Abdominal Massage For
C-Section Scar Release

Holistic, gentle treatment that helps to:

  • Reduce scar pulling and restrictions

  • Improve discomfort and numbness

  • Enhance lymphatic flow for bloating and stagnation

  • Improve scar appearance

  • Enhance self confidence and body awareness

  • Reconnect the nervous system to the abdomen for enhancing healing and sense of wellbeing.

Client Reviews

"When I first saw Maddi, I was struggling with pelvic floor pain, flared ribs, nerve numbness and pain through my abdomen post c-section. After only three sessions, the improvement has been remarkable. My abdominal and pelvic pain has substantially improved, and I have far less pulling and stinging around my c-section scar. I genuinely feel like my core and tummy have “come alive” again.  I cannot believe the changes in my body since starting treatment and I would recommend Maddi's c-section massage work to anyone who has undergone a c-section, regardless of whether they have experienced complications or not.

Beyond her c-section work, Maddi is truly the best massage therapist I have ever been to. Maddi's massages not only feel incredible in the moment, but also create lasting, tangible improvements in how your body feels and functions.  During my pregnancy, Maddi all but resolved my severe pelvic girdle pain and made it possible for me to continue living a relatively normal life in pregnancy.  I’m incredibly grateful for the difference Maddi has made to my pregnancy, postpartum recovery journey, and my overall wellbeing.”

- Miranda (6 months Post Partum)

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

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    Initial Consultation

    Maddi hears about your health history, pregnancy and birth experiences, scar history, symptoms, and your goals for abdominal massage.

    This allows Maddi to understand your body as a whole and tailor the treatment to your individual needs.

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    Initial Abdominal Massage

    Within the same appointment, Maddi works from the rib cage down to the pelvic bone using slow, supportive massage techniques to release tension and restriction through the abdominal area.

    The treatment focuses on improving circulation, mobility, breath connection, and nervous system regulation.

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    Scar Release Therapy

    Treatment will gently begin around the scar and surrounding tissues. Techniques such as therapeutic massage, cupping, and gua sha may be used to support scar mobility, reduce restriction, and encourage reconnection to the area over time.

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    Reflection & Ongoing Support

    At the end of your session, we’ll discuss how your body responded to treatment and any reflections from the appointment. Because this work is often cumulative, a minimum of three sessions is generally recommended to allow the body time to release, adapt, and build on each treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Recommended timeframe is 8 weeks post operation and once it has completely healed with no scabbing or signs of infection.

  • This is common, and the timeframe for when you feel comfortable enough for a practitioner to touch and see your scar is your own. Our process is very gentle, and Maddi will meet you where you are, regardless of whether you have or have not looked or touched your scar.

  • Maddi assesses and treats all areas of the abdomen from the rib cage down to the pubic bone. This includes the diaphragm, intercostals, abdominal muscles, lymphatic zones and your breathing. Scar massage is additional to all of the above.

  • The initial consultation is 90 minutes and is $180.00.
    Follow up appointments are 75 minutes and are $160.

  • Because this work is often cumulative, a minimum of three sessions is generally recommended to allow the body time to release, adapt, and build on each treatment.

Get in Touch

Clinic Location

 
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Live Well
Massage Clinic:
Cardwell Street,
Onehunga,
Auckland

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