Janette Yee

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.

As a Perinatal Therapist who has helped 1,000’s of women recover after C-section…I wish every mom was told these key pie...
03/31/2026

As a Perinatal Therapist who has helped 1,000’s of women recover after C-section…

I wish every mom was told these key pieces before leaving the hospital. 💜

But most aren’t.

Which means so many women are left:
👉 Guessing
👉 Waiting
👉 Hoping their body “just heals”

Here’s the truth:
Your recovery doesn’t start at 6 weeks.
It starts on DAY ONE.

And what you do early on has a huge impact on your:
👉 Scar mobility & appearance
👉 Core control
👉 Long-term recovery

If you’re pregnant or in those first few weeks… this is your window 🔥

💬 Comment “DON’T WAIT” and I’ll send you my FREE early recovery resources so you can start safely from day 1












03/30/2026

Did anyone tell you this after your C-section…? 👀

Keeping your incision dry is one of the most important parts of healing a surgical site

…but most moms are never shown how to actually do that.

This simple “maxi pad trick” can help:

👉 Absorb moisture
👉 Decrease risk of infection
👉 Provide Comfort

How to do it:

➡️ Select a clean, sterile Maxi Pad
➡️ Expose incision
➡️ Cover the external incision with the adhesive side facing outwards
➡️ Pull high-waisted underwear up over the sticky side to adhere to the inside of the underwear

This is one of those small things that can make a big difference in how your Cesarean scar heals💜

💬 Did you know about this trick or were you shown something similar?











03/29/2026

🤔 “When can you start doing your Diastasis scar massage after C-section SAFELY?”

First of all, I LOVE that you know how important it is to massage your - I mean, it’s held together with powerful, sticky scar tissue after your surgery!
..and if it’s stuck.....then the ab muscles might not heal as strongly as we’d like. 😳

Yup, you heard me right.

👉 Stuck diastasis scar tissue = weaker abs.
👉 Which can also mean less-toned abs.
👉 Or a “breadloaf” six-pack (re**us abdominis) appearance when you get back to the gym.

So, make sure you get these deeper massage techniques in your arsenal,
✔️ after you’ve been discharged by your doctor,
✔️ AND after you’ve done 1-2 months of basic/superficial massage techniques first
✔️ OR if you’re starting out months/ years after Cesarean

⚠️ Caution, again: These are ADVANCED techniques! Please do not start with them if you’ve just been discharged by your OB. You’ll hurt yourself.

Not sure how to progress your basic scar massages? Not sure if you’re doing them right? Want to avoid hurting yourself?

🔥 Then comment “SAFETY FIRST” and I’ll send you my FREE C-section Scar Massage guide, the stuff this C-section therapist wants you to know (but the hospital will never tell you)! ⬇️






03/28/2026

💪 If you’re already doing try this 5-Minute “Workout”

Too often, a omits massaging her ...
..And also too often, she omits very necessary in her 5-Minute daily rehab routine.

This routine will cover both.

Bonus: massaging the scar tissue on the Linea alba/diastasis allows for
✔️ better core connection
✔️ which allows for better (posterior) pelvic tilt
✔️ which corrects excessive lower back arch (lordosis)

In the end, you’ll have MUCH stronger abs 💪

⚠️ Caution - this is an advanced routine. Don’t start here is you’ve been recently discharged by your OB.

➡️ Not sure if you’re doing these correctly, or if you should be doing them at all?

I’d be honoured to guide you through my self-paced online programs.

For more information and to register, comment “STAGE 2” if you’re 2-18 months PP










03/27/2026

📣You MUST massage your after C-section.

You might not have been told, but it was cut - somewhere between your belly button and p***c bone.

It will feel maybe thicker, harder, stiffer, sore.

One described it as “a trampoline that’s too tight”.

Bottom line, it has EVERYTHING to do with maximizing the resolution of your Diastasis.

(By the way, Diastasis is a natural adaptation of pregnancy. That’s why we don’t say “heal”. It’s not an injury)

*My claim about improving your DR by 100%? Well, there are no studies on this…but it is impactful for every Body.

🔥 So, if you want a strong core again after Cesarean - massage your Diastasis.

➡️Want my FREE Scar Massage Guide? Comment “SAFETY FIRST” below ⬇️

03/26/2026

💪 If you’re ready for more advanced and want to rehab your try this 5-Minute “Workout”

✅ 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

✅ 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.

✅ 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 5-Minute “Workout” is an example of what a might do in my Stage 2 program.

➡️ Not too sure if you’re doing the scar massage safely?
Comment “SAFETY FIRST” for my FREE scar massage guide 💪











03/25/2026

⭐ Why C-section Scar Massage helps your Diastasis heal better [SAVE THIS]

This is such a little-known fact that I’m almost kicking myself for never posting about this, ever!

First of all: YES, you have a 🙏 99% of all pregnancies result in one. It’s the natural stretching of your Linea alba to accommodate a growing baby.

Second of all: YES, your diastasis was cut through during your surgery. Everyone’s was.

Therefore: Scar massage techniques like the ones in this video helps your diastasis heal better, because it’s scarred down after surgery.

Surprised?

Here’s another fact:

Adhesions and tight scar tissue on your Diastasis will inhibit your abdominal muscles from working properly! 🤯

So....

If you want
✅ a stronger core
✅ a ‘better looking belly’
✅ a full ....
..then add scar massage on your diastasis to the daily mix. 🔥

⚠️ Cautions:
➡ These are advanced techniques. If you’re just a few weeks postpartum and starting out with scar massage, do not start with these.
➡ MUST pair these techniques with the right exercises for the changes to be fully integrated.
➡ In doubt? Always refer to your C-section healthcare specialist.

For my FREE C-section scar massage guide, comment “SAFETY FIRST” below ⬇️






03/25/2026

One of the most surprising pains after a C-section?

The gas pain.

Many moms expect the incision pain… but after surgery trapped gas in the abdomen can refer intense pain into the shoulders.

For some women, this can actually feel more painful than the scar itself.

Gentle movement helps move that gas through the body.

Things that can help in the early days:
👉shoulder circles
👉back slouch / arch
👉gum chewing (!)
👉short frequent walks

Even small movements can make a difference.

Most moms are never warned about this part of Cesarean recovery.

Did you experience trapped gas pain after Cesarean? Share in the comments ⬇️














“What surprised you most after your C-section?”For so many moms… It’s not what they expected.No one talks about:👉 Still ...
03/24/2026

“What surprised you most after your C-section?”

For so many moms… It’s not what they expected.

No one talks about:
👉 Still bleeding after surgery
👉 How hard it is just to get out of bed
👉 The trapped gas pain
👉 How little information you actually get
👉 How dismissed you may feel at your 6-week check
👉 Being told “you’re incision healed well” when your body still feels tight, painful, and unfamiliar

And one of the biggest surprises?
How long recovery really takes 🤯

You’re not behind
You weren’t given the full picture

⬇️ Tell me in the comments below what surprised you most about your recovery?









After a C-section, so many moms quietly think:“I ruined my body.”Especially when months later…👉 your belly still looks p...
03/23/2026

After a C-section, so many moms quietly think:
“I ruined my body.”

Especially when months later…
👉 your belly still looks pregnant
👉 your core feels weak
👉 your back hurts
👉 and nothing feels connected

But diastasis happens in every pregnancy.
Your body didn’t fail.
It adapted.

During pregnancy, your abdominal wall stretches to make space for your baby.

After a Cesarean, your core isn’t ruined.
It’s healing and reorganizing after surgery.

What it needs isn’t more ab exercises or pushing harder.

It needs:
👉 deep core connection
👉 relearning breathing patterns
👉 rebuilding from a strong foundation first

Have you ever felt like pregnancy or C-section ruined your body?

Drop a 💜 in the comments below ⬇️










“Did I miss my chance to fix my C-section shelf?”I hear this all the time 🤍Especially from moms who are:months… or even ...
03/21/2026

“Did I miss my chance to fix my C-section shelf?”
I hear this all the time 🤍
Especially from moms who are:
months… or even years… postpartum

Here’s what I want you to know:
It’s not too late to work on your scar.

But when you start DOES influence your results
✨ Before surgery → you can shape how healing begins
✨ 0–6 weeks → you’re setting the foundation for your scar
✨ 6 weeks–6 months → biggest visible changes to the C-Shelf
✨ 6–18 months → less visual change, but major symptom relief
✨ 18+ months → progress is still possible, just with the right approach

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the RIGHT things for your stage of healing.
Most moms are never taught this.

👇 Comment below for your next steps:
💬 “PREP” if you’re pregnant and planning a Cesarean
💬 “STAGE 1” if you’re 0–6 weeks post C-section
💬 “STAGE 2” if you’re 6 weeks–18 months post C-section













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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.