This unique training is designed for hands-on prenatal and birth professionals dedicated to enhancing their skills in supporting physiological childbirth.
*Includes lodging, breakfast & lunch
This path is designed for bodyworkers and midwives, doctors and nurses who seek deeper knowledge of prenatal bodywork to support fetal positioning and address pregnancy-related pain from a Spinning Babies® perspective. By becoming a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, you’ll gain specialized skills to help alleviate discomfort and optimize fetal position.
Prerequisite: Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshop.
This training requires a scope of practice, in which hands on therapy can be provided:
Meals Included
Hotel Amenities
Standard Registration (Ends March 17th, 2026):
Double Occupancy: $3,295.00
Single Occupancy: $3,795.00
Installment Plan Option:
Register before January 12th, 2026 to use our payment installment option, allowing you to divide your registration fee into 4 payments.
Only 34 seats are available for this in-person training. Spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Complete your application and registration early to ensure your place.
Emma Moreland is a birth worker and body worker based out of San Diego, CA. After the births of her five children and facing a lack of representation, Emma decided she would pursue a career in midwifery. Emma works to create a safe space and community for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are seeking birth and body services as well as information and support, working specifically to reduce the Black perinatal and infant mortality rates in the US. On her path to becoming a midwife, Emma has studied birth work, body work, Birthing From Within, and craniosacral therapy. Emma graduated from Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery in 2020 and is set to take the licensing exam in the fall of 2021, after which she will be a Licensed Midwife. As a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner and Spinning Babies® World Confluence speaker, Emma has committed herself to the education about and implementation of embodied consent in birth and body workers, as well as clients.
Jamie Mossay (she/her) has been serving the San Diego community as a massage therapist/bodyworker for over 20 years and started attending births as a doula in 2009. She is a mother, Birth Story Listener®, Certified Birthing From Within® Mentor and Facilitator, and a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner and Instructor. Jamie has studied, practiced, and taught numerous modalities working primarily with pregnant, laboring, and postpartum people and their families and those who serve them. She is the creator of the DANCES® approach to prenatal bodywork and Birthing From Within’s Touch From Within course, a co-author (with Nicole Morales) and illustrator of The Breech Release: Opening Pathways for Midwifery and Prenatal Bodywork, and co-creator of the Spinning Babies® Online Course: Breech for Parents which offers holistic support for navigating breech pregnancy for both parents and practitioners.
We offer Equity Seats for aware practitioners of color as part of our ongoing commitment to equity and representation in birth work. There is no cost to apply. Click here to submit your application.
Monday, May 4, 2026
8:45 AM Registration
9:00 AM Class starts
TBD Lunch break
6:00 PM Class ends
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
8:45 AM Sign-in
9:00 AM Class begins
TBD Lunch break
6:00 PM Class ends
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
8:45 AM Sign-in
9:00 AM Class begins
TBD Lunch break
6:00 PM Class ends
Thursday, May 7, 2026
8:45 AM Sign-in
9:00 AM Class begins
TBD Lunch break
4:00 PM Class ends
Catered lunch will be provided for all attendees during each day of the training. Times will be determined closer to the training time and provided in your training agenda.
Short breaks will be offered mid-morning and mid-afternoon each day of the training. Light refreshments and snacks will be offered throughout the day.
Thank you for respecting everyone’s time and energy by arriving a few minutes early (or more) at the start of our day together and after breaks, as we will begin at the times indicated. They are not “arrival” times; please give yourself the time you need to get settled. Much of our time will be spent doing hands-on practice, so it is critical that each participant be back on time from breaks and present for their partner.
Much of our time will be spent doing hands-on practice, so it is critical that each participant be back on time from breaks and present for their partner.
Travel Considerations. When arranging your travel accommodations, please ensure that you are scheduling times that do not interfere with the 4-day training dates and times. During the 4 days we’ll spend together, every minute is of great value with the information you need to complete the 4-day training requirements.If you have any questions, please email spbcpe@spinningbabies.com.
Register before January 12th, 2026 to use our payment installment option, allowing you to divide your registration fee into 4 payments.
Early Bird Registration until December 15th, 2025
Standard Registration until March 17th, 2026
Installment Plan Option: Register before January 12th, 2026 to use our payment installment option, allowing you to divide your registration fee into 4 payments.
Only 24 seats are available for this in-person training. Spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Complete your application and registration early to ensure your place.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel before 12/15/25, the cancellation fee is $200. If you cancel between 12/16/25 and 2/11/26, the cancellation fee is $400. No refunds will be offered after 2/12/26.
Yes, the renowned Elms Hotel & Spa delivers the perfect combination of true luxury married to timeless elegance. Your stay will be unforgettable at our luxury hotel near Kansas City. Unparalleled service, luxurious accommodations, genuine hospitality, and an idyllic setting are the hallmarks of our resort and spa.
As a guest of The Elms Hotel and Spa, you’ll enjoy:
Breakfast will be provided for all attendees each day of the training.
Catered lunch will be provided for all attendees during each day of the training. Times will be determined closer to the training time and provided in your training agenda.
Short breaks will be offered mid-morning and mid-afternoon each day of the training. Light refreshments and snacks will be offered throughout the day.
Your ticket includes lodging, breakfast & lunch with all of our US-based Advanced 4-Day Trainings.
We’ve worked closely with training sites to secure lodging that’s comfortable, convenient, and cost-effective, making it easier for you to focus fully on the learning experience.
To help you stay focused and refreshed throughout the training, all US-based advanced 4-Day trainings include breakfast, lunch and snacks each day.
Please refer to the individual registration page for full details on whats included for your specific training.
Eligible participants for the Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner Training are professionals who provide hands-on care within their scope of practice, such as midwives, nurses, doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and traditional bodyworkers. To qualify, you must have completed a 1- or 2-day Spinning Babies® Workshop within the past four years and hold at least one year of professional experience practiced within the past two years. Doulas and childbirth educators are not eligible, as manual therapy must be part of your professional role. This pathway is designed for practitioners who want to bring greater comfort in pregnancy and help optimize fetal positioning through the Spinning Babies® approach
Please bring:
Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a detailed welcome packet with essential information, including:
Additionally, an invoice and contract will be sent to your email. These must be completed before accessing your pre-training materials.
You must complete a Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshop and have appropriate professional licensure or equivalent experience in pregnancy-focused bodywork or clinical care.
Participants learn principles of embodied consent, advanced fascia release methods, balancing strategies for pelvic levels, and new ways to support non-separation behaviors after birth. Skills gained can be applied to pregnant clients and non-pregnant individuals alike, broadening your holistic practice.
Yes, Aware Practitioners can apply to be listed in the Spinning Babies® Directory, helping families find experienced bodyworkers. Directory membership requires completion of the Aware Practitioner Training and online modules. The first year of the listing is included in the training price. To remain listed and continue to use the SpBAP badge beyond the first year, an annual fee of $100 will be automatically charged to the credit card you provide.
Traditional childbirth education often focuses on coping mechanisms and birth interventions. Spinning Babies® centers the pregnant body’s physiology and the baby’s active role in birth. Instead of managing labor, our approach encourages balance, mobility, and space within the body, allowing birth to unfold with greater ease.
Spinning Babies® draws on decades of midwifery experience, current anatomical and physiological understanding, and emerging research. Our approach emphasizes creating conditions where the natural process of birth can proceed with fewer complications. Hospitals and care teams around the world are incorporating Spinning Babies® principles to improve birth outcomes. You can learn more about the clinical research behind Spinning Babies® methodology here on our research and references page.
Completion of a Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshop is a prerequisite for attending many of our advanced trainings, including the Integration Workshop, Certified Parent Educator Training, and Aware Practitioner Training.
To complete this step, simply register for an upcoming Foundational Workshop. Spinning Babies® Approved Trainers offer these workshops worldwide, both in one-day (7 CE hours) and two-day (13 CE hours) formats. Workshops are available in various regions and languages to meet the needs of our global community.
Visit the Foundational Workshop page to find a location near you and reserve your spot. We recommend completing your Foundational Workshop before applying to any advanced program to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
Yes, you can earn 25 continuing education credits through ANCC and NCBTMB upon successfully completing the training.
Yes. Enrollment in the Aware Practitioner Advanced Training includes your first year’s badge-use and directory listing fee. To continue using the Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner badge and directory listing beyond the first year, an annual fee of $100 will be automatically charged to the credit card you provide.
