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Janette Yee

Your full C-section Scar Massage, Exercise and Recovery Therapist. Free resources and paid programs. Cesarean rehab advocate & innovator.

Enjoy personalized prenatal/postpartum rehab services in the comfort of your home, or at Toronto Athletic Club's Sports Medicine Clinic -- and grow with confidence through every stage of pregnancy.

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As a board certified athletic therapist (CAT(C)) and massage therapist (RMT) in Toronto, I have witnessed how enjoying parenthood with a proactive, health-focused attitude can nurture happy

, active moms and babies. Using manual treatment techniques, gentle exercise programming, and education on self-care, I deliver a healing plan customized for each unique mom. My desire to focus on the pregnant/postpartum population was born from working with elite female rugby players, high performance athletes and health care professionals. Despite their strong bodies and minds, these first-time moms still had postpartum recovery challenges -- and were left feeling unsupported when they needed it most: after the physical trauma of giving birth. Witnessing even female athletes struggle with their changing bodies made me realize that all women deserve easier access to the correct info/services for their different needs. My mission is thus to elevate the quality and role of women’s prenatal and postpartum healthcare, through a personalized and guided athletic therapy experience. Let’s spark a movement that celebrates how healthy, pain-free moms positively impact the health of our children, families and communities.

04/30/2026

💬 Comment “CHALLENGE” to join me for a week of ✨ FREE live workshops

In celebration of Cesarean Awareness Month…

I’m doing something brand new for moms who are 1+ year post C-section
(and yes — even 5, 10, 20+ years later)

Because here’s what I hear all the time:
“I guess this is just my body now.”
“It’s too late for me.”
“Nothing is going to change.”

But that’s not the full story

In most cases, what you’re seeing is:
👉 tight, restricted scar tissue
👉 a disconnected core
👉 a body that was never properly rehabbed

Not failure
Just missing guidance

And when you finally give your body what it actually needs?
Things can start to change 🤍

During the challenge, I’ll guide you through scar massage + simple core work using my proven method—that’s helped 1000s of moms move toward better recovery after C-section.

💬 Comment “CHALLENGE”, and I’ll send you the details! 🔥

04/29/2026

⭐ Comment “CHALLENGE” to register!

In celebration of Cesarean Awareness Month 🔥

Why this FREE 1-week “C-section Shelf” Challenge is for you:

You’re 1 year or more after surgery, still have a C-section Shelf, and never really did any scar massage or core retraining exercises.. you feel you should have a stronger core but don’t, despite returning to the gym.. you still feel random sharp pains & tugging in your scar area.. you’ve been having painful seggs since Cesarean

This Challenge is for you.

👉 I’ll be leading 5 FREE online workshops for a week straight to get you set up on the 10-minute daily routine that will make you FINALLY feel stronger and more confident in your body...years after C-section!

👉 BONUS: Registration includes a FREE online mini program, just for moms 1 year postpartum and beyond (this is material in my paid programs)

The Challenge starts Tuesday, May 5, so don’t miss it.

✅ Comment “CHALLENGE”, and I’ll send you details and the sign-up link!

SHARE with those who need this 🔥

04/28/2026

Packing for your C-section can feel overwhelming…

And most moms don’t realize this 👇

Compression can help with:
✅Pain
✅Healing
✅Decreasing the C-shelf

But using it at the wrong time?
Can actually make those first few days harder

Right after surgery:
👉 Your body is swollen
👉 Your incision is sensitive, and
👉 Even simple movement feels like a lot

That’s why starting with:
✔️ A belly band, or
✔️ High-waisted yoga pants
can feel much more manageable early on

Then later — as swelling goes down — that’s when compression garments become more helpful

If you’re getting ready for your C-section…
💬 Comment “CHECKLIST”, and I’ll send you my FREE hospital bag guide

⚠️ Please note: information here does not replace the advice of your personal medical doctor.

04/27/2026

C-sections are often presented as
“This is what needs to happen.”

But many moms are never fully told why.

Here are some of the most common reasons:
👉 Fetal distress
👉 Labour not progressing
👉 Baby’s position
👉 Placental complications
👉 Previous C-section

Cesareans can be lifesaving.

And understanding the reason behind them matters.
Because informed care = better experiences
before, during, and after birth.

If you’ve ever thought:
“I didn’t fully understand what was happening”
You’re not the only one 💜

👇 Tell me below, what reason were you given for your Cesarean?

04/26/2026

If you’re past the early healing phase after your C-section
and wondering…

“Can I actually start strengthening my core yet?” 🤔

This is where so many moms get stuck

You’ve been told to avoid certain movements…
but not shown how to safely work your way back to them

Here’s a simple 5-minute routine
(if you’ve been cleared by your doctor to begin exercise) 👇

1️⃣ The “Slow Pull Upward” is a fascial AND scar massage technique. Meaning, it’s super useful to get all kinds of tissue moving again so that you can connect better to your core muscles

2️⃣ The “Sloppy Sit Up” may strike some fear in you especially if you’ve been told to avoid “sit ups” after C-section.... but in my books, you HAVE to be able to sit up after major abdominal surgery. Your body was designed to do this 🔥 This version can be a great place to start.

3️⃣ The “Wall Arm Curls” are awesome if you want to get back into the gym while working on your diastasis. The wall minimizes that pesky Rib Flare and strengthens the core in this position.

This is the kind of progression we use inside Stage 2, where you rebuild strength without compromising your healing 💪

💬 Comment “STAGE 2” if you're ready to join my full Cesarean Recovery Program and start rebuilding safely.

04/25/2026

✨ SHARE WITH THOSE WHO NEED TO SEE THIS!

Did you know the is CUT during the C-section surgery?😳

You may have noticed these three things mentioned in this reel on your body in the first weeks after Cesarean:

a deep “trough” down the middle of your belly
a wide gap between your 6-pack muscles
a long area where the diastasis stretches

You know what?

For the most part, these things are completely NORMAL. ❤️‍🩹

And, by adding to your daily C-section rehab routine, consistency can go a long way. 🔥

Because the Diastasis Recti is cut during the C-section surgery (!), expect it to take a bit longer to resolve it vs a v@ginal birth.

Don’t worry - stick with the right exercises, make sure you progress them over the months, get back to lifting weights... and you too will have a solid 💪

👉 Follow Janette Yee for more C-section content!

04/24/2026

We talk a lot about birth…

But not always about what happens during and after a C-section

So we asked our community:
“Have you and your partner ever talked about your C-section experience?”

And a lot of moms said no.

Not because it didn’t matter, but because:
👉 It never came up
👉 It felt too heavy
👉 They were still trying to process it themselves
👉 They didn’t realize it affected their partner too

And sometimes…..because it didn’t feel like something they were allowed to talk about 💜
Like it didn’t count the same
Like it wasn’t the birth they imagined
Like they should just be grateful and move on

But a C-section is a birth
And your experience, whatever it looked like, deserves space to be acknowledged

There is no right way and no right time to talk about it
And if you haven’t…..you’re not the only one 💜

💬 Have you ever talked about your C-section experience with your partner?

04/23/2026

⭐️ SAVE THIS C-section tip!

Cupping is an advanced C-section scar massage technique.

It may:
✅ reduce the
✅ reduce scar pain, back pain
✅ reduce adhesions
✅ … and MOST ppl don’t know that cupping can help increase core strength! 🔥

⚠️ Important: cupping can cause injury.
⚠️ Cupping is more effective with the right exercises.

If you’re serious about doing this right, put aside 30 minutes to watch my FREE mini-training about it.

💪 Comment “7777” below, and I’ll send you my FREE 'C-section Shelf' Workshop

04/22/2026

✅ Comment “STAGE 1” if you’re Pregnant or 0–6 weeks post C-section for a recovery plan
✅ Comment “STAGE 2” if you’re 6 weeks to 18 months post C-section for a recovery plan

Many moms are told to “just rub the scar and it’ll be fine”. Respectfully - that is NOT a rehab plan for major abdominal surgery!

If you want to actually change that C-section shelf and get rid of pulling, fix these 5 common mistakes that you might be doing:

⭐ Only massaging the skin layer - Your surgery went through 7 layers of tissue, including 4 different incisions. If you only “rub the surface”, you’re missing the deeper adhesions on your muscle and fascia that ultimately cause the C-section shelf.

⭐ Waiting until 6 weeks to start - The “Critical Adaptation Window” to change scar tissue is in the first 6 months. While it’s important for your OB to clear you of infection at your check up, it’s equally important to start INDIRECT scar massage on Day 1 like “Piano Keys” and Arm Raises.

⭐ Massaging without movement - Massage alone is only partial rehab. Massage softens the tissue, but targeted movement teaches your body how to keep that change. You need 1 massage + 1 movement, for 5 minutes, every day.

⭐ Using oils or lotions when not needed - Slathering up decreases the effectiveness of many important Scar Massage techniques. It prevents “grabbing” and moving the tissue layers, like with Big Circles. We need friction to break up stickiness, not a slippery surface.

⭐ Thinking “no pain, no gain” - Pushing through sharp, stabbing pain may cause injury. It may also trigger your muscles to guard and tighten even more. Advanced techniques require some degree of discomfort; keep it at a 4/10 for safety.

Your body has ONE chance to heal from this properly. Let’s make it count. ❤️

Comment your stage above and I’ll send you the exact roadmap for your recovery. ➡️

⚠️ Please note: information here does not replace the advice of your personal medical doctor.

04/21/2026

“Just rest.”

That’s what most moms are told after a C-section.

And of course, rest matters. But it’s not the full picture.

You don’t have to wait 6 weeks to begin rehab.

There are safe, simple things you can start on Day 1:

1️⃣ Belly breathing
2️⃣ Gentle movement
3️⃣ Short walks

These aren’t “extra.” They’re foundational.

They support:
👉Your scar
👉Your core
👉Your healing

During Cesarean Awareness Month, this is one of the biggest gaps we’re filling:

Moms deserve to know what they can do, not just what to avoid.

If you’re pregnant or in the early weeks after your C-section:

💬 Comment “DON’T WAIT” and I’ll send you my FREE guide to get started safely

04/20/2026

April is Cesarean Awareness Month 💜

And one of the reasons awareness matters?
Placenta accreta.

It’s a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall.
And the risk increases with repeat C-sections.

Cesareans can be life-saving.
But not all are medically necessary.

And conversations about long-term risks don’t always happen.
That matters.

This isn’t about fear.
It’s about awareness.

Because when you understand:
👉 Your options
👉 Your risks
👉 What questions to ask
You can make more informed decisions for your birth and your recovery.

If this is new to you, you’re not alone.

Most moms are never told about this.

📢Share this with another mom who should know about Placenta Accreta.

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Janette Yee, CAT(C) & RMT

Enjoy personalized prenatal/postpartum rehab services in the comfort of your home -- and grow with confidence through every stage of pregnancy. * * * * * As a board certified athletic therapist (CAT(C)) and massage therapist (RMT) in Toronto, I have witnessed how enjoying parenthood with a proactive, health-focused attitude can nurture happy, active moms and babies. Using manual treatment techniques, gentle exercise programming, and education on self-care, I deliver a healing plan customized for each unique mom. My desire to focus on the pregnant/postpartum population was born from working with elite female rugby players, high performance athletes and health care professionals. Despite their strong bodies and minds, these first-time moms still had postpartum recovery challenges -- and were left feeling unsupported when they needed it most: after the physical trauma of giving birth. Witnessing even female athletes struggle with their changing bodies made me realize that all women deserve easier access to the correct info/services for their different needs. My mission is thus to elevate the quality and role of women’s prenatal and postpartum healthcare, through a personalized and guided athletic therapy experience. Let’s spark a movement that celebrates how healthy, pain-free moms positively impact the health of our children, families and communities.