Breast massage classes and lectures.
This is an amazing opportunity to get loads of continuing education at a great price if you are a member of AMTA-WA. I will be co-teaching with Barbara Helynn Heard on Friday and Saturday.
Throughout my years of studying the mammary glands, I have become acquainted with its many personalities. This class will focus on the nurturing aspect of the breast - breast feeding. We will learn breast self-care practices that practitioners can use, or teach parents to prepare themselves as the mammary glands are expanding during pregnancy. From here develops a breast massage system we can easily meld into any pre-natal massage treatment we are already familiar with.
Throughout my years of studying the mammary glands, I have become acquainted with its many personalities. This class will focus on the nurturing aspect of the breast - breast feeding. We will learn breast self-care practices that practitioners can use, or teach parents to prepare themselves as the mammary glands are expanding during pregnancy. From here develops a breast massage system we can easily meld into any pre-natal massage treatment we are already familiar with.
This class is being sponsored by Brian Utting's Pacific Northwest School of Massage and will be held at Breast Remedy in Northgate. Click here to register.
Learn about the new regulations for breast massage in Washington State and breast self-care information that you can share with your clients.
RSVP on the South Sound Massage Therapists Facebook page
The majority of massage seems to be limited to arms, legs, back and neck. Due to concerns about professional liability, many massage establishments are avoiding bodywork in "sensitive" areas. But is this trading one liability for another?
Sunday, November 20, 10am-4:30pm
Register at New School of Bodywork Advancement
6 CEUS, $150 paid 2 weeks in advance
What clients are good candidates for breast massage? Which clients should you refer out? How can you market this new service? Practice draping and treatment on each other, collect thorough breast health history and obtain breast massage consent. Bring your stories to share!
It is intimidating to plunge into breast massage. How do you bring up this topic with clients in an engaging manner? A great place to start is offering client education on how clients can support their own breast health. Learn breast anatomy and the ways breast massage can improve breast health. Practice how to teach self massage to clients. Rehearse with your friends and colleagues how to broach this topic with clients. This class is open to the public.
You can start studying at home with these handy hand-outs and videos!
Currently there is significant controversy surrounding breast massage regulations in WA State. Changes in required training, record keeping and draping will also effect how we practice breast massage. We will discuss how the proposed changes will affect your business, ways to protect yourself and your clients’ access to care, and case studies involving how to treat the “untouchable client.” You will leave with client education materials and tools to incorporate breast massage and breast care education into your practice. Cost is $10 at the door. Hosted by the Seattle LMP Network - RSVP on their FaceBook page!
This month’s Massage Mastermind will delve into how cellular tactile relationships promote or inhibit breast cancer cell growth. After a brief review of the mechanical relationships between cells, we will discuss how sharing resources and information with clients is a great way to build client-practitioner relationships.
