Prenatal massage: work confidently and safely
A pregnant client is no reason to say no. You will learn what changes in the body, when massage is not allowed, how to position the client and how to work with back and pelvic pain. Based on research, not myths. Plus — a full session on a real pregnant model.
- Contraindications and “red flags”
- Session protocol: side-lying position, 10–15 minutes on each side, which techniques to leave out
- Practice: 4 videos — a full session on a pregnant model (week 37)
- Lower back and pelvic pain, swelling, numbness in the hands
- Certificate in Ukrainian
The course is recorded in Russian — it is the instructor’s working language, which he has used in his practice for over 18 years. We deliberately state this before payment so that you can make your decision knowing all the terms.
Please note that we are a Ukrainian company and pay taxes only in Ukraine.
We are currently working hard on our Ukrainian so that our next courses can be filmed in Ukrainian ❤️
What you get
A system that turns a pregnant client from a risk into someone who recommends you to every expectant mother she knows. Only what is backed by data, and no scaremongering.
No fear of doing harm
You will know the contraindications and warning signs, so you see pregnant clients calmly instead of turning them away “just in case”.
Data instead of myths
Ivan walks you through the research, so you answer every “is this OK during pregnancy?” with facts, not guesses.
A client for months ahead
Pregnancy lasts for months — that means regular visits. More trust, more bookings.
Who this course is for
For professionals who work with the body. The course speaks to you as a professional, not as an expectant mother.
Massage therapists
Pregnant clients come to you, and you either turn them away or work by guesswork. The course gives you clear boundaries: what is allowed, what is not and why.
Rehabilitation specialists and physical therapists
You want to understand contraindications and work safely with a client during pregnancy.
Trainers, yoga and Pilates instructors, doulas
You need a foundation on the pregnant body, safe exercise and manual techniques for relaxation.
Therapists looking for a new niche
Pregnant women and new mums are a steady source of demand. The course adds a field where few specialists take an evidence-based approach.
Does this sound familiar?
A pregnant client — and you say no
You don’t know exactly what is allowed, so you say “after the birth”. And you lose the client for a year.
Myths in your head
“Pregnant women can’t have massage”, “no sport”, “just lie on the sofa”. Clients hear this everywhere — and then ask you.
They ask about the lower back, pelvis and swelling
Lower back pain, numb hands, swollen legs — and you aren’t sure what you can work with and when it is better to refer her to a doctor.
Unsure about the session itself
How to position her, how long the session lasts, which techniques to leave out — every time feels like the first.
One in two pregnant women is your potential client
Figures from a course lecture: Ivan breaks them down using research data.
Most of this pain is myofascial: it can be worked on by hand. The key is knowing how to do it safely.
Course programme
Theory — 7 topics, practice — 4 videos on a real pregnant model. Lessons are on a learning platform in Telegram.T-71 · lessons
Result: you understand where the discomfort comes from and can explain it to the client.
Result: you can tell types of pain apart and know what to work with and what to refer to a doctor.
Result: you know what to do when a client complains of numbness in her hands.
Result: you answer “can I do sport?” based on data, not myths.
Result: you don’t give unsafe advice about painkillers and you know when to refer to a doctor.
Result: you know what to do when a client has a complex medical history.
Result: you run the session by the protocol — safely and confidently.
Practice
videos with a model4 videosResult: you understand the rules of the session before the first touch: what is allowed and what is not.
Result: you do the upper half of the session in the right order — from the head to the hand.
Result: you do the lower half of the session and know how to turn the client over to the other side.
Result: you see the whole session from start to finish: rhythm, order of areas and transitions.
14-day guarantee: if it’s not right for you, we will refund your money.
- Lectures with diagrams and infographics
- Practice: 4 videos — a full session on a real model
- Watch on your phone, at your own pace
Course author
Ivan has a medical background and relies on research, not on “that’s how it’s always been done”. In the course he shows what about pregnancy and massage is backed by data and what is a myth, and explains it in plain words.
- Paramedic: medical college, “General Medicine”, practice in hospitals and on ambulance crews
- Psychologist, psychology teacher (KhHEU, 2016)
- Kinesiologist — trained with Viktoriia Pozyhun and Wayne Topping
- Speaker at PROBODY FORUM 2026 with the lecture “Medical reasoning for massage”
Practice: a full session on a real pregnant model
Ivan demonstrates the whole protocol on a model at 37 weeks — from positioning to the feet, commenting on every technique.
The practice was filmed on a real model at 37 weeks — with the approval of the doctor managing her pregnancy.
Massage during pregnancy is done only with the approval of the doctor overseeing it.
The model in this course is Yuliia, the mother of our son Erik. He took part in creating this course before he was even born, so we set aside 10% of course sales into his account 🤍
- 1Introduction and rulesGynaecologist’s approval, side-lying position with bolsters, allowed and prohibited techniques, pressure, order of areas.
- 2Head and upper shoulder girdleNeck, SCM, trapezius, shoulder blade, release of the latissimus dorsi and pectoral muscles, lower ribs, arm and hand.
- 3Lower back, pelvis, legs and feetLower back without abdominal massage, sacrum, gluteal muscles, piriformis release, hip joint articulation, calves, feet, turning over to the other side.
- 4The whole procedure, sped upThe full session without commentary: rhythm, order of areas, transitions.
- stroking
- release
- gentle lymphatic drainage
- joint articulation
- rocking
- vigorous friction
- deep pressure on trigger points
- deep kneading
- percussion techniques
- abdominal massage
After the course you will be able to
Take on pregnant clients with understanding, not by guesswork.
See clients without fear
You work with pregnant clients calmly because you know the boundaries.
Spot contraindications
You recognise contraindications and warning signs that call for a doctor.
Work by the protocol
A full session by the protocol: side-lying position, order of areas from head to feet, permitted techniques, comfortable pressure.
Work with pain
Lower back and pelvis, swelling, numb hands — you know what to do.
Understand changes in the body
You know how pregnancy changes the spine, pelvis and muscles, and can explain it to the client in plain words.
Answer the myths
About sport, medications and “massage is not allowed” — based on data.
How the training works
No sign-up on the website — the lessons live in Telegram.
You get a link to the Telegram platform with all the lessons.
Ivan explains the changes in the body with diagrams, and in 4 practice videos gives a full session on a real pregnant model.
Watch whenever it suits you. Access to the lessons lasts 6 months, and can be extended afterwards.
The session protocol and the list of contraindications are at hand when a pregnant client comes in.
14-day guarantee — we refund 100% of the payment
If within 14 days you realise the course isn’t right for you, we will refund your money in full. The terms are in the public offer.
How Ivan explains things: student reviews
The course is new, so here are Google reviews of studying at Savia. The online course has the same instructor and the same teaching style.
Before starting, I had three schools to choose from — and I’m grateful my choice fell on Savia. Everything that textbooks make complicated was explained here simply and clearly — even a child would understand :) 80% of the time is practice, and I can confidently start working today, knowing how I can help a person.
I really liked the course, everything was clear and professional. I was surprised by the focus on anatomy and on understanding how the mechanisms of our body work, not just beautiful moves: we were taught to tackle the root of the problem, not just to give people relaxation.
A wonderful school, no exaggeration. The way the material is presented, loads of clear analogies so you really understand — everything is as accessible and clear as it gets. Bearing in mind that I came in from zero, without any background.
Definitely worth going! Great instructors, valuable information without filler: anatomy, practice. They teach you to work with your head, not just your hands. The two weeks of training flew by.
Questions about the course
Do I need a medical background?
No. The course is for massage therapists, rehabilitation specialists and trainers. Ivan explains complex things in plain words and goes through terms — pelvic floor, myofascial pain, contraindications — with examples.
Is it suitable if I have just finished a basic massage course?
Yes, if you already do classic massage: this course adds working with pregnant clients to it. If you don’t have the basics yet, start with the basic course.
How much time does the training take?
Watch at your own pace, on your phone or laptop. Access lasts 6 months, so you will have time to rewatch the difficult topics several times.
How do I practise the techniques without a model? Will there be feedback?
The course has 4 practice videos: Ivan gives a full session on a real pregnant model and comments on every technique — positioning, order of areas, pressure. Massage during pregnancy is done only with the approval of the doctor managing the pregnancy. The course does not include individual feedback on your practice — it is an affordable online format.
How do I get access?
Immediately after payment you receive a link to the learning platform in Telegram with all the lessons. Access lasts 6 months, after which it can be extended: just message us.
Is the course suitable for a pregnant woman herself?
The course is designed for professionals. It will help a pregnant woman understand what is happening to her body, but it does not replace a consultation with the doctor who manages her pregnancy.
Can I pay from abroad?
Yes. We accept Visa and Mastercard cards from any bank; the amount is charged in hryvnias (UAH) at your bank’s exchange rate.
What language is the course recorded in?
The course is recorded in Russian — it is the instructor’s working language, which he has used in his practice for over 18 years. We deliberately state this before payment so that you can make your decision knowing all the terms.
Please note that we are a Ukrainian company and pay taxes only in Ukraine.
We are currently working hard on our Ukrainian so that our next courses can be filmed in Ukrainian ❤️
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If within 14 days you realise the course isn’t right for you, we will refund 100% of the payment. The terms are in the public offer.
Take on pregnant clients without fear
Contraindications, session protocol and working with pain — based on research. Access immediately after payment.
- 7 topics: from changes in the body to the session protocol
- Lectures with diagrams and 4 practice videos on a real model