Treatment style &
offerings
Prenatal Treatments:
An opportunity to decompress and relax as you prepare your body for an easeful birth. The table is equipped with comfortable and supportive body cushions so you can lay face down in a safe way.
Some reasons to seek treatments during pregnancy are:
Relief from pain and discomfort | Swelling | Body awareness | Connection with baby | Relaxation
Wombspace:
Abdominal massage therapy for the third trimester. This specific offering focuses on the uterus, your baby, external pelvis, diaphragm and ligaments of the pelvis/uterus.
Some reasons to seek wombspace treatments are:
Round ligament pain | Pelvic restrictions | Baby positioning | Create comfort and softening
Postpartum Treatments:
This is a great way to recover from the physical endurance of birth. Again comfortable cushions can be added to the table for extra support for breast tenderness or cesarean scar discomfort.
Some reasons to seek treatments during the postpartum period:
Recover and restore | Muscle soreness | Cesarean scar work | Breast tenderness | Relaxation
Cesarean Scar Massage:
Indirect treatment of your scar/incision can begin as early as 2 days post surgery, while direct work starts closer to 3 months depending. Even if it has been years since your cesarean birth, working to soften your scar tissue will be beneficial.
Some reasons to seek cesarean scar treatments are:
Post surgery rehab | Reduce pain | VBAC prep | Core connection | Increase scar tissue mobility
Infant Treatments:
Infant massage can be an important tool for baby post birth and an amazing way to connect with them in your postpartum period.
This is offered as both a treatment and a learning opportunity so new parents can continue baby massage at home.
Some reasons to seek infant treatments:
Tension post birth | Connection for parents and baby | Support during growth | Digestive issues
Treating from my home allows me to have a comfortable and informal massage space. This means that babies are always welcome to accompany you during your appointments. I have baby supplies that can be used as extra support, or a loved one can come with you to help with baby as you are treated.
Since becoming a mother, my love for all things pregnancy, birth, babies and parenthood, has grown. I am now focusing most of my continuing education and massage practice to centre around this season of life.
Those patients that don’t need this service please feel free to continue your care with me, I still love treating in the same way I always have. See below for non pregnancy related offerings.
Deep Relaxation
Swedish Massage techniques are used during every appointment to help your body relax. A shift into your nervous systems parasympathetic state is the goal. This style of massage uses long and fluid movements with a slow rhythm. Other ways I encourage relaxation are: hot towels, scalp massage, heated table and blankets to add weight.
Relaxation massages can be used at any stage of your life, from pregnancy to post surgery, or acute injuries to chronic pain management. There are always benefits in allowing your body to rest and heal.
Targeted Areas
This alternative style of treatment uses a variety of different massage techniques to specific areas that need more attention. Same as the relaxation treatment, this can be beneficial in all stages of life and healing. The amount of pressure used can be very light to medium/firm depending on the specific technique used.
Some examples of techniques include: Pin and Stretch, Myofascial Release, Fascial Stretching, Biodynamic Craniosacral holds, Sustained muscle compression, Remedial Exercise and more.
Other Areas of Interest:
TMJ dysfunctions | Migraines & Headaches | Post surgery recovery | General health and wellness | Women’s Health | Remedial Exercise and Homecare