Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1 pm – 4 pm
3 NYS & NCBTMB CE credits
Tuition: $90
Location: Living Essence Massage Institute, 1891 State Route 96, Trumansburg, NY 14886
This 3-hour course focuses on the use of massage to address common bodily tension and pain that many women experience during pregnancy. Topics include the significance of each trimester as it relates to the changes commonly found in the musculoskeletal system; the location of pertinent bony landmarks, muscles, and ligaments; the contraindications and benefits of prenatal massage; and the importance of creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and nurturing environment for the client. Also discussed are assessment methods and effective treatment planning to address common pain patterns. Demonstration includes a review of proper draping in supine, prone, and side-lying positions and prenatal massage techniques that are safe and appropriate to address pain and tension at the joints and major muscle groups of the back, pelvis, legs, feet, shoulders, and abdomen. Supervised practice reinforces lecture and practical application of techniques. And for those who want to explore more deeply, this course is also a prerequisite to the new 'Advanced Prenatal Massage' CE course, which will be offered in 2027 and is designed for massage therapists looking to deepen their understanding of pregnancy, work with the biomechanics of the pelvis, uterine ligaments, and fascia to reduce pain and invite optimal fetal positioning for labor and delivery.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1 pm – 4 pm
3 NYS & NCBTMB CE credits
Tuition: $90
Location: Living Essence Massage Institute, 1891 State Route 96, Trumansburg, NY 14886
This 3-hour course focuses on the use of massage to address common bodily tension and pain that many women experience during pregnancy. Topics include the significance of each trimester as it relates to the changes commonly found in the musculoskeletal system; the location of pertinent bony landmarks, muscles, and ligaments; the contraindications and benefits of prenatal massage; and the importance of creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and nurturing environment for the client. Also discussed are assessment methods and effective treatment planning to address common pain patterns. Demonstration includes a review of proper draping in supine, prone, and side-lying positions and prenatal massage techniques that are safe and appropriate to address pain and tension at the joints and major muscle groups of the back, pelvis, legs, feet, shoulders, and abdomen. Supervised practice reinforces lecture and practical application of techniques. And for those who want to explore more deeply, this course is also a prerequisite to the new 'Advanced Prenatal Massage' CE course, which will be offered in 2027 and is designed for massage therapists looking to deepen their understanding of pregnancy, work with the biomechanics of the pelvis, uterine ligaments, and fascia to reduce pain and invite optimal fetal positioning for labor and delivery.
