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Postpartum Massage

KORAI Wellness Spa

The Fourth Trimester: Reconnection after Birth

A Healing Body Deserves Gentle Restoration

Every woman’s body undergoes a natural process of healing postpartum that takes time, care, and diligence.  While connecting with a new bundle of joy is paramount, connecting with one’s self is of equal importance during the first 12 weeks of giving birth.

KORAI Wellness Spa’s postpartum massage includes a blend of relaxation and lymphatic stimulating techniques to welcome new mothers into reconnecting with their recovering bodies.  

When a mother glows, her family will always be warm.

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Benefits of Postpartum Massage

Welcoming a new baby is a profound experience—beautiful, transformative, and often overwhelming. At Soulful Doulas, we believe that you deserve care too

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Postpartum massage is beneficial for all mothers, especially those navigating:

  • “Baby Blues”– increased worry, sadness, low appetite, and emotional sensitivity
  • Postpartum Depression – mood swings, loss of interest, difficulty bonding with baby
  • Residual Pain & Stretch Marks – tension and tenderness from childbirth
  • Vascular Concerns – swelling in hands, legs, and feet

Healing Benefits:

  • Enhanced Breastfeeding – stimulates prolactin (the lactating hormone) thus supporting milk production
  • Muscle Relaxation – boosts blood and lymphatic flow
  • Pain Relief – soothes inflammation in delicate areas like shoulders and breasts
  • Reduced Swelling – aids in fluid release from pregnancy water retention
  • Restorative Sleep – increases oxytocin for deeper rest and calm

Additional Self-Care Services

Facials

High performance skincare is paired with therapeutic massage techniques to lull you into bliss as your skin is transformed. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing all products are carefully selected to cater to the needs of pregnant or breastfeeding mothers during their service

Body Treatments

Polish and rejuvenate neglected skin with a combination of exfoliation and full body hot oil massage for noticeably smooth and long-lasting nourishment.

Full Body Waxing

Feel at ease in an environment that is safe and free of judgement. Expert technique and product selection ensure your most comfortable wax yet.

Owner of KORAI Wellness Spa

Meet Shanelle Rock

A passionate Holistic Esthetician, Professor at Durham College, and Owner of KORAI Wellness Spa, Shanelle brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and dedication to the world of wellness and beauty. Graduating with Honours amongst the top of her class with a Diploma in Esthetics and Spa Management, she specializes in holistic skincare, therapeutic treatments, and wellness practices that promote both inner and outer harmony.

With multiple years of experience in the wellness industry, Shanelle is committed to empowering others through education. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE #55375), she brings a compassionate and holistic perspective to her teaching, fostering a nurturing environment for future professionals.

Through her partnership with Soulful Doulas, Shanelle offers in-home postpartum support during the first weeks, providing tailored wellness services to new mothers and families. Shanelle’s esthetic approach focuses on healing, rest, and rejuvenation during this critical time, offering both physical treatments and emotional support to ensure holistic recovery and balance as families adjust to new beginnings.

In the comfort of your home, Shanelle provides customized treatments designed to support postpartum recovery—helping new parents regain energy, find balance, and nurture their well-being while adjusting to life with a newborn.

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Shanelle Rock

Education

  • Diploma in Esthetics and Spa Management
  • Registered ECE (#55375)

Certifications

  • Holistic Esthetician
  • Durham College Professor

You deserve rest. You deserve care.

Restore. Reconnect. Be held.

Our Postpartum Massage Specialist service is designed specifically for new mothers in the tender days, weeks, and months after birth. This gentle, intuitive bodywork nurtures your healing, relieves physical tension, and provides the deep rest your body craves.

Pricing Range

Starting from

$ 1300-1800 +HST

Childbirth is a powerful journey

Why Postpartum Massage?

Childbirth is a powerful journey, and your body has done incredible work.

Postpartum massage supports:

  1. Physical recovery from labor and delivery
  2. Improved circulation and lymphatic flow
  3. Hormonal balance and emotional grounding
  4. Breastfeeding comfort and posture relief
  5. Better sleep and reduced stress
  6. A moment of stillness and care, just for you

Whether you had a vaginal birth or cesarean, our massage is tailored to your unique needs—with empathy, skill, and soulful presence.

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