Offered on –site and customized to meet the needs of your staff and spa. Leslie Stager RN, LMT is a NCBTMB approved provider # 451910-12, and the Prenatal Massage for Spa Therapists course fulfills NCBTMB CE requirements
A 12 hour course designed for your spa includes any of the following topics:
- Prenatal anatomy and physiology relevant to massage therapists
- Emotional and practical concerns of pregnant women
- Peri-natal cautions, contraindications, and pathologies relevant to spa clients
- Debunking myths about pregnancy and postpartum bodywork
- Bodywork adaptations based on gestational age (trimester)
- Positioning, draping and bodywork guidelines per trimester
- Proper use of sidelying and semi-reclining positions
- Appropriate body mechanics for work in sidelying position
- Myriad techniques for pregnancy massage, utilizing Swedish massage, myofascial release, acupressure, deep tissue, stretch-relax techniques
- Recognizing bodywork concerns indicating potential risks during pregnancy
- Essential information to include on intake forms
- Physiological changes, precautions, & positioning relevant up to 4+ months postpartum
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