Prenatal & Postpartum Massage for LMTs

Description

This hands-on training is designed for licensed massage therapists and bodyworkers who want to support clients during the postpartum period through therapeutic bodywork and womb-centered care. The postpartum period is a time of significant physical recovery and emotional transition. After pregnancy and birth, the body is working to restore balance as the uterus involutes, the abdominal wall begins to recover, and the musculoskeletal system adjusts after months of carrying and supporting a growing baby. Many postpartum clients experience tension, fatigue, pelvic discomfort, back pain, and lingering stress within the body. Postpartum massage can play an important role in supporting recovery by helping to reduce muscular tension, encourage circulation, support lymphatic movement, and provide a nurturing space for rest and integration after birth. In this training, practitioners will learn how to safely work with postpartum clients using supportive bodywork techniques that address common postpartum discomforts while honoring the sensitivity of the body during this recovery period. Participants will also explore how the abdomen, pelvis, and surrounding tissues may change after pregnancy and birth, and how gentle bodywork can help support the body's natural healing processes. Students will be guided through a step-by-step postpartum massage sequence and learn practical techniques that can be integrated into their professional practice. Participants will learn: • Physiological changes that occur in the postpartum body • A step-by-step postpartum massage sequence • Techniques to address common postpartum concerns such as back pain, neck and shoulder tension, and pelvic discomfort • Gentle bodywork approaches to support the abdomen and surrounding tissues after birth • Positioning strategies for working comfortably with postpartum clients • Contraindications and safety considerations during the postpartum period • Intake considerations and client communication when working with postpartum clients This training is intended for licensed massage therapists and experienced bodyworkers who want to expand their skills to better support clients during the postpartum period. Practitioners will leave this training with practical tools to provide nurturing, supportive care that helps clients feel more comfortable, grounded, and supported as their bodies recover after birth.