Prenatal Massage Safe Positioning w/Side Lying Techniques

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This course instructs therapists who work with prenatal clientele. This beginner course will address the specific needs of the prenatal client as well as the physical and emotional changes that occur while pregnant.  This course will demonstrate how to properly position and drape a client in the side lying position, proper body mechanics for the therapist and introduce massage techniques that can alleviate common ailments of pregnancy

• Name at least 5 benefits of prenatal massage
• Describe the side lying position to a potential client and describe why it is the safest position for prenatal clients.
• Identify at least three areas of the body that are contraindicated for pregnancy Massage
• Receive enough instruction, tools and hands-on experience to being practicing side lying massage
• Give clients at least three suggestions on prenatal resources available 

• Demonstrate the safest position for prenatal clients 
• Correctly apply massage techniques modified for side-lying
• Display an understanding of common pregnancy related questions and know when to refer.

 Licensed Massage Therapists

Bring your table (depends on location, check your email), 

• Linens, two sheets, minimum three pillows
• Massage oil
• Rectangular yoga bolster (if possible but not required)and wear comfortable clothing. If any changes are made you will receive an email, so please check your email regularly a week prior to the class. 

YES! You will receive a Certificate of Completion for Prenatal Massage: Safe Positioning w/Side Lying Techniques. This course is an Approved Course with the  NCBTMB. 

• There is a no-risk, 3 day period to cancel your registration and receive a full deposit refund for any reason if paid in full. NOT including AfterPay payments. Students who cancel their registration after the 3-day period forfeit a $100 deposit which is included in their partial payment and/or full payment. The deposits are Non-Transferrable. If paid via AfterPay you have to email proof of payments to questions@4nineteeneducation.com. See the rest of the Policy underneath the Contact Us tab on the website.