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January 16th-17th, 2027: Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage: 16 hours
Description:
Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage taught by Essie Hicks LMT, owner of Dreamspace Natural Therapeutics LLC provides instruction in a side-lying position massage for a traditional Swedish massage and deep tissue massage techniques safe for the pregnant body. Two massage sequences will be taught during the seminar and resources for further study of pregnancy massage will be provided as well as review of labor massage and appropriate standards of care within the scope of practice for a massage therapist. There will also be a discussion on promoting pregnancy massage for the massage practice, and locating clients.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate proficiency in pregnancy massage. Students will demonstrate knowlege of the fascia and ligaments attaching from the pelvis to the uterus, and be able to explain the origin, and insertion points of the suspensory ligaments on a body. Students will demonstrate proper positioning with a body and safe bolstering of a body for sidelying positioning and support of a pregnant abdomen. Students will verbally demonstrate proficiency in communication skills with pregnant clients for expectations for the massage therapist's role in their wellness team. Students will demonstrate safe support and massage of a pregnant body while in labor.
Location: Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics
Dates: January 16th and 17th 2027
Times: 9am-6pm (1 hour for lunch 12-1:00)
January 16th-17th, 2027: Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage: 16 hours
Description:
Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage taught by Essie Hicks LMT, owner of Dreamspace Natural Therapeutics LLC provides instruction in a side-lying position massage for a traditional Swedish massage and deep tissue massage techniques safe for the pregnant body. Two massage sequences will be taught during the seminar and resources for further study of pregnancy massage will be provided as well as review of labor massage and appropriate standards of care within the scope of practice for a massage therapist. There will also be a discussion on promoting pregnancy massage for the massage practice, and locating clients.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate proficiency in pregnancy massage. Students will demonstrate knowlege of the fascia and ligaments attaching from the pelvis to the uterus, and be able to explain the origin, and insertion points of the suspensory ligaments on a body. Students will demonstrate proper positioning with a body and safe bolstering of a body for sidelying positioning and support of a pregnant abdomen. Students will verbally demonstrate proficiency in communication skills with pregnant clients for expectations for the massage therapist's role in their wellness team. Students will demonstrate safe support and massage of a pregnant body while in labor.
Location: Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics
Dates: January 16th and 17th 2027
Times: 9am-6pm (1 hour for lunch 12-1:00)