Balancing Pregnancy: Massage

BALANCING PREGNANCY

ONLINE COURSE

$2,999

$4,999

Discover Equilibrio’s approach to in-depth massage treatment in pregnancy. You’ll learn massage techniques that are incredibly specific to the muscles that most impact a pregnant person’s daily comfort and ease, and that affect the space available to baby and consequently the position that baby chooses to be in during pregnancy.

This course was designed for bodyworkers and certified prenatal massage therapists, and it’s a great option for anyone seeking additional education, a deeper learning of anatomy and physiology, and new techniques for balance in pregnancy.

With this course, you’ll learn techniques to achieve:

Decreased back pain
Decreased pelvic pain
Decreased leg pain
Improved sleep at night
Improved lymphatic drainage, and therefore decreased edema (swelling) in legs
Decreased varicose veins (in legs and in vulva)
Decreased neck pain
Decreased shoulder pain
Improvement and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Decreased headaches in pregnancy
More space for baby
Feeling less “full” as baby keeps growing

You’ll learn:

In-depth anatomy and physiology

On every muscle affecting pregnancy, for the pregnant person and for baby.

Signs of imbalance in pregnancy

What your client may describe, and how to understand which muscles are causing that discomfort or pain.

Contraindications to techniques

Massage technique videos for each muscle

Long tutorial videos
Short reminder videos
In a prone/supine position (for use with pregnancy cushions and/or tables)
In a side-lying position
A full massage treatment video from beginning to end to see how each technique flows together to be a full treatment

When you join the Balancing Pregnancy: Massage online course, you’ll get access to the course in Spring 2025.

Equilibrio’s Balancing Pregnancy: Massage online course includes detailed handouts, didactic videos, and demonstrations of techniques with a live pregnant model. The course platform is accessible from your computer and your cell phone. All learning will be self-paced, allowing for flexibility in your schedule, and the time needed to incorporate these techniques into your practice. You’ll also have access to a private community forum for course participants worldwide to help expand conversations and enable more shared knowledge.

This is not a typical pregnancy massage course. You’ll receive training in advanced anatomy and physiology that is focused on understanding soft tissue in pregnancy at an expert level. You’ll learn how to integrate the Equilibrio approach into your existing practice, that is, a blend of expert-level techniques to increase balance for birth-giver and space for baby with an emphasis on inclusivity, consent, and agency.

You’ll have lifetime access to the version of the course you purchased for repeated learning and review.

There are no specific prerequisites for Equilibrio online courses.

That said, please note that this course offers advanced-level anatomy and physiology, and direction for hands-on techniques.

Please note: this advanced training is designed to supplement your pre-existing knowledge, and does not provide the legal requirements for professional practice, which vary by location. You should only apply it professionally if you have proper certification for pregnancy massage where you live.

After attending the online training alone, you’ll receive a document of completion.

In order to become an Equilibrio Certified Practitioner, specializing in pregnancy massage, you must successfully complete both the online course and the in-person training, as well as submit documentation for the application process.

Upon approval, this provides you with certification benefits such as online listing on our website’s Directory of Practitioners, along with receiving marketing materials for your professional use.

Who is the instructor for this course?

Rachel Shapiro Davies, bodyworker, birthworker, and founder of Equilibrio, is the instructor for this course. This includes anatomy and physiology, signs of imbalance, and benefits of balance, as well as the balance/massage techniques themselves.

Can I attend even if I haven’t taken the in-person course?

Yes. This online course stands alone as an independent training, providing you with in-depth learning of muscular anatomy and physiology in the pregnant person. This online course is a great foundation for taking an in-person training, where you can work on precision and depth of techniques with hands-on guidance.

Are there discounts for buying the online and in-person massage courses together?

Yes! We encourage you to complete both trainings at your own pace to enhance and strengthen your professional knowledge. Additionally, taking both courses within 3 years allows you to apply for Equilibrio Practitioner Certification. To support this journey, we offer discounts on the corresponding course.

Do you offer payment plans?

Absolutely. We offer a variety of payment plans to help meet your individual financial needs. You’ll see the range of plans available on the payment page, and can select the one you want upon purchase.

What time investment does this course require?

This course is self-paced and you can therefore determine your own time investment. We recommend doing one full lesson each week, which, depending on your learning speed, is an investment of between 1-3 hours a week. You can of course proceed faster or slower, based on your own needs and availability.

What’s your cancellation policy?

Once you have purchased an online course, you’ll receive full access to the content. Therefore, there are no refunds after purchase of a course.

Do you offer a centralized directory for Equilibrio-certified practitioners?

Yes. Once you are approved for certification, you’ll be listed in our Directory of Practitioners, within your qualified field. This is an interactive map and search engine to help clients to easily find a local expert.

How do I become Equilibrio-certified?

In order to become an Equilibrio Certified Practitioner, specializing in pregnancy massage, you must successfully complete both the online course and the in-person training within 3 years of each other, as well as submit documentation for the application process. Once you are approved for certification, you’ll be listed in our Directory of Practitioners and will have use of our corresponding badge and branding for your own professional use.

Can I take this training more than once?

Yes! You’ll have lifetime access to the version of the course you purchased for repeated learning and review.

"Even as a seasoned and actively working massage therapist for decades, I met the muscles in new ways, and my treatment and massage is so different now. The focus on pregnancy is taught unlike any other pregnancy massage course I took. The in-depth anatomy and physiology and incredibly in-depth approach to touch and technique are truly unique. Every approach has its benefits, but Equilibrio’s approach has changed the way I touch in my treatments, and the way I see and understand."

-Eva Rondel, Massage Therapist from Sweden