Pregnancy Massage That Understands Birth
Specialised pregnancy and postnatal massage for women seeking comfort, connection, and evidence-informed care throughout the perinatal journey.
Nurturing yourself is part of nurturing your baby.
Pregnancy asks an enormous amount of your body. Massage offers space to slow down, release tension, and receive care during a time when most of your attention is directed elsewhere.
Yes, you can lie on your belly.
One of the most common questions I hear is:
"Can I lie face down?"
The answer is yes.
Treatments are performed on a specialised pregnancy massage table designed to safely support face-down positioning throughout pregnancy. Unlike pillow systems, the table adapts to your changing body and allows many women to comfortably enjoy something they've often been missing for months.
(And yes, it's every bit as wonderful as you're imagining.)
5 stars on Google
“I couldn't recommend Nancy enough! She was amazing and exactly what my body needed toward the end of my pregnancy. I saw Nancy three times in the last two weeks of my pregnancy to help align my pelvis and get my body ready for labour. I had a combination of massage and acupressure which felt incredible. During my last session Nancy performed the massage with a meditation playing which allowed my to visualise and connect with my baby. I left feeling relaxed, released and ready for birth! I went into labour the next day, which I believe was helped by my sessions with Nancy. Thank you Nancy!”
— Louisa McVeigh“I had my first appointment with Nancy. I went for a pregnancy massage to help my body relax in the lead up to my expecting date. She helped me to achieve this, and more. I left with so much needed information regarding my particular circumstances, amazing stretches and a calmer/rested mind. I feel more emotionally and mentally prepared to handle whatever the next few weeks bring. She really goes above and beyond. I could not recommend her enough. Thank you Nancy”
— Cassandra Cruickshank“I wish I knew about Nancy and her services sooner!!! I can easily say one of the best massages I have ever had. Nancy made the whole experience very unique going beyond just a massage an especially for those last weeks of pregnancy. I couldn’t recommend her enough 🤩🤩.”
— Tenille Leet
Treatments and Benefits
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More than relaxation.
Research suggests massage during pregnancy may help:
Reduce anxiety and stress
Improve sleep quality
Relieve back, hip and pelvic discomfort
Reduce headaches
Improve mood
Support physical comfort throughout pregnancy
Some studies have also found associations between regular massage and reduced stress hormones, improved birth outcomes and fewer pregnancy complications.
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REMEDIAL PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Targeted treatment for muscular pain, tension and pregnancy-related discomfort.RELAXATION PREGNANCY MASSAGE
A slower, nurturing treatment focused on rest, relaxation and nervous system support.INDUCTION MASSAGE
Available from 38 weeks for women preparing for labour. Designed to raise oxytocin and prepare your body and mind for birth.POSTNATAL MASSAGE
Supporting recovery, comfort and wellbeing.Rates
Initial Consultation + 60 Minute Massage — $160
60 Minute Massage — $140
90 Minute Massage — $180
Health Fund Rebates available.
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Partner Workshop: Pregnancy Massage
Teach your partner practical massage techniques to support comfort throughout pregnancy.
Family Workshop: Infant Massage
Learn how touch, communication and massage can support connection with your baby.
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Nancy McLean is a Birth and Postnatal Doula, Perinatal Remedial Massage Therapist, Infant Massage Instructor, Infant Sleep Educator, Cue-Based Infant Communication Educator and Yoga Teacher.
With 10+ years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, Nancy's approach is warm, evidence-informed, and deeply respectful.
Massage sessions are carefully and thoughtfully informed by years of supporting women through pregnancy, labour, birth, and early parenthood.
Nancy is fully health fund accredited with all private health funds.
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A beautiful gift for an expectant mother.
Gift vouchers can be personalised with your loved one's name and are available for same-day delivery in most cases.
Email or text to arrange.
Perinatal Massage Clinic Open
Matremaga Physiotherapy
6/309 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
Thirroul NSW 2515
Hours
Fridays in June
9am–3pm
Stay tuned for July
Phone
0458 273 619
Science is confirming what we know in our hearts: that, as psychiatrist James Gordon put it,
"Massage is medicine".
- George Howe Colt