Massage Therapy Continuing Education - Massage Therapy CEU Courses

Cortiva Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education approved provider. The school strives to provide training and support that enhances the skills and experience of massage therapists.

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2705	Title: ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF-HEALING: How to Release Points of Tension Subject: Location: Boston, MA Date: Wednesday May 23, 6 - 9 P.M. Tuition: $60.00 Instructor: Barbara Blanchard ACUPRESSURE FOR SELF-HEALING: How to Release Points of Tension		Boston, MA	Wednesday May 23, 6 - 9 P.M.	Wednesday May 23, 6 - 9 P.M. 5/24/2012 12:00:00 AM	Barbara Blanchard Barbara Blanchard	Tuition: $60.00 Course Details	3 hr workshop Learn major Acupressure points for deep release using balls to apply pressure. Release knots of tension and reduce stress. Immediately effective and easy to learn techniques. Open to everyone, massage therapists, clients and others that are interested. 3 CE hours	60.00	27583086	0	Barbara Blanchard	Barbara Blanchard, Lic. Ac., Dipl. Ac.& Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), AOBTA?- CI is double board certified in Acupuncture and Asian Bodywork Therapy. A licensed acupuncturist in Massachusetts. She has been practicing Acupressure Shiatsu since 1978 and Acupuncture since 1993 and is a dynamic teacher interested in practical application of theory for best clinical results.
2637	Title: Spa Reflexology Subject: Reflexology Location: Tucson, AZ Date: Sat / Sun May 26-27, 2012 8:00am-6:30pm Tuition: $350.00 Instructor: Robert Van Overdijk Spa Reflexology	Reflexology	Tucson, AZ	Sat / Sun May 26-27, 2012 8:00am-6:30pm	Sat / Sun May 26-27, 2012 8:00am-6:30pm 5/25/2012 12:00:00 AM	Robert Van Overdijk Robert Van Overdijk	Tuition: $350.00 Course Details	20 Contact hours Registration deadline is Thursday May 24, 2012 Reflexology is based on the ancient CHinese theory that energy is flowing all around our bodies. If the energy can flow freely then we are balanced and healthy. If the energy is obstructed, illness may result. Reflexology involves the application of gentle pressure to reflex points located on all parts of the feet. These points relate to the internal organs, glands and structures of the body. The feet reflect, and are a mirror of the body. Pressure on reflex points can therefore affect and normalize the functioning of the body. The body's natural ability to heal itself is stimulated and health is restored. Everyone can enjoy the benefits that reflexology offers. Participants will learn to utilize a variety of massage techniques integrating stones and herbal components to enhance the healing qualities of Reflexology.	350.00	27583040	0	Robert Van Overdijk	Robert van Overdijk, BS, LMT, CYT is an instructor and Master Practioner of Eastern and Western Massage Modalities. An approved provider of Continuing Education (NCBTMB # 450197), Robert is Certified in Traditional Thai Massage at the Wat Po Traditional Medical and Massage school in Bankok Thailand.	CE Instructor
2629	Title: Integrating Muscle Energy Techniques Subject: Location: Tucson, AZ Date: Sunday May 27, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $140.00 Instructor: Ginger Castle Integrating Muscle Energy Techniques		Tucson, AZ	Sunday May 27, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm	Sunday May 27, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 5/26/2012 12:00:00 AM	Ginger Castle Ginger Castle	Tuition: $140.00 Course Details	7 CE contact hours Registration Deadline: Saturday, May 26, 2012 Muscle energy technique (MET) is a procedure that has a variety of applications and benefits for both the client and the therapist. The integration of MET in your treatment can increase the efficacy of the sessions with less effort. Using MET in your treatment can be used to encourage and enhance client tissue release. MET can aid in decreasing client discomfort, while increasing flexibility, strength, joint mobilization and decreasing muscle tension with minimal therapist effort. The integrating of MET during treatment encourages client mind body connection and aids in retraining habitual movement patterns. Prerequisites: This course is open to all LMTs, students of massage therapy, and other health care practitioners interested in learning more on the topic. Please bring: Will be outlined in your registration confirmation letter once payment is processed.	140.00	27583035	0	Ginger Castle	Massage Therapist, Seattle Massage Therapy School, 1992. Member, CWIC. Certified Red Cross Instructor and HIV/AIDS educator, WA. Former Program Instructor at the <a href="http://www.rtc.edu/" target="_blank">Renton Technical College</a> Massage Therapy Practitioner Program (Ashmead College). Ginger teaches Clinic Fundamentals, Neuromuscular Release & Sports Massage, Assessment & Applications, and Clinical Reasoning & Research Literacy in our Professional Massage Therapy Program, as well as many continuing education courses. She has a private practice in Northwest Tucson, Arizona.
2638	Title: Making a Connection: Conversations for Success Subject: Ethics and Communications Location: Tucson, AZ Date: Fri-Sun June 1-3, 2012 Fri: 7-9pm, Sat/Sun: 8:30a-5:30pm Tuition: $285.00 Instructor: Maureen Bertolo Making a Connection: Conversations for Success	Ethics and Communications	Tucson, AZ	Fri-Sun June 1-3, 2012 Fri: 7-9pm, Sat/Sun: 8:30a-5:30pm	Fri-Sun June 1-3, 2012 Fri: 7-9pm, Sat/Sun: 8:30a-5:30pm 5/29/2012 12:00:00 AM	Maureen Bertolo Maureen Bertolo	Tuition: $285.00 Course Details	18 Contact hours "Communication - the human connection - is the key to personal and career success" -Paul Myer Making a connection is a communication journey through self-discovery, skill building, and practical learning experiences to help you achieve three goals: (1) Strengthen communication skills to ensure a respectful connection is made during a conversation, (2) Build relationships based on mutually respectful and ethical boundaries, and (3) People walk away feeling heard, respected and confident. Participants will achieve these goals by learning how to apply the Five Connection Principles taught in the course to their respective roles within their personal and professional life. This course meets the ethics requirements for both National and State re-certification.	285.00	27583041	0	Maureen Bertolo	Maureen’s unique combination of multi-dimensional experiences span over 20 years as an entrepreneur and includes business and educational consulting, life and professional coaching, teaching in both a corporate and academic environment, developing and managing massage schools, recruiting teachers and administrative as well as practicing Massage Therapy in North Carolina. She holds a B.S. in Business, a Masters in Education, a NC Massage Therapy License, and coaching certificate. Maureen is the author of Bringing Out the Best In Yourself and Others and the first release of her new series of books titled: Your Personal Desk Coach is due out January 2012. The first release is entitled Making a Connection: Building Relationships One conversation at a Time.	M.Ed., C.P.C., LMBT, NCBTMB CE Provider # 451718-11
2462	Title: Anytime Anywhere Massage, Mana Lomi® chair & floor techniques Subject: Therapeutic Massage Location: Hoboken, NJ Date: Friday, June 1, 2012, 9:00am - 6:00pm Tuition: $160.00 Instructor: Barbara Helynn Heard Anytime Anywhere Massage, Mana Lomi® chair & floor techniques	Therapeutic Massage	Hoboken, NJ	Friday, June 1, 2012, 9:00am - 6:00pm	Friday, June 1, 2012, 9:00am - 6:00pm 5/31/2012 12:00:00 AM	Barbara Helynn Heard Barbara Helynn Heard	Tuition: $160.00 Course Details	8 CE Contact hours NCBTMB provider number #287333-00 Tuition: $160 if paid 2 weeks in advance (5/18/2012) / $185 thereafter In this 8 CE hour chair and floor technique workshop you learn ways to help quickly relieve common aches and pains that your family, friends, or patients - may have. These moves are done clothed and either on common chairs or on the floor making them easy to use in any setting. As in all our classes, each stroke is done with intention to produce specific, measurable, clinical and/or structural results. Is someone’s neck, back or shoulder stiff, stuck or aching, or do they have a headache? Learn techniques that can give relief in just a few minutes. These are also good techniques to teach your clients to use at home. *Mana Lomi is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and is also sponsored by NCBTMB to teach New York LMTs continuing education that is accepted by the state of New York for license renewal.”	160.00	27583008	0	Barbara Helynn Heard	Barbara Helynn, LMP, teaches lomilomi for the Hawaiian Healing Academy (HHA). She has practiced Hawaiian healing since graduating from Brian Utting School of Massage in 1996. She specializes in Mana Lomi® which she learned directly from HHA founder and director, Dr. Maka’ala Yates, D.C., a native Hawaiian indigenous healer as well as western trained chiropractor. She continues to maintain a relationship with Dr. Yates and receives additional HHA training yearly. She helps students develop a quality of touch which is deep yet gentle, and also to integrate spiritual and emotional qualities into bodywork sessions if desired to support healing on multiple levels. She maintains a private practice in Seattle, WA and teaches Mana Lomi® in both Washington state and New England.	CE Instructor
2463	Title: Mana Lomi®: The Level 1 Workshop Subject: Therapeutic Massage Location: Hoboken, NJ Date: Saturday, June 2 – Monday June 4, 2012, 8:30am – 6:30pm each day Tuition: $495.00 Instructor: Barbara Helynn Heard Mana Lomi®: The Level 1 Workshop	Therapeutic Massage	Hoboken, NJ	Saturday, June 2 – Monday June 4, 2012, 8:30am – 6:30pm each day	Saturday, June 2 – Monday June 4, 2012, 8:30am – 6:30pm each day 6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	Barbara Helynn Heard Barbara Helynn Heard	Tuition: $495.00 Course Details	27 CE Contact hours NCBTMB provider number #287333-00 Tuition: $495 if paid 2 weeks in advance (5/19/2012) / $545 therafter The 27 CE hour level 1 workshop is our foundation class. We focus primarily on developing deep yet gentle touch, using body weight, palpation, and strokes that support the circulatory and nervous systems. Clinical thinking is introduced. This workshop establishes groundwork which is built on in the advanced classes. In this level 1 class you will: o Learn a full body Mana Lomi® routine o Explore ways to use your breath, posture and body weight to deliver effective work which is both deep and gentle, and also easy on the therapist’s body o Develop your assessment and palpation skills o Study the history of LomiLomi, Hawaiian healing chants, and the concept of ho’oponopono – living in right relationship with all natural things *Mana Lomi® is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and is also sponsored by NCBTMB to teach New York LMTs continuing education that is accepted by the state of New York for license renewal.”	495.00	27583009	0	Barbara Helynn Heard	Barbara Helynn, LMP, teaches lomilomi for the Hawaiian Healing Academy (HHA). She has practiced Hawaiian healing since graduating from Brian Utting School of Massage in 1996. She specializes in Mana Lomi® which she learned directly from HHA founder and director, Dr. Maka’ala Yates, D.C., a native Hawaiian indigenous healer as well as western trained chiropractor. She continues to maintain a relationship with Dr. Yates and receives additional HHA training yearly. She helps students develop a quality of touch which is deep yet gentle, and also to integrate spiritual and emotional qualities into bodywork sessions if desired to support healing on multiple levels. She maintains a private practice in Seattle, WA and teaches Mana Lomi® in both Washington state and New England.	CE Instructor
2488	Title: Thai Yoga Massage Level I & II Spa Training Subject: Location: King of Prussia, PA Date: June 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th 2012, Saturday and Sunday, two weekends. 9:30am-6:30pm Tuition: $450.00 Instructor: Rose Griscom Thai Yoga Massage Level I & II Spa Training		King of Prussia, PA	June 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th 2012, Saturday and Sunday, two weekends. 9:30am-6:30pm	June 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th 2012, Saturday and Sunday, two weekends. 9:30am-6:30pm 6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	Rose Griscom Rose Griscom	Tuition: $450.00 Course Details	35 CE's Take this class to quickly learn an effective thai yoga massage protocol to offer your clients. In this intensive two-weekends, learn thai acupressure techniques, abdominal massage, a huge variety of stretches and passive range of motion addressing the whole body, thai energetic philosophy, contraindications, benefits, and more. Come away with a 90-min session, working on the client prone, side-lying or supine, and seated. All work is done traditionally on a floor mat, but many moves can be adapted to the massage table. Strong focus on proper use of body mechanics and self-care techniques. PACKED with information, lots of hands-on time, moves at a quick pace. You will need to practice the routine and flow to become proficient! Learn how to use your body and leverage to help your clients feel great while helping yourself too. 35CEs, $450 if prepaid by May 4th, $525 after	450.00	27583015	0	Rose Griscom	Rose J. Griscom, RTT, is the director and lead instructor of ITM-USA, based in southern New Jersey.  Rose is a knowledgeable and compassionate teacher who creates a supportive environment for students of all different skills and learning styles to get the most from class time. Her teaching is well-organized, efficient, and fun. She has been teaching Thai massage since 1994, and is one of the most experienced instructors in the country. Rose completed an intensive study program at ITM in Chiang Mai, as well as with Arthur Lambert in the USA. She is a Registered Thai Therapist (RTT) with the Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI) and ITM-USA is an approved Institution with THAI and an approved provider of continuing education with the NCBTMB (Provider # 152830-00). Rose presents workshops at local, state, and national massage conventions, travels around the country to train therapists at top spas and maintains an active private practice.	RTT
2642	Title: Introduction to Spa Treatments Subject: Spa Treatments Location: Woodridge, IL Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012 9am- 5pm Tuition: $150.00 Instructor: Annette Chamness Introduction to Spa Treatments	Spa Treatments	Woodridge, IL	Sunday, June 3, 2012 9am- 5pm	Sunday, June 3, 2012 9am- 5pm 6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	Annette Chamness Annette Chamness	Tuition: $150.00 Course Details	REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Th., 5/31/12 at 11pm 7 CE contact hours Considering expanding your services to attract more clients? Curious about spa services? This one day experience will give you a brief overview of spa treatments commonly performed by massage therapists. We will discuss the different types of spas and the other professionals who may work there. We will concentrate on and experience various types of exfoliations and body wraps. Participants will go home with instructions for a spa style treatment for the feet and the basic procedure for a body wrap performed in a "dry room". A course manual and materials will be provided for each attendee. Prerequisites: this class is open to all massage therapists and other providers who wish to learn more on the topic. Wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear. Bring a set of sheets, unscented oil/cream, 1 pillow, 1 blanket,1 bath towel, 2 hand towels, 1 wash cloth, writing utensil. Note: please do not shave/wax legs 3 days prior to class.	150.00	27583043	0	Annette Chamness	Annette Chamness, LMT, NCTMB, BCST Annette is a 1992 Chicago graduate and has served as a faculty member of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and Cortiva Institute. She has been a guest instructor at various Chicago spas, including the Four Seasons as well as assisting with Robert King Seminars and Kate Jordan Seminars. Throughout her career she has maintained a private practice integrating a wide variety of massage techniques with Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy and Reflexology. Specializing in stress related disorders, she has worked extensively with clients who have chronic pain and are medically complex. Annette has a Master's degree from DePaul University.	CE Instructor
2595	Title: Medical Massage Training, Segment - Reflex Massage Subject: 16 CE Contact Hours Location: Scottsdale, AZ Date: Saturday - Sunday, June 2-3, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $250.00 Instructor: Dr. Ross Turchaninov Medical Massage Training, Segment - Reflex Massage	16 CE Contact Hours	Scottsdale, AZ	Saturday - Sunday, June 2-3, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm	Saturday - Sunday, June 2-3, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	Dr. Ross Turchaninov Dr. Ross Turchaninov	Tuition: $250.00 Course Details	16 CE Contact Hours, NCBTMB Approved This unique method of medical massage treatment has enormous therapeutic potential on patients with a wide variety of somatic and visceral disorders. In many European countries SRM is important part of modern medicine. The massage therapists who are able to effectively use this method of treatment have greatest respect from other health practitoners. This seminar program includes basic training in Segment-Reflex Massage, Trigger Point Therapy The seminar will include more then 300 Power Point diagrams and images and includes intensive hands-on training. Overall, our medical massage seminar has tremendous practical potential. A continuing education certificate will be issued for everyone who completes the 2-day (16 CEH) seminar. If you want to include medical massage therapy in your practice, if you want to reach a completely new professional level, and be ready to deliver highly effective treatment to your patients this seminar is for you. Do not miss this unique opportunity!	250.00	27583027	0	Dr. Ross Turchaninov	Dr. Turchaninov graduated from Odessa Medical School in the Ukraine in 1983 with honors and was selected for the Kiev Orthopedic Institute for Scientific Research. In 1985 he finished a two-year program at this institute with specialization in trauma surgery and posttraumatic rehabilitation under the supervision of Academician K.S.Ternovoy, M.D. At the same time Dr. Turchaninov began his scientific dissertation “Surgical and Rehabilitation Treatment of Patients with Bone Defects”. He obtained his scientific degree in 1989. During his residency, Dr. Turchaninov also studied electric acupuncture under the supervision of Dr. O. Leonenko, M.D. In 1985-1988 he worked as the chief supervisor of the rehabilitation program of the Ministry of Public Health of the Ukraine. In 1990 Dr. Turchaninov graduated from the chiropractic and medical massage program designed for medical doctors in the Kiev Orthopedic Institute. In 1988-1991 he worked as a senior scientific researcher in the Clinic of Trauma Complications in the same institute in cooperation with Professor N.K.Ternovoy. In 1992 Dr.Turchaninov moved to the USA because of consequences of the Chernobyl disaster and is now living in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Turchaninov is the author of 32 scientific articles and two patents in the former Soviet Union and Ukraine. He wrote three textbooks on medical massage in the USA: Medical Massage Volume I and Volume II, Therapeutic Massage. A Scientific Approach.	CE Instructor
2647	Title: Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers Subject: Aromatherapy Location: Chicago, IL Date: Sunday, 6/3/12, 9:00am-5:00pm Tuition: $180.00 Instructor: Jean Beckley Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers	Aromatherapy	Chicago, IL	Sunday, 6/3/12, 9:00am-5:00pm	Sunday, 6/3/12, 9:00am-5:00pm 6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	Jean Beckley Jean Beckley	Tuition: $180.00 Course Details	7 CE contact hours Registration deadline: Th., 5/31/12 at 11pm $180 includes the cost of an aromatherapy starter kit 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 course 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. Prerequisites: This course is open to all health care practitioners who wish to learn more on the topic. Please bring: 1 set of sheets, unscented oil/cream, and note taking supplies. Wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear.	180.00	27583047	0	Jean Beckley	Jean, a 2007 graduate of Chicago, has additional certifications in <a href="http://www.holisticjunction.com/categories/HPD/energy-work.html" target="_blank">Energy Work</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy" target="_blank">Aromatherapy</a>, <a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/od/massage/a/pregnancy.htm" target="_blank">Pregnancy Massage</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_lymphatic_drainage" target="_blank">Lymphatic Drainage</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_massage" target="_blank">Thai Massage</a> and <a href="http://www.massagecupping.com/" target="_blank">Massage Cupping</a>. She enjoys maintaining a private practice and working at a wellness center where she sees a variety of clients. She received her undergraduate degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations from <a href="http://www.ilstu.edu/" target="_blank">Illinois State University</a>, and she received her Master's degree in Human Resource Management from <a href="http://www.luc.edu/" target="_blank">Loyola University, Chicago</a>.	M.S., NCTMB