An Aquarian Look at Geriatric Massage This 8 CE workshop explores the changing face of geriatric massage. From the traditional 30 minute massage sequence to marketing and working in a retirement community, we will look at how Baby Boomers, 10,000 turn 65 daily, are...
EXPLORING THE CORE A guide to incorporating Belly Work into your Massage Practice With Sandy O’Brien, CLT, LMT This course is designed to help massage therapists become more familiar with doing “Belly work”. In many massage practices work below the clavicle and...
NECK CHECK – An in-depth look at massaging the muscles in the neck With Sandy O’Brien, CLT, LMT This course is designed to help massage therapists become more familiar with doing work on the extremely intricate muscles of the neck. The neck is so complex,...
Course Description: What’s all this about flexion?! Students will examine how postural flexion patterns are dominating our lives and what we, as body therapists, can do about it. Many of our activities: driving, reading, computer and cell phone use, cooking, doing...
NEW HYBRID MODEL CPR! ONLINE COURSE + SHORT, IN-PERSON ASSESSMENT The Heartsaver CPR and AED course teaches how to provide CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking, for adults and children. The first portion will be the online class...
Anatomy Massage Cupping Level 1 Workshop Overview: The objective of Introduction to Cupping is to educate the practitioner on the basics of cupping including the science of how it works, technique, troubleshooting, contraindications, how to, and basic protocols....
Anatomy Massage Cupping Level 1 Workshop Overview: The objective of Introduction to Cupping is to educate the practitioner on the basics of cupping including the science of how it works, technique, troubleshooting, contraindications, how to, and basic protocols....
Course Description: The objective of Advanced Cupping: Spinal Joints is to educate the practitioner on the three joints associated with the spine (Atlanto-Occipital, Sacroiliac, and TMJ) and how restriction and pain in these joints can cause pain. Each joint will be...
Instructor: Aaron Mittica, L.Ac., Dipl. Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022 Time: 9am-6pm Cost: $205 CE Hours: 8 The objective of Advanced Cupping: Upper Extremity Joints is to educate the practitioner on the four major upper extremity joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and...
Workshop Description: Gua Sha is a traditional treatment for pain and a variety of ailments in China, Vietnam, Cambodia and elsewhere. The Lash Method, developed by Dr. Heather Lash, introduces a pain-free, systematic approach to applying Gua Sha. Dr. Lash’s...
This is an NCBTMB approved course for 8CEU. Free Gua Sha tool and crème included with class! Workshop Description “Gua” means to scrape and “Sha” refers to the raised rash (petechiae) that results from the scraping. Put together they can be...
Advanced Myofascial Techniques: Exploring the Weight-Bearing Elements in the Muscular, Connective Tissue & Skeletal Systems Many physical troubles people have can be based in tensions inherent in their standing and movement patterns. Students will take this course...
Instructor: Beth Villante, RN, CHN, LMT Date: December 17, 2022 Time: 9am-6pm Cost: $205 – Price goes up closer to date! CE Hours: 8 This one day class covers the foundational knowledge of Oncology massage. This class will prepare the professional massage...
Medical Massage level 1 develops the foundational knowledge including the decision tree approach and more complicated pathologies are presented as case studies. Students will learn advanced pathophysiology of common diseases and how that affects massage treatments. ...
Bradford Nicarry bring his dynamic and exciting focus and experience to bamboo massage. In this workshop we will cover the basics for table bamboo massage (warmed). Topics Covered: Proper use and technique using the various styles of bamboo tools Care of the tools...
Hospice Massage is a two-day intensive class that explores the need-to-know information for a massage therapist interested in working in a hospice setting. The class will prepare the professional massage therapist to understand the history of hospice, the difference...
Medical Massage level 2 builds on the foundational knowledge presented in Medical Massage level 1 (prerequisite). A review of the decision tree approach is discussed and more complicated pathologies are presented as case studies. Students will learn advanced...
Bradford Nicarry bring his dynamic and exciting focus and experience to Thai Massage. This fully clothed ancient massage practice is often described as “lazy man’s yoga.” Thai massage is performed on a soft mat on the floor. As the therapist, we are reminded the value...
Medical Massage level 1 develops the foundational knowledge including the decision tree approach and more complicated pathologies are presented as case studies. Students will learn advanced pathophysiology of common diseases and how that affects massage treatments. ...
In this course we will discuss in depth the anatomy of the muscles we intend to stretch. We will discuss the theory and physiology of stretching. We will be discussing best practices and include practice time for all students to practice the techniques taught in this...
