Couples Massage Workshop for Pregnancy or Self Care
Self Care Workshops are customized to suit the participants. Special focus on chronic pain management, performance and immune boosting, Stress reduction, Surgical or Injury recovery and Cancer care.
The Pregnancy Workshop Includes:
45 Minutes Lecture and Demonstration:
A review of the Pregnancy Anatomy Safety Precautions, Proper Draping and Positioning for Comfort and Safety, Basic Massage Strokes and Technique.
30 Minutes Hands-On Practice Dad/Partner Massage:
The most effective way to learn massage is to receive massage. Focus on Head, Neck and Shoulders for stress reduction.
75-Minutes Hands-On Practice Full Body Massage:
Beginning with a focus on Feet and Legs, Hands and Arms. Partners learn the difference between pitting edema (indicator of toxemia) and non-pitting edema and how to apply Lymphatic Drainage techniques to reduce non-pitting edema caused by water retention. Techniques for safely releasing hip tension and pain reduction for hips, lower back and legs; Stress and pain reduction for upper back, shoulders, neck and head. Partners learn how to use these techniques to aid in labor support.
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