Prenatal Massage Training and Mentorship for RMTs

Hello Colleague!

Does your stomach drop every time you see a pregnant client in your schedule?

Do you dream of creating a prenatal practice, but aren't sure where to start? Do you feel apprehension in your prenatal massage skills? Do the do's and don't's feel overwhelming?

If your answer to any of these is yes, I can help!

As a prenatal focused RMT with over 10 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of pregnant clients.

I've mastered the art of the prenatal intake, the nuance of pillowing, positioning and draping, and I've carefully crafted treatments that help my clients have less painful pregnancies and better birth experiences.

And I want to share all of this knowledge with you...

Because I'll let you in on a little secret...

Prenatal massage isn't hard, it's actually really easy!

When I ask new clients if they've had a prenatal massage before, and they say yes and they didn't like it, nine times out of ten they say it's because the therapist seemed nervous and afraid to touch them.

Prenatal massage doesn't have to be intimidating, and I am here to give you confidence and clarity. I promise that by the end of our time together, you will no longer dread a side-lying glute drape, among other things.

I approach prenatal massage from a client centred lens. I don't believe in special, one-size-fits-all recipes to giving a prenatal massage.

let's level up your prenatal massage skills together!

I'm here to fuel your intuition, and nurture the skills you already have.

You pick how we work together

Confidently Treating Your Prenatal Client: 2 Day In-Person Training (Guelph, ON)

This course has been designed to support RMTs looking to deepen their knowledge and increase their confidence in working with the pregnant body. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

Review on the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
Positioning and draping (including using a prone pregnancy cushion)
Common pregnancy complaints and how to treat them
Treatment planning for pregnancy
Preparing clients for birth
Building a perinatal massage practice
Massage therapy and labour support
Hands on practice on pregnant bodies
Myth busting and juicy conversations we're not having in school
Small class size to ensure an intimate learning experience

Next Course Dates:
April 18th and 19th, 2026
September 26th and 27th, 2026

2 Day course fee: $575 + HST

Email hello@guelphprenatalmassage.com to inquire about payment plans (three monthly payments of $200 + HST).

1:1 Mentorship Opportinitues - $100/hr

Private coaching calls tailored to your practice goals
Case studies and treatment plan brainstorming
Guidance on how to add labour support (doula) care into your practice
Marketing strategies for targeting the prenatal population
Debriefing and unpacking secondary birth trauma
Business planning as you transition to private practice

I need this!

MORE ABOUT LINDSAY

Lindsay Finnie

Registered Massage Therapist, Birth Doula, Educator

Hey, I’m Lindsay (she/her) – a self-proclaimed Birth Nerd and cat meme enthusiast. I'm on a mission to help my fellow massage therapists better understand the pregnant body and how to treat it with confidence.

For the last decade, I have treated thousands of pregnant people, supported nearly 100 births as a labour support doula, and began sharing my knowledge with other therapists through my popular course, Confidently Treating Your Prenatal Client and lectures at The Canadian Massage Conference. I'm not afraid to have hard conversations, I don't gatekeep information, and I deeply value relationships.

I never say no to coffee, love Halloween and can quote The Office at the drop of a hat. When I'm not on call for babies - I can be found backcountry camping with my husband Dave, snuggling my cat or sewing clothes for my adorable nieces and nephews.

Lindsay was a clear, compassionate and very knowledgeable instructor and helped me feel a lot more excited about prenatal massage therapy.

- Course Participant

This course was informative and engaging! It made me excited instead of scared to see prenatal treatments in my schedule!

- Course Participant

Lindsay's course is an absolute must for any massage therapist who plans to work with pregnant people in any capacity. She filled in the gaps from what wasn't taught in school, and she taught it with a warm, inclusive approach that's much needed. I learned new techniques as well as facts that I didn't know before. I left feeling much more confident in my prenatal massage skills. I can't recommend this course enough.

- Course Participant

Common Course Questions

Is this course designed as an intro course?

Will I get to massage a pregnant body?

How will I know if this course is right for me?

This course is for RMTs who feel called to explore the power of touch in pregnancy and who want more than a "cookie cutter" approach to prenatal massage care.

The RMTs who will most enjoy this course are those who value peer-to-peer learning, are open to giving and receiving honest, constructive feedback, and those who learn best when they are participating in conversations and hands-on practice.

What is the cancellation/refund policy for this course?

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