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CenterPoint introduces Continuing Education Courses for 2012! WHAT"S NEW? These introductory workshops are an excellent opportunity for people considering therapeutic bodywork as a career or for those who enjoy working on family and friends. Learn simple, yet effective techniques to help relax, relieve stress and deal with common ailments. CenterPoint faculty teach all of these 6 hour workshops. All instructors are CenterPoint Faculty and are nationally certified by the National Certifying Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), and/or are active members of the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies from Asia (AOBTA), or the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
Massage Basics CP#503
Saturday, April 14 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by Apr 6
Saturday, June 9 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by Jun 1
Saturday, August 11 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by Aug 3
Workshop fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 6 * Please wear loose clothing. Bring two twin sized sheets, a face towel, and a large blanket or towel for warmth. Massage lotion will be provided. Learn a variety of basic massage techniques for the head, neck, back, arms and legs emphasizing continuity, completeness and confidence. Great for stress reduction, relaxation, and improved circulation. Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty
^Top^ Shiatsu Basics CP#506 Saturday, May 12 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by May 4
Saturday, July 14 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by Jul 6
Saturday, Sept 15 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by Sept 7
Workshop fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 6 *Please wear loose, comfortable clothing & bring one sheet and a large towel. For those who wish to practice natural healing at home with family, friends and self, Shiatsu Basics provides an ideal introduction. Participants learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qi, Yin/Yang, and Eight Principles) are taught to facilitate understanding of how and why Shiatsu works. Learn basic Shiatsu techniques for the neck, back, abdomen, legs and feet. Discover how simple and effective Shiatsu therapy is for relieving headaches, backaches, stiff necks, fatigue, indigestion and menstrual discomfort. Experience giving and receiving Shiatsu, and Self-Shiatsu for self-care. Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty
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Adult CPR CP#301
Saturday, May 5 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm • Register by Apr 27
Saturday, September 8 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm • Register by Aug 30
Registration Fee: $60.00 (Not eligible for discount)
Materials Fee: $18.95 + tax (Includes First Aid. Text to be read prior to class. $5 mailing fee.)
Total Hours: 4
NCBTMB: 4 CE hours
Prerequisites: Obtain and read the text prior to class
This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR course teaches basic life support techniques to use on adults. The class consists of demonstration and class participation to learn the techniques. Course policies: Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class, and be prepared to pass the written exam with a minimum score of 84%. CenterPoint faculty teaching these workshops have completed the American Heart Association’s Instructors First Aid/CPR training. ^Top^ First Aid CP#302
Saturday, May 5 • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm • Register by Apr 27
Saturday, September 8 • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm • Register by Aug 30
Registration Fee: $60.00 (Not eligible for discount)
Materials Fee: $18.95 + tax (Includes CPR. Text to be read prior to class. $5 mailing fee.)
Total Hours: 4
NCBTMB: 4 CE hours
Prerequisites: Obtain and read the text prior to class This American Heart Association First Aid course covers basic emergency response to respiratory failure, bleeding, poisoning, shock, burns, broken bones, and more. The class consists of demonstration and class participation to learn the techniques.
Course policies: Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class, and be prepared to pass the written exam with a minimum score of 84%. CenterPoint faculty teaching these workshops have completed the American Heart Association’s Instructors First Aid/CPR training. ^Top^
Spa & Resort Techniques CP#3208
3 Weekends! May 19/20, Jun 16/17 & Jul 21/22 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Register by April 27, 2012
Tuition: $795
Materials: $334 + tax (Book, supplies, lab fee)
Total Hours: 45 • NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of a Swedish Massage Techniques course or program.
Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Students will be given the required spa supplies on the first day of class. Please be prepared to practice the techniques outside of class.
Spas have become the largest employers of massage therapists in the U.S. Spa techniques combine natural healing traditions with relaxation and restoration for the spa massage client. Spa training prepares the massage or shiatsu therapist to find employment in spa establishments, resorts, hotels, salons, and cruise ships. Bodywork therapists also incorporate spa techniques into private practice without the need for extensive equipment or special “wet room” facilities.
The foundation of CenterPoint's Spa & Resort course is therapeutic. Spa techniques are taught from the healing perspective in addition to comfort and relaxation. The techniques provide for endless creativity and uniqueness among bodywork treatments.
In this course students will discover historical background for spa and resort massage, and a vast array of spa techniques including wraps, clay application, hydrotherapy, heated stone massage, and much more. Students are introduced to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy which are integrated into many of the Spa treatments. Spa & Resort Techniques is an excellent way to expand your sessions with clients. You can combine many of the spa techniques with your massage or shiatsu sessions to create just the right treatment. Enroll in this course to learn many tools to offer a wide range of services to your clients, both in private practice and in established businesses.
Students receive an ample amount of supplies for out of class practice sessions. A lab fee is assessed to cover the course materials; a textbook is required.
Instructor: Theresa May, LMT (Arizona), has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson's disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. Theresa is an instructor and clinic supervisor at CenterPoint.
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Foot & Hand Reflexology CP#3209
3 Weekends! Sept 22/23, Oct 20/21, Nov 10/11 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Register by Sept 7
Tuition: $795
Materials: $176.90 + tax (Book, materials fee, lab fee)
Total Hours: 45 • NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of a therapeutic bodywork or allied health care program. Excellent for massage and shiatsu therapists, nurses, acupuncturists, and chiropractors.
Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Students will be given the required materials kit on the first day of class. Please be prepared to practice the techniques outside of class.
This course offers the bodywork therapist a deeper look into the use of reflexive therapy. The hands and feet contain points and regions that correspond to all the body's structures and functions, making Reflexology an ideal adjunctive technique for any bodywork therapist.
Reflexology is based on the holistic model of the body, and makes use of the concept that the whole is reflected in each of the parts. In this fun and exciting course, you will learn the detailed maps of the hands and feet, the techniques to make your reflexology work come alive, and additional techniques suitable for spa or other practice incorporating scrubs, exfoliation, and hydrotherapy techniques. In addition, students experience in-depth study of Aromatherapy with Essential Oils, which are integrated into foot and hand treatments.
Reflexology can serve as a stand-alone therapy, or be combined with your other tools and techniques for spa, salon, fitness center, or private practice. There will be many opportunities to experience the healing effects of hand and foot reflexology, and practice your technique during the in-class practice on the other participants.
Instructor: Theresa May, LMT (Arizona), has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson's disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. Theresa is an instructor and clinic supervisor at CenterPoint.
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Craniosacral Techniques CP#3204 Tuesdays, September 4 - December 11 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Register by: Aug 24
Tuition: $795
Materials: $21.95 + tax
Total Hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisites: For this advanced bodywork training, participants must have completed 120 hours of bodywork technique instruction and 90 hours of human anatomy & physiology.
Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Participants must be prepared to practice the techniques outside of class. Discover Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and experience a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on method for correcting problems affecting the Craniosacral system. Using gentle touch, you will learn to assess and release restrictions in the craniosacral and fascial systems. Your clients will appreciate how Craniosacral Therapy dissipates the negative effects of stress, and improves their overall well-being. CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of common problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including migraine headaches, chronic neck and back pain, learning disabilities, chronic fatigue, emotional imbalance, stress and tension-related problems, fibromyalgia, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), and other connective-tissue disorders. In this course, you will explore the anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system, and learn hands-on cranial and fascial release techniques to effect pain, illness, and dysfunction. Experience how these techniques offer astonishing results with minimal effort. Instructor: Theresa May, LMT (Arizona), has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, craniosacral, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson's disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. Theresa is an instructor and clinic supervisor at CenterPoint.
^Top^ Thai Massage CP#4204
3 Weekends! Sept 29/30, Oct 27/28, Nov 17/18 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Register by Sept 14
Tuition: $795
Materials: $47 + tax
Total Hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
NCCAOM: 45 PDA points
Prerequisites: Participants must have completed massage or shiatsu training of 120 hours or more.
Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Thai Massage is part of the four-fold traditional medical system of Thailand (the others are herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, and spiritual practices). For centuries it was the monks who practiced this healing tradition in Thailand. Thai medicine shares features with Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, including the concepts of energy flow through pathways of the body. This style of bodywork emphasizes the mind/body connection and has been utilized in the treatment of physical, emotional and spiritual disorders.
The main techniques of Thai Massage include the application of stretching and pressure throughout the whole body to stimulate energy flow. Thai Massage is often called Thai Yoga Massage because the therapist uses his or her body to move the client into a series of stretches similar to Yoga. It is performed on a mat and utilizes the thumbs, fingers, forearms, elbows, palms, knees, legs, and feet for stretching, massage and pressure techniques, joint mobilization and muscle compression. Thai Massage is a very active and energizing, yet deeply relaxing experience for both the practitioner and the client. Once the client has relaxed, the practitioner, with a heightened sensitivity, stretches the client to his or her comfortable limit.
A high level of significance is attributed to the abdominal region. According to Thai Medicine, all the major energy pathways of the body have their origin in the vicinity of the navel. Therefore, the abdominal massage techniques are a crucial component of the healing benefit of this training. Thai Massage is performed on a floor mat and utilizes the thumbs, fingers, forearms, elbows, and palms for massage and pressure techniques.
In this course, you will discover the main features of Thai medicine including the concepts of energy flow through pathways of the body. The main manual applications of pressure and stretching will be presented and practiced. The stretching often takes the form of double or assisted Yoga. Students learn to perform a full body Thai Massage. Techniques for the supine, side-lying, and prone positions are included. This course also includes yoga warm-ups and meditation at the start of each class.
Instructor: Attila Pegan. Attila’s journey as a massage practitioner began in 1999 in his native country of Hungary. He completed a 770 hour massage training program in Hungary that consisted of over 500 hours of medical massage. He worked in a clinical setting at the Hungarian Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, which is a highly regarded hospital in Hungary.In 2002 Attila traveled to Thailand and completed all 6 levels of the International Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai. He then moved to Minnesota, his wife’s home. In 2005 he founded Asokananda's Sunshine Network and completed advanced training with Andrea Baglioni and Laurino Bertelli in Montreal, Canada. In 2006, he began teaching Thaiyogamassage. After a year he traveled to Thailand to do his teacher training at Lahu Village. Upon his return, Attila organized and taught beginner Thaiyogamassage workshops. Attila is approved as a Continuing Education Provider by NCBTMB and maintains a busy clinical and teaching practice with his wife in Savage, Minnesota.
^Top^ Therapeutic Bodywork for Special Populations CP#6300 Mondays, April 30 - August 13 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Register by April 13
Tuition: $840 (Reduced fee for full 60 hour course)
Materials Fee: $18 + tax
Total Hours: 60
NCBTMB: 60 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and massage lotion.
This course is designed for students to explore from the Eastern and Western perspective the special populations of clients who benefit from therapeutic bodywork that addresses their specific and individual needs. They include pregnant women, athletes, geriatric clients, people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and survivors of trauma and abuse. Students review the pathology, etiology, indications, contraindications, and emotional/psychological considerations from both the Western and Eastern body of knowledge. The emphasis is on understanding the special needs and considerations to create effective sessions. Students are guided to perform assessments and create treatment plans integrating the skills and knowledge from Shiatsu and Massage. By the end of the course, students design and perform beneficial treatment sessions from assessment through application, from an integrated approach. This will well prepare the therapist to work on these fascinating groups of clients in professional practice.
Although this course is most useful for practitioners with experience in both Eastern and Western bodywork modalities, therapists with either training will find it useful and beneficial. Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA. Michael earned his B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College in 1988 and then moved to Minneapolis to work as a professional dancer and choreographer. He completed his training in Shiatsu Anma therapy in 1997 at the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study. Michael currently maintains a private shiatsu practice, and is lead instructor and clinic supervisor in the shiatsu department at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School in Minneapolis. He is a Certified Instructor with the AOBTA and is Nationally Certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy with the NCCAOM.
^Top^ Therapeutic Bodywork for Geriatric Care CP#623A 2 Mondays, April 30 & May 7 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Register by April 20
Tuition: $128
Materials Fee: $3 + tax
Total Hours: 8
NCBTMB: 8 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring 2 sheets, one pillowcase, massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing. The “baby boomer” generation is savvy about the benefits of bodywork and has become one of the largest demographic groups taking advantage of bodywork in the U.S. A blend of massage and shiatsu is perfect to address common muscle and joint discomforts of the older client, while nourishing the Qi and Blood through the use of acupoints. Older clients frequently have multiple medical problems, so it is important to take a careful history and be mindful of appropriate techniques for each individual. The emotional, psychological, and social implications of aging are a key factor in a person's well-being. Some clients may need to be treated in wheelchairs or in bed, and techniques can be adapted for these situations. The bodywork therapist may be working with family members or with a health care team in the overall care of the aging client. Students will explore from the Eastern and Western perspective the information and precautions for this population. Emphasis will be on developing original and creative sessions based on work from both Western and Eastern styles.
Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT,NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA ^Top^ Therapeutic Bodywork for HIV/AIDS CP#612A 2 Mondays, July 2 & 9 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Register by June 22
Tuition: $128
Materials Fee: $3 + tax
Total Hours: 8
NCBTMB: 8 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring 2 sheets, one pillowcase, massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing. The purpose of this course is to prepare the participant to work from an therapeutic and comfort approach with HIV/AIDS clients who are in treatment with medical professionals. Participants will be introduced to assessment and treatment from both the Eastern and Western perspectives. In this course the pathology of HIV/AIDS including etiology, symptomology, and medical treatments will be presented. Contraindications, precautions, and safety issues are covered. Techniques for stress reduction, immune boosting, and symptomatic relief will be demonstrated and practiced. This course is an opportunity to experience the powerful benefit that you can offer with the knowledge and techniques from western and eastern bodywork therapies. Emphasis will be on developing original and creative sessions based on work from both Western and/or Eastern styles. Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA <^Top^ Therapeutic Bodywork for Pregnancy CP#614A 4 Mondays, June 4 - June 25 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Register by May 25
Tuition: $256
Materials Fee: $3 + tax
Total Hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring 2 sheets, one pillowcase, massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing. The purpose of this course is to prepare the participant to work from an East West approach with pregnant clients from early pregnancy through delivery. The anatomy and physiology of pregnancy will be reviewed in detail, including the hormonal mediation of gestation and delivery, fetal development in each trimester, stages of labor and delivery, and hazards such as edema and hypertension for the mother. The energetic stages of development from the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective will be presented. You will learn the typical presenting conditions for all stages of pregnancy, including assessment and application strategies. You will experience the powerful benefit of integrating massage and shiatsu techniques specific for comfort and care during pregnancy. Strategies and techniques for use during labor and delivery will be included. The important contraindications and precautions for bodywork during pregnancy are covered. Techniques may be performed on a shiatsu floor mat, a shiatsu table, or a standard massage table. Register for this workshop and discover how you can be an important comfort and care provider during your client’s pregnancy. By the completion of this course, the student will:
- Describe the three trimesters of pregnancy, and the major developmental changes of the fetus.
- Describe the energetic development of the fetus, and the primary energetic patterns of pregnancy.
- Describe the hormonal changes that occur during the normal (non-conception) menstrual cycle and throughout pregnancy and lactation.
- List and give rationale for contraindications and precautions for massage, shiatsu, and specific acupoints during pregnancy.
- Identify common needs of the pregnant client for which massage and shiatsu techniques may be beneficial.
- List and show the locations of shiatsu points and techniques that can be used to facilitate labor and delivery.
- Demonstrate massage and shiatsu techniques for the pregnant client (as taught in class), and describe the purpose and functions of the techniques.
Instructors: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA
^Top^ Therapeutic Bodywork for Cancer Patients & Survivors CP#622A 2 Mondays, May 14 & 21 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Register by May 4
Tuition: $128
Materials Fee: $3 + tax
Total Hours: 8
NCBTMB: 8 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring 2 sheets, one pillowcase, massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing. Bodywork by a trained therapist can be safe and beneficial for most people living with cancer. This course focuses on the powerful integration of Massage and Shiatsu technique and theory to appropriately address the needs and the care of the cancer patient. Learn to ease the client's pain, decrease anxiety, manage nausea, improve sleep, and help relieve fatigue. Discover how to help strengthen the client's energy to better tolerate medical and surgical interventions. You will learn how to take a history for clients with cancer, consider contraindications and precautions, and then translate that information into a balanced and appropriate approach blending massage and shiatsu. Participants will explore the blending and combining of massage strokes with meridian and point balancing to create just the right session for the cancer patient or survivor.
Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA ^Top^ Therapeutic Bodywork for Survivors of Trauma & Abuse CP#615A 3 Mondays, July 16 - 30 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Register by July 6
Tuition: $192
Materials Fee: $3 + tax
Total Hours: 12
NCBTMB: 12 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring 2 sheets, one pillowcase, massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing. Clients who have experienced physical or emotional trauma, as well those who have been through extreme loss, natural disasters, or combat situations have special needs and specific imbalances that can be successfully addressed with the therapeutic tools offered from Massage and Shiatsu therapies. This course will cover theory from both the eastern and western perspectives, indications, contraindications, and cautions for work with this population. Current thinking regarding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, tissue memory, and mind-body aspects of abuse and trauma will be introduced. Participants will learn to blend shiatsu and massage techniques to create overall balance, better relaxation and coping resources.
Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA ^Top^ Therapeutic Bodywork for the Athlete CP#621A Mondays, August 6 & 13, 2012 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Register by July 27
Tuition: $128
Materials Fee: $3 + tax
Total Hours: 8
NCBTMB: 8 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring 2 sheets, 2 towels, 2 hand towels; wear or bring athletic shorts and t-shirt or tank top. The emphasis of this course is the athlete client who is in consistent, long-term, intensive training for his/her event. Competitive athletes have special bodywork needs above and beyond the casual or fitness-oriented person, and benefit immensely from regular bodywork. An East West blend of bodywork is the ideal solution to deal with the inevitable training injuries and wear-and-tear on the body, while supporting the overall energetic system with shiatsu points. The effective Western “Sports Massage” approach includes myofascial release, trigger point, and neuromuscular therapy. Shiatsu assessment and the use of meridians and points helps balance and strengthen the body's qi and blood, and prevent deficiencies that can develop from intensive training. The psychology of the competitive athlete will be reviewed and discussed, and participants will work with a variety of case histories to develop bodywork plans that incorporate appropriate techniques from both massage and shiatsu. Instructor: Ed Pelava and Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA ^Top^ Lymph Drainage Massage CP#3205 Mondays, April 30 – August 13, 2012• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Register by April 13
Tuition: $795
Materials: $46.95 + tax
Total Hours: 45 Hours
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisites: For this advanced bodywork training, participants must have completed 120 hours of bodywork technique instruction and 90 hours of human anatomy and physiology. Knowledge and ability of Swedish massage strokes, draping, lubricants, and body mechanics are assumed.
Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and a bath towel. Lymph Drainage Massage uses light-touch massage strokes to move excess lymphatic fluid (edema) out of the body’s tissues and spaces and into the lymph system, where it can be purified and transported for recirculation or elimination. Lymphatic massage has significant therapeutic benefits for many types of clients, including those who have had recent surgery, soft tissue injury, cancer survivors, stress and tension, “traveler’s edema” and others. Lymph massage is very relaxing and helpful for stress reduction, as it activates the parasympathetic nervous system. This course begins with a detailed study of the lymphatic system. Concepts of lymphatic massage, including watersheds, assessment, indications & contraindications, and directions of movement are introduced. You will learn and practice the basic hand techniques of Lymph Drainage Massage and how these techniques are applied to the various body regions throughout the body. As a bodywork therapist, you will learn self-massage techniques for self care.
Lymph Drainage Massage is highly beneficial for clients with edema, acne and other skin conditions, clients seeking stress reduction and deep relaxation, for post-surgery/ post-mastectomy clients, and individuals making major lifestyle changes. Because this lymph massage does not require the use of lubricant, it is recommended for clients with chemical sensitivities. This introductory course is excellent to broaden the therapeutic possibilities with your clients. Instructor: Theresa May, NCTMB, LMT (Arizona), has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson's disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. She serves as Graduate Services Manager at CenterPoint. ^Top^
Hospital Massage CP#3210 Saturdays & Sundays (2013), Jan 26 & 27, Feb 23 & 24, Mar 23 & 24
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Register by Jan 11
Tuition: $795
Materials: $72 + tax
Total Hours: 45 Hours
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisites: Prior training in bodywork, anatomy, and pathology.
Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and a bath towel. Hospital Massage prepares the student to work in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, assisted living, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, hospice, and private practice clients who are medically frail. Demand is continually growing for skilled massage and bodywork therapists who are trained to provide complementary care for those who are being cared for in mainstream medical settings. Hospital massage therapists work alongside nurses, physicians, and other mainstream providers to create integrative health care.
Students will learn to use standard precautions and infection control, to identify common symptoms and conditions found in hospital patients, working around medical devices, and documentation of care sessions. The course will cover positioning the client, and working with clients in hospital beds and wheel chairs. Students will also learn specific indications and contraindications for patients in labor and delivery, orthopedic units, cardiac units and other specific kinds of care. Students will learn how to modify every aspect of giving a massage to be appropriate for clients in a wide variety of medical settings. Instructor: Theresa May, NCTMB, LMT (Arizona), has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson's disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. She serves as Graduate Services Manager at CenterPoint. ^Top^
Active Isolated Stretching 1 (AIS) - Upper Body CP#658 Saturday & Sunday, March 24 & 25 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register by March 16
AIS 2: Sat & Sun, June 2 & 3 and AIS 3: Sat & Sun, Sept 15 & 16
Tuition: $295 for AIS 1 (Not eligible for discount)
Materials fee: $45 + tax
Register for AIS 1, 2 & 3 for a discount: $840 for all 3 (not eligible for additional discounts. Pay for materials only once - bring materials with you to all sections.)
Total Hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE Hours
Prerequisites: This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork, manual therapies, or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Please bring two sheets, 1 pillowcase, and 1 bath towel. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc. The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of Athletic Stretching that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes.
Over the past few decades many experts have advocated that stretching should last up to 60 seconds. For years, this prolonged static stretching technique was the gold standard. However, prolonged static stretching actually decreases the blood flow within the tissue creating localized ischemia and lactic acid buildup. This can potentially cause irritation or injury of local muscular,tendinous, lymphatic, as well as neural tissues, similar to the effects and consequences of trauma and overuse syndromes.
The Mattes AIS Technique is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper fascial planes for optimal physiologic function. Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than 2.0 seconds allows the target muscle to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing tension or resulting trauma.
The Mattes Method of A.I.S. is a myofascial release technique, which incorporates AIS, uses active movement and reciprocal inhibition to achieve optimal flexibility. Using a 2.0 second stretch has proven to be the key in avoiding reflexive contraction of the antagonistic muscle. Without activating muscle group contraction, restoration of full range of motion and flexibility can be successfully achieved.
Active Isolated Stretching 1 focuses applying the Mattes AIS Technique to the upper body. Participants will receive a book and a stretching rope.
Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS. Roger McNear is a native Minnesotan who developed a love for endurance sports in the early 1970's when he began distance bicycle riding and skiing marathon distances. In the mid 1970's Roger began teaching fitness and wellness. As more and more people inquired into personal training services with him, he obtained certification through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. Roger is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Soon Roger was taking classes from his mentor, Aaron Mattes, developer of Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S). Recognizing the amazing restorative and healing benefits of AIS, Roger began teaching AIS, and has done so for years. He maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MN.
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Active Isolated Stretching 2 - Lower Body CP#659 Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register by May 18
Tuition: $295 for AIS 2 (Not eligible for discount)
Materials: $45 + tax
Register for AIS 1, 2 & 3 for a discount: $840 for all 3 (not eligible for additional discounts. Pay for materials only once - bring materials with you to all sections.)
Total Hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisites: This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork, manual therapies, or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Please bring two sheets, 1 pillowcase, and 1 bath towel and please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.
The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of Athletic Stretching that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes.
Over the past few decades many experts have advocated that stretching should last up to 60 seconds. For years, this prolonged static stretching technique was the gold standard. However, prolonged static stretching actually decreases the blood flow within the tissue creating localized ischemia and lactic acid buildup. This can potentially cause irritation or injury of local muscular,tendinous, lymphatic, as well as neural tissues, similar to the effects and consequences of trauma and overuse syndromes.
The Mattes AIS Technique is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper fascial planes for optimal physiologic function. Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than 2.0 seconds allows the target muscle to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing tension or resulting trauma.
The Mattes Method of A.I.S. is a myofascial release technique, which incorporates AIS, uses active movement and reciprocal inhibition to achieve optimal flexibility. Using a 2.0 second stretch has proven to be the key in avoiding reflexive contraction of the antagonistic muscle. Without activating muscle group contraction, restoration of full range of motion and flexibility can be successfully achieved.
Active Isolated Stretching 2 focuses applying the Mattes AIS Technique to the lower body. Participants will receive a book and a stretching rope.
Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS. Roger McNear is a native Minnesotan who developed a love for endurance sports in the early 1970's when he began distance bicycle riding and skiing marathon distances. In the mid 1970's Roger began teaching fitness and wellness. As more and more people inquired into personal training services with him, he obtained certification through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. Roger is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Soon Roger was taking classes from his mentor, Aaron Mattes, developer of Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S). Recognizing the amazing restorative and healing benefits of AIS, Roger began teaching AIS, and has done so for years. He maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MN.
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Active Isolated Stretching 3 - Core & Extremities CP#659 Saturday & Sunday, Sept 15 & 16 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register by August 31
Tuition: $295
Materials: $45 + tax
Register for AIS 1, 2 & 3 for a discount: $840 for all 3 (not eligible for additional discounts. Pay for materials only once - bring materials with you to all sections.)
Total Hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisites: This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork, manual therapies, or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Please bring two sheets, 1 pillowcase, and 1 bath towel and please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.
The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of Athletic Stretching that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes.
Over the past few decades many experts have advocated that stretching should last up to 60 seconds. For years, this prolonged static stretching technique was the gold standard. However, prolonged static stretching actually decreases the blood flow within the tissue creating localized ischemia and lactic acid buildup. This can potentially cause irritation or injury of local muscular,tendinous, lymphatic, as well as neural tissues, similar to the effects and consequences of trauma and overuse syndromes.
The Mattes AIS Technique is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper fascial planes for optimal physiologic function. Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than 2.0 seconds allows the target muscle to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing tension or resulting trauma.
The Mattes Method of A.I.S. is a myofascial release technique, which incorporates AIS, uses active movement and reciprocal inhibition to achieve optimal flexibility. Using a 2.0 second stretch has proven to be the key in avoiding reflexive contraction of the antagonistic muscle. Without activating muscle group contraction, restoration of full range of motion and flexibility can be successfully achieved.
Active Isolated Stretching 3 focuses applying the Mattes AIS Technique to the core of the body and extremities. Participants will receive a book and a stretching rope.
Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS. Roger McNear is a native Minnesotan who developed a love for endurance sports in the early 1970's when he began distance bicycle riding and skiing marathon distances. In the mid 1970's Roger began teaching fitness and wellness. As more and more people inquired into personal training services with him, he obtained certification through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. Roger is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Soon Roger was taking classes from his mentor, Aaron Mattes, developer of Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S). Recognizing the amazing restorative and healing benefits of AIS, Roger began teaching AIS, and has done so for years. He maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MN. ^Top^
Kinesio® Taping 1 & 2 CP#640
Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22 • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Register by April 6 (register early!)
Tuition: $299 (not eligible for discount)
Materials: $99 + tax
Total Hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisites: Previous training in bodywork. This course is also open to chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, and others who work with chronic pain.
Kinesio® Taping is the definitive rehabilitative taping method within the international medical community. It is commonly used by olympic and professional athletes, and is very important for sports massage as well as general clients with musculoskeletal pain/problems. The Kinesio® Taping Method fosters the body’s natural ability to heal itself by activating neurological and circulatory systems to correct biomechanical dysfunction, relieving pain & other symptoms.
In this course, participants will learn the fundamental theory and concepts including the physiological effects of Kinesio® Taping. Students will practice assessment tests and the application of Kinesio® Taping for several body regions including neck and shoulder. Also presented will be advanced corrective techniques for mechanical, fascial, tendon/ligament, and lymphatic problems.
Each student receives an extensive course manual of kinesiotaping techniques, access to online resources, and a supply of Kinesio® Tex Tape for use in the class. This easy-to-learn technique is not only economical, but also reimbursable through many insurance carriers.
Benefits include:
- Re-educating the neuromuscular system
- Reducing pain
- Enhancing performance
- Preventing injury
- Promoting good circulation and healing
Kinesio® Tex Tape is completely latex free and made from the highest quality materials meaning it can be used by patients of every age and condition for 3-5 days per application.
Instructor: Deanna Wanzek, P.T, C.K.I. Deanna (DeDe) Wanzek is a graduate from the Mayo Foundation School of Physical Therapy. She has specialized in pediatrics for the past thirty years utilizing a holistic approach. She started and co-owned a pediatric private practice for eighteen years. She is certified in the use of Universal Exercise Unit/TheraSuit Method. She is an adjunct faculty member for the Pediatrics class at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is recognized by the KinesioTaping Association as a Certified Instructor and was named Instructor of the Year for 2007. She is also a Certified Lymphatic Therapist. She also recently earned her Pediatric Clinical Specialist certification. DeDe has several special interests in treating the pediatric population including the intensive therapy model, the respiratory system and the sensory systems. Currently DeDe is employed as a clinic administrator and physical therapist at Special Children Center in Hudson, Wisconsin, a non-profit organization serving children. Deanna M. Wanzek PT, CKI, CLT
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Kinesio® Taping 3 CP#650 Saturday, July 28 • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Register by July 13 (register early!)
Tuition: $150 (not eligible for discount)
Materials: $25 + tax
Total Hours: 8
NCBTMB: 8 CE hours
Prerequisites: Kinesio®Taping 1 & 2. This course is also open to chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, and others who work with chronic pain. Kinesio® Taping is the definitive rehabilitative taping method within the international medical community. It is commonly used by olympic and professional athletes, and is very important for sports massage as well as general clients with musculoskeletal pain/problems. The Kinesio® Taping Method fosters the body’s natural ability to heal itself by activating neurological and circulatory systems to correct biomechanical dysfunction, relieving pain & other symptoms.
Each student receives an extensive course manual of kinesiotaping techniques, access to online resources, and a supply of Kinesio® Tex Tape for use in the class. This easy-to-learn technique is not only economical, but also reimbursable through many insurance carriers.
Benefits include:
- Re-educating the neuromuscular system
- Reducing pain
- Enhancing performance
- Preventing injury
- Promoting good circulation and healing
Kinesio® Tex Tape is completely latex free and made from the highest quality materials meaning it can be used by patients of every age and condition for 3-5 days per application.
Instructor: Deanna Wanzek, P.T, C.K.I. Deanna (DeDe) Wanzek is a graduate from the Mayo Foundation School of Physical Therapy. She has specialized in pediatrics for the past thirty years utilizing a holistic approach. She started and co-owned a pediatric private practice for eighteen years. She is certified in the use of Universal Exercise Unit/TheraSuit Method. She is an adjunct faculty member for the Pediatrics class at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is recognized by the KinesioTaping Association as a Certified Instructor and was named Instructor of the Year for 2007. She is also a Certified Lymphatic Therapist. She also recently earned her Pediatric Clinical Specialist certification. DeDe has several special interests in treating the pediatric population including the intensive therapy model, the respiratory system and the sensory systems. Currently DeDe is employed as a clinic administrator and physical therapist at Special Children Center in Hudson, Wisconsin, a non-profit organization serving children. Deanna M. Wanzek PT, CKI, CLT
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Craniosacral Techniques for Asian Bodywork CP#653 Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register by April 20
Tuition: $224
Total Hours: 14 Hours
NCBTMB: 14 CE Hours (Meets the requirement of 2 hours of Standard V: Roles & Boundaries)
Prerequisites: Prior training in Asian bodywork.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a sheet and face covers for a face crescent, or a pillowcase. Recommended reading: Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy by Franklyn Sills, Shiatsu Anma Long and Short Forms, by Dr. Doann Kaneko.
When patterns of imbalance become deeply entrenched, standard treatment strategies do not always apply. In chronic illness there is a complex interweaving of health and pathology which demands a nuanced approach that addresses both subtle and gross anatomy. In this workshop, students will learn to combine the sophisticated theoretical and technical repertoire of Asian bodywork with the deep listening and subtle palpation skills of craniosacral therapy. The goal is for students to develop a deeper appreciation for the body’s healing process ‘as it happens’ as well as the skills to directly support and encourage that process in areas of stagnation or difficulty. We will also take a careful look at assessment, treatment planning, and the long term healing process, and gain hands on experience treating key structures and organ systems.
Instructor: Chandler Yorkhall, CTMB, Cert. ABT, AOBTA, received his B.A. in Biology from Oberlin College in 2000, and graduated from Centerpoint's Shiatsu Therapy Training Program in 2004. He began studying the martial arts in 1990, and eventually developed a broad interest in body and movement related studies, including therapeutic bodywork, Qigong, T'ai Chi, yoga, meditation, and dance.
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Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Sat & Sun, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Register by May 25
Tuition : $350 ($300.00 for AOBTA Members, CenterPoint Graduates & Students). Please register early, as the class is expected to fill. Dr. Kaneko will have copies of his books and DVDs available for purchase and signing.
Materials: $5 + tax
Total Hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE Hours
NCCAOM: 16 PDA Points
Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with the concepts of Yin/Yang, Qi and other Vital Substances, the 12 main meridians, Zang-Fu Organs as they pertain to Chinese medicine, assessment by the “Four Examinations”. Students should have completed at least one course in Shiatsu Anma.
Please bring one large flat sheet and two towels. Wear loose comfortable clothing to give and receive shiatsu; socks must be worn in the classroom.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. DoAnn Kaneko back to CenterPoint. Dr. Kaneko is the founder of Shiatsu Anma, and is the inspiration behind CenterPoint’s Shiatsu Therapy program. It is a great honor to have share with CenterPoint’s students and graduates his immense wisdom and teachings.
On Friday evening, Dr. Kaneko will teach and practice Daoyin, the art of healing ourselves through meditation, breathing, self-massage, and therapeutic exercise. Its origins lie in the Taoist tradition, which is a philosophy based on maintaining harmony with nature. The regular practice of Daoyin can serve to reduce the effects of aging, and as positive preparation to develop self-control, self-support, self-care, and self-reliance. It is never to late to begin the practice of Daoyin!
Saturday’s session will focus on shiatsu for joint pain throughout the body and immune disorders. The Sunday session will focus on sleep disorders. The common patterns of disharmony to these conditions will be thoroughly discussed. Assessment and treatment will be demonstrated and practiced. Each day will include lecture, demonstration, and facilitated practice for the shiatsu therapist. Join us for a valuable experience with a very gifted master and teacher of shiatsu therapy. Students will:
- Demonstrate progression in their understanding and application of Chinese medical theory and Shiatsu Anma application through classroom activities;
- Learn and practice a variety of assessment skills and techniques to work with the conditions being covered;
- Learn and practice a variety of assessment skills and techniques to work with 5 Elements, 8 Principles and Root Treatments;
- Review and deepen their knowledge of the Zang-Fu Organ functions and patterns of disharmony.
Instructor: Dr. DoAnn T. Kaneko was born into a family of Japanese acupuncturists and Anma therapists. He trained at Toyo Acupuncture College in Japan, and is licensed as an acupuncturist in both Japan and the US. He has been teaching and practicing in the US since 1975. He opened the Shiatsu Massage School of California (Santa Monica) in 1981, where he teaches and practices. He has developed two shiatsu massage styles, has written textbooks, and produced an instructional DVD of his methods. He was the recipient of the AOBTA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009.
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Creative Elbow Work: Save Your Wrists! CP#539
Sunday, August 5 • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Register by July 27
Tuition : $64
Total Hours: 4
NCBTMB: 4 CE Hours
Prerequisites: This is an advanced massage technique class for those who have completed a full course of bodywork of at least 500 hours.
Please bring 2 sheets, one pillowcase, massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Save your hands, your wrists and thumbs, and use your elbows! In this popular CE course, you will learn to use your elbows and forearms provide deep pressure to encourage a deeper awareness and facilitate release of tension. Effleurage, friction, and static pressure techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will learn the “Do’s and Don’t’s” guidelines of Ease, Listen Beware, Over, Watch. Time will be provided to practice all the techniques with table-side instruction. The techniques will be used on various parts of the body with lubricant on skin.
Instructor: Emily Evenson, NCTMB, has been teaching with CenterPoint, and with Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy for almost two decades. When asked why she teaches, she says that “Working with students makes me more balanced and a better therapist. It is a thrill to see them experience the new understandings as they move through the program.” Emily is a member of the International Massage Association and is nationally certified by the NCBTMB. She maintains a private practice in the Twin Cites area.
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Lomi Lomi CP#655 Fri - Sun, September 28 - 30 • 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Register by Sept 14
Tuition: $299
Materials: $5 + tax
Total Hours: 24
NCBTMB: 24 CE Hours
Prerequisites:This course is open to bodywork professionals or students enrolled in a therapeutic bodywork program with at least 120 hours of technique training.
Please bring 2 flat sheets, 2 wiping towels, 3 draping towels, 2 face cradle covers, and 2 pillowcases. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Lomi Lomi, a Hawaiian massage modality, is traditionally done as a rite of passage for children coming of age by the Big Kahunas in the temples of Hawaii. This ritual bodywork is based on unconditional love and acceptance, where the person receiving is truly honored for who they are without judgment. This modality is described as long, continuous flowing strokes using the forearm to embrace the body like an ocean wave that then gently recedes. Students who learn Lomi Lomi experience self-discovery of what it means to love, honor, and respect themselves while at the same time honoring those they work on. Participants use their forearms to embrace the body and provide pressure that saves hands and wrists. Lomi Lomi provides the therapist and the receiver with what it means to experience honor and sacredness in a healing art.
Enroll in Lomi Lomi to discover:
- The ancient bodywork lineage of Hawaii
- The 7 sacred principles in Lomi Lomi
- How to apply full body strokes
- How to use the forearm to save on wrists and fingers
- What it is to honor your client
- How to hold a sacred space for clients
Instructor: Michele Reid, B.A.S., NCBTMB.
Michele graduated from CenterPoint’s East West Therapeutic Massage program in 2006 and is nationally certified from NCBTMB. She is a supervisor in Student Clinic, and is currently serving as CenterPoint’s admissions representative. Michele is a Lomi Lomi practitioner, and has been trained by Tom Cochran and Donna Jason in Sacred Lomi, the foundation for this Lomi Lomi course. ^Top^
The Value of Ethics CP#656 Friday, October 12 • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Register by Sept 28
Tuition: $54 (or included for a discount with the course “Dimensional Massage Therapy”. See below)
Total Hours: 3
NCBTMB: 3 CE Hours
Prerequisites:This course is open to all health professionals or students enrolled in a therapeutic bodywork program.
Ethics is a part of philosophy which deals with systematic approaches to moral issues and problems. As a practitioner entering a profession, you are invested with the responsibility to adhere to the standards of ethical practice and conduct set by the profession and taught in schools. Professional relationships create the need for boundaries that are the outside edges that we must uphold. Boundaries give us the freedom to work in a clear atmosphere of scope of practice, utilizing our code of ethics, education, and often, good sense. The reality of practice is that ethical dilemmas often are unexpected but absolutely do happen.
With acceptance and popularity comes the lure to use massage therapy for actual illegal and evil intent. When did pretend kidnapping, theft, fake schools and fraud get launched in the massage therapy profession? If we do not have good body mechanics and hurt ourselves, should we just go ahead and sue our employer when we get hurt? A visit to the “Dark Side” will show why developing and revisiting our ethical codes is a necessary responsibility beyond our initial education. Ethics evolve with a profession and therefore need to be continually explored, discussed, defined, and ultimately valued.
This class will include the philosophy and science of ethics and its relationship to massage therapy. You will explore and discuss methods on how to keep the value of ethics in the massage and bodywork therapy profession.
Instructor: Nancy W. Dail, BA, LMT, NCTMB has been a professional massage therapist since 1974 and is still in private practice. She is the founder and director of the COMTA accredited program at the Downeast School of Massage (DSM) in Waldoboro, Maine since 1980. A leader in her field, Nancy presents workshops internationally, is certified in Orthopedic and Sports Massage, and has developed the working philosophy of Dimensional Massage as lead author in Kinesiology for Manual Therapies published by McGraw-Hill. Her BA in Health, Arts, and Science from Goddard College helps her balance her administrative duties as Director with teaching Dimensional Massage, Advanced Skills, Kinesiology, Ethics and related subjects at DSM. ^Top^
Dimensional Massage Therapy for Tension Headaches & Soft-tissue Dysfunctions of the Shoulder Girdle & Shoulder Joint CP#657 Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14 • 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Register by Sept 28
Tuition: $252 (discount if taken with the Value of Ethics. $289 for 17 hours).
Materials: $5 + tax
Total Hours: 14
NCBTMB: 14 CE Hours
Prerequisites: This course is open to bodywork professionals or students enrolled in a therapeutic bodywork program.
Please bring 2 sheets, a pillow, and lubricants (no oils please). Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
As a bodywork therapist, what is the number 1 complaint of your clients? Pain and discomfort of musculo-skeletal head, neck, and shoulder conditions caused by injuries, repetitive actions, heredity, poor posture and sleep positions are the biggest reasons why millions of people seek massage and bodywork therapy. This workshop will use a dimensional approach to explore, evaluate and treat a variety of common difficult head, neck and shoulder conditions. Nancy will lecture on the skeletal and muscular anatomy of the head, neck and shoulders. She will also address the specific etiologies, signs and symptoms related to the pathologies of this area. Special attention will be given to the history and exam findings that would warrant professional health care referrals. She will present headache categories, trigger points, and referred pain patterns.
Nancy will demonstrate techniques used in Dimensional Massage Therapy and provide supervision for hands-on practice by participants. Dimensional Massage Therapy techniques are deep tissue strokes and methods that have been designed to balance joints by working on the muscles that produce, assist in, or oppose the actions of, or stabilize the joint. Careful attention will be given to the execution of these techniques, specific muscles and their idiosyncrasies, and to the individual structure of the receiving person on the table. Enroll in this course and discover the significant benefit your clients will experience by integrating Dimensional Massage Therapy into your practice. Instructor: Nancy W. Dail, BA, LMT, NCTMB has been a professional massage therapist since 1974 and is still in private practice. She is the founder and director of the COMTA accredited program at the Downeast School of Massage (DSM) in Waldoboro, Maine since 1980. A leader in her field, Nancy presents workshops internationally, is certified in Orthopedic and Sports Massage, and has developed the working philosophy of Dimensional Massage as lead author in Kinesiology for Manual Therapies published by McGraw-Hill. Her BA in Health, Arts, and Science from Goddard College helps her balance her administrative duties as Director with teaching Dimensional Massage, Advanced Skills, Kinesiology, Ethics and related subjects at DSM. ^Top^ The Healer's Heart: Learning to Receive when Giving is your Living CP#654 Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register by Oct 19
Tuition: $224
Total Hours: 14
NCBTMB: 14 CE Hours
Prerequisites: This course is open to bodywork professionals or students enrolled in a therapeutic bodywork program. Professionals who are caregivers are also welcome.
Please bring writing materials and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
As caregivers we know the importance of giving from the heart, and taking time to care for ourselves. But what happens when we've given what we can and the normal self-care practices don't deliver? How can we find our center again after overextending? Within the human heart there are deep wells of wisdom and strength that become available when we know how to access them. Bodyworkers, therapists, nurses, and those caring for family members will find this workshop helpful in the search for answers to key questions such as: Why do I give? What do I need, expect, and ask for in return? What is the source of my resilience? What causes me to lose touch with it? And how can I become more resilient? Writing exercises, meditations, movement, and partner work will ground an inquiry into the nature of giving and receiving, engaging and letting go, effort and ease. The body feels; the mind believes; the heart knows. The Healer's Heart brings these three realms together to help you find the personal resource, fulfillment, and meaning that are critical to successful long-term caregiving.
Instructor: Chandler Yorkhall, NCTMB has been practicing qigong, bodywork and meditation for over 15 years. He is a graduate of Centerpoint's Shiatsu Therapy program, where he has been a faculty member since 2005. In addition to his teaching, Chandler runs a busy healing practice in South Minneapolis, and loves making music and spending time out of doors with his wife and daughters. ^Top^
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