Thursday, June 30, 2016

Nurturing the Mother Certification Course

I will be teaching Claire Marie Miller's premier certification course in pregnancy and postpartum massage for all Licensed Massage Therapists. 24 CE hours and Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage Certification given at completion of the course. This course also includes labor massage and support techniques as well as a demonstration of newborn/infant massage. We will have pregnant volunteers come to enhance your learning and experience.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Anatomy and physiology for pregnancy and birth
Pregnancy massage sequence
Cautions and contraindications for pregnancy massage
Guidelines for pregnancy massage for each trimester
Massage cautions and variations for high-risk pregnancies
Postpartum massage, with the principle of mother roasting: the application of heat along with specific bodywork techniques for the recovery and realignment of the mother.
Rituals as a tool for empowerment for the mom and family, including the Blessingway Birth Ceremony, Birth Beads, and Lotus birth.
How to market your skills, along with access for “ready to use” brochures and a listing on Claire Marie Miler Seminars
Resources for you and your clients surrounding pregnancy, birth and family, including books, websites and informational groups

In-class Certification Requirements:

A practical assessment is given when you massage a pregnant volunteer or student during the workshop
Written assessment completed at the end of the course
24 CE hours and Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage Certification given at completion of the course.

This class will be offered in Provo, UT on September 8th through 10th. Cost is $495, or $450 if paid in full by August 8th. To sign up, visit this link: Registration

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

June Hypnodoula and Massage Special!!!

Certified Hypnodoula and Licensed Massage Therapist special! I'm running a special on my Hypnodoula package. Along with 2 prenatal visits, including help with birth plan, overview of positioning techniques, etc, I include a 40 min chair massage with hypnosis script. But for the month of June, I am adding an outcall postpartum massage with organ placement and infant massage instruction! (A $150 value) I am a Licensed and Certified instructor in prenatal, labor, postpartum and infant massage, as well as couples massage and Yoga. I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 6 years, and also specialize in deep tissue, trigger point and injury massage. I have attended many births, including hospital, home, birth center, unmedicated, medicated, vaginal, cesarean and vbac. I myself have experienced a medicated hospital birth, cesarean, and vbac hypnobirth. I believe in the healing power of touch and the importance of support during this life changing experience. I am one of Lauralyn Curtis's Certified Hypnodoulas, and you can find my profile on her website at http://www.hypnobirthingutah.com/hypno-doula-services/latissa-graham or call or text at 801-616-9925 or send me a Facebook message. (Offer expires June 30th and  includes births with due dates from now till September)