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.
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Meet The Instructor
Kate Dimpfl has been a massage therapist since 2017. She was led to body work through her experience as a doula and birth educator, and went on to train as a massage therapist to bring a more tactile, embodied approach to prenatal care.
Kate’s love of teaching and community building has offered some unique opportunities; she is a frequent presenter at Cornell University and a TEDx presenter. She is a founder and CE provider for the Ithaca Doula Collective, co-founder of the Ithaca Childbearing Loss Network, and co-creator of the Ithaca Children's Garden Bulb Labyrinth Memorial Garden.
As a lifelong learner, her massage therapy background has broadened beyond belly work. Kate was an apprentice in Myofascial Therapy with Leonor Horden. She’s been a long-time student at The Barral Institute learning visceral massage, neural manipulation and more. She has studied both the Upledger Cranial Sacral Therapy as well as One Heart’s Biodynamic Cranial Sacral work. Currently, Kate is in the process of completing a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice.
Kate is excited to be both a faculty member and continuing education (CE) instructor for Living Essence Massage Institute (LEMI). Her CE classes include prenatal and advanced pregnancy massage, an introduction to cranial and visceral massage, and a 3D approach to the shoulder. As a LEMI faculty member, she teaches the business, pathology, orthopedics, foundations of touch, and prenatal massage classes. She is particularly excited about empowering students to develop an intuitive, hands-on sense of the body, discover and integrate the approaches to massage that resonate for them, and create bodywork practices that are physically sustainable.
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.
___________
Meet The Instructor
Kate Dimpfl has been a massage therapist since 2017. She was led to body work through her experience as a doula and birth educator, and went on to train as a massage therapist to bring a more tactile, embodied approach to prenatal care.
Kate’s love of teaching and community building has offered some unique opportunities; she is a frequent presenter at Cornell University and a TEDx presenter. She is a founder and CE provider for the Ithaca Doula Collective, co-founder of the Ithaca Childbearing Loss Network, and co-creator of the Ithaca Children's Garden Bulb Labyrinth Memorial Garden.
As a lifelong learner, her massage therapy background has broadened beyond belly work. Kate was an apprentice in Myofascial Therapy with Leonor Horden. She’s been a long-time student at The Barral Institute learning visceral massage, neural manipulation and more. She has studied both the Upledger Cranial Sacral Therapy as well as One Heart’s Biodynamic Cranial Sacral work. Currently, Kate is in the process of completing a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice.
Kate is excited to be both a faculty member and continuing education (CE) instructor for Living Essence Massage Institute (LEMI). Her CE classes include prenatal and advanced pregnancy massage, an introduction to cranial and visceral massage, and a 3D approach to the shoulder. As a LEMI faculty member, she teaches the business, pathology, orthopedics, foundations of touch, and prenatal massage classes. She is particularly excited about empowering students to develop an intuitive, hands-on sense of the body, discover and integrate the approaches to massage that resonate for them, and create bodywork practices that are physically sustainable.
