Massage School: Los Angeles Massage School Continuing Education

Hours: 2 hours
Price: $35
Teacher: Shulamit Sendowski, BA, AmSAT
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Prerequisite: Alexander Technique Approach, Level 1
Description: In this class, the students observe the different movements of their arms from the three main joints: the shoulder, the elbow, and the wrist. When flexion, extension, pronation, or supination is carried out with increased awareness, then less effort is required, and the movement is done with more balance and in a more natural way. This class is taught for personal development only and not as training to become a teacher or a practitioner of the Alexander Technique.
Student Notes: Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a paperback book and a towel to lie on. Bring questions and concerns regarding specific body movements or activities.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $100
Teacher: Shulamit Sendowski, BA, AmSAT
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Description: This class offers a new approach to balance and movement efficiency. Students observe and learn about their tension patterns; muscular habits; and head, neck, and back coordination. A different concept is introduced and discussed in each lesson. Practical applications include demonstration, movement, experiment, personal request and gentle individual hands-on guidance by the teacher. A new way of lying down is taught to be practiced at home. An oral report is required. The goal of the class is to develop mind-body awareness and to apply it to the daily and professional activities of the student according to their need and capability. This class is taught for personal development only and not as training to become a teacher or a practitioner of the Alexander Technique.
Student Notes: Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a paperback book and a towel to lie on. Bring questions and concerns regarding specific body movements or activities.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $100
Teacher: Shulamit Sendowski, BA, AmSAT
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Prerequisite: Alexander Technique Approach, Level 1
Description: This class introduces the Kinesthetic Sense and its effect on our body coordination, tension level, and amount of effort and pressure we produce during movement. Experiments include bending over the table, using the shoulders, arms, neck, head, and legs when giving a massage, as well as other movements. In this class we also take a thorough look at how not to interfere with the natural flow of the movement; how to pause before the action; and to prepare before carrying out an activity. This class is taught for personal development only, and not as a training to become a teacher or a practitioner of the Alexander Technique.
Student Notes: Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a paperback book and a towel to lie on. Bring questions and concerns regarding specific body movements or activities.

Hours: 7 hours
Price: $165
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master
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Description: This class is a way to introduce yourself to the field of professional aromatherapy and provides an aromatherapy foundation prior to the Aromatherapy Class, Level 1. Learn the art of aromatherapy blending. Discover how to create your own essential oil blends for women's and men's health issues. Use essential oils at home and at work safely.
Student notes: Course notes and materials supplied. Essential oil kits will be available for purchase but not required for the class.

Aromatherapy for the Holidays - 6 hours, $150

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $150
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master
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Description: This class is an introduction to the field of professional aromatherapy. Students will discover their personal fragrance, create beautiful natural gifts for the holidays, and access a rich knowledge of essential oils.
Student notes: Each student will receive a complimentary bottle of Nicola Salter's "Clear." Course notes and materials supplied. Essential oils and aromatherapy products available for purchase but not required for the class.

Hours: 15 hours
Price: $300
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master
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Description: Upon completion of Level 1 students are able to choose from 8 key essential oils to use in practice or for self. Topics include: Aromatherapy History, Clinical Research of essential oil use in Europe and US, Aromatherapy Physiology (absorption, the limbic system), Interaction of essential oils on physical and emotional levels, Production and Quality of essential oils, Basic Chemistry of essential oils, Contraindications, Methods of Application, and Purchasing and Storage. The eight oils studied are Lavender, Tea Tree, Geranium Rose, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, and Eucalyptus, along with their profiles consisting of Latin terms, plant, physiological use, emotional use, energetic use, and contraindication. The course also covers the basic art of blending essential oils and the Aromatherapy consultation process. Students will create their own blends for practical application in class.
Student notes: Notebooks are included in the tuition with essential oils and mixing oils available for use during the class. Students can purchase, although it is not required, a set of the 8 key essential oils studied in the class.

Hours: 15 hours
Price: $300
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master
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Prerequisite: Aromatherapy, Level 1
Description: Upon completion of Level 2 students are able to further advance their choices of essential oils to support their own well-being as well as the treatments with their clients. A deeper understanding of the oils and their use for emotional and energetic work is also included. Topics cover: Discussion and Feedback on aromatherapy case studies, Using essential oils in a clinical setting with appropriate terms (e.g., galactagogue, cephalic), the Impact of essential oils on each of the body's systems and related methods of application, the Study of 16 carrier oils and their therapeutic values, Chemistry of essential oils, Advanced Blending and working with the energy systems using essential oils. The 6 oils profiled are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Chamomile Roman, Lemon, Rose, and Ylang Ylang. Students will create a blend based on a case study for the class.
Student notes: Substantial notebooks are included in the tuition with essential oils and mixing oils available for use during the class. Students can purchase, although it is not required, a set of the 6 key essential oils studied in the class at a student price of $98.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Mary Bond, MA, Certified Advanced Rolfer®
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Prerequisite: Completed 200 hours of massage training.
Description: This class explores the anatomical relationships between the bones and muscles of the lower legs and feet. Instruction includes palpation and assessment based on normal activity of the feet in standing and walking. Students learn myofascial and deep tissue techniques for correcting structural imbalances in the feet. Understand how to address "flat feet;" high, rigid arches; and bunions.
Student notes: Bring Sheets.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Mary Bond, MA, Certified Advanced Rolfer®
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Prerequisite: Completed 200 hours of massage training.
Description: This class presents a basic understanding of skeletal and myofascial relationships involved in spinal imbalances. Instruction includes palpation and assessment based on normal movements of the spine. Students will learn myofascial and deep tissue techniques to release spinal tension with specificity and effectiveness.
Student notes: Bring Sheets. Women should wear or bring a camisole top or bathing suit bra. Not a sports bra with the center strap in back.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Mary Bond, MA, Certified Advanced Rolfer®
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Description: This class presents the principles of efficient body use for bodyworkers and massage therapists. Students become aware of personal movement habits that cause them pain and fatigue, and learn alternative ways to move which promote both comfort and power. The class presents a unique perspective of body use that serves in areas of life outside the practice of massage.
Student notes: Bring sheets & lotion.

Hours: 7 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Don McFarland, DC
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Description: This introductory class offers a hands-on peek into the world of Body Harmony: Transformational Coaching on the Cellular Level. The objective is to experience the subconscious mind through the physical body. Thus, postures determine mind sets, and the chemistry and physiology that go along with them. Students begin to learn the language to which their body responds, and how to reprogram responses to unwanted experiences that have settled into the tissues.
Student notes: None

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Mary Bond, MA, Certified Advanced Rolfer®
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Description: This class addresses two common causes of pain and poor posture: poor breathing habits and poor abdominal control. Students learn how correct use of the abdominals stabilizes the spine and low back pain, and how incorrect abdominal exercise actually worsens posture and interferes with breathing. Class includes lecture, anatomy and physiology of breathing and exercises designed to develop healthy breathing habits and correct abdominal tone. This class is also useful for yoga and fitness instructors, physical therapists and the general public.

Hours: 24 hours
Price: $440
Teacher: Diane Dalbey, Ph.D., CST, CMT
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Prerequisite: Minimum 200 hours of massage training and ownership of textbook "CranioSacral Therapy" by John E. Upledger, D.O. and Jon D. Vredevoogh, MFA
Description: In this course, students feel the cranial-sacral rhythm and its pulse. Students learn techniques to reduce stiff, sore, injured, numb and tired soft tissue. These techniques are used to touch the core of the nervous system with healing and clarity and, using a light yet extremely powerful touch, spark the immune system, and reduce pain and blocks in the physical and energy body. Finally students learn to treat people who are extra-sensitive to pressure and stress. Some Qi Gong will be incorporated to develop sensitivity to energy. By the end of the course, students have learned a complete one-hour protocol in basic Cranial Sacral Therapy. Course workbook provided.
Student Notes: Students must purchase and bring to class the textbook "CranioSacral Therapy" by John E. Upledger, D.O. and Jon D. Vredevoogh, MFA. Course workbook included.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Diane Dalbey, Ph.D., CST, CMT
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Prerequisite: None
Description: This 6 hour class gives you a basic understanding of emotions held in the soft and hard tissues. You'll learn how to approach clients who have an emotional response during a massage session so that you can create a supportive, accepting and safe environment for them to feel their feelings. Often, clients are surprised, confused or embarrassed by their emotions. This primer class gives you the confidence to deal with feelings that come up in clients and yourself so that the massage experience is truly healing on many levels. You'll learn helpful techniques for ushering clients through these moments as well as hands-on "dos and don'ts". You'll learn why certain muscles tend to hold more emotion than others, how to protect yourself from other's toxic emotions and how to listen with your hands and, eyes as well as your ears.
Student Notes: None

Fibromyalgia Treatment with Massage - 14 hours, $190

Hours: 14 hours
Price: $190
Teacher: Maria Furlano, LAc, MTOM, HHP
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Prerequisite: Full body massage training.
Description: This class explains Fibromyalgia, including its symptoms and how it affects sufferers. Students learn the 18 Fibromyalgia Tender Points and techniques to reduce pain, including light massage, tender point connection work, gentle PNF stretches, and soft tissue manipulation. Breathing techniques which can aid in the reduction of overall pain, including Qi Gong exercises will also be taught. Dietary advice will be given, including scents and products to avoid using in the treatment room for maximum comfort and healing of clients.
Student Notes: Bring 2 sheets, 1 towel, blanket, a regular bed pillow, and lotion.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Mary Bond, MA, Certified Advanced Rolfer®
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Description: This class explores the biomechanics of walking. Most people take for granted, never suspecting a causal relationship between their habitual walking movements and foot, knee, hip or back pain. By learning principles of correct walking and experiencing them in their own bodies, massage therapists will acquire a powerful tool for assessing clients' complaints. This class is also useful for yoga and fitness instructors, physical therapists and the general public.
Student Notes: Bring sheets and mat or large towel to lie on floor.

Hours: 56 hours
Price: $625
Teacher: Suzanne P. Reese, International Trainer, HHP
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Prerequisite: Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a compassionate heart.
Description: This is an Infant Massage USA (IMUSA) certification course. IMUSA is the only USA Infant Massage Organization that is the official branch of the global program founded by Vimala McClure. As part of the IMUSA 15-point core curriculum, students learn how to facilitate healthy attachment and bonding through nurturing and compassionate touch between parents, families, and their infants and children. The course presents the following concentrations specifically relevant to infant massage and parent education: Infant massage strokes, Infant cues and communication, a spectrum of clinical benefits, relevant research abstracts, group facilitation, teaching skills, approaches for the growing child, adaptations for the infant with special needs and program marketing. Certification qualifies the student to demonstrate knowledge and skill in guiding parents and families in the practical application of infant massage. Educators of infant massage guide parents & caregivers how to massage their children in group and private classes. This is not a hands-on-baby course. Trainers, Educators & Students use baby dolls to practice & demonstrate strokes. This course includes 3 books: Parent Educator's Manual, Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents, and a workbook that includes comprehensive up-to-date course materials. The student will experience a supervised parent-baby class, receive first year's membership with the IMUSA and the Trainer is committed to the certification process for each student. Certification earns the individual internationally recognized status. The title "Certified Educator of Infant Massage" is granted after attending and participating in the full 4-day course, fulfilling verified practicum hours and successfully completing a take-home exam. This class, along with the take home exam and practicum hours, is eligible for 56 continuing education hours through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). For more information on the continuing education hours and a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions about the training, please visit the Trainer at www.compassionatechild.com.
Student Notes: Bring an 18-21 inch long baby doll, pillow and blanket.

Hours: 8 hours
Price: $150
Teacher: Gil Hedley, Ph.D
Dates and Times: May 17, 2009 Sun 9:00a – 6:00p
CE Credits: 8 hours of Continuing Education credits available through NHI. NCBTMB CE credits also available through Gil Hedley
Description: In this 8 hour workshop, through lecture and slide show presentations, you will experience a novel approach to human anatomy.  The emphasis will be on the layers, relationships and continuities of the human form – different from the more conventional regional approaches that many of us learned in early training.

• The day will encompass a tour of the whole body, through slide presentations from an actual dissection laboratory
• Lively interchanges with fellow students and instructor
• We will connect with and explore the whole-body textural layers, from skin-superficial fascia down to the bone
• See and understand the layers of the body

Benefits: 

• Participants can expect to have their understanding of anatomy both elevated and transformed.
• Touch skills will be bumped up to a whole new level
• Confirm your vision of what you are touching
• Deepen your respect for the tissues and people you are touching everyday

Who Should Attend:

• Take your knowledge and experience to a deeper level, whether you are new to bodywork, or a long time professional, Gil’s intuitive, and scientific approach to the human form is inspirational.
• Anyone interested in and has a desire to understand their own body on a deeper level.
• Special consideration for the issues central to the practice of massage therapy – but applicable to Yoga, Pilates, Personal Trainers, Artists, etc.

Student Notes: None.

Hours: 12 hours
Price: $185
Teacher: Lena Nyholm, PT, CMT
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Prerequisite: None
Description: This course presents a seated massage based on the oriental energy system. Students are introduced to an easy Qi Gong practice to associate with the concept of Ki (Chi). Class is primarily practical but location of specific acupuncture lines and points are covered, as well as indications, contraindications and body dynamics. Students learn a 20-30 minute pattern for massage of head, neck, back, hips, arms and hands with the client seated in a massage chair or on a stool. Stretches of neck, shoulders and back are included in the pattern. By the end of the course, students are able to correlate with the concept of Ki, recognize some basic Acupuncture points in the upper body, perform a 20-30 minute routine of Japanese Chair Massage and demonstrate good body dynamics.
Student Notes: Massage chairs will be provided for class use.

Hours: 24 hours
Price: $495
Teacher: Gayle MacDonald, MS, LMT
Dates and Times: Feb 6, 7 & 8, 2009 Fri/Sat/Sun 9:00a-6:00p
Prerequisite: Must be a professional massage therapist or other touch practitioner, a student who has completed the basic Swedish massage course, or be licensed in another health care field, such as nursing or chiropractic, that involves touch therapy, or by permission of the instructor.
Description: Comfort-oriented massage or touch can be administered to people with cancer regardless of the severity of their condition. The purpose of this class is to train touch therapists in the basics of oncology massage. The experience derived from this training creates new-found confidence in bodyworkers about working with clients, particularly private practice clients, who have cancer or are recovering from it. Therapists who focus on hospice and hospital work also find this course to be valuable for their special needs patients.
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Hours: 14 hours
Price: $190
Teacher: Maria Furlano, LAc, MTOM, HHP
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Prerequisite: Muscular anatomy and Swedish/deep tissue Certification
Description: Each proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) class is a study from a clinical viewpoint. Students learn to combine knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics with tactile feedback. This allows the student to localize and identify the source of pain from a clinical perspective, and from there the student is taught treatment protocols using PNF stretching techniques to affect specific areas of indication. PNF is a technique of combining passive stretching and isometric stretching, and is currently the fastest and most effective way known to increase static-passive flexibility.
Student Notes: Bring 2 sheets, 1 towel, blanket, a regular bed pillow, and lotion.

Hours: 14 hours
Price: $190
Teacher: Maria Furlano, LAc, MTOM, HHP
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Prerequisite: Muscular anatomy and Swedish/deep tissue Certification
Description: Each proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) class is a study from a clinical viewpoint. Students learn to combine knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics with tactile feedback. This allows the student to localize and identify the source of pain from a clinical perspective, and from there the student is taught treatment protocols using PNF stretching techniques to affect specific areas of indication. PNF is a technique of combining passive stretching and isometric stretching, and is currently the fastest and most effective way known to increase static-passive flexibility.
Student Notes: Wear comfortable, flexible shorts. Bring 2 sheets, 1 towel, blanket and lotion.

Hours: 14 hours
Price: $190
Teacher: Maria Furlano, LAc, MTOM, HHP
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Prerequisite: Muscular anatomy and Swedish/deep tissue Certification
Description: Each proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) class is a study from a clinical viewpoint. Students learn to combine knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics with tactile feedback. This allows the student to localize and identify the source of pain from a clinical perspective, and from there the student is taught treatment protocols using PNF stretching techniques to affect specific areas of indication. PNF is a technique of combining passive stretching and isometric stretching, and is currently the fastest and most effective way known to increase static-passive flexibility.
Student Notes: Wear comfortable, flexible shorts. Bring a non-stretch belt (i.e. luggage belt) or beach towel, sheet, blanket (optional) and lotion.

Hours: 14 hours
Price: $190
Teacher: Maria Furlano, LAc, MTOM, HHP
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Prerequisite: Muscular anatomy and Swedish/deep tissue Certification
Description: Each proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) class is a study from a clinical viewpoint. Students learn to combine knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics with tactile feedback. This allows the student to localize and identify the source of pain from a clinical perspective, and from there the student is taught treatment protocols using PNF stretching techniques to affect specific areas of indication. PNF is a technique of combining passive stretching and isometric stretching, and is currently the fastest and most effective way known to increase static-passive flexibility.
Student Notes: Bring 2 sheets, 1 towel, blanket and lotion.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Mary Bond, MA, Certified Advanced Rolfer®
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Description: This class presents the fundamentals of holistic visual assessment of body structure. It includes standing assessment, palpation skills and discussion of structural compensations for accidents, illness, and repetitive work or athletic activities. Massage therapists learn when they can help, when to refer out and to whom. This class is also useful for yoga and fitness instructors and physical therapists.
Student Notes: Bring 1 sheet. Wear shirt and shorts that shows body shape, preferable not black or dark blue.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $80
Teacher: Maria Furlano, L.Ac., MTOM, HHP
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Description: Qi Gong is the 4000-year-old Chinese science of cultivating the body's internal energy. Students are taken through a series of basic exercises designed to enhance the flow of and connection to Qi (Energy), reducing stress and increasing strength, flexibility, body metabolism, immune function, breathing capacity, stamina and mental clarity. Specific exercises are taught for the prevention and treatment of conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, sciatica and low back pain. This class is an essential aid for bodyworkers in strengthening their own body mechanics, especially to prevent and treat past or present injuries.
Student Notes: Wear layered, movable clothing including socks and sneakers.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $80
Teacher: Maria Furlano, L.Ac., MTOM, HHP
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Description: This Qi Gong class will include easy exercises for the health of your Joints, Spine, Lungs, Kidneys, Spleen and Heart. A full body warm up with new exercises added and reviewed each of the five weeks. Create well-being through: opening the spine and increasing flexibility; opening the heart and lungs; improving digestion; building your stamina and immune system; and decreasing stress and lowering blood pressure.
Student Notes: Wear layered, movable clothing including socks and sneakers.

Price: $320
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master
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Description: Rediscovered in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui, this profound healing method aligns the body's energy systems to receive a higher frequency of energy than already exists. The class teaches the Reiki Principles and each student receives Reiki Energy Attunements. Students learn to use Reiki on themselves, in their daily lives, and how to give Reiki to others. By course end, students give and receive their own Reiki treatment.
Student Notes: Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a cushion for sitting on (if needed), a blanket, sheets, water, paper and pen.

Hours: 7 hours
Price: $190
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master
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Prerequisite: Reiki, Level 1
Description: The next step in traditional Usui Reiki. Students receive more energy attunements to increase the strength of their Reiki abilities. In addition, students receive an initiation to three sacred Reiki symbols. These enable one to send distant healing, encourage gentle emotional releases, stimulate positive powerful energy and bring about shifts in subconscious.
Student Notes: Bring a photograph of someone to whom you would like to send healing energy. Also, bring a teddy bear or doll, a cushion (in addition to the one you sit on), sheets, water, paper and pen. Please do not drink coffee or soda on Reiki class days.

Hours: 7 hours
Price: $150
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master
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Description: This is an ideal opportunity for Reiki Practitioners to truly enhance their Reiki practice with Japanese Reiki techniques including: accelerating the Reiki energy in your hands, intuitively working with Reiki, scanning the biofield for disease and interpreting energy, healing energy through the breath, healing energy through the eyes, energy cleansing. In addition, receive another Reiki attunement for the level you are at, to further your own healing. Nicola, your Instructor, will also be covering the use of essential oils in more detail to use alongside your Reiki work, with the chakra system. This is an add-on to the traditional Reiki system, however, one that you and your clients will feel completes your work. And you will create your own chakra blend to meet your own needs.
Student Notes: Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a cushion for sitting on (if needed), a blanket, sheets, water, paper and pen. Please do not drink coffee or soda on Reiki class days.

Hours: 8 hours
Price: $190
Teacher: Nicola Salter, DiCA, Reiki Master and Maria Furlano, LAc, MTOM, HHP
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Prerequisite: No previous experience, everyone welcome.
Description: Discover the beauty of combining Qi Gong physical energy practice with the 3 Diamonds of Reiki - energy breathing; to create greater mental and physical strength - the power of intention; increased intuitive capabilities, and, to release fear, anger, stress and replace with compassion, forgiveness, and love. Find out how to use Qi Gong for clearing stagnant energy and for protection, continue to expand your energy channels with a Reiju (Reiki attunement) for greater self-awareness, and bring all of your expanded energy to fruition whilst giving Reiki to each other at the end of the day.
Student notes: The students should bring blanket, pillow, sheet, water. Wear movable clothing for the Qi Gong exercises.

Hours: 6 hours
Price: $110
Teacher: Diane Dalbey, Ph.D., CST, CMT
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Prerequisite: Minimum 200 hours of massage training and basic anatomy of cranium.
Description: This class begins by covering the anatomy of the temporal-mandibular joint (TMJ), the inner mouth, and the nerves and muscles associated with TMJ Pain Syndrome, a common complaint among clients. It then teaches a simple hands-on technique to alleviate pain and restore normal joint movement required for speech, eating and expression. Course hand-out and vinyl gloves provided.
Student Notes: Optional: sheet or blanket for comfort.

Hours: 7 hours
Price: $130
Teacher: Lena Nyholm, PT, CMT
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Description: This class focuses on creating a holistic experience for the client by extensive massage of the face and head. The theory part of the course discusses the integumentary and sensory systems. Different skin types are looked at and what kind of massage oil is best used on the different skin types is discussed. The hands-on portion of the class demonstrates for students an acupressure point massage of the head and face as well as a Swedish Massage of the head and face. Different mediums, such as water, sugar, a derma globe device and oil, are used to trigger a variety of sensory input during the massage. Essential oils are used to stimulate the olfactory system. Different stimulation of the skin such as hot and cold is included. Students are also taught facial exercises with focus on recognition of specific facial muscles. By the end of the course, students are able to recognize the different main skin types, define the skin as an organ, apply the techniques of Acupressure and Swedish massage in a facial massage, discuss massage oils best suited for certain skin types, demonstrate proficiency in facial exercises, and plan and compose a holistic massage experience.
Student notes: Bring 1 sheet and 2 towels or hand towels.

Hours: 8 hours
Price: $140
Teacher: Lena Nyholm, PT, CMT
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Description: This course is based on the teachings of Thai Foot Massage according to the pattern taught at the Wat Po School of Traditional Thai Massage in Bangkok, Thailand. This massage originates from a 3000-year-old Chinese tradition and is said to stimulate the activity of the inner organs. Basic theory, including indications and contraindications, is initially covered in the class (the reflex zone theory is covered briefly) and emphasis is put on the practical implementation of Thai Foot Massage. The massage starts with a foot bath, and is further performed with fingers and hands as well as with a wooden stick dipped in lotion and oil. Thai Foot Massage consists of massage strokes and pressure point work. Massage is performed on the feet and along the Sen energy lines on the lower legs. Accurate working technique is emphasized to maintain authenticity. By the end of the course, students are able to relate to the background of Thai Foot Massage, apply a foot massage in accordance with the pattern taught, use the massage stick safely, demonstrate the run of the Sen lines in the lower legs, and discuss the importance of working with sensitivity and good technique.
Student notes: Bring 1 sheet, 2 towels or hand towels, lotion AND oil.