IPB: Ligaments in Pregnancy + Birth In‑Person Training

IPB: Ligaments in
Pregnancy + Birth
In‑Person Training

INTERNAL PELVIC BALANCE (IPB)

IN-PERSON TRAINING

Join Equilibrio’s Internal Pelvic Balance: Ligaments in Pregnancy + Birth in-person training to learn detailed anatomy and physiology with the most up-to-date research on uterine and pelvic ligaments.

Our in-person training focuses on hands-on clinical skills for assessing, balancing, and developing expertise in Equilibrio’s approach to uterine and pelvic ligaments. You’ll also learn advanced research on anatomy and physiology including variations of origin and insertion sites and ligamental structural changes in pregnancy. You’ll integrate this knowledge with hands-on experience in finding various origins and insertions in a clinical setting.

This course was designed for pelvic floor physiotherapists, midwives, physicians, and other professionals who are licensed to do internal work.

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

Improving space for babies in pregnancy and birth

◦ Pregnancy: helps babies turn head down from breech presentation

◦ Birth: helps babies rotate and descend for shorter labors, less painful labors, and fewer interventions

Decreased pelvic pain
Decreased sciatica pain
Decreased sacral pain
Decreased coccygeal pain
Decreased vaginismus in pregnancy
Reduced need for birth interventions
Restored symmetrical labor patterns
Improved postpartum healing by establishing balance earlier

You’ll learn:

In-depth anatomy and physiology

On internal soft tissues affecting pregnancy and birth, for the birth-giver and baby.

Neuroendocrinological and hematological changes that affect each soft tissue structure.

Signs of imbalance in pregnancy

What your client may describe, and how to understand which muscles are causing that symptom.

Contraindications to techniques

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

Technique videos

◦ Anatomy and physiology

◦ Signs of imbalance in pregnancy

◦ Demo of technique using a model and props

This is an in-person internal pelvic balance training with hands-on practice. You can only participate if you have proper certification for internal pelvic work where you live. You’ll be asked to supply relevant documentation with your application.

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 internal pelvic work 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 internal pelvic balance, you must successfully complete both the in-person training and the corresponding online course, 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. This includes anatomy and physiology, signs of imbalance, and benefits of balance, as well as the balance techniques themselves.

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

Yes. This in-person training stands alone as an independent training, providing you with in-depth learning of internal pelvic balance in the birth-giver.

That said, we recommend taking the Internal Pelvic Balance: Ligaments in Pregnancy and in Birth 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 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 internal pelvic balance, you must successfully complete both the online course and the corresponding in-person training within 3 years of each other, and 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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