Pregnancy Massage can help alleviate many of the symptoms and conditions associated with pregnancy. During this amazing time of physical and emotional change, massage can be of enormous benefit to both the mother and baby.
During this course you will learn a safe and effective pregnancy massage routine and gain an understanding of how pregnancy affects the mother’s body physically, mentally and emotionally, this will allow you to work confidently when massaging pregnant women and offers a perfect opportunity to increase your client base without the need for expensive equipment.
In addition you will learn about common ailments associated with pregnancy, morning sickness and nausea, leg cramping, lower back pain, oedema of the feet, ankles and lower legs, breathing problems- techniques which can be demonstrated to your clients for self help.
Deposit of £40.00 (payable in advance)
Balance £90.00 (payable 14 days prior to the course date)
Course content –
Health & safety
Professional ethics
Hygiene
Contra-actions and Contra-indications
History of Pregnancy Massage
Safe and comfortable client positions
Benefits & effects of Pregnancy Massage
Preparation of client including consultation & record keeping
Materials, equipment & products
Marketing
Practical demonstration and tuition of Pregnancy Massage techniques
Self help techniques
Client after-care
Entry Requirement - Anatomy and Physiology and Body massage qualification
Course Duration - One Day
Class Size - Small classes offering individual attention - no more than 6 per class
Course Times - 10.30 to 4.30pm Weekdays or 11.00-5pm Weekends
Examination System -
Continual assessment takes place during the day. On completion of the course a final practical is completed to assess knowledge gained during the course.
Course Fees - £130 including a comprehensive training manual to support your ongoing learning
Deposit of £40.00 payable in advance, balance then due £90.00 payable 14 days prior to the course date
Qualification attained -
Gateway Workshops Courses Diploma
If you would like further info or to book onto this class please go to the Gateway Workshops Website. Please note all bookings for this class must be done via the Gateway website.