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All community events are held at Vitalize Community Studio, 2154 S. Highland Dr. in Salt Lake City unless otherwise indicated. Vitalize is co-owned by the founders of Utah Prenatal Massage. www.vitalizesugarhouse.com has a full calendar of events.                                                                                             .

PRESENT & PLAYFUL: Nurturing Touch for Babies, Thursdays 10-11 am, starting April 12th

Learn infant massage as a way to connect with your baby.  Help your baby to sleep more regularly, improve digestion and elimination, heal from birth trauma and cope with daily stresses. For parents, grandparents, and caregivers. 5-week course is $60. Contact instructor Angela Rhinehart at 801-661-1200 to register. This course is designed to enhance your connection with your infant through laughter, heart opening/centering exercises and infant massage. Sign up by April 1st and receive $10 discount.

BIRTH MECHANICS: Tune Up Your Body and Prepare for Delivery, Sat, Apr 7, 9:30 -12:30

Prenatal class with Susan McLaughlin, PT. Exercise to improve your pelvic health and prepare for delivery. YOU WILL LEARN:  • how to stand in alignment to prevent back and SI pain • how to lengthen your calves and hamstrings to improve walking and pelvic stability • how to release your psoas to make room for your growing fetus • how to engage gluteals to affect sacral position and pelvic floor tension. Get Ready! Get Moving! Cost $40. Bring a yoga mat; wear comfortable clothing. Register at susanmclaughlin@xmission.com or 801-859-4142. Susan McLaughlin is a physical therapist, a Restorative Exercise Specialist™, has specialized training in Pelvic Health from the American Physical Therapy Association, and is owner of ALIGN Integration and Movement.

GET YOUR BODY BACK: Postpartum and Beyond, Sat, Apr 21, 9:30 to 12:30

This course is taught by Susan McLaughlin, PT. YOU WILL LEARN: How to flatten your tummy  • How to decrease hip/pelvic/back pain • How to hold your baby and breastfeed without neck and shoulder tension • How to stop leaking urine • How to get back to a sustainable exercise program. Register at 801-859-4142 or susanmclaughlin@xmission.com.

Massage Therapist Events

Continuing Education

PRE- & POSTNATAL MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE, July 14th and 28th, 2012

This course is designed to offer massage therapists the fundamentals of both prenatal and postpartum massage therapy, including specialized A&P, positioning and draping, and a full body routine. Learn how to address the most common complaints of your maternity clients, including back pain, sciatica, and swelling. The text is Carole Osborne’s 2nd edition, which includes access to an even larger bank of on-line techniques. 20 CEUs offered. Contact Myotherapy College of Utah at 801-484-7624 to register. Instructor: Karen Salas Wheeler, 801-608-2273 or karen@vitalizesugarhouse.com.

INFANT MASSAGE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, Sept 27-30, 2012

This course prepares you to teach parents and caregivers to massage their infants and children. The 15-point curriculum, designed by Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage a Handbook for Loving Parents, will give you the knowledge base, experience and confidence you will need to fulfill your role as an educator.  During the three parent-baby classes which are part of the training, you will get practical experience teaching.  The 4-day course plus completion of the exam and practicum qualify for 52 CE Hours for nurses, 56 CE Hours for massage therapists and PDHs for Child Life Specialists and 5 CEUs for Occupational Therapist through AOTA. Training fee is $650 with early registration discount available. Contact Laura Charlton at laura.charlton@infantmassageusa.org or 303-332-8817 for location and registration info or visit www.imlaura.net.


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