Dynamic Fascial Response - Courses in Massage

Is 1st trimester massage safe? Inquiring minds want to know… yes and not always. 🤰

Most spas say a flat “no” to first-trimester bodywork. But the truth is more nuanced: there are pregnancy conditions that alter how we approach massage—but there are almost always modifications that can accommodate.

The real question is not if you can safely work with early pregnancy clients, but how to screen them properly so you are legally and clinically protected.

A thorough intake process—including a medical release form that allows doctors to specify special positioning restrictions or other precautions—is essential.

I just published a deep-dive guide breaking down:

✅ Why the industry bans first-trimester care (and why it is often overly cautious)

✅ The real facts behind miscarriage myths (zero evidence links routine massage to early pregnancy loss)

✅ The essential forms every prenatal specialist needs to protect their practice

📌 Want to see exactly what those forms look like?

I have a free Prenatal Intake Forms & Video Tutorial available for bodyworkers. Grab your copy through the link in my bio!

Absolutely no strings attached besides exchanging your email address for the forms - which signs you up for our newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time and we do not share your email with anyone)

Nervous about prenatal work? You’re not alone—but staying nervous is costing you clients. 👀

Most therapists keep pregnancy massage light because they’re unsure. That means lighter results—and lighter bookings.

Master the clinical approach that delivers deep relief while protecting your body + liability. 👐🏽

Two ways to train:

🏔️ LIVE INTENSIVE • Nevada City, CA (42 hrs) • Minutes from the Yuba River 🌲 Oct 10-12 & 17-18 • Max 8 students

Advanced pregnancy massage, postpartum re-alignment, pelvic balance, sciatica protocols, intraoral/TMJD, carpal tunnel, psoas, side-lying + Dynamic Fascial Response®

💻 ONLINE • Self-paced (11 hrs)
Multi-angle video library + lifetime access

Walk away with protocols for all client sessions (not only prenatal) that have all clients booking their next session before they leave the table.

Drop a 🙋🏽 in the comments if you’re ready to stop guessing—or DM me “PRENATAL” for details.

Every massage career has the potential to grow and become even more effective the more you learn. Are you ready to grow your practice and build your skills?

Join our next 42CEU course to increase your confidence in Pregnancy Massage and learn advanced DFR fascial and somatic bodywork that you will be able to apply to all sessions (not just prenatal)

Here’s how to enroll:

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✅tap the link in our bio

✅Choose: “Next Live Course in California” (42CEUs) or “Home Study Video Course” (11CEUs)

All courses are approved for NCBTMB Nationally Recognized CEUs

Registration for October’s pregnancy massage training is opening tomorrow via a private email to folks on our waiting list. This is to prioritize you securing your spot since this class is only open to eight students at a time. Then on July 10th, we will be sending out our newsletter making promotion for the course public.

So, if you want to guarantee your seat, be sure to check your email tomorrow, Friday, July 3.

Peace,
Chula

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