Online complimentary course
We have been teaching acupressure to couples since 2005 and to midwives since 2010. Our courses have been accredited with the American College of Nurse Midwives and the Australain College of Midwives.
We are super excited to give you access to it on our homepage. It’s towards the bottom! Spread the word … and kindly drop us a review once you’ve used the techniques.
Live course
“Join me on March 30, 2024 in Bondi Beach for a short course on acupressure for birth. I’ve been in practice as an acupuncturist since 2005 and have been teaching courses to couples since then. I’ve taught this course to midwives at the Royal Hospital for Women as well as to midwives online around the world. I’ve helped thousands of women to prepare for birth using acupuncture and I’m confident you’ll be so glad you have these points in your back pocket when it comes to your big day.” Rebecca Mar Young
What you will learn:
> Points to reduce pain during labour
> Points to get the bub into the best position for labour
> Points to calm your nervous system
> Points that can help you now to reduce all sorts of pregnancy ailments
> Points to manage a medical induction as well as points to prepare for birth
> And points to help with breastfeeding!
This course is for you if:
> You’re a first time mum and you’ve already done another birth course – knowing these points well is like magic
> It’s not your first baby and you want to brush up on some skills for the big day
> You’re going for a VBAC and you want to help your body and mind as much as poss
What you will receive on the day:
> A booklet that covers everything, so you can make notes if you wish and you don’t have to remember it all
> A cheat sheet for the big day to make it so super easy to use the points
There is so much to learn and it’s fun. So bring your partner or your sister or your doula or BOTH. Make sure you come with someone who can practice the points on you.
What, when and where:
Saturday March 30, 2024 – SOLD OUT
2-430pm
Dharma Shala Yoga Centre Bondi Beach
If you have any questions, please direct them to: Rebecca(at)redtent.com.au
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