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Professional Development: Skill Enhancement For Professional Therapists
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Massage and Cancer
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
This course will begin with an overview of cancer and qualities of cancer
cells in general. Subsequent topics will include 3 common types of medical
cancer treatment. The primary focus of the course will be considerations
and precautions regarding medical devices, positioning and pressure, as
well as indications and contraindications for massage with respect to
chemotherapy, radiation and surgery side effects on many levels. Case
studies will be presented and discussed to facilitate appropriate interview
questions and massage considerations for the most common types of cancers
treated with chemotherapy.
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Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers
6 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
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 broad 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.
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Chicago, IL |
August 16, 2009 |
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King of Prussia, PA |
August 23, 2009 |
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Crystal Lake, IL |
September 10, 2009 |
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Seattle, WA |
September 26, 2009 |
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Wall, NJ |
October 4, 2009 |
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Body Mechanics
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
Work-related injury is a major reason why massage therapists cease to
practice. Knowing how to employ good body mechanics and self-care techniques
helps emerging and established professionals work smarter, not harder,
and helps them to avoid occupational injury, stress and burnout.
This workshop is designed to help participants enhance their own body
awareness by improving body alignment through the assessment of their
own postural patterns. Explore movement opportunities and options while
doing massage and also during daily living activities. The participant
will learn to improve performance as a massage therapist, to promote longevity
of their practice, and to deliver the best care to their clients as they
learn best practices for themselves.
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Deep Tissue Refresher
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
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.
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Reflexology for Stress
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
Recent studies have found that 75% to 85% of all illnesses or conditions
are caused by stress. This one day introductory class in reflexology is
designed to help you combat stress for yourself, friends and family. We
will cover the history, definition, benefits of reflexology as well as
perform hands on solutions to help alleviate two common conditions.
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The Basics of Pregnancy Massage
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
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.
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Clinical Sports Massage: Ankle Sprains
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
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.
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Clinical Sports Massage: ITB
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
This course is designed to focus on a common hip and knee disorder associated
with athletics called Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Integrating the appropriate
soft tissue techniques can dramatically reduce the severity of symptoms
and impact that this condition can have on training, participation, and
athletic performance. The therapist will learn basic orthopedic assessments
that will help isolate and determine the dysfunctions location. Postural
assessments will be used to identify possible contributing factors from
structural misalignment and trigger point activity. The findings from
these assessments will help the therapist select the best treatment techniques
to reduce painful symptoms and return the athlete to optimal function.
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Clinical Sports Massage: Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Dysfunction
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
Learn the pathology, assessment, treatment, and self-care of the shoulder
region with specific focus on the glenohumeral joint and rotator cuff
musculature. Understand the possible causes and contributing factors associated
with rotator cuff shoulder dysfunction. Contributing factors such as postural
or structural misalignment, muscle imbalance, trigger points and movement
dysfunction will be identified. The application of basic orthopedic assessments,
active, passive and resisted ROM, as well as palpation assessment, serve
to help isolate and determine the location and type of dysfunction. These
finding are utilized to form the most effective application of treatment
techniques to reduce painful symptoms, and return the athlete to optimum
function. The techniques taught in the course include Myofascial release,
Trigger Point Release, Cyriax Cross Fiber Friction, and Muscle Energy
Techniques.
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Spa 101
7 hours NCBTMB / $140.00 per person
Gain the unique knowledge and skills required to work as a successful
spa employee or to integrate spa modalities into your private practice,
clinic or day spa. Learn theoretical and practical techniques that will
build your competency and confidence in providing basic spa treatments.
Participants will learn spa history, terminology and concepts focusing
on the theory behind Pelotherapy (Mud), Thalassotherapy (Seaweed) and
full body exfoliation and dry room techniques. Upon completion, participants
will have performed and received a spa treatment that includes a full
body exfoliation and/or body wrap.
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Specialty Training Courses
Deepen your knowledge and specialize in your chosen area.
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Maternity & Infant
Massage
Our 200-hour Maternity & Infant Massage Program is the most extensive
training in the growing specialties of pregnancy and postpartum massage
therapy, professional labor support and infant massage instruction with
specialized training that distinguishes those who complete the program
as skilled Maternity and Infant Massage Specialists. The program prepares
qualified professional massage therapists to further expand their career
in the delivery of exceptional, compassionate, client-centered services
for childbearing women, infants and families. The full program and massage
specific modules are open to licensed massage therapists only, whereas
modules 2 and 5 are open to the public.
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Module 1: Pregnancy Massage
- 32 hours |
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Module 2: Intro to Childbirth and
DONA* Approved Birth Doula Workshop - 32 hours |
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King of Prussia, PA |
July 9 - 12, 2009 |
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Module 3: Postpartum Massage
- 32 hours |
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Module 4: Advanced Pregnancy/Postpartum
Massage
- 32 hours |
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Module 5: Teaching Infant Massage
- 32 hours |
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