ADVANCED MYOFASCIAL
RELEASE
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15 CE Hours |
Perform techniques to mobilize the
body's connective tissue, releaving 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.
Offered:
2/27/10
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AROMATHERAPY & MASSAGE
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8 CE Hours |
Presents the history of Aromatherapy & modern therapeutic use of
frequently used essential oils, their antibacterial & antibiotic properties
& how they enter the body.
Offered:
2/21/10
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BACH FLOWER ESSENCES
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12 CE Hours |
Learn to work
with the 38 Bach Flower Essences plus Rescue Remedy, the five-flower
essence used by millions homeopathically. Understand the dilutions,
reaction times, subtle effects & how to conduct a consultation. You
will be able to create an essence you design for yourself & experience
the balancing effects.
Offered:
2/7/10
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CARPAL TUNNEL
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8 CE Hours |
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Learn the anatomy & physiology of this problem &
specific techniques to provide relief both pre- & post-surgically.
Presents information on how to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome altogether
& avoid surgery. Outlines recommendations to do repetitive tasks
comfortably & ergonomically correct.
Offered:
3/7/10
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CHRONIC
PAIN SYNDROME
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15 CE Hours |
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Health-diminishing conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Lupus respond well to
therapeutic massage. Learn the physiology, mental and emotional
aspects of chronic pain syndromes and specific techniques to give clients
relief.
Offered:
5/22/10
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COMPASSIONATE TOUCH
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30 CE Hours |
"Forget unconditional
love! Therapists must work with unconditional respect."
Learn
to communicate and work respectfully with the ill, aging, and/or dying
clients, emphasizing work on their physical condition regardless of their
mental state. This class includes a residency at a long-term care
facility.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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DERMATOLOGICAL CAUTIONS FOR THE MASSAGE
THERAPIST
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8 CE Hours |
Identification
& evaluation of common skin conditions & diseases plus superficial
indications of internal disease. What to touch, what to avoid, what
you can catch & what you can’t.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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ENHANCING EDUCATION WITH
MASSAGE |
8 CE Hours |
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Learn to effectively work with
students to enhance the educational process in public, private,
non-traditional or special needs schools, utilizing seated massage.
Benefits to the student and the staff.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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ETHICS & THE THERAPIST
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6 CE Hours |
Explores the
scope of the ethical decision-making process & many basic issues such
as cultural diversity, confidentiality & professional boundaries.
Individual cases can be discussed.
Offered:
1/17/10
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FORTUNATE FACE
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15 CE Hours |
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Massage to the head, face, ears,
neck and pectoral area, then acupressure points to tighten and firm the
facial muscles, warm compresses to hydrate the skin, and treatments of the
face & neck to smooth the skin, increase circulation and make any fine
lines disappear. Learn this relaxing, therapeutic, mini face lift
that can be used in a spa or wellness setting.
Offered:
5/22/10
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HEALING
ACUPRESSURE
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15 CE Hours |
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Covers specific acupressure points that treat common physical problems
and conditions non-invasively. This modality is easy to incorporate
into your practice or to use on yourself. A brief background of
Oriental Medicine and energy meridians is given.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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HBV,
HIV, AIDS AWARENESS
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8 CE Hours |
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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 wiht those who are infected.
Offered:
5/16/10
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MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
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15 CE Hours |
Physiology of
the lymphatic & immune systems, treatment of primary & secondary
Lymphedema with techniques for reducing the size and/or pressure of a
limb. Offers prevention, home-care & self-help information to share
with clients.
Offered:
2/13/10
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MASSAGE
THERAPY - CHIROPRACTIC INTERFACE |
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.
Offered:
5/2/10
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MATERNITY MASSAGE
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20 CE Hours |
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Learn the physiology of the pregnant body & the
birthing process. Outlines the benefits & contraindications of massage
for those expecting. Offers information on labor preparation, the stages
of labor & the physical & emotional changes experienced after delivery.
Presents a variety of modalities proven to relieve common complaints &
discomforts experienced during pregnancy & labor. Techniques to speed
healing & the restoration of abdominal musculature post-partum.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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NUAD
BO-RARN - Introduction
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4 CE Hours |
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Experience the Traditional Massage of Thailand that works
on the meridians of the body & takes the body into Yoga-like positions that
can’t be accomplished without assistance. This is a complete therapy
still practiced by Buddhist monks today.
Offered:
2/3/10
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PALPATION
AND ASSESSMENT
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20 CE Hours |
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Learn to accurately read the signs & signals of
discomfort. Techniques to locate abnormal tissue & its movement patterns.
Learn skills to find the source of pain & provide relief. Recognition of the
constant switch between assessment, tissue activity & achieving a
therapeutic response.
Offered:
4/10/10
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PATHOLOGY BEYOND THE
BASICS
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15 CE Hours |
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An exploration of human disease processes &
conditions, including their signs, symptoms, & etiology. Review of the
indications & contraindications of massage for the most common conditions.
Excellent preparation for taking standardized exams.
Offered:
5/3/10
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PEDIATRIC MASSAGE
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15 CE Hours |
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Massage techniques for infants to age 16.
Lots of hands-on practice with dolls as well as real kids. This
class presents the various problems in different age groups, what is
stressful to them and how to treat these people effectively. Also outlines massage benefits for special needs children.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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PNF
STRETCHING
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8 CE Hours |
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitated Stretching, is a
non-invasive technique that enables the therapist to increase a client’s
muscular mobility, strength & the movement of their connective tissue.
Offered:
3/7/10
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PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT
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8 CE Hours |
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Suggestions for establishing and
maintaining a
profitable, safe and prosperous massage practice. Tips on every facet of being an
employee, self employed, or both at the same time.
Offered:
2/21/10
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RAINDROP THERAPY
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8 CE Hours |
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Learn this powerful treatment combining massage &
essential oils bringing the entire body into structural & energetic
alignment. Basil, Birch, Thyme, Peppermint & Oregano are some of the
essential oils used to invigorate the client & help to ward off bacteria
& viruses.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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REFLEXOLOGY
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15 CE Hours |
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Learn to relax the body while promoting healing with this
ancient technique. Treat areas of the body that cannot be worked on directly.
Offered:
5/1/10
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REIKI - LEVEL I
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10 CE Hours |
Presents the
Usui system, an ancient art of energy healing. Prepares you to do hands-on
work immediately.
Offered:
1/15/10
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REIKI - LEVEL
II
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12 CE Hours |
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Reviews Reiki I (prerequisite) increases power of hands-on
healing & teaches a method of sending energy over distances.
Offered:
2/5/10
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REIKI MASTER - LEVEL III
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20 CE Hours |
Reviews Levels
I & II, which are prerequisites, & increases the power of this
ancient energy healing art. Examines methods of analyzing learning
styles to prepare you to teach Reiki to individuals & organizations.
Offered: Schedule Pending
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REPETITIVE USE INJURIES
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8 CE Hours |
Explores the
physiology of these injuries outlining the damage to each soft tissue
group. Discusses common injuries encountered & details
modalities available for healing & which produce the best results.
Offered:
3/6/10
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SEATED MASSAGE
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15 CE Hours |
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Massage performed with the client fully clothed in a
seated position. A “portable modality” effective in business locations
or public environments such as sporting events.
Offered:
4/17/10
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SHIATSU -
INTRODUCTION
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4 CE Hours |
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Bring your curiosity & questions & experience a
little of this ancient work that is relaxing, yet therapeutic.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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SHIATSU
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50 CE Hours |
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The physiology, location of & access to the 12 body
meridians in this ancient art of thumb pressure. Also, working on the
student’s meridians to allow effective treatment of others.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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SPORTS MASSAGE
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20 CE Hours |
Techniques
proven to maximize athletic performance & shorten the recovery time
after an event. The most popular sports are discussed, the most
common injuries these events can cause & how to treat them.
Offered:
3/27/10
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TECHNIQUES FOR THE
TOTALLY TENSE
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8 CE Hours |
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Vocabulary and communication skills, guided imagery &
relaxation techniques that therapists, practitioners & health care providers
can incorporate into any modality.
Offered:
3/20/10
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THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
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8 CE Hours |
Learn the
technique developed by a nurse & used in hospitals & health care
facilities worldwide to promote heath, reduce pain & establish balance
& harmony in clients & patients.
Offered:
4/11/10
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THERAPY FOR THE
THERAPIST
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8 CE Hours |
Practical 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. A variety of two to three minute
"self-treatment breaks" are practiced that allow therapists to
work without stress while improving the quality of their work on the
clients.
Offered:
2/14/10
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TMJ MASSAGE
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8 CE Hours |
Learn the anatomy of the
temporomandibular joint and the causes of muscular disfunction. You
will practice methods of reducing tension, eliminating trigger points as
well as bruxation wiht post isometric techniques and will be given a kit
for sterile techniques inside the mouth.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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TRIGGER POINT
TECHNIQUE
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8 CE Hours |
Learn what
Trigger Points are and their neuromuscular origin. Study the direct
and indirect causes of Trigger Points and hw to recognize them in
clients. A basic knowledge of muscular anatomy is needed for
accurateevaluation and treatment.
Offered:
3/14/10
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WARM STONE THERAPY
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15 CE Hours |
A relaxing, yet therapeutic massage
using smooth, heated river stones and high quality massage oil. The
most relaxing and frequently requested therapy available in therapeutic
and spa environments.
Offered:
Schedule Pending
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ZERO BALANCING
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25 CE Hours |
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Developed by Fritz Smith, MD with the Upledger Institute.
Perform bodywork integrating physical structure with body energy.
Understand energy as a palpable entity at the bone level. Observe working
signs in the client & have the tools & vocabulary to communicate
balance, alignment & movement. Parts 1 & 2 of this training are
incorparated in this class.
Offered: Schedule
Pending
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