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Description:
Massage is in high demand for pregnant patients, yet myths about the safe applications of massage still need to be dispelled, and safer massage practices for circulation and positioning need broader understanding. This course, which has been reviewed by healthcare professionals in prenatal care, provides a continuing understanding of how to address the discomforts of pregnancy and provides instruction in advanced techniques addressing the pelvic and round ligament pain associated with pregnancy.
This course delves into the problems of stress which negatively affect the growing fetus and the constitution of the person carrying the child and how massage therapy, and wei qi energy massage can help counteract those stresses. Advanced techniques including acupressure, neuromuscular therapy, lymph drainage and myofascial release are included in massage protocols, and invites the creativity of the therapist.
Labor and delivery massage will be reviewed in depth in this course, as well as restorative techniques for medically complex pregnancies.
In addition to hands-on practice and instruction this course addresses awareness of social issues surrounding traditionally underserved populations.
NCBTMB approved course
Description:
Massage is in high demand for pregnant patients, yet myths about the safe applications of massage still need to be dispelled, and safer massage practices for circulation and positioning need broader understanding. This course, which has been reviewed by healthcare professionals in prenatal care, provides a continuing understanding of how to address the discomforts of pregnancy and provides instruction in advanced techniques addressing the pelvic and round ligament pain associated with pregnancy.
This course delves into the problems of stress which negatively affect the growing fetus and the constitution of the person carrying the child and how massage therapy, and wei qi energy massage can help counteract those stresses. Advanced techniques including acupressure, neuromuscular therapy, lymph drainage and myofascial release are included in massage protocols, and invites the creativity of the therapist.
Labor and delivery massage will be reviewed in depth in this course, as well as restorative techniques for medically complex pregnancies.
In addition to hands-on practice and instruction this course addresses awareness of social issues surrounding traditionally underserved populations.
NCBTMB approved course