Bodywork For Women's Health
INTEGRATIVE PELVIC-ABDOMINAL MASSAGE & BODYWORK CLASSES
REGISTER at the bottom of the page under "Tickets"! Your new Client is pregnant: What if she can't lay comfortably on her side, nor safely on her back? Do you know if your bodywork modality is contraindicated during pregnancy? What if she has uterine contractions during a session? Most practitioners see an occasional pregnant client, […]
Pregnancy: Massage & Acupressure for Birth Course Hours: 4.5 NCBTMB Approved Course:Yes Description: REGISTER AT OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE This class covers basic massage techniques, acupressure points, relaxation and positioning, as well as multi-cultural touch techniques to help ease the pain of labor and possibly assist in a faster, less complicated delivery. After a quick […]
REGISTER & PAY AT OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE! A postnatal woman is nothing like your non-pregnant client! She has an array of new needs and specific risks that bodyworkers must be aware of. Utilizing a variety of bodywork techniques we address concerns related to the postnatal belly, lactating breasts, cesarean section, emotional realities, how to […]
REGISTER at OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE. Millions of women suffer from pelvic pain, infertility, menstrual cramps, breast issues, and general reproductive health concerns. Specific bodywork approaches can support a woman's relationship to her pelvis and her vital core energy. In this class you will learn about fertility/infertility issues, and bodywork approaches to address physical-structural-energetic concerns: […]
REGISTER & PAY DIRECTLY THROUGH OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE 503 244 3420 MotherTouch™ Prenatal Bodywork Certification is a 32-hour comprehensive and holistic Certification program consisting of the MotherTouchFundamentals of Pregnancy Massage and the Pregnancy Massage Practicum. Drawing wisdom from multi-cultural birthing practices, MotherTouch™ offers a truly holistic prenatal massage program addressing both the physiological and […]
JULY 24-27,2020 REGISTER AT OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE Call : (800) 844-3420 Your new Client is pregnant: Do you know if your bodywork modality is contraindicated during pregnancy? What if she can't lay comfortably on her side, nor safely on her back? What if she has uterine contractions during a session? Most practitioners see an occasional […]
There is an urgent need for restoration of feminine energy that may temper the patriarchal energy dominating most world societies. Through dynamic womb cycles, from menarche to menopause, our bodies regularly engage in ingestion, digestion, release, and renewal with or without our conscious awareness. Gain more familiarity with your physical and energetic womb, ovaries, and […]
4 NCBTMB CE's Most massage practitioners in the United States don't include breasts in their full body massage sessions, whereas in Europe it is standard of care during massage. Breasts are an amazing part of our body that can create and provide complete nourishment for a baby. When breasts are restrained in underwire bras, women […]
ONLINE Class: July 18 & July 22; IN PERSON: Aug 5-9, 2021 Women are searching for skilled bodywork & compassionate presence to help them address their unique concerns This advanced professional therapeutic bodywork training infuses practical bodywork skills with reverence, honor, and recognition of the layers of tension, fear, pain, and trauma that women often […]
TIME:9 AM-12 Noon Curious about working with pregnant women and new mothers? Massage therapists must address rapid physiologic changes, employ supportive positioning options, adjust to transient risk considerations, learn to massage the growing belly, and avoid causing strain to the uterine ligaments. But massage has much deeper impacts on a pregnant woman than just musculo-skeletal […]
CLASS FULL!! Contact Leslie to be added to waiting list. IMPORTANT: Covid-19 Policy: Students must email proof of Covid vaccination status to Leslie at the time of registration. Students will also be required to also wear KN95 during class. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update students of any changes. If the course […]
You've been seeing pregnant clients for some time, but you've come across conditions and situations you were uncertain about how to handle. Where can you get the answers? RIGHT HERE! In this class you'll have the opportunity to discuss what's confounded or concerned you with a perinatal bodywork expert who has been in practice […]
THis course includes Pregnancy Fundamentals, and 3 days of practical bodywork skills culminating in a massage clinic with pregnant volunteers! The course takes place 2 days a week, 6 hours per day, over two weeks for a more digestible integrative training. Registration is through the Massage Therapy Institute, 424 F St B, Davis, CA 95616. […]
This class is taught by Chelsey Swan, LMT CEIM. Register through her! Prenatal Bodywork Training with Chelsey Swan, LMT, CEIM October 2022: Hampton Inn & Suites Hillsboro/Portland, OREGON **Pregnancy Massage Fundamentals October 20th, Thu 9am-6pm $200, 8CEs Prerequisites: current student that has passed Massage Fundamentals or current LMT **Prenatal Bodywork Training October 20-23rd, Thu-Sun 9am-6pm […]
What every Prenatal Bodywork Specialist should know
Bodywork Adaptations for High Risk Conditions
When to request a Medical Release.
When to say No!
LOCATION: Portland/Vancouver area (TBD). TUITION: $285 INSTRUCTOR: Leslie Stager RN, LMT It's the temple of our creative energy and the root of our spine, yet we often feel disconnected or experience pelvic pain and instability. Learn to palpate the pelvic bones, ligaments, and muscles and practice techniques to enhance mobility and comfort to the sacro-iliac […]
The Belly Date: May 14, 2023: 9:00-4:30 PM TUITION: $175 Location: Portland/Vancouver(TBD) A focused belly session can be even more relaxing and potent than a full body massage, --but it requires attention, intention, and slow careful listening to allow the layers of protection to dissolve. Learn abdominal work that encourages deep relaxation and healthy digestion. […]
Chelsey Swan, LMT, is now teaching some of my prenatal certification courses. Here is your chance to learn prenatal bodywork with an inspired, enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who I recommend highly! Pregnancy is a unique experience accompanied by numerous physical adaptations that can lead to a variety of musculoskeletal complaints. In the 32-hour Prenatal […]
This course will be taught by Chelsey Swan in Woodinville, WASHINGTON. MAY 18, 2023 REGISTER with Chelsey Swan Your new Client is pregnant: What if she can't lay comfortably on her side, nor safely on her back? Do you know if your bodywork modality is contraindicated during pregnancy? What if she has uterine contractions during a […]
IN PERSON: MAY 19-22, 2023 with Zoom Pre-class meetings and Post-class meetings. Many clients are searching for skilled bodywork & compassionate presence to help them address their unique pelvic concerns. This advanced professional therapeutic bodywork training infuses practical bodywork skills with reverence, honor, and recognition of the layers of tension, fear, pain, and trauma that […]
