Description
The following classes can be taken alla carte or in the process of completing all five segments to receive DFR’s DOUBLE pregnancy massage certification PLUS a DFR CERTIFICATION and be featured on the DFR™ practitioner referral list.
Price: $200.00
DFR Massage Class: Side-Lying Positioning for Low Back and Hip Release. This class is relevant for all client populations. It is also a prerequisite for the DFR Pregnancy Massage Certification and great knowledge for any massage therapist to have. Can be taken as a single class or as part of the certification. 8CEs
ALL CLASSES ARE OFFERED LIVE or ONLINE
It is essential for all therapists to know effective side-lying positioning and DFR™ techniques for low back and hip release so that they can offer lasting results. This class is relevant for all client populations. It is also a prerequisite for the DFR™ Pregnancy Massage Certification and great knowledge for any massage therapist to have. Are you already positioning clients with low back issues (pregnant or not) in a side-lying position for the most effective release for low back? If not then this class is bound to change that.
Dynamic Fascial Response™ techniques will help most low back, hip, and S.I joint and sciatica issues for your clientele. We will review the anatomy involved in fascial bodywork techniques addressing low back, hip, sciatica and S.I joint issues.
Learn pin and stretch / resistance and release / traction and compression / fascial release foundational understanding and techniques.
Learn effective methods to open your client’s range of motion.
Learn side-lying techniques, pillows needed and flawless draping.
Open range of motion to increase circulation and speed up healing
Class is part of a certification program so may also include some semi-reclined steps. See CLASS TWO below
Location: LIVE in Nevada City, California
DATE: Aug. 20, 2023
TIME: 9am – 6pm [ EARN 8 CEU’s, class approved by NCBTMB]
PRICE For ALLA CARTE CLASS: $220 (early bird 130.00 Before MARCH 1)
MATERIALS: $60 to be collected day of class OR if you prefer an abbreviated version of side lying only section let me know
REFUND POLICY: All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
CONTACT: Chula Gemignani chulagem@gmail.com (530) 798-9998
PHONE: (530) 798-9998
Summer DATES 2023!
Summer DATES: August 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 from 9 AM to 6 PM August 28 exam from 10 AM to 1 PM.
The following classes can be taken LIVE OR ONLINE
Course Description: 42 hour Pregnancy Massage Certification PLUS A Certification in Dynamic Fascial Response™ (42CEUs NCBTMB)
Price: $200.00
DFR Massage Class: Side-Lying Positioning for Low Back and Hip Release. This class is relevant for all client populations. It is also a prerequisite for the DFR Pregnancy Massage Certification and great knowledge for any massage therapist to have. Can be taken as a single class or as part of the certification. 8CEs
BELOW IS A DESCRIPTION FOR EACH CLASS OF THE FULL CERTIFICATION:
YOU CAN TAKE THEM INDIVIDUALLY FOR 8 CEUS EACH OR AS A WHOLE FOR THE 42 HOUR CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION.
Class ONE:
August 19, 2023: 9am-6pm DFR™ : Pregnancy Massage Fundamentals 8CEUs:
SAFE PREGNANCY MASSAGE: Know the contraindicated points, correct positioning and when proper medical release forms are needed. Understand pregnancy conditions and complications. This class is a prerequisite for the 42 hour DFR Pregnancy Massage Certification. What you learn in this course is great knowledge for any massage therapist to have so that you can welcome pregnant clientele into your practice while feeling confident. Intake forms and medical release forms are provided. Click here to take this class on its own
Class TWO:
August 20, 2023: 9am-6pm 8CEUs
Description:
Side-Lying Positioning Steps 1-25: Low back and hip release, posterior chain unwinding: back, hamstrings, calves, pubic symphysis alignment technique for pubic pain
First Half of Semi-reclined Positioning Steps 1-13: correcting “duck walk”, gastric motility point, belly, addressing rib pain, round ligament pain, feet
This class is also a prerequisite for the DFR Pregnancy Massage Certification. The skills you learn in this class is valuable knowledge for any massage therapist ttreating low back issues and will introduce the practitioner to semi reclined bodywork. This class satisfies the Day 1 requirement for the DFR™ 42 hour Pregnancy Massage Certification. And 8 of the 35 hour live class portion of DFR™ practitioner requirements. click here to take this class on its own
Class THREE
August 21, 2023: 9am-6pm 8CEUs
Steps 14-40 Semi Reclined and Supine Positioning: Addressing TMJD with external and intraoral jaw / cranial tension release, somatic breathing technique, for releasing jaw and pelvic tension, craniosacral balancing, anterior ventral unwinding, addressing neck, shoulders, pregnancy induced carpal tunnel syndrome
This class is relevant for all client populations. You will learn intraoral (inside mouth with gloved hand) work to address TMJD. This class also satisfies the supine and semi reclined positioning requirement for the DFR™ 42 hour Pregnancy Massage Certification. And 8 of the 35 hour live class portion of DFR™ practitioner requirements. It is also a prerequisite for the DFR Pregnancy Massage Certification and great knowledge for any massage therapist to have. Click here to take this class on its own
Class FOUR
August 26, 2023: 9am-6pm 8CEUs TWO PARTS
9-1PM Birth Support Massage (Doulas are welcome to join this birth support class Earn 4CEs)
1-2pm Lunch
2pm-6pm DFR REVIEW FOR LIVE EXAM/ DFR Clinic
BIRTH SUPPORT CLASS Aug 26, 2023 9am-1pm:
Techniques for Physical Support – DOULA TOUCH- 4 CEs
Join us for 4 hours of learning healing touch and emotional rapport skills to support the pregnant, laboring and postpartum client.
Doulas, birth teams and massage therapists are all welcome.
You will learn hands-on therapeutic touch to:
- Help stimulate and help progress labor
- Help ease labor pains
- Support the hip and low back during labor
- Support the neck and shoulders of the nursing, postpartum client.
- Self Care healing touch to support the doula and client.
Aug 26, 2023: 2pm-6pm DFR EXAM REVIEW AND DFR CLINIC: Steps will be given to you to weave into your pregnancy massage session and you will practice them with my supervision and coaching as needed. For a DFR refresher, Join this class as a clinic if there is room!

A DFR practitoner and model enjoying a pin and stretch (Muscle Energy Technique) moment
Class FIVE
Aug 27, 2023 9am -6pm 8CEUs:
DFR Scoliosis/Postpartum Massage Class
This class presents a signature DFR bodywork class featuring dynamic bodywork techniques with ventral fascia unwinding, psoas pin ans stretch, resistance and release, traction and compression. These steps support anyone wanting a deep sense of alignment who are tired of spending money on sessions that don’t make a lasting change. This is the DFR work that brings home the five star reviews!
Your scoliosis clients will praise you! All steps learned can be applied to postpartum clientele as well. This class also satisfies the postpartum requirement for the DFR™ 42 hour Pregnancy Massage Certification. And 8 of the 35 hour live class portion of DFR™ practitioner requirements. It is also a prerequisite for the DFR Pregnancy Massage Certification and great knowledge for any massage therapist to have. Click Here to Take this class on its own
Class SIX (three hours only)
Aug 28 2023 10-1pm LIVE EXAM Don’t worry -you will be prepared and ready!
Read more about the Instructor, Chula Linda Gemignani and her work:
NOTE:
NCBTMB teachers are carefully vetted through a rigorous application process. Because of this, their courses are recognized by many U.S. states. Check with your state’s massage board for CE requirements as these CE’s may work for you!)
Class is limited in size for personable teaching: The first 8 live students to sign up will be registered for August’s class. Anyone else will be placed on a waiting list and contacted for the next class.
RESERVE: your place with a $200 non refundable deposit
INVESTMENT: in your practice for this 5-day course is $1250( EARLY BIRD 1150.00 until July 1, 2023)
Materials: 60.00 CHULA’S BOOK: “The Dynamic Guide to Pregnancy Massage”
CERTIFICATE: You will receive a certificate for completing 42 hours of Pregnancy Massage
SECOND CERTIFICATE: A second certificate will be given to bodyworkers for completing 32 hours in DFR™ and you will be featured on our website and receive client referrals.
INSTRUCTOR: Chula Gemignani
CONTACT: ph # 530-798-9998 /email: info@dynamicfascialresponse.com
We accept payment plans specifically designed for your needs.
Material Fee is for the book and laminated reference guides needed to take this training: $60 to be collected day of class
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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NCBTMB CEs are not currently recognized by California Massage Therapy Council .
NCBTMB providers like myself are carefully vetted through a rigorous application process. Because of this NCBTMB courses are recognized by many U.S. states, check with your state’s massage board for updates. You will get a certificate at the end of this training; however I am not a certifying entity. So it will show that you have completed 42 hours of training in pregnancy massage.
Student Reviews:
“Just a little over a year ago we met and you trained me in a modality that has been nothing but a benefit to me and others.”
“I loved all of the fascia techniques and Chula was very organized.”
“I like that Chula showed us the proper techniques and then allowed us to modify them to our specific style”
“Chula is one of the best teachers I have ever had. This structural work is difficult for me but she made it much easier, was very patient and clear and very easy to pay attention to. Her enthusiasm for the subject was contagious”
“I really appreciate the book and all of the reference material that was provided”
“Chula’s class gave me a well rounded understanding of prenatal massage and postnatal care. Her teaching style is organized, focused, and kind. She will wait until every last person is on the same page before moving on. I will continue to take every class she offers and encourage fellow body workers to do the same!”
You don’t want to miss this rare opportunity to take this course in this beautiful setting of Chula’s home!
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Price: $200.00
DFR Massage Class: Side-Lying Positioning for Low Back and Hip Release. This class is relevant for all client populations. It is also a prerequisite for the DFR Pregnancy Massage Certification and great knowledge for any massage therapist to have. Can be taken as a single class or as part of the certification. 8CEs