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 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
SPECIALTY TRAINING COURSES
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Maternity & Infant Massage
Register Now for the full certification program / $2933*
*Payment plans and Sallie-Mae Career Training Loans are available for those who qualify
Our 200-hour Maternity & Infant Massage Program is the most extensive training in the growing specialties of pregnancy and postpartum massage therapy, professional labor support and infant massage instruction with specialized training that distinguishes those who complete the program as skilled Maternity and Infant Massage Specialists. The program prepares qualified professional massage therapists to further expand their career in the delivery of exceptional, compassionate, client-centered services for childbearing women, infants and families. The full program and massage specific modules are open to licensed massage therapists only, whereas modules 2 and 5 are open to the public.
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Module 1: Pregnancy Massage
May15 - 18, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
Students delve into the transformative time of pregnancy to understand how pregnancy massage therapy can be an integral part of wellness for childbearing women. Students learn effective pregnancy massage therapy techniques and safe client positions for healthy pregnancies. Students develop a thorough understanding of precautions and contraindications including basic adaptations for client medication use and bed rest. Students also explore the unique professional and ethical practice management issues in the specialty of pregnancy massage therapy and integrate their knowledge and skills during a practice session with pregnant women and hands-on case study presentations.
Module 2: Introduction to Childbirth and DONA* Approved Birth Doula Workshop
June26 - 29, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
In partnership with DONA International, Cortiva is pleased to offer this Introduction to Childbirth and DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop - two of the requirements to become a DONA International Certified Birth Doula. Women across the globe appreciate and value the experience of having a doula, a knowledgeable, experienced companion who stays with them through labor and birth and offers emotional support, encouragement and wisdom. In this module, students learn the art of supporting women in labor, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, the three stages of labor and some common medical interventions and tests that may occur during labor. Students learn the benefits of labor support by a trained birth doula, as well as specific emotional and physical support techniques for the woman and her partner during labor and immediately postpartum. The course also provides information on running a successful birth doula business.
Students who do not intend to become Certified Birth Doulas benefit from this module by improving their understanding of the birth process to provide pregnancy massage clients and their partners with helpful techniques for labor and delivery, as well as to apply this understanding to more effective postpartum massage.
Completion of this DONA International approved course provides two requirements towards becoming a DONA International Certified Birth Doula - completion of a DONA International approved Birth Doula Workshop and a childbirth education course. After this module, students complete DONA International's Birth Doula Certification by attending three births and completing required reading and written work.
*DONA International is the world's premier doula organization and is the oldest, largest, most respected doula association with over 5,600 members who serve families in more than twenty countries around the world.
Module 3: Postpartum Massage
July 24 - 27, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
Students explore the postpartum time period to understand how postpartum massage therapy can be an integral part of wellness for childbearing women. Students learn effective postpartum massage therapy techniques and safe client positions after both vaginal and cesarean births. Students develop a thorough understanding of precautions and contraindications including adaptations for client medication use. Students also explore the unique professional and ethical practice management issues in the specialty of postpartum massage therapy and integrate their knowledge and skills during a practice session with postpartum women and hands-on case study presentations.
Module 4: Advanced Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage
August 21 - 24, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours
With the foundation of the previous three modules, students are prepared to explore how pregnancy and postpartum massage can be an integral part of the compassionate and effective care of women who experience high risk conditions and complication in pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Students learn advanced pregnancy and postpartum massage therapy techniques, specific adaptations for high risk conditions and complications, as well as the medical treatments used to manage these sometimes life threatening situations. Students also explore their own self care practices in the face of unexpected or difficult outcomes. Students integrate their knowledge and skills during numerous hands-on case study presentations and explore how to expand the presence of maternity massage in the mainstream.
Module 5: Teaching Infant Massage
September 18 - 21, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
This training prepares the participants to teach parents and caregivers how to massage their infants and children and become Certified Educators of Infant Massage (CEIM). Infant Massage USA’s fifteen point curriculum offers students the knowledge base, experience and confidence to fulfill their role as educators. In the four day training, participants experience three parent-baby classes. To earn certification after the four day training, participants complete an exam and practicum after the training and submit a certification packet for review. Certified Educators of Infant Massage (CEIM) work with parents, families and caregivers in private, group, hospital and agency settings and may also participate in research studies, conduct in-service programs and present at professional conferences.
Module 6: Community Internship
October 26, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
In this final module, students integrate their Maternity and Infant Massage Certificate Program education "on the job" as an intern and gain valuable practical experience providing maternity massage and/or teaching infant massagein their local communities. Students choose their internship from wide variety of work settings - wellness clinics, hospitals, and maternity care professionals' private practices and more. Students have the opportunity to experience first hand the rewards and challenges of bringing maternity and infant massage into the mainstream.
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Reflexology in the Spa
Register NowJune 21 - 22, 2008 / 8:30am - 5:00pm / 24 CE hours / $315
Instructor: Fran Vicente
Reflexology in the Spa is designed for massage therapists and other spa providers. Reflexology is a practice of manipulating reflex areas in the feet, hands, and ears. These areas correspond to specific body parts and organs.
This course teaches safe and effective hand techniques in applying reflexology. The course covers 4 different theories of reflexology: structural, Meridian theory, Zone theory, and Proprioceptor theory.
The participant will be able to:
- perform 2 different length sessions, 30 minutes and 50 minutes
- to identify specific points and their corresponding body parts and organs
- to identify the 12 meridians from Oriental Medicine and their relationship on the hands and feet
- to identify 5 structural issues of the feet and how these relate to the body
- to identify the 5 zones of the feet and how these correspond to the body
- to list 5 contraindications and 5 benefits of reflexology
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Personal Fitness Training Program: 100-hour Certification Course
Register Now Program Begins July 15, 2008 / $2000*
*Payment plans and Sallie-Mae Career Training Loans are available for those who qualify
Our certification for personal training is done in conjunction with the prestigious National Academy of Sports Medicine. (NASM) Students will receive official NASM course materials including a book, study guide, and set of interactive CDs. 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. Course length is (10) weeks when attending Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.
Experience your own total body transformation while learning to improve the overall wellness of others! Included with the course is a 3 month gym membership to the Parkridge Gym & Tan line Studios in Trooper, PA. Learn More
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Qi Healer Intensive
Register NowFriday - Sunday, August 8 - 10&August 15 - 17, 2008 / Fri 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Sat & Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm / 30 CE hours / $850 register by 7/11/08, $1000 thereafer
Instructors: Fran & Brian Coffey
The primary objective is that you will be able to assess and balance another's Qi at course end. To accomplish this, most of the first 3-4 days of the two weekend course focus on your energy vessel so that you are better equipped in developing skills to work in another's energy field. The remainder of the course focuses on how to assess, adjust, and balance the Qi of another. You will learn and practice special Qi Gong meditations and movements. This is a very special class! Master Shih developed this course and is sharing ancient, effective Qi Gong techniques to produce results in just 6 short days of class!
More specifically, this course is designed to transmit core teachings of Master Shih. Students learn important basics of Qi Gong self-cultivation and how to help others with Qi Healing. (For more information please visit, http://www.qigongforhealing.com/)
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Nature's Stones Inc: Full Body Hot Stone Massage Seminar
Register Now October 4 & 5, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 16 CE hours / $395
This seminar teaches the art of safely handling hot massage stones in a full body protocol. It incorporates many massage techniques and essential oils to create a very relaxing and therapeutic treatment. This seminar begins with the history of stones and stone therapy, contraindications, the care and cleaning of the stones, and equipment needed for stone therapy. The workshop continues with demonstrations and guided hands-on work for the students. On the second day of the seminar, students will lean how the stones can enhance every massage technique and include additional hands-on work. At least two trainers are available to answer questions. Upon completion of the seminar, students have the confidence to perform a full body hot stone massage.
PREREQUISITES: Certified Massage Therapist
SUPPLIES TO BRING: 1 set of sheets, 1 king size pillow, 2 hand towels, 1 large bath towel, & 1 face cradle cover
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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.
Maternity and Infant Massage: Pregnancy Massage
Register NowMay15 - 18, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
Students delve into the transformative time of pregnancy to understand how pregnancy massage therapy can be an integral part of wellness for childbearing women. Students learn effective pregnancy massage therapy techniques and safe client positions for healthy pregnancies. Students develop a thorough understanding of precautions and contraindications including basic adaptations for client medication use and bed rest. Students also explore the unique professional and ethical practice management issues in the specialty of pregnancy massage therapy and integrate their knowledge and skills during a practice session with pregnant women and hands-on case study presentations.
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Maternity and Infant Massage: Introduction to Childbirth and DONA* Approved Birth Doula Workshop
Register Now June26 - 29, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
In partnership with DONA International, Cortiva is pleased to offer this Introduction to Childbirth and DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop - two of the requirements to become a DONA International Certified Birth Doula. Women across the globe appreciate and value the experience of having a doula, a knowledgeable, experienced companion who stays with them through labor and birth and offers emotional support, encouragement and wisdom. In this module, students learn the art of supporting women in labor, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, the three stages of labor and some common medical interventions and tests that may occur during labor. Students learn the benefits of labor support by a trained birth doula, as well as specific emotional and physical support techniques for the woman and her partner during labor and immediately postpartum. The course also provides information on running a successful birth doula business.
Students who do not intend to become Certified Birth Doulas benefit from this module by improving their understanding of the birth process to provide pregnancy massage clients and their partners with helpful techniques for labor and delivery, as well as to apply this understanding to more effective postpartum massage.
Completion of this DONA International approved course provides two requirements towards becoming a DONA International Certified Birth Doula - completion of a DONA International approved Birth Doula Workshop and a childbirth education course. After this module, students complete DONA International's Birth Doula Certification by attending three births and completing required reading and written work.
*DONA International is the world's premier doula organization and is the oldest, largest, most respected doula association with over 5,600 members who serve families in more than twenty countries around the world.
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Massage and Cancer
Register NowJuly 19, 2008 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE hours / $140
Instructor: Julie Davis RN,BSN, OCN
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 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.
PREREQUISITES: 500 hours of professional massage training or practicing health care professional
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Maternity and Infant Massage: Postpartum Massage
Register NowJuly 24 - 27, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
Students explore the postpartum time period to understand how postpartum massage therapy can be an integral part of wellness for childbearing women. Students learn effective postpartum massage therapy techniques and safe client positions after both vaginal and cesarean births. Students develop a thorough understanding of precautions and contraindications including adaptations for client medication use. Students also explore the unique professional and ethical practice management issues in the specialty of postpartum massage therapy and integrate their knowledge and skills during a practice session with postpartum women and hands-on case study presentations.
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Maternity and Infant Massage: Teaching Infant Massage
Register NowSeptember 18 - 21, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 CE hours / $640
This training prepares the participants to teach parents and caregivers how to massage their infants and children and become Certified Educators of Infant Massage (CEIM). Infant Massage USA’s fifteen point curriculum offers students the knowledge base, experience and confidence to fulfill their role as educators. In the four day training, participants experience three parent-baby classes. To earn certification after the four day training, participants complete an exam and practicum after the training and submit a certification packet for review. Certified Educators of Infant Massage (CEIM) work with parents, families and caregivers in private, group, hospital and agency settings and may also participate in research studies, conduct in-service programs and present at professional conferences.
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Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers
Register Now November 2, 2008 / 9:00am - 4:00pm / 6 CE hours / $140
Instructor: Tracy Pellechio, PDMT, NCTMB
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 in response.
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Basics of Pregnancy Massage
Register Now November 9, 2008 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE hours / $140
Instructor: Christine Holefelder, BS, CMT
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 this workshop you will learn safe and effective massage positioning, draping and techniques, as well as, precautions and contraindications to support women through their healthy pregnancies.
PREREQUISITES: 500 hours of massage training or practicing health professional.
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