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 (727) 541-5200
or email ce.tampa@cortiva.com 
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Upledger: Craniosacral Therapy Overview
Register Now September 6, 2008 / 9:00am - 5:00pm
/ 7 hours / $140
Instructor: Karen Partisch
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch, whole-body method that treats
a wide range of problems associated with pain and dysfunction. In this
workshop you will learn some basic procedures for evaluating and enhancing
the function of the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and
cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Return to your practice with new, easy-on-your-hands skills, and an excellent
background for further craniosacral training.
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Flexibility Training 1 - Introductory Level
Register Now September 13 - 14, 2008 / 9:00am - 5:00pm
/ 14 hours / $300
Instructor: Jeff McConnell
This course is designed to teach the L.M.T. how to safely stretch the
muscles of the shoulders, hips, and knees using an active isolated movement.
This method of stretching uses reciprocal innervation/inhibition of the
appropriate muscles while isolating the movement to a single joint and
single plane of movement. The participants will learn how to safely assist
their clients in performing these stretches, thereby augmenting whatever
bodywork that the L.M.T. may already be providing. Knowing how to lengthen
muscle and fascial tissue that has shortened enables one to assist the
client into a more balanced and erect posture, thus reducing the stress
on the postural muscles. Not only can this form of stretching be used
to treat various musculo-skeletal problems, it can also be used as a preventative
tool to help avoid injuries and as a means to enhance an athlete's performance.
Please bring: Wear clothes that are easy to move around and stretch in,
set of linens, writing utensil
About the Presenter:
Jeff McConnell's health career began when he graduated from the Suncoast
School of Massage Therapy in Tampa, Florida. He was fortunate to land
a job at the Aaron Mattes Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota. The training
and experience that he received working there led to a teaching position
back at Suncoast. For the next sixteen years or so he continued to teach
at Suncoast II (new name), practiced massage at his clinic in St. Pete,
and after becoming a continuing education provider for the State of Florida
in 1996, he taught seminars in flexibility training, sports massage, and
Reiki. Jeff ended up attending the East West College of Natural Medicine
in Sarasota. In December of 2005, he graduated with a Masters Degree in
Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences. Jeff McConnell
is a Board Certified, licensed acupuncture physician. At his clinic he
offers a variety of modalities from both East and West. Among these are
acupuncture, massage therapy, assisted stretching, Shiatsu, Reiki, and
Chinese cupping.
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Maternity and Infant Massage - Module 2: Introduction
to Childbirth and DONA* Approved Birth Doula Workshop
Register Now September 19 - 22, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm
/ 32 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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Stone Massage
Register Now Saturday, October 11, 2008 / 9:00am
- 6:00pm / 8 hours / $160
Instructor: Greg Fears,
LMT
The Stone Massage course is a part of our Professional Development Series
which is designed to cover the basics of a specific modality at a level
appropriate for both new and experienced therapists. Stone Massage is
a one-day, 8 hour course instructing the participant in the use of hot
stones in a full body massage. A brief introduction to the integration
of cold stones is taught as well.
Stone Massage consists of a review of the history, benefits, and contraindications
specific to hot and cold stones in relaxation and therapeutic massages.
However, the primary focus of the instruction is on proper set-up and
use of roaster/stone heaters, effective sanitation of heaters and stones,
safe heating and application of stones, proper placement of stones on
the client's body, and the professional use of stones during effleurage,
wringing, compression and static pressure applications.
Please bring: 2 sheets, 1 blanket, 2 bath
towels, 2 hand towels, and a pen/pencil. Participants will work on each
other in groups of 2 or 3.
*Students will complete an intake and affirm they have no contraindications
preventing them from active and safe participation.
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Flexibility Training 2 -Advanced Level
Register Now October 25 - 26, 2008 / 9:00am - 5:00pm
/ 14 hours / $300
Instructor: Jeff McConnell
This course is designed for those familiar with the active-isolated methods
stretching. This class will review all of the stretches used in Flexibility
I (a prerequisite for Flex II). and then add active isolated stretches
for the muscles that cross the ankles, elbows, wrists, and spine. In addition
to the reciprocal innervation/inhibition type of stretches, the participant
will also learn and apply a form of P.N.F. (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation) stretching known as Contract/Relax. As with Flex I, the
L.M.T. will first learn how to do these stretches on their own body, and
then will learn how to safely and effectively assist their clients in
performing these stretches. These stretches can be used to speed recovery
from injuries or postural distortions, to help prevent future injuries,
and to improve athletic performance.
Please bring: Wear clothes that are easy to move around and stretch in,
set of linens, writing utensil
About the Presenter:
Jeff McConnell's health career began when he graduated from the Suncoast
School of Massage Therapy in Tampa, Florida. He was fortunate to land
a job at the Aaron Mattes Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota. The training
and experience that he received working there led to a teaching position
back at Suncoast. For the next sixteen years or so he continued to teach
at Suncoast II (new name), practiced massage at his clinic in St. Pete,
and after becoming a continuing education provider for the State of Florida
in 1996, he taught seminars in flexibility training, sports massage, and
Reiki. Jeff ended up attending the East West College of Natural Medicine
in Sarasota. In December of 2005, he graduated with a Masters Degree in
Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences. Jeff McConnell
is a Board Certified, licensed acupuncture physician. At his clinic he
offers a variety of modalities from both East and West. Among these are
acupuncture, massage therapy, assisted stretching, Shiatsu, Reiki, and
Chinese cupping.
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