| Date |
Class |
Description |
Instructor |
Time |
CEU
Credits |
Cost |
| 7/11/2008 | Massage Therapy for People with Cancer | Learn to work confidently and safely in your practice with people undergoing treatment for cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation.
Learn about the physiology of cancer, how cancer spreads (and how it doesn’t spread), how cancer treatment affects the body and what that means to massage practitioners in their choice of massage applications
Explore the psychosocial issues confronting the person dealing with cancer
Practice techniques that are effective and appropriate for every cancer patient.
Discuss ethical issues vital to patient dignity and trust and focus on the importance of self care and personal boundaries in massage and cancer patient care | Sheryl Storro LMP | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | 6 | 115 |
| 7/19-20/08 | Neuromuscular Techniques & Pilates for Back Pain | Learn to chart gross postural analysis, identify abnormal spinal curvatures, pelvic obliquity and common trigger points in the back. Methods for deep tissue techniques with proper body mechanics as applied to the four areas of greatest concern in back pain.
Teach your clients breathing techniques, standing alignment, proper abdominal engagement and stretches. | Sam Boswell LMP
Elizabeth Boswell (Nationally known Pilates instructor and author) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 16 | 300 |
| 8/16/2008 | Update on Headache Management | Fifty million Americans have chronic headaches‚ they are one of the most common physical problems in the range of human experience. Muscular tension, sinus infection, vascular spasm/dilation and chemical imbalances can all contribute to a headache.
Learn about current medications and the pathology related to headaches. And have the tools to significantly help someone who suffers from the more common types of chronic headaches. | Tom Berndt, MD
Sheryl Storro LMP | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | 4 | 75 |
| 8/16/2008 | Ethics- Scope of Practice | Professional codes of ethics dictate appropriate behavior in the professional and therapeutic relationships of massage therapists. Professional growth involves changes in our knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and beliefs. Discuss the common ethical dilemmas to the bodywork practice including roles and boundaries. | Patty McNulty LMP | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 3 | 55 |
| 9/20/2008 | Introduction to Hawaiian
LomiLomi Massage | Lomi Lomi is one of the most profound forms of massage and is a unique healing massage derived from the ancient Polynesians and more specifically the master healers of Hawaii. One of the meanings of Lomi Lomi is "Loving Hands" massage because it works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes with the focus of the practitioner being completely focused and present with loving hands and a loving heart.
In this introductory workshop you will be able to walk away with a step-by-step knowing of how to give a full hour Lomi Lomi Massage treatment. | Carolyn Callahan LMP | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8 | 150 |
| 9/21/2008 | Massage Lotions/Oil Making 101- The Basics | Come join us on learning the basics of making your own massage lotion and oils.
Have you ever wondered just how those massage lotion, cream or oil is made? It really is not that difficult with the know how and practice. Once you develop a formula and understanding of how the materials work, the possibilities are limitless! Come learn the basics to make your own! You will walk away with an easy recipe for lotion and cream and a bottle of your very own handmade lotion.
Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting soiled. | Carolyn Callahan LMP | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8 | 150 |
| 10/3/2008 | Intro to Massage Cupping
and Tuina | Cupping is the Ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin in certain acupuncture points.
Tuina is the hands on body treatment using acupressure that is a modality of Chinese Medicine for the purpose of bringing the body into balance.
Learn the application and theory behind both these ancient techniques. | Jennifer Gallis, L.A.C.
Jeanann Eckert L.A.C. | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | 4 | 75 |
| 10/10-11/08 | Face Toning Massage | Learn how to perform a "hydrotherapy face toning" massage treatment. Your clients will see a tonal difference after the very first session! The entire two days is devoted to learning, practicing and receiving a sequential series of massage strokes that affects the facial muscles, along with tightening and toning of the neck and upper chest.
Imagine this Therapist: A totally stress-free, fun and relaxing session while sitting down the entire time! Use of warm moist towels for the face, feet, neck and chest are an added bonus. As part of tuition, students will receive extensive "how to" handouts, massage lotions, crème’s and 24 facial towels ($60 value). This workshop has changed the entire practice of many tired and stressed out massage therapists. Come and join the fun! | Kelli Lott LMP
NCBTMB Provider | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 14 | 285 |
| 10/12/2008 | Cold Stone Therapy for Migraine Headaches | This innovative workshop is designed specifically for massage therapists, body workers and spa practitioners who want to offer their clients an alternative and dramatic relief treatment for kinds of headaches.
Students will have hands on practice to perform strategic placement of hand crafted cold marble stones to decrease the pressure of dilated blood vessels, and the use of specially formulated aromatherapies for the most common types of headaches, as well as specific headache point massage strokes. | Kelli Lott, LMP
NCBTMB Provider | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 6 | 115 |
