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Pre and Post Natal Massage for Professionals

Class will be held March 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and March 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

In this course the therapist will learn a comprehensive study of pre and post natal massage using the body cushion system. The lecture portion of this class consists of:
* Precautions and contraindications of pre and post natal massage.
* Treating the whole person through the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy.
* Benefits of massage for the pregnant woman.
* A breakdown of massage techniques used during the first, second, and third trimesters during labor and post-natal.
* Essential oils used during pregnancy.
* The importance of networking to gain clients.
*Learning how to retain clients.

The hands-on portion of this class consists of:

* Massage for the first, second, and third trimesters using the body cushion system or the body pillow.
* Stretches that will benefit the pregnant woman during labor and post-natal.
* Craniosacral therapy techniques to benefit the pregnant woman
* Acupressure points to use or avoid

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