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 massage therapy course, please contact the school at (520) 623-2160
or email ce.tucson@cortiva.com 
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Professional Development Series
- Sports Massage: Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Dysfunction (August 8, 2010)
- Craniosacral Work – With a Biodynamic Perspective: Level
I (August 13 - 15, 2010)
- The Basics of Pregnancy Massage (August 14, 2010)
- Advanced Chair Massage (August 22, 2010)
- Ten Zo (August 28, 2010)
- Stones Massage (September 4 - 5, 2010)
- Beginning Shiatsu (September 11 - 12, 2010)
- Conscious Anatomy: The Spine (September 18, 2010)
- Craniosacral Work: Level II (September 24 - 26, 2010)
- The Basics of Pregnancy Massage (October 3, 2010)
- Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers (October
9, 2010)
- Assessment and Treatment of common cervical issues. (October
17, 2010)
- Traditional Thai (October 22 - 24, 2010)
- Deep Tissue Refresher (November 7, 2010)
- Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers (November 14, 2010)
- Body Mechanics (November 20, 2010)
- Trigger Point Therapy (December 5, 2010)
- Table Thai/Herbal Ball Massage (December 10 -12, 2010)
- The Breathable Body (December 11, 2010)
Sports Massage: Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Dysfunction
Register Now
Sunday, August 8, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
This course serves to focus on the pathology, assessment, treatment, and
self-care of the shoulder region with specific focus on the glenohumeral
joint and rotator cuff musculature. Integrating assessment with the application
of various soft tissue treatments will dramatically reduce the severity
of pain and limitation while minimizing the impact this condition may
have upon training, participation, and athletic performance. The therapist
will learn the basic anatomy and function of the glenohumeral joint and
the rotator cuff musculature; and based on this foundation, will better
understand the possible causes and contributing factors associated with
the rotator cuff shoulder dysfunction. Contributing factors such as postural
or structural misalignment, muscle imbalance, trigger points and movement
dysfunction will be identified. The techniques taught in the course include
Myofascial release, Trigger Point Release, Cyriax Cross Fiber Friction
and Muscle Energy Techniques.
Please Bring: A set
of linens and lotion for hands on work.
Instructor: Ginger Castle – Ginger is a Licensed
Massage Practitioner in Arizona and Washington State. She is a practicing
therapist with 18 years of experience. She was a member of a Washington
based Clinicians workgroup whose purpose was to assist in the integration
of complementary and allopathic medicine. She participated in a Skill
Standards focus group identifying Skill Standards for Professional – Technical,
College instructors, and Customized Trainers. Ginger's passion with bodywork
and education encourages students to bring their work to a new level of
expertise, by igniting their passion for massage and the benefits of skillfully
applied bodywork.
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Craniosacral Work – With a Biodynamic Perspective:
Level I
Register Now
Friday - Sunday, August 13 - 15, 2010 / Fri 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Sat & Sun 9:00am - 6:00pm / 20 CE Contact Hours / $295
Level I includes a history of craniosacral work, an introduction to the
structural elements and the fluid dynamics of the craniosacral system:
the bones, central nervous system, tissues, fluids, potency and the motion
and stillness as expressed by the tidal movements within the body.
Instructor: Heidi Wilson – Heidi has been practicing
craniosacral work since 1994. She is certified in Visionary Crainiosacral
work from the Milne Institute. She has also studied Biodynamic methods
from Charles Ridley, Jan Jones, Ryan Halford, Franklyn Sills and Debra
Meness, D.O.
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The Basics of Pregnancy Massage
Register Now
Saturday, August 14, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
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 The Basics of Pregnancy Massage,
you will learn safe and effective pregnancy massage client positioning,
draping and pregnancy massage techniques, as well as precautions and contraindications
to support women through their healthy pregnancies, while visiting a
spa.
Instructor: Julie Goodwin – Julie
graduated from Kent State University; she received her Massage Therapy
Certification from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson,
Arizona in 1988. Julie has served on the faculty of the Desert Institute
of the Healing Arts, Providence Institute and is currently teaching at
Cortiva Institute – Tucson; she is also on the faculty of the Arizona School
of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. A Past-President of the Arizona
Chapter of AMTA, Julie received their Meritorious Service Award in 1991.
She is the author of Touch & Movement; Palpation and Kinesiology for Massage
Therapists, to be published by Cengage Learning in 2010.
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Advanced Chair Massage
Register Now
Sunday, August 22, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
This class builds on fundamental chair massage skills that will enhance
the practitioner's ability to address common complaints of chair massage
clients. Participants will learn specific treatment plans for neck, shoulder
girdle and low back. There will also be a business and marketing portion
of the workshop allowing participants to gain insight and ideas for building
and maintaining chair massage accounts.
Instructor: Patricia Holland – Patricia
holds two certifications from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts
(now Cortiva Institute – Tucson) in Tucson, Arizona, 1000-hour massage therapy
certificate (1993), and 100-hour Thai massage certification (2004). She
also holds an MC in counseling and BS in speech communications. Patricia
has been teaching since 1993 including 13 years as the instructor of the
Onsite Chair Massage elective at the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts.
She is currently Dean of Students at the Cortiva Institute – Tucson, teaches
Foundations of Massage and Introduction to Clinic, and coordinates the
school's Comnmunity Service Outreach Program which involves teaching students
chair massage and supervising their work in public settings. Patricia
also owns a private massage therapy practice – Mindful Touch Therapeutic
Massage – in Tucson.
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Ten Zo
Register Now
Saturday, August 28, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
For clients who are uncomfortable removing their clothes for a massage
treatment, or who cannot get down on the floor to receive a shiatsu or
Thai massage treatment on a futon, Ten Zo is the answer. Ten Zo is a treatment
given to a fully-clothed client on a massage table. It uses Western concepts
such as a knowledge of anatomy and the ability to palpate muscle tension,
and kneading, elbow and forearm techniques from massage therapy. The Eastern
concepts of qi, kyo and jitsu are incorporated along with palming, thumbing
and range of motion techniques for the hips, shoulders and neck from shiatsu.
To elongate muscles, stretches for the arms, legs and back from Thai massage
complete the treatment. Techniques will be shown a few steps at a time
and by the end of the workshop, participants will have incorporated all
of the steps into a full-body treatment.
Please Bring: Due to the nature
of the stretches used, loose-fitting pants (elastic waist or drawstring)
and a loose-fitting top are required. Tank tops, shorts and skirts should
not be worn because of the risk of exposure. Jeans and other types of
pants with zippers should not be worn because they are too constricting
for the stretches. Equipment: a massage table, linens, hand cleaner, small
towel, a pillow case and bolsters.
Instructor: Sandra K. Anderson, BA, NCTMB
– Sandra has a BA in biology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, and has been a
licensed massage therapist since 1992, a certified shiatsu practitioner
since 1999, and a certified Thai massage practitioner since 2002. She
taught at The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts (now Cortiva Institute – Tucson)
in Tucson, AZ for 12 years, in subjects ranging from anatomy and physiology
to massage and shiatsu techniques. Since 2004 she has created, developed
and presented continuing education workshops. Sandra is co-owner of Tucson
Touch Therapies, located in Tucson, AZ where she maintains a private clientele.
Additionally, she is author of The Practice of Shiatsu, from Mosby Elsevier,
and is co-author, along with Ann Mihina, of Natural Spa and Hydrotherapy
from Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Stones Massage
Register Now
Saturday - Sunday, September 4 - 5, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 14 CE Contact Hours / $250
This course is designed to help you understand the physiological and therapeutic
effects of warm basalt and cool marble stones, and their usage while doing
Swedish massage strokes. You will also learn to apply temperature control
techniques, and care for the stones and heating unit properly. Benefits
of stone massage include: promoting stress relief; promoting a sense of
profound relaxation; reducing congestion; promoting detoxification; reducing
inflammation; promoting pain relief; and soothing the nervous system.
This is a 2-day workshop and includes both lecture and hands-on experiential
learning.
Please Bring: 2 flat sheets
and 2 towels.
Instructor: Allyn Baker – Allyn earned her massage
certification and license as a 1998 graduate of the Desert Institute of
the Healing Arts in Tucson, AZ. Along with massage, she practices clinical
and spa techniques in her private practice. Allyn currently works out
of her home offering Aromatherapy, Thai, LaStone, Swedish and Deep Tissue
Massage. After practicing in the spa field for a number of years, Allyn
was first a Teaching Assistant then Teacher at the Desert Institute of
the Healing Arts. She later became an instructor at Cortiva Institute –
Tucson, where she enjoys sharing her passion for all aspects of Massage.
She also enjoys teaching workshops and continuing education classes in
her fields of expertise. Allyn is a nationally certified massage therapist
(NCTMB) as well and has been certified since 2004.
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Beginning Shiatsu
Register Now
Saturday - Sunday, September 11 - 12, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 14 CE Contact
Hours / $250
Beginning Shiatsu introduces participants to this Japanese type of bodywork
which is based on the same principles as is acupuncture. Participants
learn the theory behind shiatsu including basic traditional Chinese medicine
concepts such as Qi (the body's energy), the streams the Qi flows through
in the body called channels (meridians), and how the disruption of Qi
flow can result in pain, discomfort or other disorders. The goal of shiatsu
is to help rebalance the client's energy and alleviate discomfort. Participants
will learn beginning shiatsu techniques such as palming, pressure applied
with the fingers, thumbs, forearms, elbows, knees and feet, stretches
and range of motion movements, and how these can help rebalance clients'
Qi. Shiatsu is traditionally performed on fully-clothed clients lying
on a futon on the floor, and no lubricants are used. Participants should
note that Beginning Shiatsu will be taught in the traditional manner –
on futons on the floor. These futons will be provided by Cortiva. No techniques
will be shown on massage tables. Being able to easily kneel and move around
on the floor are requirements for this workshop.
Please Bring: Due to the nature
of the stretches used, loose-fitting pants (elastic waist or drawstring)
and a loose-fitting top are required. Tank tops, shorts and skirts should
not be worn because of the risk of exposure. Jeans and other types of
pants with zippers should not be worn because they are too constricting
for the stretches. Since techniques will be performed with the feet, either
clean socks should be worn or participants should have clean feet. Equipment:
one flat sheet, hand cleaner, small towel, note-taking materials.
Instructor: Sandra K. Anderson, BA, NCTMB
– has a BA in biology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, and has been a
licensed massage therapist since 1992, a certified shiatsu practitioner
since 1999, and a certified Thai massage practitioner since 2002. She
taught at The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts (now Cortiva Institute – Tucson)
in Tucson, AZ for 12 years, in subjects ranging from anatomy and physiology
to massage and shiatsu techniques. Since 2004 she has created, developed
and presented continuing education workshops. Sandra is co-owner of Tucson
Touch Therapies, located in Tucson, AZ where she maintains a private clientele.
Additionally, she is author of The Practice of Shiatsu, from Mosby Elsevier,
and is co-author, along with Ann Mihina, of Natural Spa and Hydrotherapy
from Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Conscious Anatomy: The Spine
Register Now
Saturday, September 18, 2010 / 9:00am - 1:00pm / 4 CE Contact Hours / $80
A course for health care professionals, massage therapists, body workers,
and movement educators. Human life involves body, mind and spirit, and
all three must be included in any approach to health. Practitioners will
gain personal insight and tools for reviving parts of the body to the
fullness of consciousness while they deepen their ability to observe and
listen attentively. After taking this course, they may expect to become
not only more perceptive and touch-intelligent, but also more compassionate
towards their clients, because they will understand what it takes to "make
peace" with one's body.
Instructor: Robert Litman – Robert is a movement
integration professional and creator of The Breathable Body. He is an
Authorized Continuum Movement teacher and developer of Continuum Anatomy.
Robert has been working in the field of health since 1988 teaching and
maintaining a private practice in movement & breath education in Tucson,
Arizona. He was a faculty member and head of the Departments of Anatomy
& Physiology and Movement Education at the Tucson-based Desert Institute
of the Healing Arts Massage School for 12 years. He is the founder, director
and Certified Practitioner of Asthma Free Arizona, teaching The Buteyko
Institute Method of Breathing Retraining helping people with breathing
disorders such as asthma, anxiety, allergies, fibromyalgia and chronic
fatigue to control their symptoms and reduce their medications. Robert
teaches internationally and throughout the US, has an advanced certification
in the Duggan-French Approach to Movement Education, which has provided
him with hands on skills to help guide clients’ movement and breath education
awareness processes. For more information about the class contact: Robert
Litman at (520) 326-9775 or robert@thebreathablebody.com.
For more information
about The Buteyko Method of Breathing Retraining pleae go to www.asthmafreearizona.com.
For more information about Continuum Movement please go to www.continuummovement.com.
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Craniosacral Work: Level II
Register Now
Friday - Sunday, September 24 - 26, 2010 / Fri 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Sat & Sun 9:00am
- 6:00pm / 20 CE Contact Hours / $295
Treatments for Temporaomandibular Joint Dysfunction, migraine and tension
headaches, and sinusitis will be introduced, in addition to exploring "fluid
limbs" as a practice to release patterns of trauma and inertia.
Instructor: Heidi Wilson – Heidi
has been practicing craniosacral work since 1994. She is certified in
Visionary Crainiosacral work from the Milne Institute. She has also studied
Biodynamic methods from Charles Ridley, Jan Jones, Ryan Halford, Franklyn
Sills and Debra Meness, D.O.
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The Basics of Pregnancy Massage
Register Now
Sunday, October 3, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
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 The Basics of
Pregnancy Massage, you will learn safe and effective preganancy massage client positioning,
draping and pregnancy massage techniques, as well as precautions and contraindications
to support women through their healthy preganancies, while visiting a spa.
Please Bring: Please bring one set of sheets, including
a pillowcase, one towel, lotion, spritzer, note taking supplies.
Prerequistites: LMT
Instructor: Julie Goodwin – Julie graduated
from Kent State University; she received her Massage Therapy Certification from
the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona in 1988. Julie has served
on the faculty of the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Providence Institute
and is currently teaching at Cortiva Institute-Tucson; she is also on the faculty
of the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. A Past-President of
the Arizona Chapter of AMTA, Julie received their Meritorious Service Award in 1991.
She is the author of Touch & Movement; Palpation and Kinesiology for Massage Therapists,
to be published by Cengage Learning in 2010.
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Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers
Register Now
Saturday, October 9, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $150
Aromatherapy is the skilled and controlled use of essential oils for their healing
properties. Holistic aromatherapy restores physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
health. Essential oils, when properly used, can address such conditions as anxiety,
depression, muscle aches, headaches, PMS and menstrual problems, back pain, injuries,
and insomnia to name a few. Essential oils give a plant its fragrance and have been
known throughout history for their healing effects on body and mind. This 7 hour
class will provide you with the knowledge to safely and effectively incorporate
essential oils into your massage practice for the therapeutic benefit of your client.
This class will encompass an introduction to essential oils, the historical and
contemporary use of essential oils, essential oil research and benefits as well
as hands on instruction.
Please Bring: Please bring one set of sheets, including
a pillowcase, one towel, lotion, spritzer, note taking supplies.
Instructor: Allyn Baker – Allyn Baker earned
her massage certification and license as a 1998 graduate of the Desert Institute
of the Healing Arts in Tucson, AZ. Along with massage, she practices clinical and
spa techniques in her private practice. Allyn currently works out of her
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Assessment and Treatment of common cervical issues.
Register Now
Sunday, October 17, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
Unraveling the pain and decreased ROM can be a daunting task. This class is designed
to review the structural and functional anatomy and common pathologies of the cervical
region. Participants will learn how to assess cervical issues in order to determine
the best treatment approach for the client. Students will receive ample time for
hands-on practice during this multi modality approach for treatment of cervical
pain and dysfunction.
Please Bring: Please bring one set of sheets, including
a pillowcase, one towel, lotion, spritzer, note taking supplies.
Prerequistites: Must be LMT
Instructor: Ginger Castle – Ginger Castle is
a Licensed Massage Practitioner in Arizona and Washington State. She is a practicing
therapist with 18 years of experience. She was a member of a Washington based Clinicians
workgroup whose purpose was to assist in the integration of complementary and allopathic
medicine. She participated in a Skill Standards focus group identifying Skill Standards
for Professional - Technical, College instructors, and Customized Trainers. Ginger's
passion with bodywork and education encourages students to bring their work to a
new level of expertise, by igniting their passion for massage and the benefits of
skillfully applied bodywork.
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Traditional Thai
Register Now
Friday - Sunday, October 22 - 24, 2010 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / 25 CE Contact Hours /
$349
This 25-hour workshop provides a history of Traditional Thai Massage and Medical
Practice and its benefits and uses today. In the workshop, participants will learn
the following with regards to Traditional Thai Massage: describe the Thai Sen (Meridian)
Lines and acupressure points of the body; describe and perform proper etiquette;
prepare the place and equipment; list precautionary indications; list prohibitions;
assess a client; describe and demonstrate the preparation of the therapist; and
describe and demonstrate the techniques utilized by the therapists. Participants
will perform with a client a full two-hour protocol of Traditional Thai Massage
utilizing proper sequence of positions, timing and body mechanics.
Please Bring: Please bring one set of sheets, including
a pillowcase, one towel, lotion, spritzer, note taking supplies.
Instructor: Robert van Overdik – Robert van
Overdijk, BS, LMT, CYT. Robert is an instructor and Master Practioner of Eastern
and Western Massage Modalities. He is Certified in Traditional Thai Massage at the
Wat Po Traditional Medical and Massage school in Bankok Thailand (NCBTMB #450197
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Deep Tissue Refresher
Register Now
Sunday, November 7, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
This course is focused on the skillful application of soft tissue techniques that
allow deeper access to the fascia and muscular layers of the body. This approach
creates a greater sense of relief from chronic muscular tension. Muscular tension
patterns can reduce blood flow and restrict the removal of metabolic wastes, resulting
in pain and loss of function. The typical superficial and passive massage techniques
do not provide the desired relief; this often causes frustration and more reflexive
muscular tension. The practitioner will learn treatment strategies designed to break
these muscular holding patterns that are direct, purposeful, and easy to apply.
The practicing therapist will learn how to use: cross-fiber friction, passive movement,
neurological inhibition, breath and positioning to enhance the overall effectiveness
of treatment.
Please Bring: Please bring one set of sheets, including
a pillowcase, one towel, lotion, spritzer, note taking supplies.
Prerequistites: LMT
Instructor: Ginger Castle – Ginger Castle is
a Licensed Massage Practitioner in Arizona and Washington State. She is a practicing
therapist with 18 years of experience. She was a member of a Washington based Clinicians
workgroup whose purpose was to assist in the integration of complementary and allopathic
medicine. She participated in a Skill Standards focus group identifying Skill Standards
for Professional - Technical, College instructors, and Customized Trainers. Ginger's
passion with bodywork and education encourages students to bring their work to a
new level of expertise, by igniting their passion for massage and the benefits of
skillfully applied bodywork.
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Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers
Register Now
Sunday, November 14, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
In the rapidly expanding field of massage therapy, concerns regarding ethical behavior
and practice are also on the rise. Given the intimate setting of bodywork, it is
crucial to establish a safe environment and a clear understanding between client
and therapist as to what is expected. Therapists must also be able to effectively
communicate within the parameters of each individual's unique personality, including
their own. The intent of this workshop is to define the braod 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 as to how they
respond.
Instructor: Patricia Holland – Patricia holds
two certifications from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts (now Cortiva Institute-Tucson)
in Tucson, Arizona; 1000 hr. massage therapy certificate (1993), and 100 hr. Thai
massage certification (2004). She also holds an MC in counseling and BS in speech
communications. Patricia has been teaching since 1993 including 13 years as the
instructor of the Onsite Chair Massage elective at the Desert Institute of the Healing
Arts. She is currently Dean of Students at the Cortiva Institute-Tucson, teaches
Foundations of Massage and Introduction to Clinic, and coordinates the school's
Comnmunity Service Outreach Program which involves teaching students chair massage
and supervising their work in public settings. Patricia also owns a private massage
therapy practice - Mindful Touch Therapeutic Massage - in Tucson.
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Body Mechanics
Register Now
Saturday, November 20, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
This interactive workshop is designed to improve body alignment as participants
study their own postural patterns. By developing a conscious connection with the
body based in present movement awareness, participants will learn methods to improve
the use of their body while giving a massage (bodywork) and in daily life, thus
preventing injury to their body (including self-care and nutrition) and enhancing
career longevity. Participants will learn the importance of and practice warm up
and stretching/strengthening exercises as they relate to career longevity.
Please Bring: Please bring one set of sheets, including
a pillowcase, one towel, lotion, spritzer, note taking supplies.
Instructor: Jean’e Freeman – Jean’e Freeman
has a degree in exercise science, is a certified fitness trainer and a licensed
massage therapist (DIHA graduate). She has been involved in the health and fitness
industry for 24+ years, an educator since 1985, and a retired United States Air
Force Veteran. Additionally, she is an independent contractor with the State of
Arizona’s Department of Developmental Disabilities since 2001. She began teaching
at the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 2004, which continues now at Cortiva-Tucson,
in body mechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology, special populations
and advanced bodywork (injury management and rehabilitation), to name a few. Jean’e
is owner of Total Body Fitness located in Tucson, AZ where she maintains her private
practice. She is the author of Career Longevity: A Practitioners Guide to Body Mechanics
and Wellness, to be published by FA Davis in 2011. Her commitment in providing continuing
professional education in the field of bodywork on a variety of levels (research,
planning, education, etc.) is extremely important to her.
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Trigger Point Therapy
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Sunday, December 5, 2010 / 9:00am - 5:00pm / 7 CE Contact Hours / $140
Provides therapists with an overview of the anatomy and basic physiology of tripper
points. This workshop examines the major muscles of the body and their common referral
pain patterns, and incorporates a multi-modality approach to deactivation of trigger
points, as well as assessment and treatment plans.
Please Bring: Please bring one set of sheets, including
a pillowcase, one towel, lotion, spritzer, note taking supplies.
Prerequistites: LMT
Instructor: Ginger Castle – Ginger Castle is
a Licensed Massage Practitioner in Arizona and Washington State. She is a practicing
therapist with 15 years of experience. She was a member of a Washington based Clinicians
workgroup whose purpose was to assist in the integration of complementary and allopathic
medicine. She participated in a Skill Standards focus group identifying Skill Standards
for Professional - Technical, College instructors, and Customized Trainers. Ginger's
passion with bodywork and education encourages students to bring their work to a
new level of expertise, by igniting their passion for massage and the benefits of
skillfully applied bodywork.
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Table Thai/Herbal Ball Massage
Register Now
Friday - Sunday, December 10 - 12, 2010 / 4:00pm - 9:00pm / 25 CE Contact Hours
/ $349
This 25-hour course begins with a brief history of Traditional Thai Massage, a description
of the cultural and religious aspects of its development, and its current practice
in Thailand. Course attendees will learn the Thai Sen (meridian) lines, how Thai
Massage has been modified for the table, including contraindications and precautions.
Basic client massage techniques and positioning, such as the use of hot Thai herbal
compresses and working acupressure points to promote the healing process (including
the order of the steps in the protocol) are demonstrated and practiced by course
participants. Participants will also learn how to choose a harmonious combination
of herbs based on factors that will include the type of treatment, the mental effects
of certain aromas, and client preferences. Thai herbal compresses can be an easy,
effective add-on to a massage session, for both spa-massage therapists and those
in private practice.
Please Bring: Students should bring two sheets and
massage oil. Students will be required to purchase the Herbal ball during the workshop
from the instructor; price is $10 per ball, or $15 for two.
Instructor: Robert van Overdijk – Robert van
Overdijk, BS, LMT, CYT. Robert is an instructor and Master Practioner of Eastern
and Western Massage Modalities. He is Certified in Traditional Thai Massage at the
Wat Po Traditional Medical and Massage school in Bankok Thailand (NCBTMB #450197)
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The Breathable Body
Register Now
Saturday, December 11, 2010 / 9:00am - 1:00pm / 4 CE Contact Hours / $80
Breathing is steeped in more mythology than any other psychological process. We
draw breath 20,000 times a day. Yet most of us do not how to make the most of our
breath—to use it as a vehicle for richer physical and emotional health. The breath
is one of the most potent tools we have—its power to intervene and assist with the
suffering and pain of everyday life has been known since ancient times. The goal
of The Breathable Body is to help people access that power and use it to make their
lives more nourishing, more comfortable, and more breathable.
The workshop will cover:
- Experiential physiology of how and why the breath works
- Movement education skills to enhance the body’s ability to accommodate breath.
- Replacing old breathing patterns for a lifetime of greater well being
- How to use this new knowledge to benefit you and your client’s everyday life
- Specific breathing tools to be used with your clients that will increase their tissue
receptivity and the benefits of massage
- Breathing exercises that are easy to learn and can be passed along to your clients,
especially those that have breathing challenges, like asthma, allergies, anxiety
and sleep disorders.
- Hands-on skills to improve breathing function through touch.
This workshop will benefit anyone who:
- Wants improvement in their health
- Desires to know more about breathing
- Practices the healing arts
- Suffers from respiratory illness such as asthma, allergies, sinusitis, and bronchial
infections
- Suffers from fatigue, fibromyalgia, or panic attacks
- Wants to have more skills to offer as a massage therapist
Please Bring: Students should wear comfortable clothing
Instructor: Robert Litman – Robert Litman is
a movement integration professional and creator of The Breathable Body. He is an
Authorized Continuum Movement teacher and developer of Continuum Anatomy. Robert
has been working in the field of health since 1988 teaching and maintaining a private
practice in movement & breath education in Tucson, Arizona. He was a faculty member
and head of the Departments of Anatomy & Physiology and Movement Education at the
Tucson-based Desert Institute of the Healing Arts Massage School for 12 years. He
is the founder, director and Certified Practitioner of Asthma Free Arizona, teaching
The Buteyko Institute Method of Breathing Retraining helping people with breathing
disorders such as asthma, anxiety, allergies, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue to
control their symptoms and reduce their medications. Robert teaches internationally
and throughout the US, has an advanced certification in the Duggan-French Approach
to Movement Education, which has provided him with hands on skills to help guide
clients’ movement and breath education awareness processes.
For more information about the class contact:
Robert Litman 520.326.9775
robert@thebreathablebody.com
For more information about The Buteyko Method of Breathing Retraining:
www.asthmafreearizona.com
For more information about Continuum Movement: www.continuummovement.com
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