
Powellfit is here to help your Postnatal Wellbeing and Fitness!
C-Section Scar Massage Therapy
Scar Mobilisation & Core Rehab
Postnatal Strengths & Core Rehab Training
in Chelmsford!
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A full consultation and postnatal assessment will be provided, including a scar check and personalized massage therapy. You'll also receive tailored rehab aftercare to support your recovery at home.
You can book a Scar massage with bespoke early stages Core rehab aslo.
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You'll receive a comprehensive consultation and a full postnatal and functional assessment to create a bespoke plan tailored to your needs. This includes a personalized exercise program and Core rehab plan with nutritional guidance to help you achieve your goals effectively and sustainably.
My vision is to support women in their postnatal journey with a holistic, personalised approach that prioritizes healing, strength, and overall well-being, honouring both their physical and mental recovery.
Recovering after having a baby isn’t about “bouncing back” quickly—it’s about healing, regaining strength, and prioritizing your overall well-being. Our bodies and minds go through so much, and it’s important to honour that process.
I’m here to help women reconnect with themselves, not just through fitness but through a focus on their whole health. Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights, adjusting to life as a new mum, or even looking to rediscover yourself years after having children, you deserve support that fits your unique journey.
Fitness isn’t just about movement—it starts with how you think and feel. That’s why I focus on listening to your story, creating a safe space where you feel understood. Together, we can work on healing, recovery, and finding strength—inside and out.
Let’s start this journey together so you can feel confident, strong, and balanced in every aspect of your life.
Helping Women Find Their Strength After Birth
After having a baby, it’s easy to feel lost. During pregnancy, there’s so much focus on you, but once your baby arrives, that attention shifts, and you’re left navigating recovery, emotions, and physical changes on your own.
You might have been told that things like incontinence, abdominal separation, prolapse or C-section overhang are just part of having a baby—but that’s not the whole story. These are common postpartum challenges, but they are not something you have to accept as your new normal. With the right approach, healing and recovery are absolutely possible.
If you’ve had a C-section, you might relate to some of these:
Do you feel numbness or pain around your scar?
Do you feel tightness around your scar?
Do you avoid touching your scar?
Do you feel disconnected from your scar?
Are you struggling with the “mummy pouch” or overhang that won’t seem to go away?
Does your scar contributes to an emotional pain maybe due to a traumatic birth ?
C-section scars don’t just affect appearance—they can impact mobility, cause discomfort, and contribute to core and pelvic floor dysfunction. Scar massage therapy helps improve healing, reduce tightness, and restore function.
Benefits of Scar Massage
Improves blood flow and tissue healing
Reduces adhesions and scar sensitivity
Enhances core and pelvic floor connection
Eases pain, numbness, or pulling sensations
What is Incontinence ?
Stress Incontinence – Leaks from coughing, sneezing, or exercise, often after childbirth.
Urge Incontinence – A sudden, intense need to urinate, linked to an overactive bladder.
Mixed Incontinence – A combination of stress and urge incontinence.
Overflow Incontinence – Incomplete bladder emptying, causing frequent dribbling.
Causes & Management
Common causes include pregnancy, menopause, weak pelvic floor muscles, C-section scarring, and aging.
To manage symptoms:
✅ Strengthen your pelvic floor (Kegels)
✅ Try C-section scar massage to improve nerve function
✅ Learn proper core engagement to reduce pressure
✅ Adjust lifestyle (limit caffeine, train bladder)
How do you know if you have Prolapse ?
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) happens when the pelvic floor muscles weaken, causing organs like the bladder, uterus, or rectum to drop and press against the vaginal walls. It’s more common after childbirth, menopause, or due to chronic pressure on the core.
Signs & Symptoms
A heavy or dragging sensation in the pelvis
A bulge or pressure in the vagina
Difficulty emptying the bladder or bowels
Lower back discomfort
Causes & Management
Factors like pregnancy, weak pelvic floor muscles, and repeated heavy lifting contribute to prolapse.
✅ Strengthen your pelvic floor with Kegels
✅ Improve posture & core engagement
✅Avoid straining during bowel movements
✅Seek pelvic floor therapy for personalized guidance
How Do You Know If You Have Diastasis Recti?
How about your tummy? Do you know if and when you have separation of the abs? Diastasis Recti (DR) is the separation of the abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis) along the midline, commonly occurring during pregnancy due to the stretching of connective tissue (the Linea alba). This separation can lead to core weakness, back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and the persistent "mummy pouch" many women struggle with postpartum.
A visible gap or bulge down the midline of your abdomen
Weakness in your core, making it difficult to engage your abs
Lower back pain or poor posture
Doming or coning of the stomach when doing certain movements
A persistent postpartum belly that doesn’t seem to improve with time
If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many women experience the same concerns, but the good news is that there is help. With the right program, you can rebuild strength, reconnect with your body, and feel confident again.
You don’t have to go through this journey alone. Together, we’ll create a plan that supports your recovery, helps you regain control, and empowers you to feel strong in your body again. Because postpartum care doesn’t stop when the baby arrives—you deserve support, too.
Are you in Chelmsford, Essex area?
Then get in touch!
