Nurturing the Mother

Home
Canada
Vancouver, BC
Nurturing the Mother

Hello! I'm Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist, Postpartum Doula & creator of The Cesarean Recovery Guide.
(1)

I am here to support and empower you in pregnancy, postpartum and especially post csection. Nurturing the Mother is the result of an evolution of care. Through the years I, Janelle Fontaine, have grown my practice from being a massage therapist to the general public to narrowing my skills in supporting birthing folks in pregnancy and postpartum. After the birth of my first son, I saw the need for

postpartum support and became a postpartum doula. Being a postpartum doula allowed me to support birthing folks in a different way. It gave me the insight and tools to empower parents to be the parents they want to be. The next layer has been the addition of The Cesarean Recovery Guide. Seeing clients after their cesarean, I noticed a need for reconnection to self as well as a deep interest from clients to know what to do with their scar and abdomen. That’s when The Cesarean Recovery Guide was born - a guide meant to empower a client’s healing journey with self paced learning of hands on massage therapy. What drives all this is my belief that if a parent is supported, they can care for themselves and for their child. And the question that keeps pushing the evolution of Nurturing the Mother is - how good can this get? So join me, lean in to the support, and let me nurture you so you can be the best version of the parent you and your family needs.

07/22/2025

Join Robyn Murray from & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday July 25th at 11:30am PST.

Robyn is a physiotherapist focusing on Women’s Health & Movement as well as the founder of the Village Physio & Co and she will share how she supports folks in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Tune in to Nurturing Talks Live on Instagram Friday July 25th at 11:30am PST to join in on the conversation and see how Robyn supports people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Robyn or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

✨

Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

07/15/2025

Join Ashley Mariani from .therapist & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday July 18th at 11:00am PST.

Ashley is a holistic couples therapist, nervous system doula and offers trauma trained breathwork.

Tune in to Nurturing Talks Live on Instagram Friday July 18th at 11:00am PST to join in on the conversation and see how Ashley supports people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Ashley or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

✨

Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

07/10/2025

☀️ Nurturing Talks 🌊 Here’s who I’m chatting with this month!

Join us live on Instagram as I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Fridays at 11am PST

July 4th - Sarah Stead - RMT & C-Section Recovery Specialist from

July 18th - Ashley Mariani - Holistic Couples Therapist from .therapist

July 25th - Robyn Murray - Physio - Women’s Health

So come join us 💕 we can’t wait to have you.

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a C-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related

✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

07/03/2025

And we are back! After a month break, Nurturing Talks have returned and this week I’ll be chatting with Sarah Stead from .

Join us tomorrow for the next Nurturing Talks on Friday July 4th at 11:00am PST.

Sarah is a registered massage therapist and C-Section Recovery Specialist in Ontario. She will share how she supports people in pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood and especially in cesarean recovery. It’ll be a fascinating talk as we will also chat about the different scopes of practice in Ontario vs BC.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Sarah or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

✨

Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and take c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

06/22/2025

🍂 Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage and Rehab for Health Care Professionals 🍁 Fall line up is live! 🍂

📍September 15th & 22nd | Online | Via Zoom

📍September 27th & 28th | In-Person | , Comox- Vancouver Island BC 🔔3 SPOTS LEFT 🔔

📍October 5th & 6th | Online | Via Zoom

📍October 18th & 19th | In-Person | , East Vancouver BC

📍November 29th & 30th | In-Person | , Victoria- Vancouver Island BC

Cesarean births make up over 1 in 3 births in Canada, and most are unplanned. That means thousands of people are recovering from major abdominal surgery while learning how to care for a newborn—often with very little support for their own healing.

That’s where you come in.

Join me for a two-day, in-person or online training designed for health care professionals who want to show up more fully for this often-overlooked population.

You’ll learn:
⭐️ Conception, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Loss & Trauma Awareness
⭐️ Understanding Cesarean Birth - Primary care providers, Indications for a cesarean, Breech Babies, Risk and Complications & Anaesthesia during a Cesarean
⭐️ Anatomy of a cesarean
⭐️ Science of scar tissue
⭐️ Pillars to cesarean recovery
⭐️ Treatment - Babies, Intake & Assessment, ⭐️ Positioning, Treatment, Techniques, Home-care & Remex
⭐️ Products that support recovery
⭐️ Marketing & Visibility
💫 And many different rabbit holes along the way

When we know how to support cesarean recovery, we offer something most people didn’t even know they needed—but never forget once they receive it.

✨ Want to join a room full of heart-led professionals learning this work together? DM me or email hello@nurturingthemother.ca for details and registration.

Let’s nurture the nurturers. Let’s change the standard of care.

06/11/2025

This past week I taught 16 amazing practitioners how to support folks who have had a cesarean through cesarean massage and rehab. And now they’re out in the world ready to support YOU.

If you’re looking for an RMT or therapist, look no further.

Alberta
Jennifer Bergen - RMT - Grand Prairie That’s The Spot Massage Therapy

British Columbia
Alexis Chretien - RMT - Abbotsford .rmt
Lindsay McRae - RMT - Kamloops
Kylagh Pike - RMT - Kelowna
Kierra Douglas - RMT - Kelowna
Ally Jeffreys - RMT - Langley - Stasis Rehab
Kirsten L - RMT - Maple Ridge - Orenda Wellness
Elisha Clement - RMT - Qualicum Beach
Elissa Christiaanse - RMT - Port Moody www.rmtelissa.ca
Hayley Staub - RMT - Victoria .rmt Lagoon Prenatal

Ontario
Aksa Pathan - RMT - Missisauga
Selena Lee - RMT - St. Thomas

You’ll be in good hands. ✨

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a C-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related

✨ Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

06/03/2025

Launching today 🚀 the fall lineup for 🥁

🍂 Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage and Rehab for Health Care Professionals 🍂

📍September 15th & 22nd | Online | Via Zoom

📍September 27th & 28th | In-Person | , Comox- Vancouver Island BC 🔔5 SPOTS LEFT 🔔

📍October 5th & 6th | Online | Via Zoom

📍October 18th & 19th | In-Person | , East Vancouver BC

📍November 29th & 30th | In-Person | , Victoria- Vancouver Island BC

Cesarean births make up over 1 in 3 births in Canada, and most are unplanned. That means thousands of people are recovering from major abdominal surgery while learning how to care for a newborn—often with very little support for their own healing.

That’s where you come in.

Join me for a two-day, in-person or online training designed for health care professionals who want to show up more fully for this often-overlooked population.

You’ll learn:
Conception, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Loss & Trauma Awareness
Understanding Cesarean Birth - Primary care providers, Indications for a cesarean, Breech Babies, Risk and Complications & Anaesthesia during a Cesarean
Anatomy of a cesarean
Science of scar tissue
Pillars to cesarean recovery
Treatment - Babies, Intake & Assessment, Positioning, Treatment, Techniques, Home-care & Remex
Products that support recovery
Marketing & Visibility
And many different rabbit holes along the way

When we know how to support cesarean recovery, we offer something most people didn’t even know they needed—but never forget once they receive it.

✨ Want to join a room full of heart-led professionals learning this work together? DM me or email hello@nurturingthemother.ca for details and registration.

Let’s nurture the nurturers. Let’s change the standard of care.

06/01/2025

Alright, I’m taking us back to something I used to do when I first started showing up on IG, sharing things I love!

So here’s what I’ve been loving lately.

If you’ve been following on my stories you’ll often find me . From their baked goods to their frozen section to their flowers to their picnic worthy goodies (think cheese, dried sausage, drinks) this place is one of my favorite stops.

these drinks are so lovely! Not too sweet, naturally flavored and filled with adaptogens. I enjoyed these last summer and I look forward to sipping on these this summer.

rose hip and strawberry kefir is life! It tastes like spring time and the probiotics are good for my belly (I feel my feels in my belly and as a highly sensitive person I’ve got to love on my belly).

was a wonderful find when I was in Courtney visiting my friend . I picked up their Rituel Blomst (floral) & Rituel Lune (lavender mint) body oils and I’ve been obsessed with these. Making it my little morning and evening rituel to reconnect with me. These are divine!

What have you been loving lately? I want to know. Drop it down below and share the love ✨

📸 - all photos are taken from the IG account that they correspond to.

05/27/2025

Join Lucy Ulmer from & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday May 30th at 9:30am PST.

Lucy is the creator of pre and postpartum fitness, Co Owner of Hustle Up & , master trainer & a ambassador. She will share how she supports people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Tune in to Nurturing Talks Live on Instagram Friday May 30th at 9:30am PST to join in on the conversation and see how Lucy supports people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Lucy or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

✨

Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

05/27/2025

This past weekend I taught 6 amazing practitioners how to support folks who have had a cesarean through cesarean massage and rehab. And now they’re out in the world ready to support YOU.

If you’re looking for an RMT or therapist, look no further.

Catherine Chow - RMT & IBCLC
Heidi Fitzpatrick - RMT
Caitlin Bevers - RMT
Maysa Battaglin - MLD therapist
Emily Chernoff - RMT & MLD therapist .rmt
Simone Renaud - RMT

You’ll be in good hands. ✨

05/20/2025

Join Alanna from .withme & myself, Janelle from .ca for our next Nurturing Talks on Friday May 23rd at 11:00am PST.

Alanna is a grief educator, author, International speaker & Founder of Carry You With Me. She helps folks transform grief and cherish the love that lives on after the death of a loved one.

Tune in to Nurturing Talks Live on Instagram Friday May 23rd at 11:00am PST to join in on the conversation and see how Alanna supports people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Can’t make it on Friday? Catch the replay!

In the meantime, if you have any questions for Alanna or myself, drop them below and tag us! We can’t wait to connect.

✨

Nurturing Talks is a weekly series of Instagram Lives where I chat with some inspiring folks who work to support people in pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.

Hello! 👋 I’m Janelle, a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on c-section recovery. Whether you just had a c-section or had one long ago, follow along for tips and tricks and all things cesarean healing related and out c-section recovery into your own hands✨

Have questions? My DMs are always open 🫶

05/20/2025

This work is tender, powerful, and needed.
If you support people through pregnancy, birth, or postpartum—this training is for you.

Nurturing the Mother: Cesarean Massage & Rehab for Healthcare Professionals offers a grounded, gentle approach to caring for bodies after surgical birth. It’s hands-on, heart-led, and rooted in what people really need to feel supported after a cesarean birth.

We have a few spots left to join us!

✨ 1 spot left – Vancouver | May 24 & 25
✨ Waitlist open – Virtual | June 2 & 9 (with July 7 check-in)
✨ 6 spots left – Comox, Vancouver Island | Sept 27 & 28

Comment MASSAGE and we’ll send you the link, or check my links in my b i o

Come learn in community, bring your questions, and leave with tools and techniques that make a difference.

Address

Vancouver, BC

Telephone

+16043141727

Website

http://www.nurturingthemother.ca/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Nurturing the Mother posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Nurturing the Mother:

Nurturing the Mother

07/22/2025

07/15/2025

07/10/2025

07/03/2025

06/22/2025

06/11/2025

06/03/2025

06/01/2025

05/27/2025

05/27/2025

05/20/2025

05/20/2025

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category