with Al Vonderahe, LMT
1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $200
At the pinnacle, as well as the twilight of his wildly successful quarter century massage therapy career, former 11-year NJ Massage Board Alumnus, Al Vonderahe has decided to teach and share his extraordinary assessment and treatment wisdom. He wants to pass down his knowledge. Vonderahe has performed over 40,000 massage hours in a practice that is routinely Full by word of mouth.
That’s right, read that again! His hands did the advertising.
Wait it gets better…
Al uses no oil and his clientele does not take off their clothes.
Never have for 25 years now.
Vonderahe only treats folks in pain and his practice is filled with fellow medical professionals, both as clients as well as rich sources of referral. Vonderahe has an “Eagle eye” in assessment skills, an education from massage luminaries like Chaitow, along with bodywork PAIN management strategies that include neuromuscular, myofascial, strain/counterstrain and good old fashion warmth and understanding. This class is a gift from a retiring American Bodywork Grandmaster. My entire massage staff took this class and absolutely loved it. You are going to love it too and him. Shortcut your way to a fulfilling career in “Touch Medicine!”
with Al Vonderahe, LMT
1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $200
At the pinnacle, as well as the twilight of his wildly successful quarter century massage therapy career, former 11-year NJ Massage Board Alumnus, Al Vonderahe has decided to teach and share his extraordinary assessment and treatment wisdom. He wants to pass down his knowledge. Vonderahe has performed over 40,000 massage hours in a practice that is routinely Full by word of mouth.
That’s right, read that again! His hands did the advertising.
Wait it gets better…
Al uses no oil and his clientele does not take off their clothes.
Never have for 25 years now.
Vonderahe only treats folks in pain and his practice is filled with fellow medical professionals, both as clients as well as rich sources of referral. Vonderahe has an “Eagle eye” in assessment skills, an education from massage luminaries like Chaitow, along with bodywork PAIN management strategies that include neuromuscular, myofascial, strain/counterstrain and good old fashion warmth and understanding. This class is a gift from a retiring American Bodywork Grandmaster. My entire massage staff took this class and absolutely loved it. You are going to love it too and him. Shortcut your way to a fulfilling career in “Touch Medicine!”
with Somaliah Sadiq Williams, LMT| RJW| Adjunct
2 days, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 16 credits, $350.00
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Pregnancy is a pivotal and transitional experience in one's life. Learn how you can support this rites of passage with evidence based tools that will be a great addition to your practice.
Get the skilled training you need to effectively administer a therapeutic and relaxation prenatal massage during all three trimesters of pregnancy with expert LMT, birth worker and reproductive advocate Somaliah Y Williams(Soma).
This comprehensive CEU course will go over the beneficial physiological and emotional effects of prenatal massage along with an in depth review of the anatomy and physiology of the body during the stages of pregnancy. Students will learn the complications and contraindications with an emphasis on how to identify a high risk pregnancy as well as the benefits, indications, and cautions of pregnancy massage. During the course students will also review Eastern and Western techniques to treat common discomforts during all the stages of pregnancy.
Somaliah Sadiq Williams
LMT| RJW| Adjunct
Somaliah is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist and adjunct instructor of massage at Pacific College of Health and Science where she lays the foundation for future therapists. She teaches introduction to Swedish, Thai , Prenatal and Reflexology. With additional certifications and training from Thailand, Somaliah offers focus therapy in Thai massage, prenatal, postpartum recovery, infant , Thai Hara massage and Karsai Nei Tsang. Somaliah has been serving families as a Full Spectrum Community Doula since 2013. And has been a Reproductive Justice Advocate beginning in 2016 advocating for pregnant women at Rikers Island Prison. Somaliah is also a co creator of the Yinova Way, a systematic approach to reproductive body work. Somaliah also holds workshops in womb wellness via guided imagery and somatic release techniques. Somaliah gives full-spectrum holistic care to her clients with healing hands and attunement, which are the basis of her practice. She feels that the biggest aspect of healing begins with our need to be affirmed, our need to be seen and to be heard.
with Somaliah Sadiq Williams, LMT| RJW| Adjunct
2 days, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 16 credits, $350.00
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Pregnancy is a pivotal and transitional experience in one's life. Learn how you can support this rites of passage with evidence based tools that will be a great addition to your practice.
Get the skilled training you need to effectively administer a therapeutic and relaxation prenatal massage during all three trimesters of pregnancy with expert LMT, birth worker and reproductive advocate Somaliah Y Williams(Soma).
This comprehensive CEU course will go over the beneficial physiological and emotional effects of prenatal massage along with an in depth review of the anatomy and physiology of the body during the stages of pregnancy. Students will learn the complications and contraindications with an emphasis on how to identify a high risk pregnancy as well as the benefits, indications, and cautions of pregnancy massage. During the course students will also review Eastern and Western techniques to treat common discomforts during all the stages of pregnancy.
Somaliah Sadiq Williams
LMT| RJW| Adjunct
Somaliah is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist and adjunct instructor of massage at Pacific College of Health and Science where she lays the foundation for future therapists. She teaches introduction to Swedish, Thai , Prenatal and Reflexology. With additional certifications and training from Thailand, Somaliah offers focus therapy in Thai massage, prenatal, postpartum recovery, infant , Thai Hara massage and Karsai Nei Tsang. Somaliah has been serving families as a Full Spectrum Community Doula since 2013. And has been a Reproductive Justice Advocate beginning in 2016 advocating for pregnant women at Rikers Island Prison. Somaliah is also a co creator of the Yinova Way, a systematic approach to reproductive body work. Somaliah also holds workshops in womb wellness via guided imagery and somatic release techniques. Somaliah gives full-spectrum holistic care to her clients with healing hands and attunement, which are the basis of her practice. She feels that the biggest aspect of healing begins with our need to be affirmed, our need to be seen and to be heard.
with Larry Heisler, M.A., LMT
1-day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $200
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
NOBODY TREATS SHOULDER KNOT PAIN MORE EFFECTIVELY THAT A MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST!
Now there is a successful protocol you can follow to treat it!
In my experience, the knots found at the medial borders of the scapula are among the top five most frequently mentioned soft tissue complaints. It could be on either side of your client’s body, and by referring all over it mimics many other complaints in the shoulders, neck, lats, etc. I work on this specific condition on a daily basis and it drives my client’s crazy. It’s that chronic low grade pain, day in and day out for months and sometimes years that wears them down. The only modality I have ever seen effective against trigger points in the rhomboids is medical massage. It’s what separates us from all the other modalities.
Soft tissue complaints require a soft tissue solution and we are soft tissue experts!
During any given year, a handful of my clients will check themselves into the local emergency room thinking that they might be experiencing a serious cardio issue. They can’t take a deep breath without pain or lift their arm up, and they invariably start thinking it’s something big. After a thorough medical examination, they are routinely told that they have a pinched nerve or a trigger point firing in their scapular region and are prescribed either an anti-inflammatory, a pain killer, or sent for physical or massage therapy.
Join massage pioneer Larry Heisler in this all day, hands-on workshop that specifically addresses inter-scapular trigger points. Larry will take you through all the aspects of his dramatically effective approach exploring causes, contributing factors, contraindications and long-term strategies.
This class will help you address your client’s inter-scapular pain, and the protocol you are going to learn will give you the experience and insight you need! You will have the clinical tools to address this soft tissue complaint effectively and it will be great for your business!
Love this class- Larry you made it very interesting and informative. Your relaxed way of teaching makes it easy to learn. Thank you. — Beth Ann, LMT
I loved the class! — Nalda Pena, LMT
Enjoyed this class very much! I’m looking forward to implementing these techniques with my clients right away. — Danielle Kastner, LMT
This is the best classroom experience. I’ve learned so much that I will definitely use with clients. Larry is the absolute best instructor; his enthusiasm makes you want to learn more! — Maria Gamble, LMT
By far the most informative, interactive class taught by an amazing instructor! — Joseph Merola
with Larry Heisler, M.A., LMT
1-day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $200
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
NOBODY TREATS SHOULDER KNOT PAIN MORE EFFECTIVELY THAT A MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST!
Now there is a successful protocol you can follow to treat it!
In my experience, the knots found at the medial borders of the scapula are among the top five most frequently mentioned soft tissue complaints. It could be on either side of your client’s body, and by referring all over it mimics many other complaints in the shoulders, neck, lats, etc. I work on this specific condition on a daily basis and it drives my client’s crazy. It’s that chronic low grade pain, day in and day out for months and sometimes years that wears them down. The only modality I have ever seen effective against trigger points in the rhomboids is medical massage. It’s what separates us from all the other modalities.
Soft tissue complaints require a soft tissue solution and we are soft tissue experts!
During any given year, a handful of my clients will check themselves into the local emergency room thinking that they might be experiencing a serious cardio issue. They can’t take a deep breath without pain or lift their arm up, and they invariably start thinking it’s something big. After a thorough medical examination, they are routinely told that they have a pinched nerve or a trigger point firing in their scapular region and are prescribed either an anti-inflammatory, a pain killer, or sent for physical or massage therapy.
Join massage pioneer Larry Heisler in this all day, hands-on workshop that specifically addresses inter-scapular trigger points. Larry will take you through all the aspects of his dramatically effective approach exploring causes, contributing factors, contraindications and long-term strategies.
This class will help you address your client’s inter-scapular pain, and the protocol you are going to learn will give you the experience and insight you need! You will have the clinical tools to address this soft tissue complaint effectively and it will be great for your business!
Love this class- Larry you made it very interesting and informative. Your relaxed way of teaching makes it easy to learn. Thank you. — Beth Ann, LMT
I loved the class! — Nalda Pena, LMT
Enjoyed this class very much! I’m looking forward to implementing these techniques with my clients right away. — Danielle Kastner, LMT
This is the best classroom experience. I’ve learned so much that I will definitely use with clients. Larry is the absolute best instructor; his enthusiasm makes you want to learn more! — Maria Gamble, LMT
By far the most informative, interactive class taught by an amazing instructor! — Joseph Merola
with Annette Joubert, LMT
8 credits, 9:30-6:00pm, $200
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Course Difficulty Level Beginner
Craniosacral Therapy is a whole-body hand on application of gentle palpation, traction, compression, and rocking. With this modality you can relieve or “release” the stress and restrictions that may impair nervous system function. Dr. Sutherland, an Osteopath in the 1950’s was the father of craniosacral therapy in the United States. It was designed as a systematic approach gentle touch to bring balance to the central nervous system. Craniosacral work is not a diagnosis. It is a way to listen to the patient body and optimize functional movement with little force. During a session the body is free to move into new space and increase range of motion. Patients enjoy a calming experience. The subtle movements and relaxation assist the body’s natural self-correcting mechanism.
This work is intended for adult patients only. This module I introduces the massage therapist to the application of craniosacral techniques at a basic level of palpation and assessment.
Learning Outcomes: Practitioners upon completion of this module will be able to incorporate craniosacral techniques from a holistic approach and be able to utilize protocols of both Dr. Upledger and Hugh Milne into a massage session.
- Learning Objectives:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the CranioSacral System
- Understand the biomechanics (physics) of CranioSacral techniques
- Identify and practice palpation of the cranial motion/dynamic
- Evaluate CranioSacral motion at multiple sites on the body.
- Perform protocols from published works of Dr. Upledger
- Utilize methods as described in Hugh Milnes book The Heart of Listening.
- Acknowledge indications, precautions and contraindications for CranioSacral Therapy.
- Create a proficient protocol for treatment.
- Integrate the CranioSacral techniques demonstrated in lab into a therapeutic massage session.
with Annette Joubert, LMT
8 credits, 9:30-6:00pm, $200
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Course Difficulty Level Beginner
Craniosacral Therapy is a whole-body hand on application of gentle palpation, traction, compression, and rocking. With this modality you can relieve or “release” the stress and restrictions that may impair nervous system function. Dr. Sutherland, an Osteopath in the 1950’s was the father of craniosacral therapy in the United States. It was designed as a systematic approach gentle touch to bring balance to the central nervous system. Craniosacral work is not a diagnosis. It is a way to listen to the patient body and optimize functional movement with little force. During a session the body is free to move into new space and increase range of motion. Patients enjoy a calming experience. The subtle movements and relaxation assist the body’s natural self-correcting mechanism.
This work is intended for adult patients only. This module I introduces the massage therapist to the application of craniosacral techniques at a basic level of palpation and assessment.
Learning Outcomes: Practitioners upon completion of this module will be able to incorporate craniosacral techniques from a holistic approach and be able to utilize protocols of both Dr. Upledger and Hugh Milne into a massage session.
- Learning Objectives:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the CranioSacral System
- Understand the biomechanics (physics) of CranioSacral techniques
- Identify and practice palpation of the cranial motion/dynamic
- Evaluate CranioSacral motion at multiple sites on the body.
- Perform protocols from published works of Dr. Upledger
- Utilize methods as described in Hugh Milnes book The Heart of Listening.
- Acknowledge indications, precautions and contraindications for CranioSacral Therapy.
- Create a proficient protocol for treatment.
- Integrate the CranioSacral techniques demonstrated in lab into a therapeutic massage session.
with Annette Joubert, LMT
8 credits, 9:30-6:00pm, $200
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Course Difficulty Level Advanced
Cranio Sacral Therapy is a whole-body hands-on application of gentle palpation and protocols. The approach with the techniques is to relieve or “release restrictions which impair nervous system functioning. Its origins are from Cranial Osteopathic technique. Many healthcare providers who integrate these techniques in their approach to patient wellness utilize cranio sacral therapy. Cranio Sacral techniques are embedded in many pain protocols utilized in healthcare. The most recent vernacular is “Parasympathetic toning.”
This training demonstrates Cranial Suture release protocols and Patient self-care techniques are described to provide a continuum of care for Vagal nerve relaxation.
Protocols will be demonstrated and practiced that have been utilized in treatment for pain management.
Work is intended for adult patients.
with Annette Joubert, LMT
8 credits, 9:30-6:00pm, $200
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Course Difficulty Level Advanced
Cranio Sacral Therapy is a whole-body hands-on application of gentle palpation and protocols. The approach with the techniques is to relieve or “release restrictions which impair nervous system functioning. Its origins are from Cranial Osteopathic technique. Many healthcare providers who integrate these techniques in their approach to patient wellness utilize cranio sacral therapy. Cranio Sacral techniques are embedded in many pain protocols utilized in healthcare. The most recent vernacular is “Parasympathetic toning.”
This training demonstrates Cranial Suture release protocols and Patient self-care techniques are described to provide a continuum of care for Vagal nerve relaxation.
Protocols will be demonstrated and practiced that have been utilized in treatment for pain management.
Work is intended for adult patients.