In Touch Massage

This is a question I am asked a lot!

You can start scar therapy around 6 weeks after birth as long as:

🙌 All stitches or staples have healed / been removed
🙌 There are no open areas or scabs
🙌 There is no infection or bruising
🙌 You feel emotionally ready

Did you know that it takes around 2 years for a scar to reach full maturity, so starting at any point within the first 2 years can help to shape how the scar models itself.

That being said, scar therapy can help older scars too, significantly improving how they feel and look by softening, flattening, and mobilising tight or adhered tissue for any age of scar 🙌

If you are local to Norwich and would like to know more, I would love to support you. More info can be found on my website (link in bio) or message me with any questions.

Charlotte 💛

Whether your birth was recent or many years ago, c-section scar therapy can help you to feel at home in your body again 🫶

Every scar is different, but it is with you for life and can influence how your whole body moves and feels.

C-Section scar therapy sessions typically involve:
⭐ A discussion about your pregnancy, birth and recovery so far
⭐ A detailed assessment of your scar and symptoms (scar type, sensation, mobility, tension, skin integrity, core strength, breathing, adhesions)
⭐ Hands on massage treatment on and around the scar, including manual lymphatic drainage and cupping if needed)
⭐ Guided connection to the area if looking at, or touching your scar feels difficult
⭐Teaching of self massage techniques to continue at home
⭐ Personalised aftercare advice and product recommendations (and tea & biscuits to take home always!)
⭐ PLUS the option to add on a discounted massage to any session - this one is popular!

Some women benefit from a series of treatments, while others leave with the advice and self-care techniques they need to continue their progress independently at home.

If your c-section scar feels tight, numb, pulls when you move, is red, raised or sensitive, or pull in to form an 'overhang' I'd love to help you - head to the link in my bio to find out more & book in 😀

Charlotte 💛

C-section mums... how does your scar feel nowadays?

For some mums, it's something they rarely think about.

For others, it may still feel numb, tight, sensitive or pulled in.

And sometimes it's not really about the physical feeling at all. A C-section can be a big experience emotionally too, and it can take time to feel at home in your body again.

C-section scar therapy is a gentle, individual treatment to support your scar and help you feel more comfortable with this part of your body.

If you'd like some support with your scar, I'm here when you are ready

Charlotte 😊

📍The Retreat, Brundall

Looking after yourself, so that you can look after them 🙌

You've been through a lot.

The demands of pregnancy, birth and now caring for a little one on broken sleep... It's no wonder you might be in need of a massage!

One of the questions I get asked about postnatal massage is, "When can I have a massage after having my baby?"

You may have heard "after six weeks" as the standard answer, but when you ask me the answer is "as soon as you feel ready".

For some mums that may be very early into their recovery, and for others that may mean waiting a little longer, there really is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Every birth and every recovery is different. With my midwifery experience and training, I can consider where you are in your recovery and safely adapt your massage treatment to you.

And if you're worried about what to do with your baby, you can bring them along too. In fact, the younger they are, the more likely you are to get some lovely snuggles and bonding time while you have your massage 🥰

I've had a flurry of bookings recently, as a result August is looking busy already and September is also booking up ☺️

A lot of new clients recently have come via word of mouth so I just want to say thank you 🙏 for telling your friends and family about what I offer and keeping me busy 🫶

I am fully booked next week and having some time off at the end of the month, so if you have been thinking about booking, you might want to get something in sooner rather than later 😌

Remember, the waitlist is there if you would like to be notified of any cancellations.

Booking link (use this for the waitlist too) is in the comments 🔗

See you soon,
Charlotte 💛