Classes & Programs
Postnatal Rehabilitation
Progressive Recovery Support After Pregnancy and Birth
Duration
Level 1: 4 Weeks
Level 2: 6 Weeks
Schedule
Twice Per Week, Mornings or Early Afternoons
Length
60 Minutes
Cost
Level 1: $240
Level 2: $360
About Postnatal Rehabilitation
We offer a doctor-led progressive postnatal rehabilitation program designed to prevent, reduce and resolve symptoms women have been made to think are a consequence of childbirth. Our program runs in two levels — Level 1 is four weeks, and Level 2 is six weeks.
This progressive program supports recovery after pregnancy and birth, focusing on core rehabilitation, pelvic floor function, tissue healing, and rebuilding strength while helping prevent incontinence, prolapse, and persistent pain.
Billable under chiropractic or physiotherapy benefits. An assessment is required before starting.
Recommended start times:
Uncomplicated vaginal birth ➝ 2 to 3 weeks postpartum
2nd degree tear or more ➝ 4 to 6 weeks postpartum
C-section ➝ 6 weeks postpartum
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Deanna Nickle
Chiropractor & Acupuncture Provider
Dr. Nickle was raised in Oshawa and completed her Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2021. With a passion for pediatric and postnatal care — and two boys of her own — she understands firsthand the importance of early intervention and compassionate, evidence-based care for growing families.
POSTNATAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
As a mother, you shouldn’t be expected to pay a lifelong price for giving birth. You deserve more than just a six-week checkup when it comes to recovery after childbirth.
At the Oshawa Wellness Centre, we offer a doctor-led progressive rehabilitation program designed to prevent, reduce and resolve symptoms women have been made to think are an inevitable consequence of childbirth. The program involves breathwork, total body conditioning, core & pelvic floor strengthening, and postural strengthening.
Some of the things our comprehensive postpartum rehabilitation program will help alleviate and overcome are:
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- C-section healing
- Postural strains from breastfeeding
- Rectus diastasis & core dysfunction
- Low back pain & more!
Level 1: 4 weeks | Level 2: 6 weeks —
billable to your extended health benefits!
LEVEL 1
A gentle, supportive starting point designed to help your body rebuild after pregnancy and birth. This class focuses on restoring core strength, supporting pelvic floor recovery, and promoting proper healing. Movements are low-impact and intentional, helping you reconnect with your body while safely building a strong foundation for future progress.
LEVEL 2
A more dynamic step forward for those ready to build on their foundation. This class increases intensity while continuing to support pelvic floor recovery and postnatal healing. With a focus on strengthening the core and overall body, movements are designed to safely challenge you, improve stability, and help you regain strength with confidence.
PREGNANCY CARE FAQ
We’ve compiled a list of FAQ to address some of the most common questions that our clients ask us.
Is getting chiropractic treatment safe if I am pregnant?
Are there targeted chiropractic treatments for pregnant people?
Physical changes that a pregnant person undergoes can cause pressure on the spine. The pelvis also has a chance of becoming misaligned as pelvic joints loosen up in preparation for childbirth. If the pelvis is misaligned, it can impede the baby from entering the correct position for delivery in the case of natural birth, this is a condition known as an intrauterine constraint and can lead to the Cesarean section. The Webster Technique, a chiropractic technique that helps maintain the pelvis and spine in proper alignment may prevent the need for Cesarean delivery. There are other benefits of going to a chiropractor when pregnant, including:
- Fewer breech births
- Less nausea
- Reduced back and neck pain
- Relief of muscle and joint pain
- Reduced anxiety
- Improved labor outcomes, which includes reduced time in labor and delivery