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 Coourses
Professional Development Series
SPECIALTY
TRAINING COURSES
Personal Fitness Training Program
Register Now January 10 - February 28, 2009 / 12:00pm
- 5:00pm for eight consecutive Saturdays / 40 CE hours / $995
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.
Required Materials: NASM
course materials including book, study guide and set of interactive CDs
(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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Lomilomi: Hawaiian Temple Style Bodywork
Register Now March 5 - 8, 2009 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 32 CE hours / $600, $500 for Cortiva alumni and students
Lomilomi is the traditional massage of Hawaii. The master healers of old
Hawaii knew special ways to release the powers of the body so that physical,
emotional and mental healing would take place more quickly and completely.
Based upon the philosophy that all things seek harmony and love, Lomilomi
restores balance to the mind, body and soul. Profoundly relaxing, it regenerates
vitality, releases tensions, clarifies mind and emotions, restores body
awareness and self acceptance. It is hands on healing that is deep and
powerful, yet gentle, giving immediate and long-term results. This 4-Day
training covers a specific style of Lomilomi called Lomi Ke ala Hoku,
"The Great Massage Journey to the Stars." Honoring the body as a temple
of the soul, Lomi Ke Ala Hoku frees the body of long held stress patterns,
using deep, gentle rhythmic strokes of the facilitator's forearms. The
flowing movements, at various depths, stimulate the lymphatic, circulatory
and nervous systems as well as every cell, molecule and atom in your body.
Muscle tension eases and loosens. Physical and energetic blocks relax
and release. A wonderful cleasing and aligning of the physical, energetic,
emotional, and mental bodies occurs. You will learn the basic protocol
for a full Lomilomi session, the body mechanic called Ka'alele, client
communication skills, how to create a sacred healing space, how to use
music to enhance healing, techniques and exercises to encourage the energy
of your own body to flow freely, marketing and business suggestions and
more.
Please bring: 2 white
sheets, 2 hand towels for draping, and Aloha.
Instructor: Karen Reifinger
- Karen is a recognized authority on Hawaiian Healing & Spiritual
Development. She has provided consult for people from every walk of life-
business owners, CEOs, holistic & medical practitioners, entertainers,
psychologists, internationally known life coaches, teachers, parents and
children. Her unique teaching style inspires many students to embrace
their full potential for transformation and profound growth. She is founder
and director of Huna Mua Wellness Center in Philadelphia; a certified
instructor of Lomilomi: Hawaiian Temple Bodywork; an accredited &
certified practitioner of Lomilomi, Huna,Kahuna Lapa'au, Integrated Bodywork
and Swedish massage. As an eternal student and teacher of The Great Mystery
Teachings of all ages, Karen's workshops and private sessions are based
on alchemical arts and knowledge, metaphysics, self-empowerment and Divine
guidance. She travels nationally to facilitate an eclectic range of seminars
& workshops for aligning mind/body/spirit. She offers Traditional
Hawaiian Healing, Huna, Life Style Training, Spa Trainings, Esoteric Workshops,
Retreat Support, and Private Sessions.
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A Taste of Thai Massage - For Floor or Table
Register Now March 15, 2009 / 10:30am - 6:00pm /
7 CE hours / $150
Learn a short routine of thai massage techniques that can be used immediately
in your table practice or on a more traditional floor mat. Save your hands
and body, enliven your sessions, have fun, connect with other great therapists,
and discover the benefits YOU receive from doing thai massage. Students
remain fully clothed. Class includes lecture, easy-to-follow demonstrations,
and plenty of supervised hands-on time. The work itself consists primarily
of pressure on energy lines and points, and a large variety of stretching
movements. Pressure is exerted with the palms of the hand, the thumbs
and the feet. The pressure and stretching movements are combined in a
comprehensive strategy. Handouts are provided, with additional books and
videos available for sale.
Please bring: floor mat
(especially, if you choose floor work), sheets, pillow. Wear loose comfortable
clothing that allows freedom of movement.
Instructor: Rose J. Griscom
- Rose is the director and lead instructor of Institute of Thai Massage-USA,
based in southern New Jersey. She is one of the most experienced teachers
in the country, having been practicing and teaching Thai Massage since
1994. Rose completed an intensive study program with the Thai Master Chongkol
Setthakorn at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as well as with Arthur Lambert
in the USA. She is passionate about the work, personally and professionally.
Rose brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge to her classes.
She is a compassionate teacher who creates a supportive environment for
students of all different skills and learning styles to get the most they
can from the class. Her teaching is well organized, detailed, light and
fun. Rose continues to travel around the country to train thai therapists
at top spas and massage schools. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic
Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), is a member of the American Massage Therapy
Association (AMTA), and is a Registered Thai Therapist with the Thai Healing
Alliance (T.H.A.I.).
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Bob King: Clinical Approaches for Low Back Pain
Register Now
June 28, 2009 9:00am - 5:00pm & June 29, 2009 9:00am - 4:00pm / 13
hours / $250
Develop your hands on skills in the treatment of lumbo-pelvic pain and
dysfunction. This 2 day, 13 credit hour training program will provide
you with the anatomical foundation, functional testing methods, and myofascial
release techniques to restore lumbo-pelvic stability and equilibrium.
Participants receive an illustrated manual, peer reviewed articles authored
by the presenter, and extensive tableside instruction for myofascial,
deep tissue and therapeutic muscle stretching techniques. Participants
will gauge their own level of myofascial strain and develop strategies
and protocols for pain-free performance. This unique training includes
cadaver dissection review, functional assessment of postural and phasic
muscle imbalance, elegant biomechanics and self care stabilization methods
for optimal clinical outcomes. If you want to take your clinical skills
to the next level in the treatment of postural low back pain, anterior
and lateral pelvic tilt, lower crossed syndromes and fascial strain patters
emanating from a hypertonic iliopsoas complex this is an ideal NCBTMB
course of study for you! Bob’s commitment to learning, assessment and
skill development is presented in a positive, supportive, and sometimes
humorous, learning environment.
Please Bring: Comfortable
clothing, supportive footwear, set of sheets, unscented oil/cream, writing
utensil.
Instructor: Bob King
- Bob is the co-founder and past president of the Chicago School of Massage
Therapy. He has authored manuals, books, videos, curricula and dozens
of clinical articles in a massage therapy career spanning more than three
decades. Bob conducts advanced myofascial trainings throughout the country.
He is on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement
Therapies and in 2004 he received the Distinguished Service Award from
the Massage Therapy Foundation for visionary leadership.
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Thai Massage - Level 1
Register Now July 18 - 19 & August 1 - 2, 2009
/ 9:00am - 6:00pm / 35 CE hours / $550, $500 if registered before 6/17/09;
Additional $50 discount if previously completed INTRO with Cortiva Institute
- Pennsylvania or Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy
(Wall campus) in 2008 or 2009.
Must attend both weekends
The traditional Front Position is the foundational first step of thai
massage. This class teaches a 90-minute session done on a floor mat with
the client supine. Over 50 movements are taught in a progressive rhythmic
sequence addressing most major muscle groups and joints. This class can
be taken alone to offer thai sessions immediately, or can be followed
by Level II for the complete routine.
Please bring: floor mat,
sheets, bloster, notebook, pen. Wear loose comfortable clothing that allows
freedom of movement.
Instructor: Rose J. Griscom
- Rose is the director and lead instructor of Institute of Thai Massage-USA,
based in southern New Jersey. She is one of the most experienced teachers
in the country, having been practicing and teaching Thai Massage since
1994. Rose completed an intensive study program with the Thai Master Chongkol
Setthakorn at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as well as with Arthur Lambert
in the USA. She is passionate about the work, personally and professionally.
Rose brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge to her classes.
She is a compassionate teacher who creates a supportive environment for
students of all different skills and learning styles to get the most they
can from the class. Her teaching is well organized, detailed, light and
fun. Rose continues to travel around the country to train thai therapists
at top spas and massage schools. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic
Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), is a member of the American Massage Therapy
Association (AMTA), and is a Registered Thai Therapist with the Thai Healing
Alliance (T.H.A.I.).
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Reflexology in the Spa
Register Now August 15 - 16, 2009 / 8:30am - 5:00pm
/ 24 CE hours / $375
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
Please bring: set of sheets, pillow, hand
towel, and a lubricant.
Instructor: Fran Vicente
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Brain Therapy for Children and Adults
Register Now September 11 - 13, 2009 / Fri 8:30am
- 5:30pm, Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm, Sun 8:30am - 4:30pm / 22 1/2 contact hours
/ $800.00 ($300 down payment is due to register for the seminar and receive
the 159 page workbook to review prior to the seminar. The down payment
is non-refundable if the book is damaged or if the perspective student
cancels within 21 days of the scheduled event)
This seminar represents Dr. Barry Gillespie's pioneering work from 27
years of practice. His unique integration of craniosacral, dental and
fascial therapies can improve and correct conditions in children and adults
such as asthma, earaches, and head, neck, and lower back pain. More information
and student's experiences are at www.brain-therapy.com.
Instructor: Dr. Barry
Gillespie
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Nature's Stones Inc. Full Body Hot Stone Massage
Seminar
Register Now October 3 - 4, 2009 / 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.
Instructor: Patricia
Mayrhofer
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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.
Pregnancy Massage Specialty Training Package
Register Now March 26 - May 31, 2009 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 96 CE hours / $1725, $1575 if registered before 3/5/09
Module 1: Pregnancy Massage
Students delve into the transformative time of pregnancy to understand
how pregnancy massage therapy can be an integral part of wellness of 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 3: Postpartum Massage
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 & Postpartum
Massage
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 complications 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 massage 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
Prerequisites: 500 hours
of massage therapy school training.
Instructors: Christine
Holefelder and Susanrachel Condon
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Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 1: Pregnancy
Massage
Register Now March 26 - 29, 2009 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 32 CE hours / $640, $575 if registered before 3/5/09
Students delve into the transformative time of pregnancy to understand
how pregnancy massage therapy can be an integral part of wellness of 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.
Prerequisites: 500 hours
of massage therapy school training.
Instructor: Christine
Holefelder
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Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 3: Postpartum
Massage
Register Now April 23 - 26, 2009 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 32 CE hours / $640, $575 if registered before 4/2/09
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.
Prerequisites: 500 hours
of massage therapy school training.
Instructor: Susanrachel
Condon
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Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 4: Advanced
Pregnancy & Postpartum Massage
Register Now May 28 - 31, 2009 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 32 CE hours / $640, $575 if registered before 5/7/09
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 complications 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 massage 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.
Prerequisites:
Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 1: Pregnancy Massage,
Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 3: Postpartum Massage,
and 500 hours of massage therapy school training.
Instructor: Susanrachel
Condon
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Massage and Cancer
Register Now Juny 6, 2009 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE
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.
Preprequisites: 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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Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 5: Teaching
Infant Massage
Register Now June 11 - 14, 2009 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 32 CE hours / $640, $585 if registered before 5/21/09
This training prepares the participants to teach parents and caregivers
how to massage their infants and children and become Certified Educatiors
of Infant Massage (CEIM). Infant Massage USA's fiftenn point cirriculum
offers students to 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.
Instructor: Deanna Elliot -
DeAnna Elliott has been working with infants and infant massage since
1980. Since 1982 she has been conducting teacher certification trainings
that draw upon her varied experience implementing programs with disabled,
orphaned, premature, abused and normal children. She produced the award
winning film "Heart to Heart" about the long-term benefits of infant massage
for troubled as well as normal children. This film is being used as an
educational tool for parents and professionals in all settings that promote
healthy infant development and is selling around the world.
Currently DeAnna has recently completed a 72-minute pilot version of
another documentary called Cellular Echoes, Environmental Influences in
the Journey From the Womb to the World. Contemporary scientific information
and ancient birth wisdom are compared in a compelling look at the importance
of recognizing from the moment of conception there is awareness. As each
human forms, there are early experiences that are recorded and stored
in the cells. As the body matures that information is then stored in the
brain, nervous system and tissue. The data from the formation period (preconception,
conception, gestation, birth, and bonding) is stored in the cells which
then becomes a reference point for later experience. The goal of this
film is to assist the common person in understanding how these stages
of growth actually create a foundation upon which all later responses
to life are based.
Deanna's training couples a unique understanding of infant psychology
with bodywork.
This dual focus has given her a keen sensitivity to nonverbal communication
in both adults and infants. Through extensive work in her private practice,
DeAnna has developed a nurturing and effective therapy that teaches families
how to incorporate touch as a channel of communication imparting an imprint
of love to the infant through the tactile-kinesthetic channels.
Her instructor trainings have
three major objectives: first, to refine the participants awareness of
the newborn; second, to provide the necessary tools for imparting this
awareness to those they teach, and third, to prepare instructors for marketing
their new skills in the professional world.
DeAnna's abilities as an educator
and practioner in the field are outstanding. She is dedicated to training
other inspired individuals who share her enthusiasm for helping families
and their infants have a healthy beginning in life.
In light of the recent
events with Katrina, the tsunami and 9-11, infant massage is now more
important than ever as a tool for new parents who need help assisting
their infants with reducing their stress levels. Babies are extremely
sensitive to the environment they live in and to the state of mind carried
by their parents. As we all respond to those events,we need a variety
of skills to assist infants and children to stay calm. Infant Massage
is such a tool and can last a lifetime. The program offered through Infant
Massage USA is parent centered and teaches the parent to be the one giving
the massage. This organization is the only one in the USA that represents
the philosophy of Vimala McClure., author of Infnat Massage, A Handbook
for Loving Parents. You are invited to discover your gift to offer families
with this work in an infant massage certification training offered with
Infant Massage USA.
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Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 2: Intro
to Childbirth and DONA* Approved Birth Doula Workshop
Register Now July 9 - 12, 2009 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 32 CE hours / $640, $575 if registered before 6/18/09
Cortiva is pleased to offer this Introduction to Child birth and DONA
International Birth Doula Workshop - two of the requirements to become
a DONA International Certified Birth Doula. 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 stage 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 his 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 and written work.
Instructor: Penny Bussell
Stansfield - Penny is a Certified Childbirth Educator with the National
Childbirth Trust and has over twenty five years of teaching experience
in Scotland, England, France and the United States. She has been a DONA
International Certified Birth Doula since 1997. She is a graduate of Cortiva
Institute-Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona where
she specialized in pregnancy massage, childbirth education and birth doula
services. She currently teaches pregnancy massage at the Cortiva Institute
- Somerset School of Massage Therapy in New Jersey and is a partner in
Hillsborough Massage Therapy LLC. Having witnessed the power of compassionate,
therapeutic touch during pregnancy and labor, Penny is committed to empowering
women to have positive birth experiences. Working in many different cultures
has profoundly affected the way that she works with clients. With great
respect for individual beliefs, ideas and customs, Penny knows that childbearing
women across the globe have similar concerns and respond to individualized,
compassionate care. "Our relationship with these women may only last for
a few weeks or months, but the effects travel through the centuries in
the image that these women have of themselves, their abilities and their
worth."
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