Postpartum Massage in Ottawa

A gentle place to land during your postpartum recovery.

If you’re in the early weeks or months after having your baby, you’re probably carrying more tension, emotions, and exhaustion than people realize. Your body is healing, your routines have shifted, and you’re constantly giving — physically and emotionally. A postpartum massage in Ottawa can feel like a deep breath you didn’t know you were holding.

At Triada Health, we offer postpartum massage that feels warm, safe, and tailored to the pace of your recovery. It’s not just about easing tension — it’s about helping you feel supported during a time when your body and heart are doing so much.

Your Postpartum Body Works Hard — Massage Helps You Feel More Like You Again

Every new parent experiences postpartum differently. But there are a few things we hear again and again:

  • “My shoulders feel like concrete from feeding and holding the baby.”
  • “My low back is stubborn and stiff.”
  • “I didn’t expect this much swelling after birth.”
  • “I just want to feel comfortable in my body again.”
  • “I need an hour where no one needs anything from me.”

Massage can help with all of that.

It supports circulation, eases tight muscles, reduces swelling, and helps calm a very overwhelmed nervous system. And sometimes the biggest gift is simply being cared for — gently, intentionally, with no expectations.

What Postpartum Massage Feels Like

We keep your comfort at the center of everything.

Your therapist may use:

  • Soothing pressure for your shoulders and neck
  • Gentle, slow techniques to reduce swelling
  • Supportive hip and lower-back work
  • Side-lying or semi-reclined positions
  • Warm towels, bolstering, and soft draping for complete comfort

Many parents say the session feels like a blend of relaxation, relief, and grounding — a moment when their body can finally “let go.”

C-Section Recovery: Gentle Care for a Unique Healing Journey

A Cesarean birth is major surgery layered on top of becoming a parent. It’s a lot.

You may feel:

  • Pulling or tightness around the incision
  • Swelling around the abdomen or hips
  • Tension from protecting the healing area
  • Emotional overwhelm from recovery plus caring for a newborn

Your postpartum massage will always respect your surgical healing.

What We May Include

  • Light lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling
  • Gentle abdominal support only when appropriate
  • Scar-tissue mobility is introduced only after full healing and medical clearance
  • Safe, supported positioning that avoids incision pressure

For more focused abdominal or scar-mobility work later in recovery, you can also explore our Post-Surgical Massage service.

When Is It Safe to Begin?

You can start postpartum massage once you feel ready — often within the first few weeks after birth. If you had a C-section, it’s best to wait until your provider confirms that the incision is healing well.

Early sessions are soft, soothing, and focused on swelling.
As the weeks go on, we gradually introduce more specific work if you want it and if it feels appropriate for your body.

If you’re unsure about timing, ask — we’ll guide you.

A Gentle Recovery Plan (Because Every Postpartum Journey Is Different)

You don’t have to follow a strict schedule — but many new parents appreciate a little structure so they can plan self-care around the realities of newborn life.

Suggested pace

  • Weeks 1–4: Relaxation and swelling support, especially for the upper body.
  • Weeks 4–8: Weekly or biweekly sessions for deeper tension relief.
  • Weeks 8–12: Gradual introduction of deeper hip, back, or abdominal tension work.
  • After 12 weeks: Book as needed for comfort, mobility, and emotional reset time.

You might also benefit from:

  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage (for swelling anywhere in the body)
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) (for more clinical or medical swelling)
  • Post-Surgical Massage (for C-section recovery or scar support later on)

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You Deserve This Support

You are doing so much. Your body is doing so much. This type of massage isn’t a luxury — it’s a chance to feel cared for, reset, and reconnect with your body while you navigate early parenthood.

Our space is welcoming, quiet, and never rushed.
You can show up tired, overwhelmed, leaking, or emotional — we understand.
You’re safe here.

Book Your Postpartum Massage in Ottawa

If your body is asking for relief — or simply a moment to rest — you’re welcome here.
Book your postpartum massage today, or reach out if you’d like help choosing when to begin.