Prenatal Massage with Kathy Julia (20 hours)
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June 26, 2023
Title: Prenatal Massage Class
Duration: 20 hours (5 sessions of 4 hours each)
24 CE available for $600 including infant massage
Session 1:
- Introduction to Prenatal Massage
- Overview of the benefits and considerations of prenatal massage
- Discussion on the physiological and emotional changes during pregnancy
- Safety precautions and contraindications
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
- Understanding the changes in the body during pregnancy
- Identifying key areas of focus for prenatal massage
- Practical Demonstration: Positioning and Draping for Prenatal Massage
- Proper positioning and draping techniques for pregnant clients
- Demonstrations and hands-on practice in class
Session 2:
- Common Discomforts during Pregnancy
- Discussion on common discomforts experienced by pregnant women
- Techniques and approaches to address each discomfort through massage
- Modifications and Adaptations for Prenatal Massage
- Adapting massage techniques for the changing needs of pregnant clients
- Adjusting pressure, positioning, and duration of massage strokes
- Practical Application: Full-Body Prenatal Massage
- Step-by-step guidance for a safe and effective full-body prenatal massage
- Students practice massage techniques on each other, with instructor supervision
Session 3:
- Advanced Massage Techniques for Prenatal Clients
- Introduction to specialized techniques for specific pregnancy-related conditions
- Addressing edema, sciatic nerve pain, round ligament pain, and other concerns
- Acupressure and Reflexology for Pregnancy
- Overview of acupressure points and reflexology techniques relevant to pregnancy
- Demonstration and hands-on practice of these techniques
- Practical Application: Targeted Massage for Specific Conditions
- Students apply advanced techniques on each other, focusing on specific conditions
Session 4:
- Emotional and Psychological Support during Pregnancy
- Understanding the emotional well-being of pregnant clients
- Techniques for providing a nurturing and supportive environment during massage
- Massage for Labor Preparation and Postpartum Recovery
- Discussion on massage techniques to aid in labor preparation
- Postpartum massage considerations and techniques for recovery
- Practical Application: Labor Preparation and Postpartum Massage
- Students practice massage techniques aimed at labor preparation and postpartum recovery
Session 5:
- Client Consultation and Communication
- Importance of effective communication with prenatal clients
- Conducting a thorough client consultation and assessing individual needs
- Building a Prenatal Massage Practice
- Business considerations for prenatal massage therapists
- Marketing strategies and client retention tips
- Practical Application: Client Consultation and Marketing Plan
- Students conduct mock client consultations and develop a marketing plan