What postnatal recovery covers
The first few weeks after birth involve a lot of healing — much of it in places that are painful, exhausting and rarely talked about. Halotherapy supports several common areas:
- Perineal tearing — first, second or third-degree tears
- Episiotomy recovery
- C-section incision healing and abdominal sensitivity
- Pelvic floor discomfort and pain
- Breastfeeding-related nipple soreness and tissue trauma
- General postnatal aches — back, hips, neck from feeding and carrying
You don't have to choose just one — sessions are tailored to whatever you're working through that day.
How LLLT and Therapeutic Ultrasound help
The first six to eight weeks postpartum is when your tissues are most actively rebuilding. LLLT (photobiomodulation) and Therapeutic Ultrasound speed up that natural healing process by:
- Reducing inflammation in damaged tissue, including stitches and tears
- Improving circulation to bring oxygen and nutrients to healing areas
- Stimulating cellular repair, shortening overall recovery time
- Softening scar tissue as it forms — better long-term flexibility and sensation
Both are completely painless and safe to combine with breastfeeding. Most mums describe sessions as quiet, restful, and the first time they've had someone fully focused on their body in weeks.
What a visit looks like
Mobile visits are usually the best fit for the early weeks — you don't have to leave the couch, you can feed during the session, and your baby can be right next to you.
- A gentle history and check-in — symptoms, sleep, feeding, mood
- LLLT applied to the area(s) you're working on — typically 10–15 minutes
- Therapeutic ultrasound where appropriate
- Gentle hands-on techniques and positioning advice
- A short, realistic home-care plan
Pricing
Mobile within 30 km of Palm Beach is included. Full pricing on the pricing page.
When to start
For most types of postnatal recovery, sessions can start once you're home from hospital and stable. For c-section incisions, we'll usually wait until the wound has fully closed (around 2 weeks). Earlier sessions can focus on adjacent issues — back pain, breastfeeding support — without touching the wound itself.
Things mums often ask
Can I bring my baby?
Absolutely. For mobile visits, baby is right there with you. For clinic appointments, you're welcome to bring baby and feed during the session.
I'm only two weeks postpartum. Is it too early?
Usually not — for most postnatal issues we can start gently from day one home. For surgical wounds, we'll work around them until they're closed. The free 15-min phone consult is the easiest way to check.
Is this the same as seeing a women's health physio?
It's complementary, not the same. A women's health physio does internal pelvic floor assessment and prescribed exercises. Halotherapy works on tissue inflammation, scar healing, and surface pain — and they pair well together. Hayley will refer on if a physio is what you actually need.
Will my partner / a support person be around?
Whatever you're comfortable with. You're welcome to have a support person present, or to have privacy — your call.