Balancing Pregnancy: Massage In‑Person Training

BALANCING PREGNANCY

IN-PERSON TRAINING

Get in-depth, hands-on instruction and feedback on Equilibrio’s Balancing Pregnancy: Massage techniques.
Equilibrio’s approach to massage in pregnancy brings a new and more in-depth approach to massage in pregnancy, based on in-depth understanding of how the baby affects the pregnant body, and how the pregnant body affects the space for the baby. If you are currently providing massage and want to delve deeper, this in-person training is a great next step.

This training is most impactful when taken after the Balancing Pregnancy: Massage online course. In the online course, you’ll get a more thorough training in anatomy and physiology, as well as signs of imbalance. These topics are only covered briefly in the in-person training, as the focus will be on the hands-on practice that complements and deepens your online training.

With this course, you’ll learn techniques to achieve:

Decreased back pain
Decreased pelvic pain
Decreased leg pain
Improved sleep at night
Improved lymphatic drainage, and therefore decreased edema (swelling) in legs
Decreased varicose veins (in leg and in vulva)
Decreased neck pain
Decreased shoulder pain
Improvement and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Decreased headaches in pregnancy
More space for baby
Feeling less “full” as baby keeps growing

You’ll learn:

Contraindications to techniques

Circumstances when a technique is inadvisable or unsafe for the client's health.

Massage techniques

Hands-on practice with feedback to improve the precision of your technique:

◦ In a prone/supine position, for use with pregnancy cushions and/or tables

◦ In a side-lying position

◦ A full massage treatment from beginning to end to see how each technique flows together to be a full treatment

Review of in-depth anatomy and physiology

On every muscle affecting pregnancy, for the pregnant person and for baby.

Review of signs of imbalance in pregnancy

What your client may describe, and how to understand which muscles are causing that discomfort or pain, and benefits of balance.

This is an in-person pregnancy massage course with hands-on practice. While this training is open to massage therapists, doulas, and other related professions, you can only practice this if you have proper certification for pregnancy massage where you live.

Please note: this advanced training is designed to supplement your pre-existing knowledge, and does not provide the legal requirements for professional practice, which vary by location. You should only apply it professionally if you have proper certification for pregnancy massage where you live.

After completion of the in-person training alone, you’ll receive a document of attendance.

In order to become an Equilibrio Certified Practitioner, specializing in pregnancy massage, you must successfully complete both the online course and the in-person training, as well as submit documentation for the application process.

Upon approval, this provides you with certification benefits such as online listing on our website’s Directory of Practitioners, along with receiving marketing materials for your professional use.

Who is the instructor for this course?

Rachel Shapiro Davies, bodyworker, birthworker, and founder of Equilibrio, is the instructor for this course.

Can I attend even if I haven’t taken the online course?

Yes. This in-person course stands alone as an independent training.

That said, we recommend taking the Balancing Pregnancy: Massage online course first, as it provides an excellent foundation for hands-on practice, with months of in-depth study. You’ll come to the in-person training better prepared to work on precision and depth of techniques, with hands-on guidance.

Are there discounts for buying the online and in-person massage courses together?

Yes! We encourage you to complete both trainings at your own pace to enhance and strengthen your professional knowledge. Additionally, taking both courses within 3 years allows you to apply for Equilibrio Practitioner Certification. To support this journey, we offer discounts on the corresponding course.

Do you offer payment plans?

Absolutely. We offer a variety of payment plans to help meet your individual financial needs. You’ll see the range of plans available on the payment page, and can select the one you want upon purchase..

Do you provide accommodation?

No accommodation is provided, we recommend looking for a nearby Airbnb.

Are meals included?

Meals are not included, unless otherwise noted on the events page. Please bring your own meals that meet your unique dietary needs.

What are the hours of training daily?

We have a very full day from 9 am to 5 pm!

What’s your cancellation policy?

As spaces are very limited, and to respect all travel and venue reservations, we require over 45 days notice to cancel your ticket.

Cancellations made more than 45 days from the start of the workshop will be refunded in full, except for a $75 administrative fee.

Cancellations made 45 days or less before the course will not receive a refund.

Do you offer a centralized directory for Equilibrio-certified practitioners?

Yes. Once you are approved for certification, you’ll be listed in our Directory of Practitioners, within your qualified field. This is an interactive map and search engine to help clients to easily find a local expert.

How do I become Equilibrio-certified?

In order to become an Equilibrio Certified Practitioner, specializing in pregnancy massage, you must successfully complete both the online course and the in-person training within 3 years of each other, as well as submit documentation for the application process.

Once you are approved for certification, you’ll be listed in our Directory of Practitioners and will have use of our corresponding badge and branding for your own professional use.

Can I take this training more than once?

Of course! The best providers love repeated learning! Each time is an opportunity to deepen your practice more.

We are also always curious to see who may become our future trainers one day, so if we see you again, we'll have our eyes open!

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