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Postpartum Massage in Croydon Park
A postpartum massage appointment with Karen at the Croydon Park clinic.
- Duration
- 1 hour or 90 minutes
- Price
- $130 or $180
- Clinic
- Croydon Park
The weeks and months following birth are a time of enormous physical and emotional adjustment. Postnatal massage offers new mothers dedicated time to rest, recover and reconnect with their body while adapting to the demands of caring for a new baby.
What your postnatal massage treatment involves
Treatments are tailored to you and where you are in your postnatal recovery. Massage may help relieve muscular tension and discomfort through the neck, shoulders and back, particularly from feeding, carrying and settling your baby. It can also help ease tired, aching muscles, encourage relaxation and provide a much-needed opportunity to simply switch off and be cared for.
Your comfort is always a priority. Supportive pillows and positioning are used throughout your treatment so you can completely relax, whether you are breastfeeding, recovering from birth or simply finding certain positions more comfortable than others.
Croydon pregnancy massage appointmentsWhat postpartum massage may help with
Postnatal massage may assist with:
- Relieving neck, shoulder and back tension associated with feeding and caring for your baby
- Easing tired and aching muscles
- Supporting relaxation and restful sleep
- Reducing feelings of physical tension and fatigue
- Supporting circulation and general wellbeing
- Providing nurturing time for you during the transition into motherhood
- Scar treatment
Babies are welcome at your appointment
Babies are always welcome. If your little one needs to feed, settle or simply be close to you during your appointment, we work around them. Your treatment is adapted to what you and your baby need on the day. I am also mindful that for many mums this could be their first time to be away from their newborn, so take that into consideration.
Postnatal massage is not simply about treating sore muscles. It is an opportunity for the person who spends so much time nurturing everyone else to be nurtured too.
Request an appointmentWhen to book a postnatal massage
If you have had a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), you are able to have your postnatal massage at any stage you feel up to it.
After a caesarean, most midwives will give approval for your postnatal massage from about 3 weeks.
Contact Karen about timingYour appointment
Practical information
This appointment is available as 1 hour for $130, or 90 minutes for $180, and is provided by Karen D'Aprile, a qualified massage therapist.
Appointments take place at the Massageology appointment-only home clinic at 1 Daisy Street, Croydon Park, NSW 2133. Karen sees clients from Ashbury, Ashfield, Belfield, Burwood, Burwood Heights, Campsie, Canterbury, Croydon, Croydon Park, Enfield, Strathfield, Strathfield South and Sydney CBD.
Karen is a recognised provider with 25 Australian health funds. How to claim a health fund rebate
Plan to arrive five minutes before your appointment so you have time to get ready and comfortable.
Call Karen if you would like to discuss an appointment before choosing this service.
From Google
What people say about postpartum massage.
Monique
7 months ago
View on GoogleI have been seeing Karen for my pregnancy massages and they are hands down some of the best massages I have ever had (pregnancy or not). Her hands are magic! Karen is always so kind, and so intuitive to each of her client’s wants & needs. She makes you feel very comfortable and her massage space is so homely. It is an absolute pleasure to see her every time!
Sabina Canini
a year ago
View on Google⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the most amazing pregnancy massage with Karen at Massageology. She was warm, professional, and instantly made me feel comfortable. The massage itself was tailored perfectly for pregnancy—gentle where it needed to be, but still so effective in easing my aches and tension. I walked out feeling lighter, relaxed, and genuinely cared for. Highly recommend Karen if you’re looking for a safe, supportive, and truly rejuvenating pregnancy massage!
- Address
- 1 Daisy Street, Croydon Park, NSW 2133
- Opening hours
- Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday closed
- Parking
- Plenty of on-street parking is available.
- Arrival
- Plan to arrive five minutes before your appointment so you have time to get ready and comfortable.
- Cancellation policy
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the appointment are not charged.Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the appointment are charged the full appointment fee.
- Usual reply times
- Karen usually replies within three hours from Monday to Friday and within six hours on Saturday. Messages received on Sunday are answered on Monday.
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