Pregnancy Massage Workshop
Introductory day for massage and pregnancy
This course is aimed at therapists who are not sure how much they eventually want to specialize in pregnancy work, but who would like to feel confident working with a client who becomes pregnant.
It covers the basic anatomy and physiology of the three trimesters giving an overview of the main changes for the mother and baby. It explores some simple antenatal exercises for the second and third trimesters and covers body positioning for the pregnant client, mostly introducing the side position on the couch, but also briefly exploring the option of all fours work.
The role of mobilisations and stretches is explored in more detail, along with how to adapt basic massage strokes in the different positions. Some work with the abdomen/baby in the third trimester and the "induction" points (labour focus shiatsu/acupuncture) are also covered.
At the end of the day students will feel confident working with the healthy pregnant woman during the second and third trimesters.
About the Tutor:
Suzanne Yates began studying massage in 1982 and shiatsu in 1984, completing the 3 year diploma course in Healing-Shiatsu in 1988, and is a registered teacher with the Shiatsu Society. She studied the APNT massage course (Maitri Foundation) and teaches their Massage in Pregnancy certificate. She is fascinated by the links between shiatsu and massage, applied especially to maternity care.
Date & Time: Friday 16th May 2008; 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Cost: £85.00
Entry Requirements: Anatomy & Physiology Qualification / Body Massage.