Massage during pregnancy brings with it many challenges from a variety of systems that can affect the mother-to-be. This workshop will give you a number of new tools to aid your thought process and technique selection for the pregnant client.

This two day workshop will:

• Enhance your understanding of the functional anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of pregnancy and the post natal period.
• Contraindications and effectve screening.
• Safe posture for the client and therapist.
• Incorporation of sports, remedial and swedish massage, soft tissue release, myofascial release, shiatsu and the use of accupressure and reflexology points to create the most effective personalised treatment plan possible.
• Optimal soft tissue strategies for all commonly affected areas of the body.

Pre-requisites: a minimum of a basic level 3 massage background and are currently a practicing therapist.  It is preferrable that you have an understanding of MET and STR techniques in order to get to most out of your day but not essential.

Jenny Burrell is a pregnancy and post natal hollistic health & fitness specialist running her own 1-1 practice in West London. Providing fitness training, nutrition advice, remedial therapy and general health advice to clients wishing to exercise during these unique life phases. Jenny is founder of  Burrell Education, specialising in Pregnancy and Post Natal Fitness Education and writes educational programmes and teaches fellow fitness professionals safe and effective strategies for this special population. Jenny is an NLSSM graduate and incorporates Sports, deep tissue, remedial massage, shiatsu and deep relaxation strategies to create comfort and balance for  pregnant and post natal clients at a time when physiological change can lead to pain and discomfort. Her philosophy when educating, teaching or working with clients is based on taking the 'whole person/lifestyle' approach combined with a good dose of intuition.

What others have said about the course: 

"An extremely good all rounded course.  The fact that we covered so many different techniques was excellent...course materials were very thorough and I feel much more confident in treating pregnant women."

"Jenny 'read' the experience of the students and adapted teaching to meet their needs."

19th & 20th May 2012 - Saturday & Sunday

Location: College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London, Tottenham, London N15 4RU

Times: 09:00 - 16:00

Cost: £195.00 (inc. VAT of £39)

Application Process: 

1. Fill in the attached application form CPD application form.

The application form can either be emailed to apply@nlssm.com or sent to the office at NLSSM, Unit 12, LYST, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4RX.

2. Choose one of the following payment options:  PayPal, Cheque or Bank transfer - see details below.

Bank Transfer Details:
Barclays
Sort Code: 205300
Bank Account: 13059219

(Please include your name and course on the transaction)