Please note that most of our courses require that you are a licensed health
care provider. If you have questions about your eligibility to attend
a massage therapy course, please contact the school at (610) 666-9060
or email ce.pa@cortiva.com 
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Specialty Training Courses
Professional Development Series
- Understanding Fibromyalgia (August 7, 2010)
- Red Cross CPR and Rescue Breathing (August 29, 2010)
- Massage and Cancer (September 25, 2010)
- Chair Massage: Hand Saving Techniques using your Elbow,
Forearm & Knuckles (October 2, 2010)
- Corrective Muscle Therapy: Level I (November 5 - 7,
2010)
- Basics of Pregnancy Massage (November 13, 2010)
- Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers (November 14, 2010)
- Corrective Muscle Therapy: Level II (November 19 -
21, 2010)
- Deep Tissue Refresher (December 5, 2010)
SPECIALTY TRAINING COURSES
Personal Fitness Training
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September 4, 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 / 12:00pm - 5:00pm / NASM / $1175
Learn how to build a rewarding personal training business as a certified
fitness professional. Our certification is formatted in conjunction with
the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Instructed by Jim Smith
of Human Performance Coaching and Cortiva Institute, students will receive
the official NASM course materials including book, study guide and set
of interactive CDs. Students will also be taken through practical applications
of scientific program training in both traditional classroom and fitness
center environments. This key element of the course will assist in transitioning
to working with clients in the fitness environment and job placement.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate
of completion and be eligible to take the NASM certified personal trainer
national certification exam.
Please Bring: NASM course materials including
book, study guide, set of interactive CDs, and certification test at a
discounted price (all included in price of course).
Instructor: Jim Smith – Having more
then 13 years experience in the fitness industry his client base includes
professional athletes, senior citizens and post-rehab patients. His approach
is a unique blend of lifestyle coaching with functional and movement training
for optimal health. With the combination of body alignment, strength and
flexibility, clients will achieve an overall increase in vitality, energy
and power. Jim encompasses these principles and works with clients toward
an improved quality of life while achieving their goals. One mind. One
Body. And only you can make a difference. Jim's personal background in
strength training and running has added valuable experience to his certifications
in personal training, nutrition and stretch coaching.
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Brain Therapy for Children and Adults
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September 17 - 19, 2010 / Fri - Sun 8:30am - 5:00pm / 22½ CE Contact Hours / $800
The course is an integration of craniosacral, fascial, and TMJ-dental Concepts as
it relates to bodywork for children and adults. The student augments this knowledge
to more effectively evaluate, assess, and treat children with asthma, earaches,
headaches, hyperactivity, and learning disorders and adults with head, neck and
body pain.
Learning Outcomes
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The student will have a better anatomical and physiological understanding of craniosacral,
fascial, and TMJ-Concepts on an individual and integrational basis.
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The student will be more effective in evaluating, assessing and treating children
with asthma, earaches, hyperactivity, learning disorders and other conditions.
- The student will be more effective in evaluating, assessing and treating adults
with headaches, neckaches, backaches and other conditions.
- The student will have more confidence in treating people with the above conditions.
Instructor: Dr. Barry Gillespie has degrees in Dentistry
and Periodontics from Fairleigh Dickinson University and certificates in Massage
Therapy and Deep Muscle Therapy from the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Massage Therapy
Association and was a founding member of the Board of the American Academy of Craniofacial
Pain. He has practiced TMJ Therapy for twenty years and has taught Craniosacral
Therapy across North America for twenty-five years.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SERIES
A series of one-day workshops designed to meet the continuing education requirements
and the scheduling demands of professional massage therapists.
New topics and alternate scheduling options will be explored regularly.
Understanding Fibromyalgia
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August 7, 2010 / 2:00pm - 6:00pm / $99
This course will cover the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia, as
well as the general care of a client with fibromyalgia. Our goal is to
help the body worker understand what fibromyalgia is, what it is not,
what therapies are effective, and how a patient with fibromyalgia should
be handled even if they are not being treated for the fibromyalgia. We
will cover the history of fibromyalgia, its diagnosis, the underlying
mechanisms that cause it, and current therapies both within the body worker's
scope of practice and within medical therapies. This is a condition that
many of your clients have, and even if you choose not to treat it, understanding
it is essential for any body worker.
Instructor: Dr. Jon Garzillo –
Jon has been a chiropractor for over twenty years. He
has extensive post-graduate training in muscle pain syndromes, and is
a member of the International Myopain Society. He has a busy practice,
and has been a pioneer in the combining of traditional chiropractic therapies
with muscle therapies in the treatment of acute and chronic muscle pain
syndromes. He has been a guest lecturer for on-line discussion groups
for fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. Dr. Garzillo brings a unique
perspective on fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, from the perspective
of the muscle therapist as well as the multidisciplinary clinic setting.
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Red Cross CPR and Rescue Breathing
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August 29, 2010 / 10:00am - 2:00pm / $70
Using a video and personal instruction, students will learn and be certified
in Red Cross CPR and Rescue Breathing.
Instructor: Elizabeth Minker, PDMT, NCTMB –
Beth is a graduate of the Professional Massage Therapy Program
at Cortiva Institute and a Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapist. Prior to coming
to Cortiva, Beth received a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
and Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University. She presently teaches
musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, clinic courses and CPR. Beth also
manages a successful massage therapy practice.
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Massage and Cancer
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September 25, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
This course will begin with an overview of cancer and qualities of cancer
cells in general. Subsequent topics will include 3 common types of medical
cancer treatment. The primary focus of the course will be considerations
and precautions regarding medical devices, positioning and pressure, as
well as indications and contraindications for massage with respect to
chemotherapy, radiation and surgery side effects on many levels. Case
studies will be presented and discussed to facilitate appropriate interview
questions and massage considerations for the most common types of cancers
treated with chemotherapy.
Prerequisites: 500 hours of massage therapy
training.
Please Bring: 1 set of sheets, face cradle
cover, and massage lubricant (unscented).
Instructor: Julie Davis, RN, BSN, OCN
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Chair Massage: Hand Saving Techniques using
your Elbow, Forearm & Knuckles
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October 2, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $150
Whether you are a beginner or experienced massage therapist, chair massage
can be physically taxing to the thumbs, hands, and wrists. The techniques
in this class mix elements of Thai Massage, Myofascial Release and Deep
Tissue forearm and elbow. The moves feel deep and are easier on the therapist's
body – some even provide a stretch for the therapist! The course reviews
proper alignment and will modify the stances to accommodate these complementary
techniques. Focus will be on the upper back, shoulders, neck, arms, low
back, hips and legs. Come prepared to move! Your own massage chair is
required.
Prerequisites: Class is
open to all massage therapy students and LMTs.
Please Bring: Notebook, water bottle, writing
utensil. Wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear.
Instructor: Alex Mykietiuch – Alex
has been a teacher and massage therapist in the Philadelphia area since
1980. In 1982, he earned a degree in biology, magna cum laude, from Temple
University. While specializing in human anatomy and physiology, he has
taught classes in "Nicholaus Technique" of exercise, massage, and music.
He has taught at Harcum College and is presently Director of Education
at Cortiva Institute – Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy. Alex also teaches Anatomy/Physiology
& Pathology and Massage Therapy classes.
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Corrective Muscle Therapy: Level I
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November 5 - 7, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 21 CE Contact Hour / $375 Cortiva graduates receive a 15% discount when signing
up for levels I & II. All others receive 10% when signing up for levels
I & II.
This "Hands On" course is designed for massage therapists working in both
private and medical practices as well as spa settings. A cross fiber friction
massage facilitates the bodies healing processes allowing the body to
repair soft tissue damage, release adhesions, lessen acute or chronic
pain and reduce the recurrence of chronic pain syndromes. Utilizing Cross
Fiber Friction Principles and Advanced Corrective Therapies, participants
will learn to therapeutically assist their clients to reduce pain, increase
range of motion and maintain an efficiently functioning musculoskeletal
system.
Prerequisites: 600 hours of massage therapy
training.
Please Bring: 1 set of sheets, 1 face cradle
& massage lubricant. Recommended text: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew
Biel & Basic Clinical Massage Therapy by James H. Clay and David M. Pounds.
Instructor: Jen Gerhart, PDMT, NCTMB –
Jen is a graduate of Cortiva – Pennsylvania
School of Muscle Therapy, and Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy at Levels 1
& 2. She additionally has received training in Collard Method Bodywork,
Breathwork, and Brain Therapy for Children, and Lomi-Lomi 1 & 2. She has
also assisted the Collard 10 Day Intensive, and assisted Lomi-Lomi Level
1 at the World Massage Festival. Jen is currently teaching Massage Therapy
at Cortiva, attends classes part-time for a Business degree in Entrepreneurship
and continues to maintain her own private practice.
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Basics of Pregnancy Massage
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November 13, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / NCBTMB Approved
/ $140
Six million American women become pregnant each year, so it is likely
that in the course of a massage therapist's career, he or she will have
the opportunity and privilege to massage a pregnant woman... but, the
massage therapist may not remember or may have never learned the client
positions and massage therapy techniques that are safe in each trimester
of pregnancy. Whether you want a thorough review of the basics or an introduction
to the specialty of pregnancy massage, in The Basics of Pregnancy Massage,
you will learn safe and effective pregnancy massage client positioning,
draping and pregnancy massage techniques, as well as precautions and contraindications
to support women through their healthy pregnancies, while visiting a spa.
Prerequisites: 500 hours of massage therapy
training.
Instructor: Christine Holefelder – Before completing the Professional Massage Therapy Program at Cortiva
Institute and training in Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy®, Christine attended
the University of Pittsburgh on an athletic scholarship. While there,
she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences. Upon her graduation
from Cortiva Institute, Christine began practicing massage, and she continues
to do so, while also teaching Massage Therapy and Pathology.
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Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers
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November 14, 2010 / 9:30am - 4:30pm / 6 CE Contact Hours / NCBTMB Approved / $130
In the rapidly expanding field of massage therapy, concerns regarding ethical behavior
and practice are also on the rise. Given the intimate setting of bodywork, it is
crucial to establish a safe environment and a clear understanding between client
and therapist as to what is expected. Therapists must also be able to effectively
communicate within the parameters of each individual's unique personality, including
their own.
The intent of this workshop is to define the broad scope of ethics, empower each
therapist with their own personal Code of Ethics, and explore possible ethical situations
which will challenge participants to make good decisions as to how they respond.
Instructor: Theresa Tobin Macy, CPDMT –
Theresa is a graduate of the Professional Massage Therapy Program at Cortiva.
Upon graduating, Theresa complemented her 20 years of experience in dental
health care practice management with a clinical certification in Pfrimmer
Deep Muscle Therapy. Together she and her business partner formed Advanced
Corrective Therapies, a multi therapist corrective spa in New Jersey.
Recently, she moved her private practice to Pennsylvania and specializes
in corrective therapy. She is an instructor of Massage Therapy and Musculoskeletal
Anatomy and Kinesiology courses.
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Corrective Muscle Therapy: Level II
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November 19 - 21, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 21 CE Contact Hour / $375
Cortiva graduates receive a 15% discount when signing up for levels I
& II. All others receive 10% when signing up for levels I & II.
This "Hands On" course is designed for massage therapists working in both
private and medical practices as well as spa settings. A cross fiber friction
massage facilitates the bodies healing processes allowing the body to
repair soft tissue damage, release adhesions, lessen acute or chronic
pain and reduce the recurrence of chronic pain syndromes. Utilizing Cross
Fiber Friction Principles and Advanced Corrective Therapies, participants
will learn to therapeutically assist their clients to reduce pain, increase
range of motion and maintain an efficiently functioning musculoskeletal
system.
Prerequisites: 600 hours of massage therapy
training.
Please Bring: 1 set of sheets, 1 face cradle
& massage lubricant. Recommended text: Trail Guide to the Body by
Andrew Biel & Basic Clinical Massage Therapy by James H. Clay and
David M. Pounds.
Instructor: Theresa Tobin Macy, CPDMT –
Theresa is a graduate of the Professional Massage Therapy Program at Cortiva.
Upon graduating, Theresa complemented her 20 years of experience in dental
health care practice management with a clinical certification in Pfrimmer
Deep Muscle Therapy. Together she and her business partner formed Advanced
Corrective Therapies, a multi therapist corrective spa in New Jersey.
Recently, she moved her private practice to Pennsylvania and specializes
in corrective therapy. She is an instructor of Massage Therapy and Musculoskeletal
Anatomy and Kinesiology courses.
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Deep Tissue Refresher
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December 5, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hour / $150
This 'practitioner friendly' bodywork course focuses on the skillful application
of soft tissue techniques that allow deeper access to the fascia and muscular
layers of the body. This approach creates a greater sense of relief from
chronic muscular tension, which if untreated, can reduce blood flow and
restrict the removal of metabolic wastes, resulting in pain and loss of
function. Since the typical superficial and passive massage techniques
often do not provide the desired relief, frustrated clients can experience
greater reflexive muscular tension. Course participants will learn direct,
purposeful, and easy to apply treatment strategies intended to break these
muscular holding patterns. Course participants will learn how to utilize
myofascial release, cross-fiber friction, passive movement, neurological
inhibition, breath and positioning to enhance the overall treatment effectiveness
for the client.
Please Bring: Set of twin
sheets, a hand towel & face cradle cover, standard pillow with case, unscented
lotion/gel/cream.
Instructor: Theresa Tobin Macy, CPDMT –
Theresa is a graduate of the Professional Massage Therapy Program at Cortiva.
Upon graduating, Theresa complemented her 20 years of experience in dental
health care practice management with a clinical certification in Pfrimmer
Deep Muscle Therapy. Together she and her business partner formed Advanced
Corrective Therapies, a multi therapist corrective spa in New Jersey.
Recently, she moved her private practice to Pennsylvania and specializes
in corrective therapy. She is an instructor of Massage Therapy and Musculoskeletal
Anatomy and Kinesiology courses.
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