Maternity Massage

Professional Post-Graduate Certificate in Maternity Massage:

Dates 2026: Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August

Course Fee: €345.00 – 2 day in-house course (10am to 6pm)

(€15 discount to GTC graduates & students, return learners and members of  professional associations) .  If you are entitled to a discount please apply the coupon code professional at the checkout  on your balance payment only and the system will automatically process for you. 

 

This is a post–graduate massage training course.
It will enable you to practise Maternity Massage on expectant mothers .
We have structured and created a deluxe and deeply nurturing maternity massage for the expectant mother. We have taken into special consideration all of the areas of the body that may experience strain, weakness, muscle aches etc. We have taken into special consideration the systems of the body that are working harder and supporting the growing child within. This massage is unique, as in all Green Tara courses, in that as well as the top training in the practical massage we will introduce you to methods of connecting mother and baby in energetic ways so that both enjoy a soothing experience of connection, nurturing and healing. We have taken special care with the cautions and contraindications and rest assured you will be confident in your approach as you go forward to practice this wonderful therapeutic healing massage. It is a delight and privilege to perform and very rewarding.
Review: “ What a great experience! The environment was great and lovely. The material was very complete and diverse. The class was extremely dynamic and the teacher was not just lovely but extremely professional. I loved it, 10/10 and highly  recommended. Thank you so much Bronac and Majella, you guys are the best! (Maria, massage therapist)

You must hold a full body massage diploma, such as Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy Massage,  Lomi-Lomi Hawaiian Massage or Sports Massage, in order to practice professionally. However, you may attend the course if you hold Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage or training as a Beauty Specialist.

To practice professionally students must hold a recognized qualification in Anatomy & Physiology and a body massage Diploma. If you have other body qualifications you can double check with your insurance clients.

The aim of this course is to train you to a very high level. By the end of this course you will have a confident, detailed and broad knowledge of Maternity Massage and how to carry out a complete treatment. Holistic practitioners will be fully capable of entering the world of Maternity Massage confidence and expertise.

Review:“ Thank you Green Tara College for this incredible course and our wonderful tutor.  It was very interesting, inspiring, easy and just great! Our tutor was so good! She is a real professional and very kind person. The time with her just flew, thank you with love, (Tanya, massage therapist)”

You will receive a professional Certificate and access to our online Moodle course content and manual and videos.

Course Contents:

  • Cautions & Contraindications
  • Explanation of specific massage techniques used and some new extra massage techniques
  • Physical support – how to support the mother and to use supports (e.g. pillows) to make her comfortable and relaxed and safe in order to receive the best massage possible.
  • Using the appropriate massage mediums e.g. which massage oil is suitable
  • Safety and care for clients when massage is completed, how to bring the client back to sitting and eventual standings positions with care and knowledge.
  • Maternity Massage for the full body including feet, hands and face
  • Performing the massage for and adapting for the various stages of pregnancy
  • Energetic techniques of clearing and balancing the client’s energies
  • Connecting with the client and the baby so that you can begin to understand the type of massage the body needs
  • Beautiful connection techniques for the mother and baby as they receive this luxurious healing treatment
  • Sealing in energy/Grounding energy when the massage is complete
  • Client Care and professionalism
  • Possible client reactions
  • The appropriate therapy space
  • Therapist Insurance and legality
  • Consultation methods specific to maternity massage
  • Forms & Disclaimers, we will provide you with sample disclaimers and forms that you will need and you can choose to use in your own practice.

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    Course Reviews:

“It was the most amazing course I have every done. It was a really brilliant course. The tutor was brilliant, very knowledgeable. The pace was very good, the content was just right  . It was a well organised course and very interesting.  I will definitely recommend it to everyone, an amazing two day training.”  Simmy N. Professional Holistic therapist

“An excellent course and facilities. The instructor’s knowledge was excellent and she gave excellent, real world examples. She was very thorough in demonstrating the massage and explaining each stroke in detail as to  best affect the body.  An excellent course and I am glad to have the knowledge I got to add to my massage clinic.” Professional Holistic therapist

“I had a wonderful experience on the post graduate Certificate in maternity Massage. The training was thorough, providing amazing new techniques, suitable and streamlined for a pregnant lady. The tutor was very knowledgeable and delivery of the course was professional and detailed in a warm, welcoming environment, thank you.” Susan Miller, Professional Holistic Therapist

“It was not the first course I took with Green Tara and every one of them is absolutely beautiful. A very good approach to teaching, a lot of hands on experience. There was a wonderful atmosphere, loving it. I can’t wait to the knowledge I got and am looking forward to the next course I have already booked with Green Tara College.” Inta Petermane, Professional Holistic therapist.

“A fantastic course, very informative, easy to use instructions. I enjoyed the course, there was enough academic info to understand what and why, especially the cautions and contraindications. I loved the practical part of the course and loved the people in the group. Also, a great teacher!!”  Linda O’Meara, Professional Holistic therapist.

“I enjoyed the wide range of new techniques and the amount of information that was given and explained was terrific. The instructor was very knowledgeable and took her time explaining, you did not feel rushed. The side lying treatment was most enjoyable to experience.” Sandra Blackmore, Professional Holistic Therapist

“Great course, Fiona is a very thorough and full of good tips and how to adapts the massage for each person. I loved the pregnancy massage course.” Eileen Greaney, Professional Holistic Therapist

“Fiona was an excellent instructor. She was very patient in her instructions and efficient in her use of time.” Professional Holistic Therapist

 “I feel like I learned a lot and will definitely watch the videos on Moodle. I thought pregnancy massage would be much more complex and difficult but the tutor explained everything very well and made sure everything was understood.  She was also patient with us and repeated some things which may not have been understood.  I enjoyed my time here and would recommend this course.”  Heather, Professional Holistic Therapist

“Thank you for the luxurious pregnancy massage course. I am so thankful to Green Tara College and Majella for another wonderful training course.” Professional Holistic Therapist

“The Maternity Massage course was beyond my expectations. We had the best tutor ever, I loved her approach and energy. I thank you for all your work and all you put into it.” Professional Holistic Therapist

“This massage course was a beautifully taught course.  From the second I arrived, I was welcomed with open hearts and minds. Staff are so friendly and go beyond, to make sure any needs you have are met. The course had a lot of new information for me to learn but didn’t feel over whelming as its run very calmly and nicely paced. I would recommend this course to anyone to get involved in this College for any of the courses on offer.” Carmel, Professional Holistic Therapist