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PATTI RAMOS WORKSHOPS

* To register for either the Birth Preparation Workshop or the Labor Tools and Techniques Workshop, please select your first and second choices for the workshop dates you would like to attend and then enter your registration information in the boxes below.

* If you do not see a date that works for you, please contact Patti.  It is possible that other dates can be added.  She also provides private in-home classes if your schedule prevents you from being available for
the weekend workshop.  There is an hourly charge for private classes.

* Your payment will hold your place in the workshop, so please submit it soon after registering.  If you need
to make other payment arrangements, please contact Patti at 253-565-7981 or birthpreparation@aol.com

* You can either mail your payment to the address below, or you may submit your credit card payment by using the PayPal option.

* Cannot afford the workshop fee?   Patti would be happy to discuss the possibility of creating a payment plan and/or a possible trade.  Trade examples:  web design, home remodeling, vacation time shares, medical care, professional services, automobile repair/detailing  or ?   What ideas do you have?  Let's get creative!

* Refund policy:  A minimum 48 hour notice prior to the morning of the class date is required for a refund  should you need to cancel (less a $35.00 cancellation fee)  For no-shows, the entire class fee is non-refundable.
Labor Tools and Techniques Workshop
~ For those of you who prefer to take the fast track to your labor and birth preparation, the Labor Tools and Techniques Workshop is a great alternative to the 2-day Birth Preparation Workshop.  It is also a practical and fun refresher class for couples who are expecting their 2nd baby (or 3rd or 4th!).  *If you are expecting your first baby, it is highly recommended that you attend the 2-day Birth Preparation Workshop which includes the "Ice Journey" - a very empowering, memorable, and realistic labor simulation.


This workshop includes the following information:
*Aromatherapy
*Music therapy
*Massage therapy
*Breathing techniques
*Creative labor positions
*Pain coping practices and techniques
*Relaxation and comfort suggestions/practices
*Rotation techniques for babies who are malpositioned
*Enhancing communication skills with each other and the medical staff
*The partner's role and how he/she can effectively support and assist the mother in labor




Class fee:  $175.00 / couple

Workshop hours:  11:30am - 7:00pm - Saturday or Sunday

2008 workshop dates: (select one date)

June 21    July 12     Aug 9     Sept 13     Oct 11     Nov 8     Dec  6
*Your advance payment reserves
  your place in the workshop.


Please mail your check or money order to:
Patti Ramos  
2621 Mtn. View Ave W., #B-8
Tacoma, WA 98466
**This site and all photos are COPYRIGHT/2008 - Patti Ramos

PLEASE no reproduction, copying or use of any kind. All rights reserved.
If you are interested in puchasing any of Patti's photos you may send your request to: pattiramosphotog@aol.com
Click here to read testimonials
from couples who participated
in the "Ice Journey"
* Please bring the following items with you to the Birth Preparation Workshop:

1)  Three bed-type pillows and a large, thick blanket or sleeping bag (which will be used on a carpeted floor) 

2) A camera to take pictures during the workshop of the exercises and techniques we use (as a reminder for you) and a group photo.

3) A journal or notebook for taking notes. (this will help remind you of the many techniques, exercises and positions we will cover in class)

4) Wear comfortable clothes (such as sweats, shorts or yoga pants) for some occasional exercising and floor sitting. Moms ... please do not wear a dress, pantyhose or bib type overalls.

5) Light snacks, juice and water will be provided.  We will take a 30 minute lunch break around 1:15pm.  Please consider bringing your lunch so you can relax during those 30 minutes rather than go out for a rushed lunch at a restaurant.

** Because of the long hours and various activities involved in this workshop, it is recommended that you make an effort to not schedule any other activities on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening so that you may get adequate rest and have the opportunity to "debrief" with one another after the workshop.

* Classroom Location:
Union Avenue Pediatrics Well Child Clinic
1530 S. Union Ave., Suite 12 
Tacoma, WA 98405

The clinic is located off of Highway 16 at the Union Ave Exit (Target Shopping Center).  As you are facing the office building, enter through the double glass doors on the left - the classroom is up the stairs and to the left.
* Please bring the following items with you to the Labor Tools and Techniques Workshop:

1)  Three bed-type pillows and a large, thick blanket or sleeping bag (which will be used on a carpeted floor) 

2) A camera to take pictures during the workshop of the exercises and techniques we use (as a reminder for you) and a group photo.

3) A journal or notebook for taking notes. (this will help remind you of the many techniques, exercises and positions we will cover in class)

4) Wear comfortable clothes (such as sweats, shorts or yoga pants) for some occasional exercising and floor sitting. Moms ... please do not wear a dress, pantyhose or bib type overalls.

5) Light snacks, juice and water will be provided.  Please eat lunch before arriving for the workshop and bring
whatever additional food you may need to sustain you throughout the day.

** Because of the long hours and various activities involved in this workshop, it is recommended that you make an effort to not schedule any other activities in the evening before the workshop so that you may get
some adequate rest.

* Classroom Location:
Union Avenue Pediatrics Well Child Clinic
1530 S. Union Ave., Suite 12 
Tacoma, WA 98405

The clinic is located off of Highway 16 at the Union Avenue Exit (Target Shopping Center).  As you are facing the office building, enter through the double glass doors on the left - the classroom is up the stairs on the left.

The Birth Preparation Workshop
featuring the memorable "Ice Journey"


Class fee:  $265.00 / couple

Workshop hours:  10:00am - 7:00pm - Saturday and Sunday

2008 workshop dates:


April 26 & 27 (full)
May 17 & 18 ((full)
May 31 & June 1 (just added)
June 28 & 29 (1 opening)
July 19 & 20 (3 openings)
August 23 & 24
September 20 & 21
October 18 & 19
November 15 & 16
December 13 & 14

* After completing the registration boxes to the left, please be sure to click the registration submission bar below the question box.  Thank you!
*Your advance payment reserves your place in the workshop.

Please mail your check or money order to:
Patti Ramos  
2621 Mtn. View Ave W., #B-8
Tacoma, WA 98466
* After completing the registration boxes to the left, please be sure to click the registration submission bar below the question box.  Thank you!
03-31-08   Hi everyone!  Well today is the first day back in the real world, and I will say that it was hard to leave our little cocoon last night.  Zach and I had such an emotional, awesome weekend, that it was kind of sad to leave at the end.  I hope that everyone had such a profound experience, and I will definitely look forward to hearing how each of your birth experiences go.  I pray that we all have safe deliveries and healthy babies!

Thanks again everyone for sharing in this weekend with us.  I know that Zach and I both feel so close to one another after having gone through it together.  Zach left last night saying that he will definitely recommend the class to anyone and everyone.  It was such a blessing seeing the complete turnaround in him after going through my ice journey after seeing how he originally felt about his.  He now says that it was great and exactly what he needed to help me through.

Anyway I hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to hearing from all of you soon.  I feel a special bond with each of you, even though we only met this weekend.  We all went through something so profound that it couldn't help but bring us together.

Talk to you soon ~
Suzanne & Zach
03-29-08 & 03-30-08  Birth Preparation Workshop
Mariah
German
Megan
Rashan
Suzanne
Zach
Athena
Jesse
Amy
Pat
Karen
Mark
Bridgette
Mike
Cindy
Doug
Suzanne and Zach
04-04-08   Patti ~ Thank you so much for adding us to your website.  What an honor!  I have been visiting your site often this week-it is helping me stay connected to you and your wonderful class.  I know that my marriage is stronger because of you and the class and I just want to say thank you so much.  I am so looking forward to seeing everyone again-I can't wait.  It has been on my mind constantly this week.  You will always hold a special place in my heart for giving us what you gave us last week.  I will definitely be keeping in touch.  Love, Suzanne