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Meet Sarah Stead, RMT

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Helping women reconnect with their bodies after Cesarean birth.

I support women through the physical and emotional layers of recovery with compassion, education, and specialized care.

My Story

I have always been passionate about natural holistic healing. I love helping people while also having the flexibility to transition my career to working with my own family in the future.  

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The Beginning

I graduated from a 3-year Massage Therapy program at Sir Sanford Fleming in 2013. I received my license from the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario that same year.

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Dedicated to Wellness

I started my practice working in a chiropractic clinic and in a spa setting. I loved getting to connect with my clients and helping them feel better in their bodies.

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A Growing Passion

I particularly loved working with my prenatal and postpartum clients. I was helping these moms to feel their best so they could be their best, while giving them a break from the demands of motherhood.

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The physical demands of full-time Massage Therapy began to wear on my body. I knew that I had to find another modality to incorporate into my practice for the longevity of my career.

 

I discovered the Dolphin Neurostim MPS device and became a certified MPS practitioner. I took several training courses with the device and became fascinated with the scar tissue application.

My Sister's Experience Changed Everything

"Witnessing my sister's recovery opened my eyes to how little support women receive from the medical system."

In 2019, I discovered the Dolphin Neurostim MPS device and became a certified MPS Practitioner, quickly advancing into Advanced Scar Therapy. When I applied these techniques to my sister's C-section scar, the results blew us both away. Physically, her tissue softened and faded. Emotionally, she finally found peace with her birth story and went on to have a successful Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

That transformation changed everything for me. I began treating C-section clients alongside my regular practice, officially launching The Scar Connection as a passion project in 2021.

The deeper I got into this work, the more I realized that women weren't healing simply because nobody was teaching them how. In 2024, I made the terrifying but deeply aligning decision to close my traditional, decade-old Massage Therapy practice to dedicate myself full-time to C-Section Recovery.

Since stepping into this mission full-time, I’ve worked to change the conversation around postpartum care on a larger scale. I’ve had the privilege of sharing this message on stage at the Reclaiming Birth Conference, speaking on influential motherhood podcasts, and publishing two comprehensive e-book recovery guides.

Clinical Expertise

With over 13 years of experience as an RMT and a deep specialization in tissue rehabilitation, I bring a highly trained, evidence-based approach to your living room.

Professional Licensing

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) since 2013.

Advanced Certifications

Certified in MPS Pain Therapy and MPS Advanced Scar Therapy (2019).

Specialized Experience

7 years of dedicated clinical experience in scar tissue release, with the last 5 years exclusively focused on C-Section specific rehabilitation.

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Supporting mothers feels like soul work.

I am not a mother (yet) but getting to work with and support my clients is the next best thing. I know that being a mom is the most demanding and also the most important job in the world, so having the opportunity to support women in this season of life feels like true soul work.

 

It's a dream that I get to call this fulfilling mission my job. If any of my story has sparked your interest, I welcome you to connect with me on social media or access my Guides below! 

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