May ~ Advanced Pregnancy Massage II

Advanced Pregnancy Massage II

Date: Friday May 16th-Sunday May 18th

Time: 9am-6pm daily

12:00-1:00 lunch daily

Location: Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage , Olympia, WA

24 CEU for Massage Therapists

520.00

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. 

In addition to hands-on practice and instruction this course addresses awareness of social issues surrounding traditionally underserved populations from a social science lens.

Upon completion the therapist will have built upon knowledge from Pregnancy Massage I courses in draping, positioning, massage and contraindications. The therapist will have a clear understanding of their role in the healthcare team of a pregnant person. The therapist will have a deeper understanding of clinical applications for massage to address specific concerns for the discomforts of pregnancy, and safely deliver medical massage techniques for pregnant people who have experienced soft tissue injury. 

The therapist will have a deeper understanding of the dangers of social issues which create barriers to prenatal care for underserved populations. 

Pre-requisite:

Fundamentals or Pregnancy Massage I with instructors: Essie Hicks LMT, Leslie Stager RN, LMT, or Carole Osborne-Sheets RN, LMT

OR 5 years of experience and submitted case studies of 5 different pregnancy clients.

NCBTMB approved, NY certified