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. .
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.