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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