Laurynmassage is a Wellington practice for pregnancy and postnatal bodywork, run by Lauryn Johnston, who has 20 years of experience as a massage therapist and is the only Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner in Wellington. It works through the childbearing years and beyond, and it is based inside Revolve Fitness on Main Road in Tawa.
Sessions use techniques such as breech tilts, myofascial release, mobilisations, moxa, needling and neuromuscular touch. These are used for pregnancy complaints such as sciatica, SPD and SIJ dysfunction, and the practice also works with high-risk pregnancies, twins, C-section scar rehabilitation and fertility support. The aim is to ease pain, prepare the body for birth and support recovery after the birth.
Lauryn works with a network of birth professionals, who often refer women who need pain management or specialist care in pregnancy. She also teaches partner training, so a partner can learn massage techniques to ease discomfort in pregnancy and labour.
Her training includes a pregnancy massage diploma and a remedial massage diploma, along with yoga teacher training in restorative, fertility and postnatal yoga. The site lists her qualifications in full.
Our pick in Tawa for a pregnant woman who wants a massage therapist who specialises in the childbearing years.