Maternity Shiatsu pregnancy module: Glastonbury and Vienna

What you will learn

• Detailed Eastern theory of pregnancy which will help you deepen your understanding of the Extraordinary Vessels (especially Penetrating, Girdle, Conception and Governing) as well as how to integrate the 12 channels into your work with pregnant clients
• Relevant Anatomy and Physiology of pregnancy in an engaging and practical way
• How to work at all stages of pregnancy with specific conditions from lower risk (such as pelvic girdle instability) through to higher risk (such as pre-eclampsia)
• How to work with the pregnant abdomen safely and creatively
• How to work with the 3 burners (chou) and the lymphatic system
• Relevant issues regarding positioning of the pregnant client
• How to include key postural exercises to reduce common complaints of pregnancy, which may also benefit you
• How to support the pregnant woman’s connection with her baby and partner and be aware of the emotional changes as well as the physical, helping prepare her for birth and motherhood
• Breathing and visualisations which will support your clients but also be useful for you and help you understand your relationship to pregnancy more deeply, whether or not you have had children.
• What is your role as a maternity therapist and your relationship with midwives and obstetricians
• How to create a relevant pregnancy consultation form

This course and the Diploma

Running since 1999, this course covers all you need to know to be able to safely and effectively work with pregnant women, low and higher risk, at all stages of pregnancy.  During the course you will work with a pregnant woman and after the course you have an opportunity if you wish to work with supervised case studies. This will enable you to integrate the new techniques with your current way of working.

This module is self contained, but you can choose to attend also the Birth November 2021 and Postnatal November 2022 modules.

Running since 1999, the full maternity course for Shiatsu practitioners consists of a foundation module or day, followed by 3 modules, Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal. You can choose to attend the individual modules in any order and each is a self-contained course. You can choose to complete case studies for each module and have a certificate for that module or, if you complete case studies for all three modules and a reflective piece, then you will receive the Maternity Diploma. This  means you can go on the Wellmother register and be part of our global network.