Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our services, including how they work and who they are suitable for.
Pregnancy
Massage
What can I expect during a Pregnancy Massage?
Your appointment includes a health and pregnancy assessment, treatment tailored to your symptoms, and personalised advice to support your comfort throughout pregnancy. Treatment may include remedial massage, stretches, and simple exercises. Follow-up appointments can help maintain relief as your body changes.
What are the benefits of Pregnancy Massage?
Pregnancy massage may help:
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Reduce back, hip, and pelvic pain
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Relieve muscle tension
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Improve circulation
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Reduce stress and anxiety
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Promote better sleep
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Support overall wellbeing during pregnancy
What conditions can be treated?
Pregnancy massage may help with:
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Back and pelvic pain
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SIJ dysfunction
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Sciatica
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Neck and shoulder tension
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Rib discomfort
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Headaches
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Swelling (oedema)
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Carpal tunnel symptoms
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Stress and sleep disturbances
Integrated Postnatal Recovery Care Plan
When can I start?
This care plan is designed to provide supportive, structured care during the early weeks following birth — a time when many mothers feel unsure about how to begin their own recovery.
Most women can begin from:
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3+ weeks after a vaginal birth
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4+ weeks after a Caesarean birth
Every recovery is different. You may feel ready to begin if:
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You feel comfortable leaving the house for an appointment
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Your postnatal bleeding has slowed
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You would like the opportunity to debrief about your birth experience
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You are experiencing muscle soreness or tension following birth
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You feel ready to receive a gentle postnatal massage
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You would like guidance on breathing, core, and pelvic floor recovery
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You would like support and advice for Caesarean recovery and scar care
If you are unsure whether the timing is right for you, please get in touch before booking.
How often are appointments scheduled?
Appointments are tailored to your recovery and availability. Most women choose weekly or fortnightly sessions, but timing can be adjusted to suit your needs.
Can I choose the order of my appointments?
Yes. After your initial consultation, you can schedule the remaining sessions in the order that best supports your recovery. Many women alternate between massage and corrective exercise sessions.
Can I start if I am more than 12 weeks postpartum?
Yes. Recovery continues well beyond the early postpartum period, and many women benefit from rehabilitation and support for up to two years after birth.
I had a Caesarean birth. Which service should I choose?
This depends on where you are in your recovery.
4+ weeks postpartum
The Integrated Postnatal Recovery Care Plan is usually the best starting point, focusing on whole-body recovery through massage, rehabilitation, and guidance.
8+ weeks postpartum
C-Section Rehabilitation & Scar Release Therapy can be introduced to address scar mobility, abdominal recovery, nerve symptoms, and core function.
Many women benefit from combining both services.
Do I need GP clearance?
GP clearance is not usually required if your recovery is progressing normally. However, if you experienced complications during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum recovery, you may be advised to seek medical clearance before commencing treatment.
Cesarean Rehabilitation & Scar Release Therapy
What are the benefits?
This therapy combines scar release techniques, remedial massage, corrective exercise, and microcurrent therapy to support recovery after Caesarean birth. Benefits may include:
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Reduced scar adhesions
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Improved mobility and flexibility
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Relief from pain and tension
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Improved core function
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Reduced numbness and tingling
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Enhanced overall recovery
How many sessions are recommended?
To support long-term healing, most women benefit from 4–6 sessions spaced 1–3 weeks apart, depending on their symptoms, goals, and stage of recovery.
What if my Cesarean surgery was several years ago?
You can benefit from treatment whether your Caesarean was recent or over 10+ years ago. Scar restrictions, tension, and altered movement patterns can persist long after surgery.
Can I receive treatment for other abdominal scars?
Yes, Scar Release Therapy for Women addresses abdominal scars from surgeries or injuries unrelated to Caesarean birth.
Mercier
Therapy
What is Mercier Therapy?
Mercier Therapy is a specialised abdominal massage and visceral manipulation technique focused on the uterus and ovaries. It aims to improve pelvic blood flow, mobility, and reproductive function.
How does Mercier Therapy feel?
It is generally gentle, though you may feel some discomfort or tenderness depending on pelvic restrictions. Treatment is always adjusted to your comfort level, and mild post-treatment soreness can occasionally occur.
Who can benefit from Mercier Therapy?
It may support women experiencing chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, gynaecological concerns, or a history of birth or sexual trauma.
Who is not suitable for Mercier Therapy?
Mercier Therapy is not suitable if you have an IUD, Essure device, active pelvic infection, or current cancer. It is also not performed during menstruation for those with endometriosis.
Can I have Mercier Therapy before IUI or IVF?
Yes. Mercier Therapy is often used prior to fertility treatment to support pelvic circulation and tissue mobility. It should be completed before the stimulation phase and is not performed during stimulation or active medicated cycles.
What if I become pregnant during treatment?
If you conceive, remaining sessions are paused and can be resumed postpartum. They may also be used for C-section scar release and rehabilitation if relevant.