“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge”
-Albert Enstein
-Albert Enstein
The workshops to train professionals began in 1995. With a passion for knowledge, Mother (and Baby) Wellness goals were designed to educate and empower practitioners with skills and wisdom that can enrich the lives of women, their families and the community. Workshops are modified to suit the needs of the group requesting training, anything from 1/2 day to 9 days. Choose from the workshops listed below or request a group specific design. A wide variety of professionals from all around the world have participated in these workshops since 1995. Our well qualified teachers have been working as experts in the field for an average of 20+ years each.
Some workshops are recognized as CREDENTIALED TRAINING, CONTINUING COMPETENCY or PRIMARY HOURS CREDIT.
Please consult your professional association for verification of recognition of specific workshops.
Contact Marina at motherwellnessnz@gmail.com or phone 021 871 818
Some workshops are recognized as CREDENTIALED TRAINING, CONTINUING COMPETENCY or PRIMARY HOURS CREDIT.
Please consult your professional association for verification of recognition of specific workshops.
Contact Marina at motherwellnessnz@gmail.com or phone 021 871 818
Some manuals are available for purchase without attending the workshop for $50.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SCHEDULE 2025
Payment for NZ trainings can be made by bank transfer:
M Locke 38-9009-0072378-00
(Please insert your name and name of training in the details)
Payment for NZ trainings can be made by bank transfer:
M Locke 38-9009-0072378-00
(Please insert your name and name of training in the details)
NEXT Workshops
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Mother Wellness Pregnancy/Postnatal Massage training
24-25 May 2025, Okotoks, AB, Canada for registration please email: [email protected] or call (61) (0)455 661 786 I have specialised in pregnancy massage since 1994 when together with a partner I opened a clinic within the Peter Lougheed hospital’s maternity floor and offered pre/postnatal massage, birth support/doula, infant massage. We worked in clinic and in hospital rooms treating pregnant and postnatal women. We also did mobile service, especially for postnatal. The Mother Wellness courses began in 1995 with training staff from the hospital based clinic. In 1996 it became a public professional training that I taught coast to coast in Canada, and overseas, educating participants with what was learned and practiced in clinic. To celebrate 30 years of teaching, this class has a very special price for association members. Limited spaces available. |
Mum and bubs Yoga
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A delightful class for everyone; yoga for mums, infant massage for babies.
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Birth Support Skills for partners
An evening to explore skills that have been scientifically proven to decrease the length and discomfort of the birthing process. Simple, effective skills using positioning, breath and touch to facilitate a more relaxed birthing process. Bring your partner along for an evening of techniques to assist the birthing process.
14 March 7-8:30pm
14 March 7-8:30pm
Pregnancy and PostNatal Massage Training (2 day workshop)
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Pregnancy, the pelvic floor and so much more (2.5 day workshop)
Designed for massage therapists and other professionals with a good understanding of anatomy and physiology and understanding of basic massage strokes. Courses vary depending on location and level of training of those attending. Past participants include RMTs from across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, chiropractors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, etc. Learn how to mother the mother with pregnancy massage bodywork skills. Techniques for common challenges occurring in pregnancy and postnatal, plus support skills for a positive pregnancy /birth. Client safety enhanced through knowledge of contraindications, cautions and complications that arise in the childbearing year.
Massage practitioners who take this pre/postnatal massage training become more confident, and nourish a positive perspective to the natural process of pregnancy and birth.
Topics include:
- Uniqueness of pregnancy in a woman's life
- Anatomy / physiology of pregnancy
- Complications /cautions/ contraindications during pregnancy
- Stress during pregnancy / why massage ...
- Guidelines for pregnancy massage
- Pregnancy massage techniques and basic format using over 60 techniques
- Massage on pregnant volunteers *(optional)
- Alternative techniques
- Self care techniques
- Preparation for the birthing process
- Pelvic floor recovery
- Coccydynia, pelvic pain and instability (optional)
- Post partum: Emotional, psychological impact
- Practical methodology
- Contraindications for postnatal massage
- Normal birth massage
- Post surgery massage
- Self care techniques
- IASTM for pregnancy and postnatal
THE SUBJECT MATTER IN THIS COURSE WILL DISCUSS SEX/FERTILITY ISSUES AND MISCARRIAGE, BIRTH TRAUMA, THE BIRTHING PROCESS (BIRTH VIDEO MAY BE SHOWN), POSTNATAL RECOVERY, PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION. IMAGES SHOWING THE BIRTHING PROCESS, PELVIC FLOOR, SURGICAL/MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS MAY BE SHOWN. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE SUBJECTS CAN BE A TRIGGER FOR SOME.
Bring: 4 full size pillows, 2 large towels, one small towel, 2 sets of massage sheets, unscented lotion or oil, table, hygenic products (hand sanitizer, mask), blank copy of health history form that you use.
Massage practitioners who take this pre/postnatal massage training become more confident, and nourish a positive perspective to the natural process of pregnancy and birth.
Topics include:
- Uniqueness of pregnancy in a woman's life
- Anatomy / physiology of pregnancy
- Complications /cautions/ contraindications during pregnancy
- Stress during pregnancy / why massage ...
- Guidelines for pregnancy massage
- Pregnancy massage techniques and basic format using over 60 techniques
- Massage on pregnant volunteers *(optional)
- Alternative techniques
- Self care techniques
- Preparation for the birthing process
- Pelvic floor recovery
- Coccydynia, pelvic pain and instability (optional)
- Post partum: Emotional, psychological impact
- Practical methodology
- Contraindications for postnatal massage
- Normal birth massage
- Post surgery massage
- Self care techniques
- IASTM for pregnancy and postnatal
THE SUBJECT MATTER IN THIS COURSE WILL DISCUSS SEX/FERTILITY ISSUES AND MISCARRIAGE, BIRTH TRAUMA, THE BIRTHING PROCESS (BIRTH VIDEO MAY BE SHOWN), POSTNATAL RECOVERY, PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION. IMAGES SHOWING THE BIRTHING PROCESS, PELVIC FLOOR, SURGICAL/MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS MAY BE SHOWN. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE SUBJECTS CAN BE A TRIGGER FOR SOME.
Bring: 4 full size pillows, 2 large towels, one small towel, 2 sets of massage sheets, unscented lotion or oil, table, hygenic products (hand sanitizer, mask), blank copy of health history form that you use.
24-25 May, Okotoks, Canada: Mother Wellness Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage
'If we hope to create a non-violent world where respect and kindness replace fear and hatred we must begin with how we treat each other at the beginning of life. For that is where our deepest patterns are set. From these roots grow fear and alienation or love and trust." -Suzanne Arms
RECOGNISED for up to 6 Primary Continuing Education Credits with most Massage Therapy Associations across Canada and some
Yoga Associations |
Understanding the (Female) Pelvic Floor
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Includes: RMT's Guide to Self Care Exercises for Pregnancy
RECOGNISED for up to 18 Primary Continuing Education Credits with Massage Therapy Associations across Canada and some Yoga Associations |
Motherwellness Prenatal (Antenatal) Yoga Teacher Basic Training Anahata Prenatal Yoga is about nurturing the Mother aspect. In pregnancy, a woman is immersed in the creative energies. It is important to acknowledge and honour this. Knowing how to modify yoga for pregnancy (and postnatal) is essential. Learn in depth anatomy and physiology, why certain postures are more desirable than others, modifications for common problems that show up in classes, alignment, and pranayama. Techniques for a positive pregnancy, birth preparation and (core) muscle recovery post natally.
Includes: - Yoga for all trimesters / the unique experience of pregnancy in a woman's life - Anatomy / physiology of pregnancy, birth - Complications / contraindications during pregnancy / post partum - Essential asanas for a healthy pregnancy - Re-establishing the core - Correct posture techniques for positive births / asanas for common problems - developing heart intuition (Anahata) - Optional topics may include: Partner work / designing classes, case histories, etc./the effects of sound, asanas for conception, post natal and the systematic recovery of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, baby massage and yoga, touch techniques, labour and birth skills, sound. Bring: yoga mat, blocks, bolster, blanket and strap 6-7 March, Rangiora
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TESTIMONIAL: “I truely loved the class and the way you shared your love and passion about prenatal yoga is very inspiring. You have given me the knowledge and I'm feeling confident that I could teach a prenatal class based on the Anahata prenatal yoga. I really appreciate the way you encourage ahimsa, as I feel this is very important aspect of my own yoga practice, I also try to teach this in all of the yoga classes I teach, but unfortunately I can see the ego getting it's way occasionally.”
Thanks again Marina and I'll see you on Friday. My daughter Lyndsey and I are looking forward to attending your class on the pelvic floor.” Deb P.
Thanks again Marina and I'll see you on Friday. My daughter Lyndsey and I are looking forward to attending your class on the pelvic floor.” Deb P.
“When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and supporters of life, then we will see social change in ways that matter.”
Ina May Gaskin, Midwife, educator, author.
Ina May Gaskin, Midwife, educator, author.
RECOGNISED for up to 36 Primary Continuing Education Credits with most Massage Therapy Associations across Canada and some Yoga Associations. Recognised by CAPPA for doulas who wish to belong to a professional organization. |
Birth Support, Massage and Doula Skills
"Attending births is like growing roses. You have to marvel at the ones that just open up and bloom at the first kiss of the sun but you wouldn't dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds and forcing them to blossom to your time line." -Gloria Lemay
Birth is a most sacred part of our human existence. Simply being with a woman (and her partner) before, during and after birth helps the mother (and partner) cope with the process and helps to nurture the new soul into this physical life. Massage applied skillfully during the birth process can diminish her sense of pain during active labour contractions. This training shows practitioners how to prepare and be professional in this privileged role. The goal of the training is also to create a safe environment to explore birth as a normal function; to relate to current information and research regarding pregnancy, childbirth and lactation; to share stories and experiences; to create a community and a society that is comfortable with birth as a normal event and not as a pathology; and for breastfeeding and gentle birth practices to be respected. Develop skills as a professional birth attendant (Doula) and/or deepen your knowledge about the birth process. Lots of hands on skills that can enhance knowledge for Yoga teachers, Massage Therapists, Pilates teachers, etc. Topics include: - Touch effectiveness - Anatomy / physiology of birth / tests in pregnancy - Consultation / guidelines - Doula kit / birth story / birth records documenting - Professionalism / positive re-inforcement - Comfort measures / positioning - Alternatives/ hands on skills / observing gentle birth - Medicated and non-medicated births 7 March, Rangiora (part 1 only)
21 March, Auckland |
RECOGNISED for up to 18.5 Primary Continuing Education Credits with most Massage Therapy Associations across Canada and some Yoga Associations.
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Infant Massage Professional Training "Being touched and caressed, being massaged, is food for the infant; food as necessary as minerals, vitamins, and proteins" ~ Frederick Leboyer
Infant massage is an age old tradition that has almost disappeared in modern times. It has re-emerged through the work of dedicated researchers and instructors and is becoming a social "norm". Learn the importance of this method, its applications and benefits, and how to professionally teach parents to massage their babies. Techniques to calm & delight. Topics include:
- Benefits & purpose - Preparation & application - Infant massage techniques - Teaching parents - Understanding baby's cues - Research studies - Special situations Bring: A doll or stuffed animal, vegetable oil, pillows and wet wipes 10 March Rangiora
24 March Auckland |
RETREATS
Retreats allow for an integral re-connection to one's self. During the course of each retreat there are periods of silence (free time) to allow for self reflection. Sitting or slowly moving silently through nature is encouraged. Explore the therapeutic effect of the hot springs or ocean, the tranquility of nature, the exhilaration of the alpine and the renewal effects of integrated yoga practices daily.
The intensive weekend allows for a mix of active movement and quiet reflection in nature rich surroundings. Small group with personalized daily practices.
Retreats are frequently held at the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre near Lewis Pass and the St. James Walkway. This allows for quiet surrounds in an alpine setting.
For those who are flying in to Christchurch or Westport, there is a shuttle to BROEC and Hanmer Springs from the airport.
Retreats allow for an integral re-connection to one's self. During the course of each retreat there are periods of silence (free time) to allow for self reflection. Sitting or slowly moving silently through nature is encouraged. Explore the therapeutic effect of the hot springs or ocean, the tranquility of nature, the exhilaration of the alpine and the renewal effects of integrated yoga practices daily.
The intensive weekend allows for a mix of active movement and quiet reflection in nature rich surroundings. Small group with personalized daily practices.
Retreats are frequently held at the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre near Lewis Pass and the St. James Walkway. This allows for quiet surrounds in an alpine setting.
For those who are flying in to Christchurch or Westport, there is a shuttle to BROEC and Hanmer Springs from the airport.
other Workshops
Dynamic Stone Therapy and Cupping for Self Care
Introduction to Pregnancy Massage
Advanced Pregnancy/Postnatal Massage Skills
If Your Back Hurts, It's Your Butt's Fault!
Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier
Shoulder Health
Couples Massage
Introduction to Pregnancy Massage
Advanced Pregnancy/Postnatal Massage Skills
If Your Back Hurts, It's Your Butt's Fault!
Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier
Shoulder Health
Couples Massage
