“Pre-Natal Massage is a form of touch therapy that is rapidly gaining popularity among pregnant women”, said Neha Curtiss, Founding Director for Healing Hands School of (Massage) Holistic Health. “Studies show that in addition to improving mom’s health, Prenatal Massage improves the health of the newborn infant as well. To ensure that our Graduates provide the best therapeutic massage to expectant mothers, we offer a comprehensive course at all three Healing Hands’ locations”.
When and where will classes be held?
Healing Hands’ next Pre-Natal Massage class will be at their San Diego classroom. It is located at 9025 Balboa Avenue Suite # 103. The registration deadline is February 21st for classes that start on March 8th and run through March 29th. All classes will be held on Saturdays from 9am to 4:30 pm
Who’s teaching?
Guest Instructor, Dave Garza, will lead this 30-hour course that provides lecture, demonstration and hours of guided, hands-on practice. Dave has been practicing massage since 1994 and instructing massage therapists, yoga teachers and other health professionals since 1997. In this course Dave focuses on how to address specific musculoskeletal issues experienced by the mother-to-be during pregnancy.
What will I learn?
Pre-natal massage covers precautions for working with pregnant women and contraindicated areas to avoid. Students learn how to position the client using pillows, breast wedges and bolsters to meet their individual needs. Students learn to adapt their delivery of massage to accommodate the rapidly changing female body. This includes modifying massage techniques for a side-lying client. This hands-on course teaches students how to facilitate a safe and deeply therapeutic pregnancy massage. As Professional Massage Therapists, those who are certified in Pre-natal Massage enjoy a competitive edge over less qualified Practitioners, boosting their income potential!
What are the benefits of Pre-Natal Massage?
- Reduction in anxiety and depression
- Enhances cardiovascular health
- Improves the health of the mother and newborn.
- “Stress Hormones” such as Norepinephrine and Cortisol were reduced by as much as 30 to 40%
- “Happy Hormones” such as Dopamine and Serotonin levels were increased by 30 – 40%
- Increases oxygenation of muscles and faster repair of body tissue
- Enhanced mood and mood-swing regulation
- Enhanced lymph flow, which boosts immunity
- Improved labor outcomes
- Fewer complications for the newborn during and after birth (ie: low birth weight)
- A significant reduction in the nerve pain often associated with late pregnancy
- Relief of muscle aches and joint pain
- Releases fluids in swollen joints caused by increased pressure during pregnancy
Founded in 1992, Healing Hands is a trailblazer for education in the Holistic Healing Arts. They’ve prepared more than 8,000 graduates for successful careers as Professional Massage Therapists and can do the same for you! To learn more about Pre-Natal Massage or any of the other Massage and Holistic Health courses offered, visit us online at www.hhs.edu. Or, call us at (949) 305-2722 in Laguna Hills, (760) 746-9364 in Escondido or (858) 505-1100 in San Diego .
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