Targeted Pregnancy Massage for Comfort, Relief & a More Enjoyable Pregnancy. Available in Healesville, Ferntree Gully & Seville

Pregnancy Changes Everything — Including How Your Body Feels

Growing a human is no small job.

Your centre of gravity shifts.
Joints loosen.
Muscles work overtime.
Fatigue becomes a daily companion.

And suddenly, areas that never hurt before start to ache, burn, cramp, or tighten.

Pregnancy massage is one of the safest, most effective ways to relieve discomfort, support your changing body, and help you feel more like yourself again — especially when it’s done by a therapist with dedicated pregnancy training.

At Rapid Recovery, our approach blends:

• targeted remedial techniques (for the sore, tight, irritated bits)
• safe pregnancy-specific methods (for protecting you + baby)
• deep relaxation work (because let’s be honest — you need it)

All delivered by a therapist who understands pregnancy from the inside out.

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Why Pregnancy Massage Helps So Much

Pregnancy massage supports your body by:

• easing lower back, hip and pelvic discomfort
• addressing rib tightness and allowing better diaphragm expansion
• relieving neck pain, shoulder tension and headaches
• reducing swelling in the hands, feet and legs
• calming cramps (especially calves at night)
• supporting pelvic + SIJ stability
• improving muscle function as relaxin softens ligaments
• reducing fatigue by helping your nervous system settle

It’s not just about “relaxing.”
It’s about helping your changing body cope.

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Why Choose Rapid Recovery for Pregnancy Massage

Lots of places offer pregnancy massage.

Very few do it with proper training, structure, and clinical awareness.

Our therapists receive:

• advanced pregnancy massage training (beyond standard courses)
• education in pregnancy physiology
• safety protocols for each trimester
• training in pregnancy-related pelvic, SIJ and rib conditions
• experience treating pregnancy-specific pain
• knowledge of when and how to modify treatment
• training in postnatal care (feeding posture, neck/upper back strain, abdominal changes)

And at Rapid Recovery, every session can be:

Relaxation-focused

if you want stress relief, calming and comfort

Remedial-focused

if you’re dealing with pain, tightness or pregnancy-related dysfunction

Or a blend of both (this is what we do 99% of the time)

because most pregnant women need a bit of everything.

We tailor your session to exactly what your body needs that day.

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Common Areas We Treat During Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage can focus on:

• lower back pain
• hip/glute pain
• rib discomfort
• difficulty taking deep breaths
• headaches
• neck/upper back tension
• calf cramps
• swelling (hands, feet, ankles, legs)
• pelvic/SIJ pain
• pubic symphysis discomfort
• general fatigue and body heaviness

Releasing muscular tension also helps stabilise joints — essential when relaxin is softening ligaments.

And yes…
It can help prepare your body for labour and recovery too.

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What to Expect in a Session

From the moment you’re on the table, everything is designed for comfort and safety.

Pregnancy Support Cushions

Allow you to lie face-down safely and comfortably or we can have you sidelying if that’s more comfortable.

Pregnancy-safe oils + creams

Gentle on skin and baby-friendly.

Targeted treatment where you need it most

Lower back, hips, ribs, shoulders… whatever your body is calling out for.

Relaxing, calming techniques

To reduce stress, improve sleep and ease mental load.

Relief…

For specific aches, pains and pregnancy-related conditions.

A therapist who gets it

And yes — we also treat NEW mums (bottle or breastfeeding) who end up with next-level neck and upper back tension – read more about post natal treatment.

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When Can You Start Pregnancy Massage?

First Trimester

Yes — you can safely begin in the first trimester.

There is no research showing massage causes miscarriage or harms baby development.

Our treatments and positioning are safe, gentle, and appropriate for early pregnancy.

Second & Third Trimester

The most common time to start.

As your body changes rapidly, massage helps manage discomfort and reduce the intensity of aches that naturally build across pregnancy.

Whether you’re 8 weeks or 38 weeks, it is never too late to start.

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Who Pregnancy Massage Is Great For

• Women with pregnancy-related pain
• Women who want to prevent pregnancy pain
• Women who had pain before pregnancy
• Women who are pregnant and simply want to feel good
• New mums with neck/upper back pain from feeding
• Women wanting to stay active while pregnant
• Anyone needing calm, comfort and hands-on support

Whether you need relief, maintenance, or deep relaxation — we’ve got you.

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Why Training Matters (A Lot)

Standard pregnancy massage training is often just a short course.

Our therapists go much deeper:

• understanding pregnancy anatomy and physiology
• safe positioning for each trimester
• knowing what to avoid
• modifying techniques for safety
• addressing pelvic and rib mechanics
• managing pregnancy-specific pain conditions

This added training means your treatment is not only more effective — it’s safer, calmer, and tailored specifically to your changing body.

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Ready to Feel More Comfortable in Your Pregnancy?

If you’re ready to:

• ease pregnancy-related aches
• enjoy deeper relaxation
• reduce swelling
• breathe more easily
• support your changing body
• feel more comfortable day-to-day

Then you’re exactly who we designed this treatment for.give us a call on the contact details below: