How to Find a Prenatal Massage College
Prenatal massage is designed to help relax the mother and the baby she is carrying. It can help lower blood pressure and bring down the mother's stress level. Before you can become a prenatal massage therapist, you must complete a massage training course.
- Talk with a high school guidance counselor or career coach. Both are often familiar with colleges and the types of programs each one offers. Guidance counselors have access to a variety of academic directories and class lists and may be able to tell you which colleges in your area offer prenatal massage classes or programs.
- Talk with massage therapists and doctors in your area. They may tell you which colleges they received their training from and whether they offer prenatal massage classes.
- Search online for "Prenatal Massage Classes." Click on the search results to read more about the school, application process and available classes. If you are interested in a school, contact the admissions office and arrange a meeting. You can then take a tour of the school, learn more about the classes and apply if desired.
- Visit the website of several schools in your area. Read the list of academics to see what types of classes they offer. Read each class description carefully to see whether it covers the right materials. While a school may not offer a specific prenatal massage class, the massage courses may include prenatal massage training. If you are unsure about the classes, visit or contact the school by phone to confirm the details.