If your treatment goals include manual therapy to the uterus, bladder, abdomen, or cesarean scar, I highly recommend booking a 75- or 90-minute session—especially if it's your first visit. These treatments include a full-body massage that concludes with focused abdominal work. The time goes by quickly, and my intention is always to make the experience both therapeutic and deeply nurturing.

Note: 90-minute sessions can be harder to find in the online booking system—please text or email me directly to schedule if you cannot find a space.

Postpartum visits may also be offered (for an additional fee) outside regular hours or onsite at the maternity ward at Kysen Regional Hospital (Terrace).

Absolutely! The clinic is set up to welcome families. There are play mats, activity saucers, cozy areas, and toys to help infants and children feel comfortable while you receive your treatment. You’re welcome to feed, change, or snuggle your little one as needed.

Comfort is key. During pregnancy massage, we use:

• A pregnancy-specific table with an elastic net that allows for belly-down positioning

• Body cushions designed for first and second trimester support  belly-down positioning

• Side-lying with pillow bolsters for knees, hips, and shoulders

We'll always adjust positioning based on how you feel most comfortable that day. The patient will always be professionally draped with sheets to ensure there is no exposure of sensitive or private areas. 

Yes. Massage is safe and beneficial at all stages of pregnancy, including on your due date or if you are "post-dates." It can relieve discomfort, improve circulation, and help relax and prepare your body for labour.

Massage therapy cannot induce labour in a medical sense. However, it can promote deep relaxation, reduce cortisol, and increase oxytocin—all of which support your body’s natural readiness for labour. This gentle support can be especially helpful in the final weeks of pregnancy.

Massage therapy does not directly reposition babies. However, it can help reduce muscular tension, realign pelvic structures, and create more space in the body for babies to maneuver themselves in the womb. When balance is restored, babies sometimes shift position naturally. If they don’t, we trust the innate wisdom of the uterus and body to help them along.

Massage to the upper abdomen, chest, and limbs can begin within the first 0-72 hours post-cesarean, as long as you're medically stable. Scar tissue massage and deeper abdominal work should be delayed until the incision has fully healed—typically around 6–8 weeks postpartum. Every person is different, so we'll tailor your care to your recovery timeline.

There are no hard time limits. Once your body and mind feels ready—even within the first 24–48 hours—massage can help ease tension and aid in recovery. I’m happy to see you at home or at Ksan Hospital during the early postpartum hours or days if indicated.

Massage therapy can:

• Relieve muscular pain and tension from birth and infant care (chestfeeding & bottle feeding postural pain)

• Improve circulation and lymphatic flow

• Support balance and mental wellness

• Address scar tissue or abdominal tension

• Reconnect you with your postpartum body in a compassionate, supported way

Healing is holistic. If you have questions beyond my scope, I’ll gladly connect you with trusted resources. They can also be found in the Directory page of my website.

Postpartum healing can be supported with:

• Abdominal wraps or binders

• Compression garments

• Silicone scar sheets (for cesarean recovery)

• Gentle breathwork and core reconnection exercises (such as those taught in Restore Your Core or pelvic physio programs)

Always consult with your care provider if you’ve had complications during birth or surgery.

Yes—indirectly. As a Registered Massage Therapist, I can assess:

• Alignment and mobility of the tailbone, spine, hips, and pelvis

• Postural patterns and muscular tension

• Pelvic floor function through external observation of breath, core, and movement patterns

If internal dysfunction is suspected, I’ll refer you to a licensed pelvic floor physiotherapist who can perform for a full internal/external exam.

RMTs in British Columbia do not provide internal vaginal or vulvar treatment. However, we can support pelvic floor health by:

• Releasing tension in the hips, sacrum, and tailbone

• Supporting mobility and strength in the core musculature

• Addressing posture and alignment to reduce compensatory patterns

This whole-body approach can positively influence pelvic floor function, pain, and stability.

No, I am not a pelvic floor physiotherapist. You can find trusted local providers in the Directory section of my website. I often work collaboratively with pelvic physios to support your recovery and am trained to provide pelvic floor and core exercises.