CE Credits: 20 Hours - This class is 2.5 days: All day Mon/Tue 8:00 am - 5:30 pm and 1/2 day Wed - 8:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Cost: $520 ($565 if registering within 7 days of class)

Course Description

A prenatal massage is often the only time that a client may experience nurturing touch during pregnancy.

This course will dispel myths and provide massage therapists with techniques for imparting nurturing touch to physically and emotionally support clients throughout their prenatal and postpartum experience.

In this Prenatal Massage course, therapists will develop confidence and comfort with treating pregnant clients. Students will delve into the technical aspects of pregnancy including contraindications and the emotional, anatomical & physiological changes that take place during each trimester. The course will also include discussion and techniques for caring for postpartum clients, an often overlooked area.

Students will leave this class with side-lying techniques to treat key areas of prenatal discomfort, including: hips, low back, abdomen, neck & shoulders. These techniques will emphasize fascial work to relieve muscular restrictions, improve circulation and create space for the client as their body grows and changes. Students will leave class with a 60-min side lying prenatal routine and a semi-reclined sequence.

Throughout the course, students will have opportunities for hands-on work to practice positioning, draping and massage techniques. Course work will emphasize body mechanics and a variety of client positioning and draping options to ensure comfort. During the last day of class, students will massage a pregnant client.

What to Bring to Class:  

• Linens:  3 sets of sheets (1 set for each day-Queen or Full size highly recommended for top sheet and bottom sheet can be any size)
• 4-6 Pillow Cases
• 3 Hand Towels
• 3 Bath Towels – Large
• 4-6 Pillows of various sizes and densities
• Optional:  Yoga Bolster 24” x 6” x 12” or similar size and Wedge Pillow (only if you already have these or you desire them)
• Wear comfortable clothing in which you can easily receive bodywork

A lunch break will be taken midday. Call or text Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

Kimberly Vaughn, LMT is a certified prenatal massage therapist and massage doula.  She has received continuous training by various organizations such as Baby Inc, Sprinning Babies, Harbor Birth Institute and Homeland Heart Birth Collective.  She has furthered her massage practice to specialize in prenatal massage as well as train many birth worker in the Nashville area to become a massage doula.  Kimberly's backhground in exercise science and kinesiology allows her to formulate a unique approach to addressing prenatal client's needs.

Services By Kim -- NCBTMB# 10009869

CE Credits: 20 Hours - this class is 2.5 days: 1/2 Day Wed from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm & 2 full days Thurs/Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Cost: $520 ($565 if registering within 7 days of class)

Course Description:

When it comes to supporting mothers to be, Massage Therapy and Birthwork go hand in hand. 

Birthwork through Touch is a training course designed specifically for massage therapists wanting to pursue a career as a Doula. This course will cover the unique approach of how massage therapists can care for women during pregnancy and throughout their birthing journey. Students will walk away with the skills needed to assist mothers in labor as well as give guidance and support during and post pregnancy. This course will also give student a blueprint on how to start a birthwork business and give them opportunities to observe and learn from pregnancy clients in the form of mock interviews, panel discussions and listening to birth stories. Upon completion of this course and other requirements, student will receive certificates of completion and move forward with their massage careers as SBK certified Massage Doulas.

What to Bring:  Set of sheets/face cradle cover/blanket for each day and your favorite lubrication/lotion.

A lunch break will be taken midday.  Call or text Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

Kimberly Vaughn, LMT is a certified prenatal massage therapist and massage doula. She has received continuously trained by various organizations such as BABY Inc, Habour Birth Institute, and Homeland Heart Birth Collective. She has furthered her massage practice as well as expanded the birthwork field in the Nashville area to become a more collective blending. Kimberly’s unique approach to joining these two fields in a holistic and inclusive manner is what the “Birthwork through Touch” Training is all about. With a therapeutic mindset, nurturing energy, and birthwork knowledge, any LMT can become an amazing doula.