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a m y h o p k i n s, r n, l m t
For as long as she can remember, Amy Hopkins has been fascinated with pregnancy and birth. In fact, she has built her entire career on supporting women in the childbearing process. Through prenatal massage, prenatal yoga, and childbirth education classes, Amy indulges the minds and bodies of her clients. With a passion for "everything pregnancy" - Amy continues to explore the ways women connect with their changing bodies and growing babies.
With a BS in Nursing, and 10+ years of experience working in both private practice and clinical settings, Amy offers her clients crucial insight into what to expect - and how to prepare for - giving birth in a hospital or any other setting. Finally, Amy draws on her own invaluable experience as a mom. Amy knows the true value of support during this transformational time in a mother's life. She and her husband reside in York, Maine with their two spectacular children.
Amy's Yoga Trainings Include:
200 Hour Training
Yoga on York
Vinyasa Flow & Yoga Challenge
Completed January 2003
www.momwell.com
Motherwell Prenatal Yoga
Instructor Training
Completed September 2002
www.ashtanga.net
40 Hour Instructor Training
Ashtanga Primary Series with David Swenson
Completed June 2004
www.childlightyoga.com
13 Hour Children's Yoga Training
Completed April 2008
Amy's Titles Include:
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Registered Nurse
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Licensed Massage Therapist
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Certified Pre and Perinatal Massage Therapist
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Certified Childbirth Educator
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Pre and Postnatal Yoga Instructor
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Doula www.seacoastdoula.com
Continuing Education Approved Provider/Instructor-providing CEUs
Amy's Course/Workshop Offerings include (and are not limited to):
Prenatal Massage Training ~ Offering Massage Therapists 14 CE hours, this 2-day course focuses on benefits, techniques, and contraindications of prenatal massage therapy. Hands-on practice among participants and with pregnant volunteer "models" make this course a "must-take!"
Pre and Perinatal Massage and Yoga for Doulas - Offering doulas 6.6 CE hours, this 1-day workshop provides doulas with the knowledge and confidence to take their client support to a new level. Participants follow a "see one, do one, teach one" style of learning as they blend specific massage techniques with safe yoga poses to use with clients during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum period.
Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support Workshop - If you are looking for a quality, condensed, yet comprehensive Childbirth Class for you and your partner/birth coach, this hands-on, practical workshop is for you! Using massage and yoga principles, this 1/2 day workshop provides pregnant women, and their partners/coaches, with techniques for prenatal, birth, and postpartum comfort. Don't miss this valuable workshop that targets the whole childbearing year!
Pregnant Couples Massage Workshop - This 1/2 day workshop designed for any stage of pregnancy (the earlier the better!) gives partners the confidence and desire to support the mom-to-be with safe, easy, and effective massage techniques. Learning such hands-on support nurtures not only partner's relationships but the early bond with baby too!
Couples Massage Workshop - Learn and practice "feel great" massage techniques with your loved-one! Gain the confidence and desire to be able to give your sweetheart a quality massage anytime. This 90-minute workshop is the perfect kick-off to a "date night." *Dark chocolate and beverages served*
For further information as well as detailed workshop descriptions and schedules, please contact Amy at: pregnancyplace@yahoo.com or 207-641-7353
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