Upgrade to Practitioner of Pregnancy Massage and specialise with an Advanced course (Partner Training or Post Natal)

• In the practical component you are supported with videos to guide you through each technique, with a revision of the anatomy of the region and purpose of treatment, signs and symptoms including specialised massage and mobilisation techniques
• We will invite you to a Zoom Classroom to gain greater knowledge and understanding, and to connect with likeminded therapists There will be two 3 hour Zoom Classrooms to cover techniques in detail and give students the opportunity to ask questions
• To successfully complete the course, you will have to pass the simple assessments by:
  • Answering the questions in each section of the online training
  • Completing a review of six (6) High Risk Pregnancy Conditions
  • Revising your ‘Pregnancy Client Health Assessment Form’ (how to do this is covered in the training, along with an example form)
  • Completing two (2) case studies of ‘Treat a Pregnant Client’ twice and outline your massage treatment with a focus on the new techniques

• On enrolment you receive a welcome email and an extensive training manual to support your remote learning
• You can start whenever you like, and study is self-paced
• You will have access to the course for 6 months while you refine and build 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
• In the practical component you are supported with videos to guide you through creating a post natal massage
• We will invite you to a Zoom Classroom to gain greater knowledge and understanding, and to connect with 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.

Module 1: Complex Conditions Unique to Pregnancy

• Explore the more complex conditions unique to pregnancy
• How to identify signs and symptoms
• Implications of condition to mother and baby including self care
• How to support a mother and family unit after a loss

Module 2: Orthopaedic Assessments Unique for Pregnancy

• Special testing for pregnancy
• Assessment of hip and pelvis
• Passive range of motion in the hip
• Assessment of thoracic spine
• Assessment of neck range of motion
• Assessment for Carpal tunnel syndrome

Module 3: Treatment of PGP – Hip and Lower Back Pain

• How to treat and reduce the pain patterns associated with:
• Pelvic Girdle Pain PGP, a complex and debilitating condition in pregnancy
• Pubic Symphysis Pubis pain /diastasis (PSP or PSD)
• How to support changes through the spine and imbalances associated with lower back pain including treatment of:
  • Sacroiliac joint pain (SIJ disfunction)
  • Treatment of the medial rotators – gluteal muscle releases
  • Treatment of deep hip rotator including piriformis releases and the “magic 4”
  • Iliopsoas release unique for pregnancy and lumbar lordosis release
• Balancing the pelvis in preparation for birth – Sacrotuberous and Sacrospinous ligaments
• Pregnancy ligamentous pain, how to recognise the ligament pain patterns and massage treatment

Module 4: Treatment of Thoracic and Cervical Spine

• Changes to the thoracic spine, shoulder and ribs
• Complex shoulder treatment including:
  • Thoracic spine
  • Pectoral and subscapularis releases
  • Shoulder mobilisations to improve posture, function and movement
• Gentle application of rib release and respiratory releases to ease shortness of breathe common in pregnancy
  • Treatment and implication of scoliosis in pregnancy
• Massage applications to improve posture for mums still working and/or breast feeding. You will learn techniques to reduce client pain and discomfort.
• Assessment of neck movement and gentle application of massage techniques to reduce pain and improve movement patterns:
  • MET releases for the neck
  • Gentle unwinding techniques

Module 5: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel and Oedema in the Arms

• How to assess for carpel tunnel and oedema of the arms.
• Treatment protocols for assessment and management of carpel tunnel and oedema of the arms

Module 6: Treatment of Leg Discomforts in Pregnancy

•  How to ease the symptoms of:
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Leg and calf cramping
  • Reduction of oedema in the legs

Module 7: Abdominal Massage

• How to apply abdominal massage to support diastasis recti and digestive system changes
• How to create a unique mother-baby connection

Module 8: How to develop a referral network – pregnancy resources

• How to develop a referral network of specialists in perinatal care and women’s health
• Pregnancy resources to “create women-centred care”

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

• Assessment for carpal tunnel in the postnatal period
• Treatment for carpal tunnel
• Self-care applications for carpal tunnel
• 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 Attendance’.