The Simkin Center

Have questions or would like to know more? Send us an email at simkincenter@bastyr.edu, give us a call at (425) 602-3361 or visit our website at: bastyr.edu/simkin-center. We are excited to connect with you and make your educator dreams a reality!

Our traditional 3-day intensive format will be held September 10th-12th (8am-6pm PST). Whichever format you choose, both trainings will provide practical teaching skills in a small group setting alongside experienced community educators.

Both trainings will be offered as a hybrid format (completing online self-paced modules and meeting over a Zoom classroom). Our slower paced 9-week series will run from July 6th to August 31st (every Tuesday from 6pm-9pm PST.

Have you thought about working as a prenatal educator? The Simkin Center is offering two opportunities for our Childbirth Educator Training in the summer and fall!

Applications are due July 24. Click on Open Arms website link for more information regarding this position and how to apply. openarmsps.org/careers/

Birth Doulas: Open Arms has openings for birth doulas as independent contractors to join our Birth Doula Services program. Priority will go to doulas who have previous experience working with Open Arms and are able to provide services in other languages, especially Spanish.

Applications are due July 27. Click on Open Arms website link for more information regarding this position and how to apply. openarmsps.org/careers/

Open Arms Perinatal Services is hiring! They have openings for Intake Coordinators (2 full-time positions) and Birth Doulas Intake Coordinators: One of the positions will focus mostly on serving the Latinx community and fluency in Spanish is required for one of these positions.

and artistry ~Tap into over 41 years of massage, bodywork experience and wisdom ~Meet your massage therapy continuing education goals Register today and save! bastyr.edu/civicrm/event/…

Any registrations after 3pm on March 2nd will be charged the rate of $695. Don't miss out on this immersive workshop that is only offered once a year. ~Develop highly marketable, specialized skills to fulfill your purpose and full potential ~Embody efficient body mechanics

We still have a few spots left! Register for our Pregnancy Massage Training at the Bastyr University Kenmore campus. Pre-and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization, course #21201 Register before March 2nd by 3pm and save $100 (early registration rate is $595).

(ICEA) certification and includes 16 ICEA contact hours.

REGISTER NOW! bastyr.edu/civicrm/event/… Our comprehensive, hybrid (combination of online and on-site) training prepares prenatal educators with content and teaching skills. Our Childbirth Educator training fulfills requirements for the International Childbirth Education Association

Now is your time to become a Childbirth Educator! Childbirth Educators provide information, resources and build confidence regarding labor, birth and the postpartum period for expectant parents. There is still room for our May Cohort. Online Learning Modules are now open.

their babies from birth through the process of weaning. This class meets the first 45 foundation hours for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) certification exam. We are waiting for you, register now! bastyr.edu/simkin-center/…

Are you ready? Join us March 23rd-27th at Bastyr Center for Natural Health (North Seattle) for our five day, in-depth comprehensive course. Instructors will provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to support new families in feeding

embodiment and effectiveness. Register before 3pm on March 2nd and receive the early bird rate of $595. Otherwise, tuition is $695. You can register through our website: bastyr.edu/civicrm/event/… or you can call us at (425) 602-3361. We hope to see you there!

~Postpartum restoration of abdomen, movement and emotions ~Techniques for reducing childcare strain and supporting breastfeeding In addition to receiving 32 meaningful training hours (plus CE credits), this is an excellent opportunity to receive personalized feedback to improve

~80 techniques to alleviate common perinatal disorders ~Skills to increase awareness and readiness for labor ~Detailed maternity physiology, anatomy and functionality ~Labor techniques to facilitate relaxation, pain reduction and progress....

Are you a massage therapist hoping to get more training in the maternity specialty? Join us March 30th-April 2nd for our Pre and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization Workshop, taking place at our Kenmore Bastyr campus! This training will explore....