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Ghandi

 
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We believe that literally nearly everyone could benefit from receiving massage. Our program is designed so that you have the opportunity to learn how to modify the basic massage to meet the unique needs of clients in different situations, settings, and stage throughout their life.

Lifespan Modified Massage Methods:

  • Pregnancy Massage: Massage can help a woman adjust to the miraculous changes that occur on a daily basis while she is pregnant. It also helps create a more relaxed environment within the mother for the baby to grow and develop.
  • Newborn Massage: The purpose of Newborn Massage is to teach parents and caregivers how to massage their babies. Scientific studies have shown that babies gain weight more easily (the one time in life we celebrate this), sleep better, digest better, and thrive with positive, nurturing touch on a regular basis. Massage also supports bonding with the baby, clearly a profoundly positive benefit for all involved.
  • Children’s Massage: Much like with adults, massage can be very beneficial for children. Although changes are needed in the technique to support i.e. reducing the experience of being tickled and adjusting the timing and focus of the massage strokes.
  • Geriatric Massage: The need for nurturing touch is something people simply never outgrow. Even if aging adults basic physical care needs are met, they often are significantly deprived of positive touch. Massage, modified to meet their unique situation, can have benefits far beyond what you might imagine.
  • Comfort Massage for the terminally ill: Massage can provide comfort and compassionate for people at the end stage of life. Knowing that something is being done to help can also be very supportive for the family. Understanding what is needed to modify the massage for the end stage of life can be a truly meaningful and life enriching experience for all involved.

    This part of the course may help you choose the focus of your future practice. It will also give you sufficient information so that you can offer massage in various areas of professional practice and, therefore, expand the potential opportunities for your future.

     

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