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Pregnancy & Postpartum Specialist Program

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The Masterclass

Pregnancy Massage Home Study Course

Credits: 11 CEUs
The ultimate comprehensive certification. This masterclass system includes your complete training, protocols, and foundational materials in one unified program.

Segment 1 

Pregnancy Massage Fundamentals: 

 

Reading Material: 

PDF: Fundamental Knowledge For Pregnancy Massage 

 

Video Lessons: 

Intake and Assessment  

 

Quiz: 

10 questions 

 

Segment 2 

About Fascia and Dynamic Fascial Response:  

 

Reading Material: 

PDF : All About Fascia and DFR 

 

Video Lessons: 

Watch: Video on Fascial Dissection 

 

Quiz  

10 questions  

 

Segment 3  

Body Mechanics and Self Care for the Massage Therapist  

 

Reading Material: 

PDF: Hand Positions That Will Save Your Career! 

 

Video: 

Self Care Neck Massage Video 

 

Segment 4  

Side-Lying Massage for Hip and Low Back  

 

Reading Material: 

PDF: The Side-Lying Steps

 

Video Lessons:  

  • Pillows and Positioning
  • Draping
  • Hip Traction & Compression
  • Side-lying Massage
  • Glutes and Hip
  • The Back
  • Symphisis Pubis

 

Quiz 

10 Questions  

 

Segment 5  

Semi-Reclined  

 

Reading Material:  

PDF: The Semi-Reclined Steps 

 

Video Lessons: 

  • Pillows and Draping.mp4
  • Correcting External Rotation Legs and Hip
  • Extensor digitorum and leg
  • The foot massage with energy work
  • Belly Massage and round ligament
  • Thoracic Unwinding, Carpal Tunnel, Neck • Shoulders and Neck
  • TMJD Jaw, “Umbrella Breath” Jaw release meditation
  • TMJD, Jaw,, Intraoral & External Jaw Work

 

Quiz:  

10 Questions  

 

Segment 6  

Labor Induction

 

Reading Material  

PDF: The Labor Induction and Support Steps  

 

Video Lessons:

  • Client Positioning
  • Meditation: Welcoming Client’s Baby Into The World
  • Acupressure Points for Natural Induction

 

Segment 7  

Labor Support

 

Video Lessons:

  • Labor Support Steps
  • Turning the baby
  • Support For Back Labor
  • Side-Lying Hip and Low Back Support

 

Quiz 

Labor Induction and Support Massage  

 

Segment 8  

Postpartum  

 

Reading Material: 

Step-by-Step Instructional for postpartum and DFR advanced bodywork 

 

Videos:  

Assessment:

Map of Fascial Restrictions  

 

Positioning: 

  • How to slacken belly for anterior ventral unwinding
  • Accommodating for a nursing client (postpartum)  

 

Manual Therapies -Fascial Unwinding Methods, Pin & Stretch, MET, Massage,  Other Advanced Bodywork for: 

  • Abdominal Fascia 
  • Ventral Fascia 
  • Diastasis Recti Testing (postpartum) 
  • Thoracic Fascia 
  • Psoas (MET Pin and Stretch) 
  • Neck- anterior fascia 
  • Shoulder and rotator cuff 
  • Intraoral for TMJD 
  • Carpal tunnel 
  • Prone cross fiber friction 
  • Side-lying for hip and low back pain 
  • Calves and hamstrings  

 

Quiz 
10 questions 

Enroll Now - $550 (Or 5 monthly payments of $125)
practitioner assessing the pregnant client

Fundamentals for the Pregnancy Massage Specialist Home Study Course

Credits: 2 CEUs
Build your essential foundation. Learn the core principles, safety guidelines, and physiological changes of the pregnant client so that you can confidently serve your prenatal clients

Reading Material: 

PDF: Fundamental Knowledge For Pregnancy Massage 

 

Video Lessons: 

Intake and Assessment  

Pillows and Proper Positioning 

 

Quiz: 

40 questions 

Enroll Now - $125
side lying hamstring

DFR Side-lying Hip and Low Back Pain Video Course

Credits: 5 CEUs
Master the art of side-lying bodywork to release deep restrictions in the hips, gluteals, and lower back. Perfect for clients who cannot lie flat on their stomach.

Reading Material: 

PDF: The Side-Lying Steps 

 

Video Lessons:  

  • Pillows and Positioning
  • Draping
  • Hip Traction & Compression
  • Side-lying Massage
  • Glutes and Hip
  • The Back
  • Symphisis Pubis

 

Quiz 

40 Questions  

Enroll Now - $125
DFR Semi-Reclined Video Course

DFR Semi-Reclined Video Course: Neck, Shoulders, Jaw, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Credits: 2 CEUs
Learn highly effective protocols in the semi-reclined position. Relieve chronic tension in the upper body, TMJ, and nerve compression issues like carpal tunnel.

Reading Material:  

PDF: The Semi-Reclined Steps 

 

Video Lessons: 

  • Pillows and Draping.mp4
  • Correcting External Rotation Legs and Hip
  • Extensor digitorum and leg
  • The foot massage with energy work
  • Belly Massage and round ligament
  • Thoracic Unwinding, Carpal Tunnel, Neck
  • Shoulders and Neck
  • TMJD Jaw, “Umbrella Breath” Jaw release meditation
  • TMJD, Jaw,, Intraoral & External Jaw Work

 

Quiz:  

40 Questions 

Enroll Now - $125

DFR Labor, Induction, and Labor Support Home Study Course

Credits: 4 CEUs
Learn targeted manual therapy techniques to support the body during labor preparation, natural induction encouragement, and active birth support.

Labor Induction: 

 

Reading Material  

PDF: The Labor Induction and Support Steps  

 

Video Lessons:

  • Client Positioning
  • Meditation: Welcoming Client’s Baby Into The World
  • Acupressure Points for Natural Induction

 

Labor Support :

 

Video Lessons:

  • Labor Support Steps
  • Turning the baby
  • Support For Back Labor
  • Side-Lying Hip and Low Back Support

 

Quiz 

40 Questions 

Enroll Now - $125

DFR Advanced Bodywork with Postpartum and Scoliosis Video Course

Credits: 3 CEUs
Master advanced protocols specifically designed to address structural postpartum recovery and managing scoliosis discomfort during and after pregnancy.

Reading Material: 

Step-by-Step Instructional  

 

Videos:  

Assessment: 

Map of Fascial Restrictions  

 

Positioning: 

  • How to slacken belly for anterior ventral unwinding  
  • Accommodating for a nursing client (postpartum)  

 

Manual Therapies -Fascial Unwinding Methods, Pin & Stretch, MET, Massage,  Other Advanced Bodywork for:  

  • Abdominal Fascia  
  • Ventral Fascia  
  • Diastasis Recti Testing (postpartum)  
  • Thoracic Fascia  
  • Psoas (MET Pin and Stretch)  
  • Neck- anterior fascia  
  • Shoulder and rotator cuff  
  • Intraoral for TMJD  
  • Carpal tunnel  
  • Prone cross fiber friction  
  • Side-lying for hip and low back pain  
  • Calves and hamstrings  

 

Quiz  

40 questions  

Enroll Now - $125

Advanced DFR Method & General Protocols

These courses apply to all your clients (general orthopedic, neck pain, hip pain), not just pregnancy!
side lying hamstring

DFR Side-lying Hip and Low Back Pain Video Course

Credits: 5 CEUs
Master the art of side-lying bodywork to release deep restrictions in the hips, gluteals, and lower back. Perfect for clients who cannot lie flat on their stomach.

Reading Material: 

PDF: The Side-Lying Steps 

 

Video Lessons:  

  • Pillows and Positioning
  • Draping
  • Hip Traction & Compression
  • Side-lying Massage
  • Glutes and Hip
  • The Back
  • Symphisis Pubis

 

Quiz 

40 Questions  

Enroll Now - $125

DFR Semi-Reclined Video Course: Neck, Shoulders, Jaw, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Credits: 2 CEUs
Learn highly effective protocols in the semi-reclined position. Relieve chronic tension in the upper body, TMJ, and nerve compression issues like carpal tunnel.

Reading Material:  

PDF: The Semi-Reclined Steps 

Video Lessons: 

  • Pillows and Draping.mp4
  • Correcting External Rotation Legs and Hip
  • Extensor digitorum and leg
  • The foot massage with energy work
  • Belly Massage and round ligament
  • Thoracic Unwinding, Carpal Tunnel, Neck
  • Shoulders and Neck
  • TMJD Jaw, “Umbrella Breath” Jaw release meditation
  • TMJD, Jaw,, Intraoral & External Jaw Work

 

Quiz:  

40 Questions 

Enroll Now - $125

DFR Advanced Bodywork with Postpartum and Scoliosis Video Course

Credits: 3 CEUs
Master advanced protocols specifically designed to address structural postpartum recovery and managing scoliosis discomfort during and after pregnancy.

Reading Material: 

Step-by-Step Instructional  

 

Videos:  

Assessment: 

Map of Fascial Restrictions  

 

Positioning: 

  • How to slacken belly for anterior ventral unwinding  
  • Accommodating for a nursing client (postpartum)  
  •  

Manual Therapies -Fascial Unwinding Methods, Pin & Stretch, MET, Massage,  Other Advanced Bodywork for:  

  • Abdominal Fascia  
  • Ventral Fascia  
  • Diastasis Recti Testing (postpartum)  
  • Thoracic Fascia  
  • Psoas (MET Pin and Stretch)  
  • Neck- anterior fascia  
  • Shoulder and rotator cuff  
  • Intraoral for TMJD  
  • Carpal tunnel  
  • Prone cross fiber friction  
  • Side-lying for hip and low back pain  
  • Calves and hamstrings  

 

Quiz  

40 questions  

Enroll Now - $125

🎥 Quick-Win Mini-Tutorials & Manuals ($20 - $40)

Perfect, affordable entry-level videos and standalone manuals for general practice.

Video Tutorials:

DFR Intra-Oral Tutorial Video Course (1 Lesson)

Specialized Video Training for Deep Jaw and TMJ Release and Recovery
Watch Now - $40

DFR Side-lying Hamstring Pin &Stretch 7 MIN Video Tutorial

Learn a dynamic Side-Lying technique for the posterior chain.
Watch Now - $20

Pin and Stretch for Quadratus Lumborum (7-Minute Video)

Highly targeted, fast protocol to eliminate stubborn lower back tightness.
Watch Now - $20

Carpal Tunnel Tutorial Video Course (1 Lesson, 7-Min Video)

Fast and actionable steps to relieve wrist and forearm nerve distress.
Watch Now - $20

📄 Course Manuals Only ($40 PDFs)

These are step-by step PDFs of each video course

DFR Labor Preparation and Support: Step-by-Step Course Manual Only

Buy the Manual - $40

DFR Advanced Bodywork, Postpartum, and Scoliosis Course Manual Only

Buy the Manual - $40

Fascia and Dynamic Fascial Response - Introduction Tutorial

Buy the Manual - $40

DFR Side-Lying Massage Course Manual Only

Buy the Manual - $40

DFR Semi-Reclined Massage Course Manual Only

Buy the Manual - $40

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Chula Linda Gemignani, CMT
Your Instructor

Chula Linda Gemignani, CMT

Founder, Dynamic Fascial Response® · NCBTMB Approved Provider

Chula is the founder of Dynamic Fascial Response® — a seasoned bodyworker and instructor known for her nurturing, results-driven approach. Her home study courses bring the same depth and clinical precision as her live trainings, helping massage therapists build skill, confidence, and thriving practices from anywhere in the world.

20+ Years Experience Pregnancy Specialist since 2009 NCBTMB Approved Provider DFR Founder
Student Reviews

Results That Speak for Themselves

Read how massage therapists and bodyworkers are transforming their practice with Dynamic Fascial Response® techniques.

Kassie Poye
★★★★★
Kassie Poye
LMT

"DFR bodywork has taught me such amazing techniques! Fantastic course! Chula's passion for her work, her clients and all humankind shine through beautifully!"

Angella Thrash
★★★★★
Angella Thrash
CMT

"I like that Chula showed us the proper techniques and then encouraged us to modify them to our specific style."

Anja M.L-G Frydendal
★★★★★
Anja M.L-G Frydendal
CMT

"I have found this course invaluable not just for working with prenatal clientele but also for returning to my bodyworking roots."

Jayne Illovsky
★★★★★
Jayne Illovsky
CMT

"My expectations were not only met but this course far exceeded them! There was so much more material than I expected! I can't imagine learning pregnancy bodywork elsewhere."

Why Choose DFR Training

Transform your practice with techniques that deliver immediate, lasting results through a specialized fascial approach.

Methodology
Fascia & Somatic-First Approach

DFR is grounded in contemporary tissue science, prioritizing a somatic-first approach that honors the nervous system over traditional muscle-based methods. By working with the body's innate intelligence, this advanced practice creates immediate, sustainable change.

Career Growth
A Specialty Niche = Sustainable Practice

Pregnancy massage and fascial bodywork are high-demand, underserved specialties. A specialty credential elevates your earning potential and builds a dedicated, referral-driven community of clients.

Quality
Professionally Filmed, Expert-Led

Every course is filmed in high quality with real demonstrations, detailed close-ups, and clear step-by-step instruction. You'll feel like Chula is right in the room with you.

Credentials
NCBTMB Approved CEUs

All major home study courses are NCBTMB approved. Complete your required continuing education while learning something that genuinely advances your career.

Versatility
Skills That Apply to Every Client

Everything you learn applies to your entire clientele, not just pregnant ones. The fascial bodywork, side-lying protocols, and advanced techniques work beautifully on everyone.

Flexibility
Truly Self-Paced Access

No fixed schedule, no deadlines, no pressure. Enroll today and access your course any time. Watch on your phone, tablet, or computer, on your terms.

Ready to Take Your Practice to the Next Level?

Join hundreds of massage therapists who have transformed their skills and grown their practice with Dynamic Fascial Response® training.

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