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 (520) 623-2160
or email ce.tucson@cortiva.com 
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Professional Development Series
Coming Soon
Professional Development
Maternity and Infant Massage: Introduction to Childbirth and DONA* Approved Birth Doula Workshop
Register Now July 17 - 20, 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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Low Back Pain and Treatment
Register Now July 26, 2008 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 hours / $140
Instructor: Gigner Castle
Unraveling the cause of low back pain can be a daunting situation when your client walks in your office like a crab shuffling through sand. In this course you will learn many of the common causes of low back dysfunction, as well as useful assessments to determine possible causes for the discomfort. Low Back Pain and Treatment will also give you the tools and techniques to assist you in relieving the discomfort and decreasing pain. This one day workshop is designed to review the anatomy of the low back in addition to major pain pathologies and dysfunctions of the low back. This workshop offers a multi-modality approach to treatments and stabilization techniques for low back dysfunctions.
Please Bring: Two flat sheets, lubricant
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Maternity and Infant Massage: Postpartum Massage
Register Now August 14 - 17, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 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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Trigger Point Therapy
Register Now August 24, 2008 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Hours / $140
Instructor: Ginger Castle
This one day workshop is designed to give the therapist a review of the anatomy and basic physiology of trigger points. Together we will examine the major muscles of the body and their common referral pain patterns. This course incorporates a multi-modality approach to deactivation of trigger points, as well as assessment and treatment plans. Trigger Point Therapy provides ample hands-on time for each therapist to become familiar with assessments and deactivation techniques.
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Maternity and Infant Massage:Teaching Infant Massage
Register Now October 16 - 19, 2008 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 32 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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Coming Soon
Medical Qi-Gong: Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Technique for Nurses & Massage Therapists request more info
Instructor: David Goldner
Qi-Gong has been practiced in China for thousands of years, where it is accepted as a self-healing method and an effective medical treatment. The name literally means "breathing exercises" and covers a wide variety of methods for enhancing one's Qi.
Qi-Gong practice is a function of the right brain, where the subconscious mind stores and processes sense impressions and memories affecting every cell, organ, bone and tissue of the body. This is where we experience the alpha state of mind when we sleep. During the alpha state the body heals and repairs itself. A medical Qi-Gong practitioner can project his or her Qi at frequencies that reach this level of healing.
Through David Goldner's Medical Qi-Gong Seminar, you can learn to transmit your Qi though mental intention and how to direct it to acupuncture points and energy meridians to benefit healing.
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Experience Continuing Education
Coming soon in 2008! A day to experience a variety of different modalities, all in one location and at the same time! This free event is designed to give you the opportunity to learn a little bit more about our continuing education offerings, as well as to offer a discounted rate on any courses you enroll in. Come in and speak with leaders in this industry about everything from Traditional Thai Massage to Hydrotherapy to Maternity and Infant Massage! To learn more information about our Experience Day and to RSVP for this event please give us a call at 520-623-2160 or email ce.tucson@cortiva.com
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