Pregnancy Massage PD intensive course
Increase your knowledge, clinical skills & massage techniques. You will become an expert in providing Pregnancy massage, creating and maintaining a broader client base within your clinic
Massage Course
Everybody holds the key to their own growth & wisdom, but sometimes the mind needs inspiration and opportunity. If you are - a massage therapist, beauty therapist, midwife, nurse, physiotherapist or allied health practitioner and are looking to expand your skill set to include these blended pregnancy massage training PD courses we will give you the expertise and confidence to expand your practise to include pregnant clients.
Upon completion you will create a stand-out professional massage service addressing your pre/post natal client's indications. It will keep clients coming back.
Each course includes; initial online theory, assignment, learning guide resource, one full day face to face practical sessions.
Expected hours to complete the course = 20 hrs including independent learning
14 CPD hours for your yearly professional association membership
2025 Dates: TBA
Pregnancy Massage PD Course
Learning outcomes
The development stages of a growing foetus
Body systems - detailed anatomical & physiological adaptations over 40wks
Mental health in pregnancy
Gestational disorders & red flags
Pregnancy massage- benefits, considerations & contraindications
Positioning for pregnancy massage
Pregnancy massage - Including: Swedish, remedial, lymphatic drainage & reflexology techniques
Trigger pointing for specific muscles
Massage treatments - musculoskeletal imbalances, back pain, piriformis syndrome, oedema, carpal tunnel syndrome, pelvic tilts, cramping & hypertonic muscles
Nutrition & exercise advice in pregnancy
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Pregnancy & Beyond PD Massage Course
Learning outcomes
The process of labour
Massage techniques for labour
Postnatal care - common indications & considerations
Postnatal massage treatments
Aromatherapy essential oil use during pregnancy, labour & postnatal care
Reflexology techniques for pregnancy and beyond
Postnatal mental health care
Benefits of infant & child massage
Infant massage techniques