Abdominal Massage

We offer abdominal massage as a way to support your abdominal blood circulation, digestive system and relaxation. Using the same principles as Swedish massage, our skilled Registered Massage Therapists start by massaging your back, neck, and shoulders to calm your parasympathetic system before moving on to your abdominal muscles.

​The benefits of abdominal massage are numerous. Not only can it help alleviate constipation and stress, but it may also assist in the management of side effects while going through fertility treatments and improve circulation and blood flow.
  • We recommend abdominal massage for those going through an IVF cycle, in particular before and after egg retrieval and before implantation to increase circulation to the abdomen. It also helps manage side effects of IVF like constipation, cramping and bloating.
  • Abdominal massage during pregnancy uses fascial techniques on and around the abdomen and stomach to help alleviate discomfort along the upper rib cage and lower hip flexor and hip region. Doing these techniques helps create the feeling of space providing more comfort and sometimes less heartburn or reflux after a treatment. 
  • For postnatal mamas, abdominal massage can be particularly beneficial as it helps alleviate constipation, re-engage the body, and provide emotional support. 
Book your appointment today to experience the rejuvenating effects of abdominal massage for yourself.
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Fee
60 Min Abdominal Massage
$129
HST is charged on registered massage services.
All Yoga Mamas Abdominal Massage treatments are performed by a Registered Massage Therapist and may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits. Can't find an appointment? Please contact us.
Marion Penny-Mallete, Registered Massage Therapist

Over the past ten years, Marion has dedicated her practice to Women’s Health, with a focus in fertility, pre and post-natal care and all of the stages in between. Her journey with infertility, having experienced both the physical and emotional challenges that can arise, has driven her passion for maternal care. She is also one of the few RMTs with a dedicated focus in breast health, having published a paper in UHN’s Princess Margaret’s Breast Care Centre. and feels this is an area that needs to be better supported.
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Marion provides a safe space for those going through their own journey and provides the necessary care and support that her clients deserve. She listens to her clients, and always ensures their needs are met by providing personalised care. As a mother of two she strongly believes in ‘nurturing the mother.’

Marion graduated from Sutherland Chan in 2008. She holds a certification in paediatric massage and has facilitated workshops for infant massage to new parents in the GTA. To ensure the best possible care for her clients, she is currently in the process of becoming a fertility support practitioner.
Katie Woodford, Registered Massage Therapist

Katie has been a practicing registered massage therapist since 1995!  Her passion is to deliver the best care through listening to her client's needs and tailoring the best approach to treatment to meet those needs. 

Her specialities include Swedish, myofascial/deep tissue, Orthobionomy and Craniosacral techniques.  She has worked with many pre and postnatal clients throughout the years as well as infants and children.  She has recent training as a Labour Support Provider/Doula and looks forward to building upon these skills with the wonderful Yoga Mamas' team! 

​Katie is also a QiGong practitioner and finds this ancient Chinese art involving breath work and stretching exercises can be a wonderful tool to share with her clientele to help with stress and pain relief.
Lisa Wideman, Registered Massage Therapist

Treating both physical and emotional stress, Lisa encourages her clients to take an active role in their therapy by learning about their bodies and working to maintain and improve their overall well-being.

Though Lisa has worked in various clinics over her massage career, she has found her work at Yoga Mamas to be some of the most fulfilling. Having gone through the journey of pregnancy, and beyond, she is aware of how essential self care and support is for new Mamas and Mamas-to-be.
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Lisa’s passion is working with children. She believes that getting an early start in self awareness shapes how we develop and continue living as adults.
Lisa has been a registered Massage Therapist for fourteen years and has been treating prenatal / postnatal clients for fourteen years.