2010 Course  Calendar  

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES.

Deposits can be sent to:  

SBT Administrative Office, 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 1303B, Yardley , PA 19067

Note:  Text prices may change slightly.

January 2010

1/12/10

with Kathy Perniciaro.  250 hours. Learn to be a Massage Therapist.  This training includes massage technique, anatomy & physiology, pathology, communications skills, ethical considerations & massage therapy law, equipping you to perform Deep Muscle Therapeutic Massage with some Accupressure and Reflexology techniques.  Two classes: 10 am or 7 pm.  Training completed 5/25/10.  $2500.  Registration requires a school visit, a $50 registration fee, $100 text fee and a $200 tuition deposit.  Fulfills almost half of the requirement for a 600-hour diploma.  You design the remaining 350 hours from the many electives!  A weekly payment schedule is available.

1/15/10 & 1/16/10

with Ann Waters.  10 CE hours.  Learn the Usui system, an ancient art of energy healing. Prepares you for hands-on work immediately.  Fri. 7 pm and Sat. 9 am, $130.

1/17/10  

ETHICS AND THE THERAPIST

with Ann Waters.  6 CE hours. Explores basic issues and the ethical decision-making process regarding  confidentiality, prevention of sexual misconduct and professional boundaries to name just a few.  Role playing activities are offered and individual cases can be shared.    9 am, $100.

1/17/10

TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR 2009 RETURNS

with Jeanne Swain, CPA.  8 hours.  Learn about current changes in tax law that apply to last year's earnings and tax filing.  Teaches you how to do year-end accounting with little or no stress.  You will also receive many helpful tips for filing tax returns.  9 am, $130.

February 2010

2/3/10 

NUAD BO-RARN INTRODUCTION

with Pam Hodgkinson.  4 CE hours.  Experience the Traditional Massage of Thailand that works on the energy meridians of the body and takes the body into Yoga-like positions that can not be accomplished unassisted.  This therapy is still practiced by Buddist monks in Thailand today.  7 pm, $40.  100-hour class starts 3/1/10.

 2/5/10 & 2/6/10

with Ann Waters.  12 CE hours. Reviews Reiki Level I (a prerequisite).  Increases the power of this hands-on healing and teaches a method of sending this energy over distances.  Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 9 am.  $250.

2/7/10 & 2/8/10

with Kathy Perniciaro.  12 CE hours.  Learn to work with the 38 essences plus Rescue Remedy, the five-flower essence used by millions homeopathically.  Understand the dilutions, reaction times, subtle effects and how to conduct a consultation. Create an essence for yourself and feel the result.  Sun. 9 am and Tue. 7pm.  $180 plus $23 texts.

2/13/10 & 2/14/10

with Joan Stocker. 15 CE hours.  Physiology of the lymphatic and immune systems of the body to fully understand Lymphedema, a chronic condition that can impact on an individual's appearance and well-being. Techniques for clients with Lymphedema and creating therapy plans for reducing the size and/or pressure of a limb. Information to prevent Lymphedema where possible is offered.  Home-care and self-help information for those with the condition are given.  9 am.  $180 + $30 text.

2/14/10

with Kathy Perniciaro. 8 CE hours.  Advice for Massage Therapists to avoid discomfort and prevent injury in this line of work.  Stretching, massage, ergonomics, body mechanics and proper use of equipment are reviewed.  Two to three minute "self-treatment breaks" are practiced allowing therapists to work without stress while improving work quality.  9 am.  $130.

2/21/10

AROMATHERAPY & MASSAGE

with Kathy Perniciaro. 8 CE hours.  Learn the antibacterial, antibiotic and anti-fungal properties of many essential oils, how they enter the body and how to administer them.  Modern uses of many relaxing and healing oils.  9 am, $130 + $20 texts.

2/21/10

with Joan Stocker.  8 CE hours.  Suggestions for establishing and maintaining a profitable, safe and prosperous massage practice. Tips on every facet of being an employee, self employed, or several types of employment at the same time.  9 am.  $130.

2/27/10 & 2/28/10

with Kathy Perniciaro.  15 CE hours. Perform techniques to mobilize the body's connective tissue, relieving pain and increasing muscular function and flexibility by unwinding the fascia that makes up the bands of the Myofascial System.  Learn how fascia forms in the embryo and how it evolves with age to accurately assess a client's needs. 9am.  $300 + $19 text.

2/28/10

with Joan Stocker.  40 hours.  Structured practice for passing standard massage and bodywork examinations.  Tips for the "exam anxious" also given.  Tests given include questions about therapeutic massage and bodywork, assessment and application of treatment, anatomy, physiology, pathology, professional standards, ethics and sound business practices.  Five consecutive Sundays, 10 am.   $380

March 2010

3/1 & 3/2/10  

NUAD BO-RARN

with Pam Hodgkinson. 100 hours. The Traditional Massage of Thailand is performed on a mat, client fully clothed.  This ancient technique works on the energy meridians of the body then assists the client into Yoga-like stretches that cannot be accomplished alone.  This art form is relaxing, yet energizing and profoundly increases flexibility and vitality.  Nine consecutive Mon. & Tues. 7pm, and Sun. 3/14, 3/28 and 4/18/10.  $1000 + $30 text.

3/6/10

with Lynn Wass.  8 CE hours.  Explores the physiology of these injuries outlining the damage to each soft tissue group and techniques to treat them effectively.  Outlines many common injuries encountered and which techniques are most valuable for healing.  9 am.  $130 + $25 workbook.

3/7/10 

with Lynn Wass.  8 CE hours.  Learn the anatomy and physiology of this problem and specific techniques to provide relief both pre- and post-surgically.  Presents practical information on how  to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome altogether and avoid surgery.  Offers recommendations on how to do repetitive tasks comfortably without injury.  9 am, $130 + $20 workbook.

3/7/10

PNF STRETCHING

with Dr. Gerald Agasar.  8 CE hours. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitated Stretching is a non-invasive technique enabling therapists and health care practitioners to increase the client's mobility, range of motion and strength.  This work will also increase the movement of the body's connective tissue. 9 am. $130 + $22 text.

3/13/10

with a Certified American Heart Association instructor.  8 hours. Two year certification in  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for adults and children, including instruction in the use of a portable defibrillator.  Presents the four modules of scientifically based first aid:  1] General Principles  2] Medical emergencies such as seizures and chest pain  3] Injuries  4] Environmental emergencies such as bites, stings and exposure.  The public is welcome. 9 am.  $130.

3/14/10

with Dr. Richard Berkowitz. 8 CE hours.  Learn what Trigger Points are and their neuromuscular origin.  Study the direct and indirect causes of Trigger Points and how to recognize and treat them in clients.  A basic knowledge of muscular anatomy is needed for accurate evaluation and treatment.  9 am, $130.

3/20/10

with Ann Waters.  8 CE hours.  Vocabulary and communication skills, guided imagery and relaxation techniques that therapists and health care providers can incorporate into any modality.  9 am.  $130.

3/27/10 & 3/28/10 

SPORTS MASSAGE

with Amanda Catrombon.  20 CE hours.  Techniques are offered that have been successful in improving athletic performance and shortening recovery time after a sporting event.  The most popular sports, and the most common injuries occurring at these events, are discussed, as well as how to treat them during and after the event.  9 am.  $250 plus $18 text.

April 2010

4/10/10 & 4/11/10

with Lynn Wass. 20 CE hours. Learn to read the signs and signals of discomfort.  Practice using palpation to locate abnormal tissue and how it moves.  Once the source of pain is located, master the techniques to give relief. Recognize the switch between assessment, tissue activity & a therapeutic response.  9 am. $300 + $25 workbook.

4/11/10

with Ann Waters.  8 CE hours.  Learn the technique developed by a nurse and used in hospitals and health care facilities worldwide to promote health, reduce pain and establish balance and harmony in clients and patients.  9 am, $130 + $10 text.

4/17/10 & 4/18/10

with Joan Stocker. 30 hours.  Covers the structure and function of each system of the body and their interaction with each other.  Emphasis is on the skeletal and muscular systems.  This class is excellent preparation for taking standardized exams.  9 am.   $280.  Also meeting 4/24 & 4/25.  The Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd Edition by Kapit and Elson is used as the text.  If you don't have this book they are available at the school for $20.

4/17/10 & 4/18/10

with Wendy White.  15 CE hours.  Learn a 15-25 minute massage performed with the client fully clothed in a seated position.  Tips on how to market this very “portable modality” that is so effective and popular in business locations, health fairs and other public places like sporting events.  Information on ordering a massage chair with a great discount.  9 am.  $180.

May 2010

5/1/10 & 5/2/10

with Lynn Wass. 15 CE hours.  Learn to relax the entire body while promoting health and healing with this ancient technique.  The entire body is mapped out on the feet and hands, allowing you to treat areas of the body that can't be worked on directly.   9 am, $200 + $22 text.

5/2/10

with Dr. Richard Berkowitz. 8 CE hours.  Learn about muscular and skeletal anatomy of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, the treatment options available by chiropractors and massage therapists and the synergistic effect obtained when several treatment modalities are incorporated in a treatment plan.  9 am, $130.

5/3/10

with Wendy White.  15 CE hours.  An exploration of the human disease process and common conditions a therapist may encounter.  Covers the signs, symptoms, and the etiology of many health problems.  Reviews indications and contraindications of massage for common problems.  Four consecutive Mondays.  7 pm, $180 + $ 45 text.

5/9/10

with Lynn Wass. 8 CE hours. Identification and evaluation of common skin conditions and diseases plus superficial indications of internal disease.  What to touch, what to avoid, what you can catch and what you can’t.  9 am, $130 + $25 for workbook.

5/16/10

with Tom Loveless.  8 CE hours.  Required in the pending PA licensure bill.  Educates health care providers about the physiologic indications, referral recommendations, pharmacology and the transmission risks of these diseases.  Outlines the pathology of Hepatitis B virus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.  Supplies practical precautions to protect you from infection and perspectives to eliminate fear and alarm while working with those who are infected.  9 am.  $150.

5/16/10

TAX STRATEGIES FOR THE MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL

with Jeanne Swain, CPA. 8 hours.  Teaches necessary and practical record keeping for all types of business configurations or entities.  Also, receive advice on how to plan for retirement whether you're an independent contractor, a partner or on employee.  Helpful guidance for those getting started or those already established as a massage therapist.  9 am, $130.

5/22/10 & 5/23/10

with Lynn Wass.  15 CE hours.  Learn about health-diminishing conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Lupus, what they have in common and why they respond well to therapeutic massage.  Learn the physiology as well as the mental and emotional aspects of chronic pain syndromes.  Presents techniques to provide relief.  9 am. $225 + $20 text.

5/22/10 & 5/23/10

FORTUNATE FACE

with Joan Stocker.   15 CE hours.  Massage to the head, face, ears, neck and pectoral area, then acupressure to tighten and firm the facial muscles.  Warm compresses are used to hydrate the skin.  Several products are applied to the face and neck to smooth the skin, increase circulation and make any fine lines disappear.  Solutions are offered to resolve problems clients may have.  This relaxing, therapeutic, mini face lift can be used in any spa, wellness or therapeutic setting.  9 am.  $250.

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