Postnatal Massage
How do we support and nurture a new mum using post natal massage?
The excitement of a new baby to welcome into the world can fill a mother and father with a roller coaster of emotions. Taking the time to adjust to this great responsibility can seem overwhelming, but filled with excitement. Post natal massage promotes relaxation and relieves anxiety having a positive effect to ease postpartum blues.
The mother’s body will be adjusting and undergoing many changes. There are many considerations in supporting and nurturing a new mum and baby.
In the ‘Postnatal Massage’ course, we focus on:
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Massage in the fourth trimester: to rest, restore and recover
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Massage for the early puerperium the first 6 week period after birth
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Massage to support recovery after caesarean – scar release applications and self care
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Abdominal reconnection and healing massage
- How to assess abdominal seperation
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Massage to rebalance the body & Pelvic balancing
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Massage to relieve tension from breast feeding
- Massage techniques to ease postural changes through the shoulder, neck and pectoral muscles
- Reduce oedema in the legs and feet
- Treatment for carpal tunnel and De Quervains
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Simple postnatal exercises
Complete course
$599
(earlybird)
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Course Accreditation
8 points
Face to Face Course Information
- On enrolment you receive a welcome email and an extensive training manual to support your remote learning
- You can start the theory lessons to compelte before attending the Face to Face training, study is self-paced
- You will have access to the course for 8 months while you refine and perfect your skills
- Each module has multiple lessons to help you gain a greater understanding of each subject
- The theory component is broken up into individual 15-30 minute lessons which you can complete at your own pace
- You will have access to the videos to refine your skills post course supporting you to creating a nurturing post natal massage
- We will invite you to a Zoom Classroom to connect and ask questions joining other likeminded therapists
- You will be invited into the Pregnancy Massage Australia® Therapists Q&A Facebook Group, which is a supportive forum to ask questions and share your experiences.
To successfully complete the course, you will have to pass the simple assessments by:
- Answering the questions in each section of the online training
- Designing a ‘Postnatal Client Health Assessment Form’ (how to do this is covered in the training, along with an example form)
- Completing a post natal massage by treating a client twice, including providing a photo of your postnatal massage table set-up.
Course Details
- Seminar times are 9am to 5pm.
- Comprehensive seminar notes will be provided at the commencement of the seminar.
- Morning & afternoon teas provided.
- Further information (parking, accommodation, lunch venues etc) will be sent on receipt of payment.
- A 15% fee will be incurred on all cancellations.
- Due to limited seating no refunds will be given 14 days prior to the start of seminar.
- POSITIONS STRICTLY LIMITED TO ENROLLED STUDENTS
Course Content Outline
Module 1: Early Postnatal Recovery – Adjustment and Healing
- Massage Goals for early Postnatal Massage: Fourth Trimester
- Benefits of postnatal massage
- Precautions and guidelines for postnatal massage
Module 2: Planning Your Postnatal Massage
- Design a postnatal health assessment form
- How to create a comfortable position for a breast feeding mother
Module 3: Specialised Massage Techniques for Abdominal Healing
- Benefits of abdominal massage in early postpartum
- Postnatal abdominal healing massage
- Caesarean healing with massage
Module 4: Specialised Massage for Postpartum Pelvic Pain Syndrome (PPPS) and Lower Back Pain
- Client assessment for PPPS
- Rebalance the pelvis – sacrum
- Release of the Iliopsoas and Piriformis
- Specialised techniques to ease lower back pain
Module 5: Specialised Massage for Thoracic and Neck Discomfort
- Assessment of movement for the neck and shoulder region
- Applications to ease tension from breast feeding and change in posture
- Mobilisation for the shoulder and neck
Module 6: Specialised Massage to Ease Carpal Tunnel & De Quervains
- Assessment for carpal tunnel in the postnatal period
- Treatment for carpal tunnel
- Self-care applications for carpal tunnel & De Quervains
- Breast feeding positions for women with carpal tunnel syndrome
Module 7: Introducing Safe Exercise in the Postnatal Period
- Preparing the body for exercise
- Simple tasks to help regain pre-pregnancy posture
- Gentle postnatal exercises.
On successful completion of this workshop, therapists will receive a ‘Certificate of Postnatal Massage’.
