Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage & Rehab for Healthcare Professionals

Check out the 2025 offerings

VANCOUVER - COURSE FULL!
When: May 24th & 25th 2025 from 9am to 5pm
Where: Local Health - 2285 Clark Dr Unit 210, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $550+GST

JUNE VIRTUAL - COURSE FULL!
When: June 2nd & 9th 2025 from 9:30am to 1:30pm and July 7th 10am-11am check in 
Where: Online via Zoom 
Cost: $325+GST

We will also have a whatsapp group between June 2nd and July 7th for connected integration.


JULY VIRTUAL - Launches June 3rd
When: July 21st & 28th 2025 from 9:30am to 1:30pm and August 25th 10am-11am check in
Where: Online via Zoom 
Cost: $325+GST before June 10th. After June 10th $375+GST 

We will have a whatsapp group between July 21st and August 25th for connected integration. Then on August 25th from 10am - 11am we will hop back on Zoom for a quick check in and Q&A session.

COMOX - VANCOUVER ISLAND
When: September 27th & 28th from 9am to 5pm
Where: Panacea Massage and Wellness - Canopy 1761 Comox Ave. Unit D Comox, BC V9M 3M2
Cost: $475+GST* before August 1st - After July 31st $550+GST
To Book: https://nurturingthemother.myshopify.com/products/comox-nurturing-the-mother-cesarean-massage-and-rehab-for-health-care-professionals

*Early bird bonus for in person also includes a chest drape - why a chest drape? Because it's an essential part of abdomen massages. Also, I have found that using something that is large enough and ultra soft, makes a big difference in often very tender postpartum breasts and chests.

For the in person course - both days will be a balance of theory and hands on. With the first day being a focus on hands on practice with one another and the second day being hands on with folks who have had a cesarean.

Things we will cover:

  • Overview of pregnancy and postpartum
  • Cesarean section procedure
  • Possible c-section complications
  • Types of cesareans
  • The anatomy of a cesarean
  • The science of scar tissue
  • Intake considerations after a Cesarean
  • Pillars to Cesarean Recovery
  • Products that support recovery
  • Draping for cesarean massage
  • Massage Therapy for cesarean recovery
  • Post operative remex for scar tissue healing and mobility
  • And many different rabbit holes along the way


If you have any questions, please reach out at [email protected]. I am always happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to having you join! This is such a wonderful population to work with and being able to support them can bring so much joy to our practice.


By purchasing this course you are agreeing to the following cancellation policy:
Cancellation with 14 days notice or more = 25% deposit is fore-fitted
Cancellation between 14 days before workshop = 50% charge
Cancellation less than 7 days = 100% charge

Instructor(s)

Janelle Fontaine

Registered Massage Therapist

Hello! I’m Janelle Fontaine a Registered massage therapist and mama of two young boys. I have a deep passion for supporting birthing folks through massage therapy, postpartum support and online education in the childbearing years. As a care provider both at work and at home, what deeply nourishes me is time spent on my bike - you’ll often find me riding my longtail bike with the two kids in tow or in the garden growing dahlias. I love movement, often choosing to lift weights or dance as a way to feel strong and free. And my favourite way to decompress is a hot cup of tea. Through my work, I am passionate about empowering and educating my clients to help them reach their wellness goals.