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Pregnancy Massage, Saturday 12/2/06, Austin, TX
Infant Massage, Sunday 12/3/06, Austin, TX
PREGNANCY MASSAGE (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Pregnancy, labor and the birth process itself is one of the most transformative events in a woman's life. It brings many physical, psychological, social and spiritual changes. As therapists, we are honored to be a part of this process and need to be prepared for the special circumstances that arise with pregnancy massage. Learn to support the expectant mother as you help her feel more at home with her changing body and preparation for childbirth.
Class Covers:
-anatomy and physiology of pregnancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-side lying and semi-seated massage session;
-specific techniques for the 3 trimesters of pregnancy;
-acupressure and aromatherapy during pregnancy;
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.
INFANT MASSAGE (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Clinical evidence shows that loving, nurturing massage for infants has a positive impact on their physical and psychological development. It is a very powerful means of communica-tion in a non-verbal way, creating bonding between caregiver/mother/father/family and baby.
Class Covers:
-anatomy and physiology of infancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-15 and 30 minute infant massage session;
-massage for minor childhood ailments;
-massage for infants with special needs;
-aromatherapy for infants and children
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.
These classes will be held in Austin, Texas at 8100 Nairn Dr. Austin TX 78749, which is near William Cannon and 290.
Classes include lecture demonstration, hand-on practice, workbook and Continuing Education Certificate. Instructor Janie Thorpe-Cooke is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor and Continuing Education Provider through the Texas Department of State Health Services. She has a 20 year background in Holistic Health, Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy/Infant Massage, Sports Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Transformational Breathwork. She has trained as a Birth Facilitator with experience in Water Birth and Dolphin Research. In private practice for 15 years, Janie is the owner of A Healing Touch and Advanced Bodywork Techniques. She has developed the curriculum and textbooks for the above listed workshops and has enthusiastically taught them since 1991.
For additional details, please go to:
http://www.janiethorpe.holisticlocal.com/courses, or
call Janie Thorpe-Cooke at: 512/847-5899; 512/468-8498; or e-mail: janie_cooke@...
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