Nurturing the Mother® Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage
Nurturing the Mother ® has certified 1000s of massage therapists in pregnancy and postpartum massage since 1990. This method utilizes a comfortable, secure side-lying position to avoid undue pressure on a growing abdomen and the lower back. Mothers are completely supported by pillows, keeping hip, knee and ankle on the same level to avoid pulling on the sacroiliac joint and to maximize blood and lymph circulation. Side-lying is the safest for mother and baby, and educates the client about the ideal sleeping position.
This Nurturing the Mother ® protocol uses a combination of the following methods:
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Calming Swedish massage strokes for deep muscle relaxation, tension release and increased circulation.
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Gentle range-of-motion and stretching movements to relieve pressure through neck, shoulders, rib cage, lower back, and hips, and to promote greater strength, flexibility and balance
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Deep tissue techniques in the hip and gluteal area to help alleviate chronic lower back and hip pain.
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Abdominal massage with client permission for round ligament pain, to support digestion, increase circulation to the placenta and baby and to increase awareness of the baby. The baby will feel and benefit from the massage.
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Lymph drainage strokes to reduce pregnancy induced edema.
Full 24hr course includes: Labor Massage, Postpartum massage protocol, introduction to newborn and infant massage. LMT’s are supported with marketing material to promote their new skills.
SPA 16hr course includes: Pregnancy and Postpartum massage protocol. LMT’s are supported with marketing material to promote their new skills.
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Integrative Reflexology®
Integrative Reflexology® is more than a technique, it is an experience!
Reflexology is as old as walking barefoot—our bare feet pumiced by rocks, roots and leaves, stimulated by the texture of the Earth, and serving as a connection between our nervous system and the magnetic energy flowing through the Earth. Stimulating the feet for healing purposes is known to have been part of the ancient health care modalities used by our ancestors all over the world. Many ancient cultures directly connected the health of the body to the health of the feet.
Integrative Reflexology® is a four-theory approach to reflexology. Structural Alignment Theory, Zone Theory, Meridian Theory and Psychoneuroimmunology Theory each serve as a different lens for understanding how reflexology works and how we can view the body in a holistic way, honoring its complexity. This approach creates space for the body’s innate wisdom to provide the healing offered through an Integrative Reflexology® session. The Integrative Reflexology® method was developed by Claire Marie Miller specifically for massage therapists and has evolved to be a modality that is accessible to everyone.
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The Book!
Integrative Reflexology®: Theory and Practice offers an innovative and in-depth program for integrating foot and hand reflexology into massage and bodywork. Readers gain the skill set necessary to perform a safe and therapeutic Integrative Reflexology® session. Claire’s approach is accessible and easy to perform for anyone with an interest in bringing the body, mind and spirit into a balanced state of well-being. This book benefits everyone, from massage therapists to parents, caregivers to medical and holistic practitioners.
Lymphatic Massage for Detoxification
Learn a technique that will provide your clients with powerful detoxification! This protocol combines a basic lymphatic massage with skin brushing, castor oil packs on the abdomen and additional detoxifying foot reflexology, which enhances a potent cleanse to the body.
In this course you will learn:
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A complete, full-body lymphatic massage
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Anatomy of the lymphatic system
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New information from recent research on the lymphatic system
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Castor oil pack applications to support cleansing of the lymph nodes in the small intestine
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Deep, colon-cleansing massage techniques
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Indications and contraindications for lymphatic massage
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Claire Marie Miller Seminars, Inc
Integrative Reflexology®
Nurturing The Mother®
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