Advanced Certificate Course in

Aromatherapy & Massage in Pregnancy

with Shirley-Anne Foster MIFR,MIFPA

Our Aromatherapy and Massage in Pregnancy course is designed for aromatherapists who seek to enhance their practical skills and knowledge in the therapeutic care of pregnant clients.

This 2-weekend Advanced Certificate Course will combine practical and theory-based learning, and is designed to clearly demonstrate the benefits and use of massage and essential oils throughout the different stages of pregnancy. Particular focus will be given to understanding the changing physiology and emotions of the pregnant mother, and how best to address these changes at each stage of pregnancy through aromatherapy massage.

COURSE COMPONENTS

• Emotional and physical changes that occur during each of the three trimesters of pregnancy.
• Common ailments during pregnancy.
• Contraindications to massage and aromatherapy during pregnancy.
• Pregnancy-related case history consultation forms and note-taking.
• Positioning and safe massage techniques for each stage of pregnancy.
• The safe use of essential oils during each stage of pregnancy.
• Stages of labour and appropriate techniques to support the labouring mother.
• Psychological and physical benefits of pre- and post-natal massage.
• Home care for the pre- and post-natal mother.
• Care of you, the therapist!

At the end of the course, course participants will be able to:

• Understand the changing physiology and emotions of pregnant women.
• Feel confident in treating and advising pregnant women.
• Provide with confidence therapeutic massage treatment to women during pregnancy and labour.
• Apply with confidence the appropriate and safe use of essential oils during pregnancy and labour.

Entry Requirement
• Entry onto this course requires prior training in massage or aromatherapy.

An Institute Certificate is issued on completion.

Shirley-Anne Foster MIFR,MIFPA
Course Instructor

Shirley-Anne Foster is an Aroma-therapist and Reflexologist with over 12 years’ professional experience. She completed her original training with some of the UK's most respected training providers, including Clare Maxwell-Hudson, Renee Tanner and Aromatherapy Associates. She has since gained qualications in Advanced Massage and Aromatherapy, Soft Tissue Release, Kinesiology and Metamorphic Reflexology.

Shirley-Anne has specialised in treating pre- and post-natal women following the birth of her first child. She regularly works with Active Birth teachers, giving lectures to pregnant women on the benefits of massage, and has a busy Aromatherapy practice in which she works extensively with pregnant mothers.

LOCATIONS, DATES AND FEES

Location: Regent's College, Regent's Park, London NW1.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 1-2 and November 15-16, 2008 (2 weekends).
Times: 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Course Fee: £295 incl VAT, payable through a deposit of £95 on booking, followed by the balance of £200 by October 17th, 2008.
Tel: 01638 741296 for further info, or to make a debit/credit card booking.

Accommodation: For overnight accommodation near Regent's College, our course venue, we recommend that students visit the following website featuring several reasonably-priced small hotels:
www.hotels-london-hotel.com/hotels/marylebone/cheap