Pregnancy Massage in the Wise Woman Tradition

Instructor Information

Rowan Farrell, NBMBT #3774
22 Category A CEU

Rowan Farrell is a Traditional Midwife trained through an extensive Apprenticeship in the Wise Woman Tradition. She assisted in establishing The Matrona Midwifery School in Asheville, NC and is the Founder & Director of Mamatoto Holistic Doula Immersion. Rowan received her B.F.A. from the Atlanta College of Art then attended The Academy of Somatic Healing Arts in Atlanta, becoming certified in NeuroMuscular, Swedish, and Sports Massage in 1995. She brings a wide knowledge of the human body to her work, having trained as an Emergency Medical Technician, and a Yoga Instructor. Since 2001 she has offered a variety of classes through local schools such as the NC School of Natural Healing & The Asheville School of Massage & Yoga and including A Visual History of Massage, Swedish, Pregnancy, Infant & Geriatric Massage and a 22hr. CEU program entitled, Pregnancy Massage in the Wise Woman Tradition. You may contact Rowan at 828-388-2600.

Dates

Friday April 4, 5, & 6, 2008

Cost

$375.00. Registration and deposit (applied to tuition) of $100.00 due March 1, 2008.

Location

Asheville School of Massage & Yoga, Asheville, NC.
For information see: www.ashevillemassageschool.org

Contact

Phone Rowan at: 828-388-2600.

Class Description

Through lecture, birth-story sharing, role playing, illustrations and diagrams, this course offers insight into the multi-dimensional needs of the Pregnant, Laboring and Postpartum Mother. We will demonstrate practical skills for relieving the discomforts of Pregnancy, reinforce the anatomy & physiology of Pregnancy and Labor and introduce Shiatsu & Reflexology techniques for the Childbearing Year.

Methods of assessing potential complications and contraindications for pregnancy massage will also be included. With ample time for massage practice and full class participation, you will develop your ability to integrate therapeutic massage techniques to meet each mother’s transforming needs. By the end of the weekend you will be able to:

• Discuss the Benefits of Massage for Mother and her growing Baby
• Take client histories and assess for potential complications during Pregnancy
• Recognize and discuss the contraindications for Pregnancy Massage
• Recognize scope of practice, be knowledgeable about community resources, and be able to offer appropriate refferals
• Demonstrate full-body Pregnancy Massage with ease and confidence
• Demonstrate specific techniques to relieve discomforts of Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum