Pregnancy Massage Certification with Kari Frank at Harmony Lodge, 330 E Beaver Street, Zelienople PA 16063 | P.O. Box 41 Zelienople, PA 16063

Saturday, October 12 9:30-6:30

Sunday, October 13, 9:30-6:30

In this hands-on training, participants will learn how to safely and effectively work with pregnant clients. The stress of pregnancy often results in muscular discomfort and limitations to movement that can be severe. Many pregnant women find massage therapy to

be a useful treatment and comforting experience during their pregnancy. There are potential risks to pregnancy massage which are a concern for the therapist and the client. This specialized workshop helps guide the therapist in providing therapeutic massage with care, caution, and compassion

At the end of this training, participants will be able to: • Perform a full body massage on a pregnant client.

• List criteria of a high-risk pregnancy.

• List physiological effects of Swedish massage.

• List contraindications for Swedish massage.

• List contraindications for Pregnancy massage.

• Demonstrate strokes appropriate for an infant using dolls as models.

Below you will find a list of things you will need to bring with you for the class.

Massage Table

2 sets of clean sheets, (One for you and a fresh clean set for your pregnant client the 2nd day.

2 large fluffy pillows with 4 clean pillowcases.

holster (optional)

Unscented massage oil/cream/lotion. (No aromatherapy and make sure there isn’t vitamin A in the ingredients)

stool (optional)

Pen or pencil

This course is 2 days; 9:30-6:30 each day with a break for lunch. Expect to stay the entire time to receive the certificate of completion. Day 2 will have a clinical with pregnant volunteers