health in Madison.
The piece, “Not Your Average Massage: Uplifting Women + Reclaiming Maternal Health at A Healer’s Hand + The Nest,” shares how AHH founder Nicole Budeau began her practice. It also shows how therapeutic massage can be a powerful force for maternal well-being.
Through Nicole’s lens as a licensed massage therapist and educator, the article explores the systemic gaps in maternal care and how skilled, compassionate touch can fill a vital need. It also highlights the often-overlooked importance of postpartum support and the need to recognize massage therapy as part of comprehensive maternal care.
Nicole’s message is clear—therapeutic care during pregnancy and postpartum isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Through her work, Nicole is shifting the narrative around maternal support—advocating for education, access, and empowering people through informed, inclusive touch.
This feature by Madison Mom is a meaningful recognition of that vision. It’s also a gentle reminder that healing starts with how we care for one another—especially during life’s most vulnerable transitions.
Read the full article here.
