Lava Momma Pregnancy
Massage Course
Accredited Pregnancy Massage Training
Are you looking to add new modalities to your existing massage practice? Or to gain skills and start practicing professionally? This warm and cold lava shell massage creates a blissful combination of relaxation and stimulation to ease away aches and pains, particularly focussing on the back, hips and legs as the pregnancy progresses.
Help Momma on her special journey with the Ultimate Pregnancy Massage
Hot and Cold Lava Shells take your massage to a different level! The gentle, gliding warmth softly penetrates into the body, soothing and relaxing aching limbs. This unique, specially developed massage effectively supports mums-to-be throughout the crucial stages of their pregnancy and the miraculous changes of their bodies. Help mumma reduce emotional stress for a happy pregnancy, improve back and pelvic pain and inflammation, and a reduce tension, fatigue, headaches and sleep issues.
The Cold Therapy reduces direct inflammation up to 5x quicker than an ice bath, giving relief to swollen legs and feet.
Improve energy levels, assist circulation and alleviate puffiness and fluid build-up, particularly in the legs and ankles. The clever combination of gentle but effective warmth and cold assists with pain relief and reduces muscle spasm in over-worked muscles.
Lava Momma is a powerful, flowing, long-lasting treatment which helps link mind, body and spirit, preparing mum for the birth of her baby.
This course is accredited by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
Make your job as a therapist easier and more enjoyable
Keep your clients coming back for more by providing them with a blissful massage experience that helps them on every level
Add an attractive offering to your skillset: Powerful heat and cold, combined with the beauty benefits of minerals, sea kelp and algae
No electricity needed as the lava shells are self cooling or self heating
Perfect for mobile massage
Natural shells from the Philippines, all natural and sustainable = no toxic waste
Course curriculum
Welcome and Introduction
Creating a healing space and draping and positioning for massage techniques and massage strokes
Familiarisation with Tiger Striped Clam Shells, incl. History + Anatomy, Techniques, as well as Hygiene and Cleaning
Use of Heat and Cold Therapy + Heat Management
Benefits and Myths of Pregnancy Massage
Contraindications and Safety Information, as well as Table Set Up and After Care Advice
Right & left side laying position + Lay back position massage
Self-care and body mechanics
Training with Nalu: Small group, personal attention and lots of 1:1 guidance
This Course is a hands-on, face-to-face massage training. In addition, you will receive printouts /PDF versions of the techniques and contraindications and ideas to get your business up and running.
Once you are certified, we invite to join our private Facebook Group for continued support: keep learning with the help of other therapists and free monthly educational videos. Ask questions and gain help from teachers and colleagues who have been massaging for years.
If you are a qualified remedial/ pregnancy massage therapist you can claim your CPE Points for this course.
Meet Your Trainer
Debbie's journey of healing and transformation began at an early age. While others pursued sports and dance, she immersed herself in understanding the healing properties of plants and the land, guided by the love and wisdom of her father, nana, sister, and two brothers.
Her fascination with massage therapy began in 1988. She was captivated by its remarkable ability to alleviate stress and pain, enhance muscle relaxation, and improve circulation and lymphatic flow - a cornerstone of holistic health.
In 1991, Debbie decided to transition from a career in hospitality to training adults, helping them build confidence and skills for better employment opportunities. This experience was pivotal, igniting her passion for teaching and empowering others.
Although her time in the corporate sector was extensive, it never quite felt like home. Her true calling emerged when she pursued a Dual Master Qualification in Aromatherapy and Natural Therapy, which eventually led her to Nalu Massage Training. Under the mentorship of Jen Barnett, the founder of Nalu, she discovered the profound practice of Lomi Lomi. The spirit of Aloha reinvigorated Debbie's path. Now, as the custodian of Nalu Massage Training, Debbie is dedicated to sharing her transformative knowledge and skills with others. Her journey continues, and she is honoured to guide others on their own paths to healing and growth through living life full of Aloha.
The Tiger-Striped Clam
It may not look like much at first, but this little guy has quite a history! Over millions of years, the Tiger Clam has evolved to truly become one with its environment.
Born with their shell, the clams spend their lives carefully filtering nutrients from the seawater, patiently building their home as they grow and thrive. During the process, they reduce greenhouse gases by filtering CO2 out of the water.
Islanders in the Philippines have been free diving to gather Tiger Clams as part of their basic diet for thousands of years. Previously, the shells were discarded as waste. However, nowadays these natural beauties are being recycled: Rather than throwing them away, the locals sort them, pairing the right sizes, shapes, and symmetry. Once they are matched, they are being sanded and bonded together. The end result is a beautiful, all-natural and surprisingly ergonomic tool that you and your clients will love.
Course Schedule
(All timings are approximated and subject to change if required.)
Day 1 (Friday)
Arrival day (Please note we are on NSW time)
9am onwards - Check-in and free time to settle in
12:30pm - Lunch at Krishna Village Community Kitchen
2pm - Opening Circle with Honi: Native Hawaiian Greeting and Blessing with Aloha Mediation
2:15pm -Theory: Understanding Pregnancy Anatomy and Physiological Changes
2:45pm - Contraindications for Pregnancy Massage & Safety Protocols for Both Momma and Bubba
3:45pm - Massage Techniques Specific to Pregnancy
4pm - Check Workbooks / Q&A Session
4:15pm - Practical Discussion and Demonstration
5pm - Wrap-up and Closing for Day 1
6pm - Dinner at the temple
9pm - Quiet Time, Relax and Retire
Day 2 (Saturday)
7:30am
- Nalu Movement Session
8am - Breakfast served at the course venue
8:30am - Introduction to hands-on training: pregnancy massage in side-lying position incl. demonstration of techniques
9:30am - Hands-on practice: side-to-side massage incl. safety check and troubleshooting
12:30pm - Lunch at the temple
1:45pm - Back of body practical including , back, neck, legs and feet with shells
5pm - Finished for the day
6pm - Dinner at the temple
7pm - Free time or join the community events (meditation etc.)
9pm - Quiet time
Day 3 (Sunday)
6:30am - Sunrise Yoga (optional)
7am - Breakfast at the course venue
8am - Front of body demonstration including, legs, arms, hands, feet and head and neck with shells
9am - Checkout for room bookings
9:30am - Practical hands on sessions with shells
12:30pm - Lunch at Krishna Village Community Kitchen
1:15pm - Introducing specific ailments such as sciatica, neck issues etc. using the hot and cold shells
5pm - Closing circle and certificates
Testimonials
''From the moment I meet Debbie I knew I would walk away with something truly incredible and unique to offer to others in my community. Deb made the experience spectacular, I felt at home, while receiving the most professional and inspiring training I have ever experienced. As a massage therapist of 19 years I have done many training courses and I have never felt more confident, comfortable and motivated as I have with Nalu Academy. The way the training is structured is very different from what I have experienced in the past and it is absolutely amazing. You feel more connected and relaxed with your surroundings and work you are doing. You do not feel as though you are being assessed, you just feel whole.
If others ask where should they train, Deb and Nalu would be the first place I direct them to. I am so thankful to now be a part of this amazing community and family and I cannot wait to continue my journey with Nalu.''
- Renae A.
''Highly recommend working with Nalu Massage Training - for massage and for ongoing mentoring. (...) Nalu Massage Training enhanced my confidence, techniques and opened up a new world of treatments that are great for my clients and my own body! Since her training I have felt a significant change in my energy levels after giving treatments, my clients notice a longer lasting effect and my wrist no longer have pain. The Lava Shell Massage training was a real game changer, thank you.''
- Felicity R.
''Wow what an experience!!!!!!!! Nalu training was a weekend to remember for the rest of my life. Not only was it education with skills I can bring into my everyday life, it was a much deeper spiritual experience and healing. I met friends for life that follow in the same path! Great food and serene location!!! It was heart opening beautiful training with some added time out to recharge the batteries."
- Michael
Cost & payment
The investment for your life changing, fully accredited massage course is $895 plus accommodation (includes 3x vegetarian meals each day). Early Bird Rate: Get $100 off the above course fee if you book 4+ weeks in advance!
Click on your preferred date below and you'll see the pricing options for each accommodation type in section 2 of the booking page. All rates include your course fee as well as your accommodation. Before you book, please read our terms and conditions including our refund policy.
If not paying in full at time of booking, a deposit of $295 is required. Full payment is due prior to course start.
Choose a date to make your booking
This course officially begins at 2pm on Friday and completes around 5:30pm on Sunday (all NSW time!). Please arrive as early as you need to settle in and arrive at our training space on time.
Want to stay longer and enjoy a retreat holiday? Simply add extra nights in the booking process:
Accommodation
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day. From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you'll be sure to enjoy our meals.
If you have any specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.
The Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
