Welcome! You’re probably here because you value your health and selfcare, which are the focus of the services provided at Maternity Massage Sydney.
Hi there, I’m Carrie. First and foremost, I am a wife and mum to three amazing children who are my world. I experienced three calm, supported, physiological planned homebirths in the UK on the community public health system, with exceptional continuity of care for both my antenatal and postnatal journeys.
Sadly, my family and I have also experienced a stillbirth with our third pregnancy, which resulted in my first and only hospital birth. I was supported to give birth physiologically and this experience, whilst tremendously heartbreaking, motivated me to support women throughout their journey to motherhood and helped me to understand the physical, physiological and emotional challenges that loss can bring.
My family and I emigrated to Australia when my children were five months, two and three years old. I understand the physical challenges and mental stresses of being a Mum/ wife, putting others first and juggling a busy family life/career/study, whilst trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle balance.
I am a specialist in fertility and perinatal remedial massage, postnatal exercise rehabilitation, RESTORE scar therapist and manual therapist for women’s health. With over 20 years’ experience practicing in women’s health. I have a Bachelors of Science Degree (Honours), Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage and I am currently studying a Masters of Women’s Health Medicine, coupled with extended training and qualifications with Pregnancy Massage Australia as a registered NurtureLife® Practitioner and I am a certified RESTORE Cesarean Section Scar Therapist. I am passionate about improving women’s health through remedial massage, exercise rehabilitation and physical therapy; supporting the physical and physiological changes that women encounter through their journey to motherhood and beyond.
I specialise in more complex conditions induced by pregnancy or ongoing issues following birth, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, pelvic girdle pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction, lumbar/ thoracic/ cervical muscle tension, posterior hypertonicity as a result of lumbar lordosis, sciatic pain, oedema, tension from headaches and poor posture….. amongst many other pregnancy and postpartum symptoms.
Working in close communication with your medical care providers where required, to ensure the most effective treatment outcomes, with safe and professional practice a priority for both you and your baby.
I provide a thorough orthopaedic initial consultation to better understand your needs, ensuring the most suitable treatment plan is followed, using specifically blended pure essential oils, with a focus on targeting particular problem areas and any diagnosed conditions to support the body physically, achieve physiological balance and mental wellness.
I treat women through all three trimesters of pregnancy and as early as you feel comfortable in your fourth trimester (postpartum) after a vaginal birth.
If you have experienced a high-risk vaginal birth or you had a c-section birth, then it’s always advisable to speak to your doctor or midwife before having postpartum treatment- I will need a clearance letter to proceed with treatment within the first 6 weeks postpartum in these circumstances.
