Mommy Relax Spa & Social Bar was created out of recognizing that Black moms needed a safe haven to indulge in activities that supported their mental and physical health while gaining support along the way from fellow moms. We understand that while motherhood is absolutely rewarding, it gets tough. Many Black moms suffer from PMAD's (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder) and often suffers quietly. Postpartum Depression being the most common among PMAD's affects about 1 out of 8 mothers with Black moms being at a higher risk. 

We are on a mission to increase mental health wellness and support in the Black motherhood community through massage therapy and social engagement. While, ultimately reducing the number of Black moms affected by PMAD's. 

Nelli Dawson founded Mommy Relax Spa & Social Bar after giving birth to her son in 2021. She realized that her self-care had taken the back-burner and that things needed to shift. She began to indulge in ways to help improve her self-care by engaging in massages, meditation, yoga, and journaling.  Consequently, Mommy Relax was born to help other moms prioritize their self-care while gaining support through friendships and connections from other moms along their journey of transformation.