Sunday
Dec052010

Pregnancy Massage Therapy 3-Day APNT and CThA Supported Course - 20 CPD Points

Upcoming Courses in 2011:

  • 14, 15, 16 October 2011 at Mulberry House, Edinburgh

Upcoming Courses in 2012:

  • 18-20th May at Mulberry House, Edinburgh
  • 26-28th October at Mulberry House, Edinburgh

This is a wonderful course designed for all massage and bodywork students and practitioners, who wish to work with women during pregnancy.

Through this course, you will gain an understanding of pregnancy, the contra-indications to working with pregnant clients, a holistic view of supporting pregnant women, and how to safely adapt positioning, massage and stretching techniques to pregnancy's demands.

You will explore general massage and selected essential techniques to safely address common issues arising during pregnancy such as back pain, nerve impingement, oedema, cramping, ribcage pain, headaches, nausea, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, ligament pain and musculo-skeletal issues surrounding the pregnant pelvis.

Techniques you will learn include deep tissue, hands free and swedish massage techniques, lymphatic drainage, indian head massage, shiatsu and passive stretching. You will also learn how to work with a pregnant woman on a holistic level including relaxation, breathing and visualisation techniques, how to conduct a full consultation and how to advise on prenatal care including exercise and nutrition.

There will be an opportunity on the final day of the course to practice your techniques and prenatal care with pregnant women.

Assessment will take place through case studies and a written module.

Class Objectives

  1. To safely perform basic pregnancy massage for low risk uncomplicated pregnancies.
  2. Position and drape your clients to allow for a safe, effective massage therapy.
  3. Modify basic massage routines for supine, side lying and semi-reclined positions.
  4. To help recognize symptoms of possible complications and high risk factors.
  5. To identify and help to alleviate common issues arising during pregnancy such as back pain, nerve impingement and oedema.
  6. To work with the mother-to-be on a holistic level: providing nurturing and emotional support and being aware of your own use of language, body language and information.
  7. To understand the importance of nutrition, exercise, relaxation and support during pregnancy and provide relevant information to your clients.
  8. Design a client consultation and case history form and feel confident preparing a client session, according to the individual client’s needs.
  9. To identify areas for further learning and practice and understand the importance of working in a referral network with other practitioners and maternity specialists.
  10. To practice working with at least one pregnant woman during the course and, through a series of case studies, gain confidence and expertise in developing individually tailored massage sessions.

Course cost: £260 plus a small fee for course handouts

For this course it is important to obtain a copy of Pre-and Perinatal Massage by Carol Osborne-Sheets.

For more information or to make a booking please contact KnotStressed.



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