Pregnancy Massage
Relaxation
Designed to ease muscular tension, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation. Using safe positioning and techniques, every treatment is tailored to your stage of pregnancy.
Ideal for
Improving comfort during pregnancy
A moment of calm before baby arrives
Suitable from 20 weeks' gestation
Pregnancy Massage
Aches & Pains
Designed for expectant mothers experiencing muscular discomforts. This massage incorporates deeper pressure with gentle stretches to ease tension and help you move more freely.
Please note: If you have been diagnosed with a pregnancy-related condition, such as pelvic girdle pain (PGP), please let me know when booking. This hands-on appointment does not include a physiotherapy assessment or diagnosis.
Ideal for
Aching lower back
Tight hips and glutes
Upper back and shoulder tension
Tired feet
Suitable from 20 weeks' gestation
Postnatal Massage
Rest & Recover
The weeks following birth place considerable physical demands on the body. This massage is designed to ease muscular tension, promote relaxation and support your recovery as you adjust to life with your new baby.
Every treatment is tailored to your individual stage of recovery, side lying is still used if the breasts are tender or you are recovering from a c-section.
Ideal for
Feeding position related neck, shoulder and upper back tension
Repeated bending related lower back discomfort
Sitting with pelvis tilted causing tight hips and aching glutes
Suitable from the early weeks following an uncomplicated birth, provided there are no medical contraindications
Scar Therapy
C-section & Hysterectomy
Following surgery, such as c-section or hysterectomy, it is common for the scar and surrounding tissues to feel tight, sensitive or restricted as it heals. This specialist treatment uses gentle scar massage and soft tissue techniques to improve tissue mobility, reduce discomfort and support a more comfortable recovery.
Initial consultation: Prior to commencing treatment, an initial consultation is required to discuss your scar(s) in detail. A short hands-on session will follow to assess the scar and create an appropriate treatment plan.
Please note: This treatment is not ACC-funded.
Ideal for
Tight or restricted scars
Scar sensitivity
Breaking down psychological barriers and improving body confidence
Suitable from once your incision has fully healed; the skin has completely closed, with no open areas, scabs, bleeding, increased redness, warmth or swelling which could indicate an infection. Ladies with older scars are very welcome to have an initial consultation
Deep Tissue / Sports Massage
Whether you're training for an event, recovering after exercise or simply managing the physical demands of everyday life, deep tissue or sports massage can help reduce muscular tension, improve flexibility and support recovery.
These types of massages have a reputation for being painful, but making your muscles tense during massage is counterproductive! In order to achieve the right balance between an effective treatment and your comfort level, the pressure is adjusted throughout to meet your needs.
Ideal for
Deep Tissue - A deeper massage working on a broad area such as the neck, shoulders and back
Reduces muscular aches and stiffness. Great for post-gym workouts and posture related discomfort
Sports Massage - More targeted to a specific muscle group or working around a joint
Usually goal orientated, but not exclusively for athletes, as many people can befit from this targeted treatment
Both treatments are suitable for all women 18 years +