Advanced Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage CPD Course

Develop advanced skills for pregnancy and postnatal massage. This 1 day FHT-accredited course provides 5 CPD points.

Course Overview

This advanced-level course is designed to take your expertise in Pregnancy and Post-Natal Massage to the next level. It goes beyond foundational techniques to provide you with the in-depth knowledge and specialised skills required to confidently and safely treat

clients through pregnancy. You will learn how to address and alleviate common discomforts associated with pregnancy, ensuring a tailored and effective treatment for each client.

In addition, the course equips therapists with advanced post-natal techniques, including fascial release methods, to support clients through the physical and emotional transitions of the post-natal period. These specialised skills will elevate your practice and set you apart as a highly skilled and knowledgeable therapist, capable of delivering advanced, results-driven care to your clients.

This programme is ideally suited to those who have already studied our techniques from our Pregnancy & Post Natal Massage Diploma course.

In preparing and writing this course, we have worked very closely with an Obstetrics Registrar, who has endorsed the contents of the manual to ensure that it is medically and clinically accurate and correct – she has also very kindly given her medical and clinical views on the benefits of massage in Pregnancy – we thank her very much indeed for her help and endorsement.

In her final comments to the school, she says: “Research has linked stress and subsequent increased Cortisol levels with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as premature labour, and reduced birth weight. There has also been evidence to link increased maternal stress with the future cognitive development of the foetus. Pregnancy can be a stressful time for a woman, especially with external unforeseen circumstances and pre-existing mental health problems which are becoming more prevalent in the modern world. The benefits of massage both ante-natally and post-natally should not be underestimated both for the mental wellbeing of the mother and also for the immediate and longer-term wellbeing of the foetus.”

This course will equip you to understand these processes and enable you to treat pregnant clients safely with advanced nurturing and healing massage through all stages of their pregnancy, whilst easing the common discomforts associated with pregnancy.

The course is unusual in that it also deals with post-natal massage, an area which is often neglected, and will set you apart from those only trained in pregnancy massage.

Attendance Type
In-person
Qualification
Certificate and 5 CPD Points
Duration
1 day course

Accredited by

Course Fees

Deposit
£36
Cost
£180

The course fees include the following:

  • Course documentation, provided on the day
  • Guided learning in class, both theoretical and practical, with tutor support
  • Direction and advice for further home study and marketing
  • FHT accredited certificate on completion of course
  • Friendly, relaxed environment

Entry Requirements

This course is open to candidates who possess a UK regulated qualification in massage, which is graded as level 3 or above. Examples of qualifications that meet this criteria are those awarded by body such as ITEC/VTCT, CIBTAC, CIDESCO, etc.

Candidates must also have studied either our own diploma in pregnancy and post-natal massage course prior to booking this advanced course.

We may accept qualifications in pregnancy massage from other course providers; however, the qualification must be accredited with a UK recognised professional body or association.

Please check with us if you are unsure that your current qualification meets our criteria for entry before booking.

 

Course Structure

The Advanced Pregnancy & Post Natal Massage CPD is an intensive course that enables learners to practice with safe, effective massage techniques to support and nurture clients through all stages of pregnancy while relieving common pregnancy discomforts.

We will begin by revisiting the techniques we covered on day one so that you can feel confident in incorporating these new techniques into your own routines.

This will be followed by role-play scenarios, simulating where a client may present at each stage of their pregnancy. You as the therapist will learn how to assess the situation and any presenting conditions and contraindications, in order to treat the client in the most appropriate way.

We will then introduce the fascial post-natal techniques – these work to counteract fascial migration that typically occurs during the latter stages of pregnancy, with postural adaptation.

During the day, we will also sample safe aromatherapy pre-blended bases, suitable for use in Pregnancy.

Assessment

There is no exam, but you will be assessed throughout the day.

Course Dates

April 2026 Intake

Date & Time Location
Friday 10 April 2026
09:30 AM – 17:30 PM
Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Lesson 1

Friday 10 April 2026
09:30 AM – 17:30 PM

Location: Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

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Opportunities

Become a professional expert in pregnancy massage with this advanced training which stands out from other qualifications in terms of knowledge and advanced techniques.

Tutors

Trevor Gorard, Sport & Remedial Studies Tutor

Trevor Gorard

Sport & Remedial Studies Tutor

Melanie Dean, CPD and Short Courses Tutor

Melanie Dean

Aromatherapy and CPD Courses Tutor

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Nats

I just wanted to share this review with you and Trevor as it's one of my first after passing my advanced course with you both......

"I had a wonderful deep tissue massage with Nats. I'm 9 weeks postpartum/post C-section and she really knew which areas needed work. It felt like a lovely holistic experience with someone who really knew what they were doing. Will definitely book her again!!!"


Just wanted to say a big thank you again, for an amazing day of teaching and helping me to improve my pregnancy specialty technique.

Rajnish Kaur
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Advanced Pregnancy Course, taught by Trevor and Melanie at School of natural Therapies. It was my first time here, having done the Basic Pregnancy course at another school. All I could say is, Trevor was very thorough and very knowledgeable, he went through every single detail, showed us all the possible techniques. Melanie was equally brilliant, for extra support, with the added bonus knowledge of Aromatherapy. Both are a great team.
17 July 2025

FAQs

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Advanced Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage CPD Course
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Our Venue

Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL