Postnatal Recovery · Palo Alto
Postnatal Massageat Avy Spa
A quiet, personalized massage for the body after birth—gentle enough to feel comfortable, focused enough to help tired muscles settle.
New to postnatal massage? Tell us how your body feels today. We adjust pressure, positioning and focus with you.
The Avy Spa Difference
Recovery is not one fixed timeline.
After birth, rest can be interrupted and the body may carry new patterns—from feeding and holding your baby to long hours in one position. Our postnatal massage begins with a real conversation. We listen, then match the focus and pressure to what feels right that day.
The goal is not to rush your body back to “before.” It is to create a protected hour in which your shoulders can soften, your breathing can slow and you can feel cared for, too.
Personalized Body Focus
Care for where your body is working hardest.
Postnatal massage can focus on the everyday muscular tension that comes with recovery and caring for a baby. Your session is adapted—not pulled from a script.
Neck & Shoulders
For tension related to feeding positions, carrying, rocking and looking down for long periods.
Upper & Lower Back
Focused postnatal back massage for tired muscles and the strain of repetitive daily movement.
Hips & Tired Legs
Comfortable positioning and measured pressure for heaviness and general muscular fatigue.
Full-Body Stress
A slower, connected flow when you need quiet, warmth and time to fully unwind.
Choose Your Care
One massage, thoughtfully blended.
We can shape the session around relaxation, skin comfort or a lighter touch. Options are discussed before treatment and used only when appropriate for you.
Simple Pricing
Choose the time your body needs.
Each appointment opens the correct Avy Spa booking option directly.
A focused session for one or two priority areas, with time to settle and reset.
Book 60 Minutes ↗More time for connected areas—such as neck, back, hips and legs—plus full-body relaxation.
Book 90 Minutes ↗Our most spacious session for multiple focus areas, unhurried transitions and deeper rest.
Book 120 Minutes ↗What To Expect
Comfort at every step.
A short, useful conversation
Tell your therapist when you gave birth, how recovery is going, where you feel tired and what products you prefer.
Supportive positioning
Face-down, side-lying or another comfortable setup—we adjust pillows, bolsters and draping to your needs.
Pressure that changes with you
Your therapist checks in and adapts the session. You never need to “push through” discomfort.
Before You Book
Your safety comes first.
Medical clearance
Please obtain approval from your OB-GYN or healthcare professional, especially after a C-section, complicated delivery or ongoing postpartum concern.
Incision care
We do not work over a fresh incision, open wound, active infection or area that has not fully healed.
Products
Tell us if you are breastfeeding, pumping, taking medication or have skin allergies. Unscented, fragrance-free products are always available.
This is wellness care
Massage supports relaxation and comfort; it does not diagnose or treat postpartum medical conditions.
Questions, Answered
Postnatal massage FAQ.
How soon after giving birth can I book?
There is no single timeline that is right for everyone. Ask your OB-GYN or healthcare professional when massage is appropriate for your birth type, healing and health history, then tell us what they recommended.
Can I receive massage after a C-section?
Only after medical clearance and when healing is progressing appropriately. We never massage over a fresh or unhealed incision and will adapt positioning for comfort.
Is this suitable while breastfeeding?
Massage can be adapted with supportive positioning and unscented products. Oils are kept away from the breast and chest area. Tell us about sensitivities before your session.
Will postnatal massage tighten loose skin?
Massage and nourishing oil may help skin feel moisturized, supple and temporarily look smoother. We do not promise permanent tightening, fat loss or stretch-mark removal.
Is lymphatic massage included?
A gentle lymphatic-style approach can be blended into a wellness massage when appropriate. It is not medical treatment for lymphedema, blood clots, unexplained swelling or postpartum complications.
Can I choose essential oils?
Essential oils are optional and used in a diluted form; fragrance-free care is always available. Tell us about any allergies or sensitivities before your session.
Which session length is best?
Choose 60 minutes for focused care, 90 minutes for several connected areas and full-body relaxation, or 120 minutes for the most unhurried experience. Ninety minutes is our recommended starting point.