with Annette Joubert, LMT
8 credits, 9:30-6:00pm, $200
(3% surcharge on all credit cards, no surcharge for debit or cash)
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Course Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Pre-Requisite: Craniosacral Integration Module I
This class builds upon the protocols and practice of CST I. The instruction and practice moves into the prone and supine use of craniosacral techniques utilizing coupled holds as described in the book: “The Heart of Listening” Hugh Milnes. 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
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate the knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the CranioSacral System done by review and self-testing.
- Understand the biomechanics (physics) of CranioSacral techniques both prone and supine.
- Perform protocols from published works of Dr. Upledger
- Utilize methods as described in Hugh Milnes book “The Heart of Listening”.
- Understand the relationship of tension in the Ischial tuberosity and Occipital base.
- Perform Sacral and Sacral Iliac joint mobilization techniques
- Perform Frontal and Sphenoid release techniques
- Perform Coupled holds
- Acknowledge indications, precautions and contraindications for CranioSacral Therapy.
- Be able to with distal indirect unwinding processes.
Spa Bodywork Basics 101: Sugar
Glow & Cocoon Body Wraps
with Lorrie Cole,
LMT
8 credits, 9:30-6:00pm, $200
(3% surcharge on all credit cards,
no surcharge for debit or
cash)
Class fee includes lifetime access to the digital
textbook that can be used as a training refresher, treatment
reference, and protocol guide after completion of the
course.
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Listing of Courses by
Subject
This 8-hour hands-on workshop introduces licensed
massage therapists to foundational spa bodywork services that can
be performed in a dry room setting. Participants will learn how to
safely and effectively deliver a full-body sugar/salt glow
exfoliation followed by a nourishing cocoon wrap using shea butter
or similar products. The course also covers the history of spa
therapies, professional protocols, benefits and contraindications,
and integration of treatments into a massage therapy practice.
Students will gain practical skills for expanding their menu
offerings and elevating client experience.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the history and therapeutic benefits of exfoliation and body wraps.
- Identify contraindications for exfoliation and cocoon wrap treatments.
- Demonstrate proper set-up, draping, and product application for sugar/salt glow exfoliation.
- Demonstrate proper set-up, draping, and product application for a cocoon body wrap in a dry room environment.
- Perform a full exfoliation and body wrap sequence safely and confidently.
- Explain ways to integrate spa treatments into an existing massage practice, including packaging and marketing strategies.
Pin &
Release
with Jim Earley, BA, LMT, NCBTMB
1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $225.00
(3% surcharge on all credit cards,
no surcharge for debit or cash)
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In this class, we will be covering pin and release techniques for
the upper and lower body. This technique works well for your
regular clients and for athletes.
Pin and release or better known as Pin and Stretch or
ART (chiropractors), is a movement based muscle lengthening
technique that is highly effective treating problems with:
muscle and tendons
ligaments and fascia
Pinning the muscle with sliding force:
increases movement of the tissue
breaks up and removes adhesions
Pin and release is highly effective for:
overused muscles
repetitive use injuries (especially with athletes)
scar tissue
By applying focused pressure while the client performs specific
motions to lengthen the tissue in these targeted areas, underlying
tissue can be released.
Releases can be passive or active where client participation is
necessary.
Hands-on class and participative.
Come learn Pin and Release!
with Al Vonderahe, LMT
1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $200
(3% surcharge on all credit cards, no surcharge for debit or cash)
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!”
(Gua Sha, Foam Rolling, Lacrosse Ball, Cupping Demo, Active Isolated Stretching and other tools for clients and self care)
with Jim Earley, BA, LMT, NCBTMB
1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $225.00
(3% surcharge on all credit cards, no surcharge for debit or cash)
(includes stretching strap)
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Students will learn techniques to add to their skill sets as massage therapists and sports massage therapists. This will include learning Gua Sha (muscle scraping) techniques on upper and lower body. Titanium gua sha (tool will be provided).
Also covered in the class will be :
proper foam rolling techniques, proper use of lacrosse balls to break up adhesions, and use of other tools for the therapist including percussion tools such as the Hypervolt.
The students will also learn proper Active Isolated Stretching ( to use on clients and for self care). Stretching strap will be provided.
These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use on themselves for self care and for their clients.
Students will be asked to bring sheets, lubricant (gel, lotion).
Also loose clothing and shorts. Class will be very participative.