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04/15/2026

New parents aren’t meant to do everything on their own. There are so many changes happening during the postpartum period, from adjusting to the new life with a newborn, to the physical recovery and healing.

A postpartum support team is essential for new parents, and is personal to the individual, however can be comprised of having help and support in a few different areas:

〰 Professional support: healthcare providers, doulas, midwifes, specialists RMT’s and more.
〰 Emotional support: people to talk to and be social with including friends, family or a partner.
〰 Emotional support: support that is able to help you with everyday tasks and errands such as preparing meals, or doing the laundry.

Do you have a postpartum team in place?

04/02/2026

Did you know your breath can support your lymphatic flow?

Deep belly (diaphragmatic) breathing gently stimulates the lymphatic system—helping keep things moving while also calming the nervous system. It’s a simple practice with powerful benefits: less stress, better circulation, and a moment to reset.

Here are a few simple how-to steps for diaphragmatic breathing:
 1️⃣ Lie comfortably on your back, knees bent 2️⃣ One hand on your chest, one on your belly 3️⃣ Inhale slowly through your nose, filling your lower belly 4️⃣ Exhale through pursed lips, letting your belly soften inward

Have you tried deep belly breathing yet?

03/26/2026

One of the key areas I focus on in my practice is breast health.

Breasts are constantly changing with our monthly hormones fluctuations and life stages. This can lead to tenderness, congestion, and discomfort. The lymphatic system can become sluggish, and the natural weight of the breasts can even influence posture and how we carry ourselves.

During breastfeeding, challenges like engorgement, ni**le pain, mastitis, plugged ducts, or milk supply concerns are also common.

Massage therapy can support these experiences by helping to improve lymphatic flow, reduce discomfort, address scarring, and help to restore ease and mobility in the body.

If you’re curious about how this work might support you, I’d love to connect. Learn more at gaelengibson.com ✨

03/23/2026

When breastfeeding, a proper latch is incredibly important not only for the comfort of your baby, but for you, as well!

When your little one isn’t latching properly it can cause many uncomfortable issues including painful, cracked ni**les, chronic plugged ducts, mastitis, impact your milk supply, and can affect your little one’s ability to gain weight at the recommended rate. ⁣

Breastfeeding requires a baby to have full range of motion of their tongue, jaw and neck, however they also need the rest of their body functioning as well.

I have worked with many babies using Craniosacral Therapy to ease the tension in the baby’s body, which can aid in breastfeeding success. ⁣
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If you’re looking for support with your breastfeeding journey reach out to me at info@gaelengibson.com ✨

03/16/2026

“No matter how much effort has gone into the selling of distance between mother and child - distance achieved by mother substitutes, like playpens and pacifiers, and by child substitutes, like hobbies and pets - mothers, it seems, cannot be changed. We are still happiest when we can hold our children close.”

A beautiful excerpt from ‘Why Mothers Nurse Their Children Into Toddlerhood’ by Norma Bumgarner 🤍

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

Sending love and gratitude to all the incredible women around the world who have worked, protested and lobbied for change—we stand with you, and we thank you 🤍

03/02/2026

Did you have a belly birth and your scar feels a little off?

After a C-section, it’s common for the area around your scar to feel extra sensitive, or sometimes oddly numb. During surgery, tissues and nerves are cut, and as they heal, your nervous system can have a harder time processing normal sensations like touch, pressure, or temperature.

The good news is that you can gently retrain those nerves.

Once your incision is fully healed, try using different textured objects to awaken the nerves, and normalize sensations on your scar and surrounding areas–here are a few I recommend:

✨ Cotton balls ✨ Q-tips ✨ Soft or fuzzy fabric ✨ A towel ✨ Denim (like a pair of jeans)

Go slowly and work within your comfort level. Begin with using softer materials, and over time, as your scar becomes less sensitive, move to rougher materials. Simply rub the incision area with the material for a few minutes to help nerve regrowth.

If you have any questions, or are experiencing any pain with your scar, reach out to me to learn how I can help.

02/27/2026

Why would an infant need therapy?

It’s a question I’m asked often—and it’s such an important one.

Before birth, babies spend months curled up in a small, snug space. Their position in the uterus and pelvis can influence how their head, neck, shoulders and hips develop. Add to that the intensity of birth — whether long or fast, assisted or unassisted — and it’s easy to see how tiny bodies can carry tension patterns from the very beginning. Even when everything goes “smoothly,” birth is hard work for both mom and baby.

An infant’s growth history and birth story are often reflected in their bony structures (head, shoulders, rib cage, pelvis), their fascial system, and their developing nervous system. These early patterns can show up as feeding challenges, unsettled sleep, head preferences, flat spots, digestive discomfort, or general fussiness.

The beautiful thing is that babies are incredibly responsive. Their bodies are adaptable and receptive to gentle, supportive therapy. By creating more space and ease in their system, we support not only their comfort and development, but the wellbeing of the whole family.

I also provide simple, practical home exercises so parents can continue supporting their baby between sessions. When families are empowered with tools, the changes can be profound.

Questions about infant therapy, or wondering if it might help your little one? Visit my website at gaelengibson.com to learn more ✨

02/07/2026

Women’s bodies start changing at puberty in very different ways than men.

The issues that a young girl may face are different than issues a young woman, of a woman in her reproductive years, of a woman who is in menopause.

Many of the stages of women’s bodies are there to be able to accommodate birth, without them, none of us would be here. In order for birth to occur, our bodies must expand and contract on a monthly basis, building and sluicing endometrial tissue, hormones have to ebb and flow and other body parts change in response. We are complex!

With tissue restriction, uterine ligaments shortened on one side for example, the uterus is pulled from centre, this could cause symptoms. The cascade of issues MAY be:

〰 Pain during me**es
〰 Heavy me**es
〰 Back pain
〰 SI joint pain
〰 Bladder issues
〰 Constipation
〰 Knee pain

I say MAY because we, as human beings, are phenomenally adaptable and can have anatomical anomalies which never give us any trouble. But when we have gone the traditional route of trying to sort out pelvic pain or back pain, it is worth starting the journey of looking to the organs and their attachments to get relief.

If you’re interested in learning more about my forms of treatment and how I can help, visit my website.

02/05/2026

Reminder—keep doing what you feel is right for you and your little one 🤍✨

01/21/2026

Children are incredible in their natural ability to heal — often bouncing from one tumble to the next without missing a beat.

Sometimes though, I see children when something doesn’t quite resolve on its own. This might look like a persistent limp, one foot turning in or out more than the other, favouring one arm, or a head that consistently tilts to one side. These can all be gentle clues that the body is asking for a bit of extra support.

Paediatric treatment is light, specific, and comforting, and can be done through or around clothing. It’s designed to work with your child’s nervous system and natural healing capacity.

Some of the concerns paediatric treatment may help support include:
 〰 Hip rotations 〰 Constipation 〰 Anxiety 〰 Strains 〰 Torticollis 〰 Plagiocephaly

If you’d like more information or guidance about paediatric treatment for your child, reach out to me via my website 🤍

01/19/2026

Trying to relieve your little one’s gassy tummy?

Give the “I love you” tummy massage a try! This technique can be effective in giving your baby some relief from their stomach pains. 👇🏼

I - for the “I”, use two or three fingers, and start on your baby’s right side at the ribs, tracing a long line down to the hip.

LOVE - for “love”, create an upside-down “L” by tracing a long line from the right side of your baby’s abdomen to the left, and then make a 90-degree turn and go down the side of the abdomen to the hip bone.

YOU - for “you”, create an upside-down “U”, starting from the right hip done, going up to the ribs, across the abdomen and back down to the left hip in a continuous motion.

If you’re looking for more support with your little one and infant massage, contact me by visiting my website 🤍

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