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 (206) 282-1233
or email ce.seattle@cortiva.com 
.
If you prefer not to register online, you can fill out the registration form 
and return it to us.
Professional Development Series
- Clinical Sports Massage: Ankle Sprains (July 20, 2008)
- Hot Stone Massage for Professionals (July 27, 2008)
- Maternity and Infant Massage: Postpartum Massage (August 7-10, 2008)
- Orthopedic Massage and Pain Management Certification - Lower Body (August 15 - 17, 2008)
- Caring for Clients with Cancer: Simple Steps to Safe, Effective Massage Therapy (September 12 - 14)
- Getting a Clear Start: Visual and Palpatory Assessment (September 20 - 21, 2008)
- Orthopedic Massage and Pain Management - Five Day Intensive (October 1 - 5, 2008)
- Maternity and Infant Massage: Teaching Infant Massage (October 16-19, 2008)
- Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians (October 31 - November 2, 2008)
- Master Class: Pelvic Integration (November 3, 2008)
Professional Development Series
*NEW* Clinical Sports Massage: Ankle Sprains
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This course focuses on specific injuries that can be incurred by everyone from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. Each injury will be addressed in the following areas, through lecture, demonstration and practice: anatomy of the injury, what activities may cause the injury, signs and symptoms of the injury, assessments to determine whether or not the massage therapist can address the injury, techniques that can be used to facilitate the healing of the injury, and corrective measures the client may take to facilitate healing, such as stretching and strengthening activities. Techniques, as appropriate, may include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, soft tissue manipulation, lymphatic facilitation and muscle energy techniques.
Instructor: John Stickel, LMP
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $155
Hours: 7
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Hot Stone Massage for Professionals
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Learn about the equipment, techniques, and marketing to provide one of the most popular massages available today. Come in on your day off, feel the massage, and practice the techniques for less than the price of many single hot stone appointments! Bring just sheets and towels- all hot stone equipment provided for use in the classroom. NCBTMB and WA state approved.
Please bring: set of twin sheets with pillowcases, an extra flat sheet & 4 hand towels.
Instructor: John Stickel, LMP
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $175, $160 before 7/11/08
Hours:8
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Maternity and Infant Massage, Module 3: Postpartum Massage
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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.
Dates: Thursday - Sunday, August 7 - 10, 2008
Time: 9:00AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $640
Hours: 32
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Orthopedic Massage and Pain Management -Lower Body
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Orthopedic massage involves therapeutic assessment, manipulation and movement of locomotor soft tissues to reduce or eliminate pain and dysfunction. These seminars offer a multidisciplinary approach for chronic pain and sport s injuries, focusing on the entire body with emphasis on restoring pain free range of motion throughout the body and integrating complete structural balance.
This Course will address conditions such as: Low Back pain, Frozen Hips, Sciatica, SI Joint Pain, Bulging Discs, Complicated Knee Pain, IT Band Pain, Hamstring Strains, Meniscus Tears, Achilles Tendonitis, Shin Splints, Plantar Faciitis, etc.
Instructor: James Waslaski, LMT
Dates:August 15- 17, 2008
Time: Fri 6PM - 10PM, Sat & Sun 9AM - 6PM
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $350
Hours:20 hours
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Caring for Clients with Cancer: Simple Steps to Safe, Effective Massage Therapy
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This intensive course combines the art and science of touch to create safe, effective massage sessions for clients with cancer, in cancer treatment and with cancer histories. In a lively, supportive learning environment, we carefully debunk the long-held contraindication to massage and discuss current research findings about the benefits of touch for people with cancer. Participants learn essential cancer intake questions, proper follow-up on the client's answers, and proven strategies for involving a client's physician when necessary. We describe concrete massage adjustments for surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, bone metastasis and vital organ involvement. A balanced approach to learning blends lecture, spirited discussion, and hands-on work with volunteer clients with cancer. Music, art and literature by people who have had cancer help expand our understanding of the journey. Massage therapists from varied backgrounds and massage settings leave with tools that continue to support them in their work: sample client intake forms, physician information and permission materials, and summaries of massage research.
We will be seeking volunteer clients for a free massage therapy session on the final day of this training. Anyone with cancer or a cancer history, no matter how long ago, is invited to receive a massage as part of this clinic. These sessions are by appointment. Please call us at 206-282-1233 x103 for more information.
Participants will be mailed a registration packet with a list of needed materials.
Prerequisite: Graduates of at least a 500-hour professional massage therapy program or equivalent. Advanced students who have completed pathology coursework and some clinical experience, by approval of the instructor. Other health professionals with instructor approval.
Instructor:Tracy Walton, MS, LMT - Tracy Walton consults to hospitals and massage schools, writes and teaches nationally on massage and cancer. Since 1990 she has worked in private massage therapy practice, hospital and spa settings. She has researched the role of massage therapy in metastatic cancer at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School's Osher Institute. In 2003 the AMTA named her the Teacher of the Year. She is at work on textbook, Medical Conditions in Massage Therapy. She offers a bibliography of cancer and massage research on her website, www.tracywalton.com. Tracy's classrooms are friendly and interactive. She loves integrating the heart, science and soul of bodywork. A seasoned teacher, Tracy warmly welcomes and reaches massage therapists from all levels of training.
Dates: Friday - Sunday, September 12 - 14, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $395
Hours: 24 hours
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Getting a Clear Start: Visual and Palpatory Assessment
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Assessment in the 'real world' of weight-bearing is a great way to understand myofascial patterns and musculoskeletal problems. Learn a simple, consistent language for visual assessment and a system of palpating skeletal balance. Explore details of common postural patterns to create effective, efficient treatment protocol.
Instructor: Lauren Christman, LMP and Richard Polishuk, LMP- A bodyworker since 1994 and a certified teacher for Tom Myers with over 13 yrs teaching experience, Lauren's practice focuses on structural integration, craniosacral and visceral manipulation.
Richard has been practicing bodywork since 1986, and teaching since 1989. As a teacher, he is most passionate about the principles that create a strong ongoing link between assessment and treatment.
Dates: Saturday - Sunday, September 20 - 21, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $350, $320 before 9/1
Hours:16 hours
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Orthopedic Massage and Pain Management - Five Day Intensive
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Orthopedic massage involves therapeutic assessment, manipulation and movement of locomotor soft tissues to reduce or eliminate pain and dysfunction. These seminars offer a multidisciplinary approach for chronic pain and sport s injuries, focusing on the entire body with emphasis on restoring pain free range of motion throughout the body and integrating complete structural balance.
Advanced and extensive hands on training addressing the entire body and covering sport massage and sport medicine. Completion of this seminar places you on the list of preferred practitioners recognized in treating chronic pain, sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. Accessible to hospitals, sports medicine centers and HCP's. Practitioners will need to present 20 hours of case studies. Includes Certification Exam for those who qualify.
Instructor: James Waslaski, LMT
Dates:October 1- 5, 2008
Time:Wed 1pm - 10pm,Thurs- Sun 9am - 6pm
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $699
Hours:40 hours
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Maternity and Infant Massage,Module 5: Teaching Infant Massage
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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.
Dates: Thursday - Sunday,October 16 - 19, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N, #100
Cost: $640
Hours: 32
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Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians
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Get connected with the Anatomy Trains model! Learn how head-to-toe myofascial lines bridge local and systemic structural problems. Appropriate for bodyworkers of all methods, yoga and Pilates practitioners, movement and athletic trainers. Taught by Certified Teachers for Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains and Body3.
Instructors: Lauren Christman, LMP and Mark Finch, Dipl. Massage
Dates: Friday - Sunday, October 31 - November 2, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N,#100
Cost: $475, $420 by 10/1/08
Hours: 21
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Master Class: Pelvic Integration
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This one-day Master Class will link the Anatomy Trains with other methods of pelvic stabilization, SI joint concerns and postural patterns. Prior attendance at an Anatomy Trains course is a pre-requisite.
Instructors: Mark Finch, Dipl. Massage and Lauren Christman, LMP
Date: Monday, November 3, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: 425 Pontius Ave N,#100
Cost: $160, $140by 10/1/08
Hours: 7
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