About The Pregnancy Massage Clinic

The Maternal Instincts Massage clinic in Sylvania Waters opened its doors in June 2019. Owner and licensed massage therapist, Angela Delauney has a long history of specialty pregnancy therapy in The Shire with a number of other local establishments in Sutherland, Sylvania and Mirandaincluding Bodies Bellies Babies (Sutherland), The Belle Flowers Clinic (Sylvania) and Southern Sydney Pregnancy Massage (Miranda).

Angela Delauney

Owner & Remedial Massage Therapist

Angela’s passion lies in offering women the physical support, relief, and care they need throughout the transformative journey of pregnancy and beyond. With years of experience and a deep understanding of both the physiological and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy, she has soothed and healed thousands of women. Angela’s ability to connect with her clients on such a personal level has made her a trusted therapist, as she provides not only physical relief but emotional support as well.

As a mother of three young boys, Angela has firsthand experience of the challenges and demands that come with pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. This personal journey has fueled her dedication to supporting other women through their own experiences. Whether it’s the aches and pains of pregnancy, the physical recovery post-birth, or simply navigating the highs and lows of motherhood, Angela’s warm and empathetic approach ensures that every client feels heard, cared for, and empowered.

Angela completed her remedial massage qualifications in 2010, with a specialised focus on prenatal and postnatal massage. Over the years, she has developed an impressive depth of knowledge on how the body adapts during pregnancy, and she applies this expertise to craft personalised treatment plans designed to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. From addressing muscle tension to alleviating swelling and discomfort, Angela’s treatments are carefully tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

In addition to her focus on maternal health, Angela is also a qualified oncology massage therapist. She is deeply committed to providing comfort and care to those undergoing cancer treatment or managing chronic illnesses. With her sensitive and gentle approach, Angela helps clients ease the physical discomfort that often accompanies these difficult journeys, promoting relaxation and providing a sense of calm and relief during challenging times.

Angela’s holistic approach to massage therapy—focused on both the body and mind—makes her an invaluable asset to those seeking support through pregnancy, beyond, and through illness. Whether you're experiencing the physical changes of pregnancy or navigating the recovery from illness, Angela’s expertise, kindness, and unwavering dedication ensure that every client feels nurtured and supported on their healing journey.

Lauren Bolis

Endometriosis & Remedial Massage Therapist

Lauren, a passionate and dedicated Remedial Massage Therapist, earned her qualification in 2022 and has quickly become a valued member of the Maternal Instincts team. With a strong focus on women’s health, Lauren has gained extensive experience working with pre & post-natal women, as well as those undergoing fertility treatments and seeking pain or stress relief in their everyday lives.

Lauren’s personal experience with endometriosis, alongside her journey of diagnosis, has fueled her dedication to helping others manage and alleviate the pain associated with this often-misunderstood condition. Having witnessed several close friends suffer from endometriosis, she understands the physical and emotional toll it takes, and she’s committed to offering relief through targeted treatments. Lauren’s focus extends to supporting clients on their fertility journeys, helping to relieve discomfort and promote overall well-being during this sensitive time.

Her approach is highly individualised, incorporating a variety of techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue release, Swedish massage, and muscle energy techniques. Lauren tailors each treatment to her client’s specific needs, ensuring they receive the most effective therapy for their condition. In addition, she is trained to provide supportive exercises to enhance long-term results, helping clients to feel empowered and rejuvenated.

Whether managing endometriosis pain, navigating fertility treatments, or seeking relief from everyday stress, Lauren’s caring nature, combined with her expertise, makes her a trusted therapist for women at all stages of their journey.

Tina Starkey

Remedial Massage Therapist

As a mother of six, Tina truly understands the profound comfort and relief that professional touch can offer during the special and often challenging journey of motherhood. With years of experience and a deep passion for helping others, she brings a compassionate and intuitive approach to every massage session. Tina is a qualified C-section scar therapist, specializing in helping women heal physically and emotionally after a Cesarean birth. Using a variety of specialised techniques, she targets not only post-surgical scars but also helps to alleviate pain, tightness, and discomfort, ensuring a smoother recovery.

Whether you're navigating pregnancy or adjusting to life after childbirth, Tina expertly tailors each treatment to meet the individual needs of her clients. Her unique ability to blend therapeutic techniques with nurturing care helps relieve aches and discomfort while promoting deep relaxation and a sense of well-being. Tina firmly believes that massage isn’t just about physical relief—it’s also a powerful tool for soothing the mind and letting go of the daily stressors that come with motherhood.

Tina’s approach goes beyond just providing relief; she partners with women at every stage of pregnancy and beyond, offering the support and care they need to feel empowered and rejuvenated. With her extensive knowledge and caring touch, Tina has become an invaluable therapist, helping women find balance, comfort, and peace during some of the most transformative moments of their lives.

Annalise North

Remedial Massage Therapist

Annalise is an incredibly compassionate and dedicated member of the Maternal Instincts Massage therapy team, bringing both expertise and warmth to every session. Specialising in Remedial Massage, Annalise has a true talent for tackling chronic pain and injuries, with a keen focus on relieving lower back pain and muscle tightness. Whether you're dealing with a long-standing issue or recovering from an injury, she crafts each treatment with precision and care to ensure the best results.

Annalise also shines in the art of Pregnancy Massage, where her gentle and nurturing approach helps expectant mothers feel at ease and truly supported throughout their journey. She tailors every session to provide deep relaxation, alleviate discomfort, and promote well-being during this transformative time. Her intuitive and empathetic style makes every client feel safe, heard, and cared for, ensuring each visit is not only effective but also deeply rejuvenating.

A true asset to the Maternal Instincts team, Annalise is a highly sought-after therapist in the Sutherland Shire, known for her expertise, her attentive touch, and her unwavering commitment to your health and comfort. No matter what brings you in, you can trust Annalise to deliver a personalised experience that leaves you feeling renewed and empowered.

Michelle Wardle

Practice Manager

Michelle started her journey into massage as a client to help alleviate her symptoms after a bone marrow transplant in 2012 and still regularly receives massage. Michelle has been a receptionist in massage clinics in the Shire over the past 10 years. She has first-hand experience of how beneficial massage is for different conditions and for having optimal health and by seeing both sides of a clinic she can run it effectively. With a deep understanding of how clients like to be treated, Michelle looks forward to meeting all our clients and making sure they are supported as best they can be.

Lanie Eeles

Reception and Admin Support

As our Receptionist & Administrative Assistant, Lanie is dedicated to welcoming and supporting our clients to enjoy their precious moments of self care during their visits to our clinic, ensuring our clients journey with us is the best possible experience, from booking to follow up. As a mother of two daughters, she understands the significance of downtime for parents as well as the necessity for recognition and support for mothers' health and well-being. Lanie has a background working within customer and community services. Her experience includes assisting carers to access support and respite services, as well as supporting the lifestyle needs of residents in aged care.

Why is prenatal massage important?

• Health benefits for mum and bub
• Relief from common aches and pains
• Improved sleep
• Increased movement – enjoy quality time with your family again.
• Balancing hormones and emotions

Are you suffering from:

• sciatica (shooting pain from your glutes that often travels down the back of your leg)
• lower back and/or tailbone pain
• headaches
• swelling
• carpal tunnel
• pain between your shoulder blades/bra line pain
• restless legs
• leg cramps
• lack of sleep
• overwhelming emotions
• inability to switch off/unwind

With regular prenatal massage, these issues can be relieved providing improved sleep quality and increased movement. As a result you’ll be able to enjoy playtime with your older children and when baby arrives the ability to feed without discomfort.

Research suggests that massage during pregnancy provides additional oxygen to the baby and reduces stress on the mother. Massage offers fantastic health benefits to mum and bub during a time when your body, mind and emotions can feel overloaded. But most importantly it provides effective relief for an aching body.

The benefits of pregnancy massage in regards to labour

It’s important to be prepared for labour both physically and mentally. At Maternal Instincts Massage, I can help you achieve both. Regular prenatal massage helps increase your mind body connection making for greater communication between the body and brain when labour arrives. Induction massage can help encourage labour by stimulating contractions and relaxing the muscles involved in the delivery process helping achieve an easier birth.

Having a calm mind can help trigger labour once your body is ready. Allow me to help you switch off from the to do lists and any anxiety you may be having. Enjoy some time where you can breathe and focus on the end result. Massage can also have a positive effect on milk production as it can help to regulate the hormones associated with feeding. It is a well-known fact that stress not only inhibits labour but also decreases milk supply. The benefits of massage during (and after) pregnancy are too great to list them all!

Pregnancy and remedial massage gift vouchers

Want to spoil someone special? Purchase a gift voucher online and have it sent immediately to your email to either forward on or print and hand deliver. Gift vouchers are available for a particular treatment or a dollar amount they can put towards a treatment of their choice. They can be purchased through our appointment scheduling tool found here: https://maternalinstincts.as.me. The gift voucher options are listed below the massage appointments.

Why choose Maternal Instincts Massage?

Some massage clinics offer to accommodate pregnant clients among their list of many services. However, at Maternal Instincts Massage the focus is solely on women during the pre and postnatal journey. Because of this I can offer the most trusted and effective treatments available. I’ve offered relief and comfort to thousands of women over the years. This is done through my healing hands but also through our amazing custom built table. Owner and therapist, Angela has supported women during this passage of time with not only her expertise but also her passion, which is why we she has become the Shire’s most popular and reliable pregnancy massage therapist.

What to expect?

A treatment at Maternal Instincts Massage starts the minute you arrive. Turn off your phone and start relaxing. If it’s your first treatment with us, you’ll be asked to fill out a form. Of course bathrooms are on site and available if needed (who are we kidding, you’ll need it). You’ll then be shown to the treatment room where you’ll have a discussion with your therapist regarding your pregnancy and current conditions you may be experiencing and shown how our amazing table works. This is so your treatment can be tailored to exactly fit your needs. After all your questions have been answered and you’re ready, you’ll be left in peace to disrobe down to your underwear, then (as gracefully as you can) manoeuvre on to the table and cover yourself with a towel. After a few minutes, your therapist will return and check your comfort. Then the magic can begin!

Cancellation Policy

We respectfully ask that you provide us with a 24 hour notice of any schedule changes or cancellation requests. Please understand that when you cancel or miss your appointment without providing a 24 hour notice we are often unable to fill that appointment time. This is an inconvenience to your therapist and also means our other clients miss the chance to receive services they need. For this reason, you may be charged 100% of the service fee. We also reserve the right to require a credit card number to be given to book future appointments so that appropriate fees may be charged if a late cancellation does occur. To cancel or reschedule within 24 hours, please contact 0413 140 284.

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