Continuing Education Workshops

NEW! CoreStone Massage Therapy blends the ancient art of stone massage with a uniquely designed stone tool that effortlessly facilitates deep muscle release. The ergonomic, cylindrical shape of CoreStones makes them easy to grip and causes less strain on the massage therapists' hands and wrists. The stones can be used lengthwise as a tool for myofascial release or turned on end to release trigger points. The stone covers a larger surface area than a thumb, so the client can tolerate more pressure with less trauma to the tissue. After the initial tissue release, the therapist can get into the muscle with less effort, saving their thumbs and facilitating a deeper release. In this workshop you will master simple techniques that you will be able to incorporate safely and effectively into your massage practice; master easy temperature control for safe and appropriate use of hot or cold stone therapy; and learn easy care and maintenance of your stones to assure the highest standards of safety for your clients. This course is approved by NCBTMB for 16 hours of continuing education.

NEW! Fijian massage is a method where therapists use nine different parts of their own feet to effectively massage clients who are lying on padded cushions on the floor. The main benefit of Fijian massage is that it saves the therapist's hands, thereby increasing the number of injury-free hours worked per day. This can raise the number of clients seen per day plus add to your career longevity. In addition, it helps clients to recover faster from muscle injuries and most clients prefer the more gentle pressure from the heel of the foot instead of the elbow. All strokes can be done standing or sitting in a chair as the weight of your leg gauges the pressure. You do NOT walk on the client - you simply use one foot at a time while applying pressure. This course will cover the anterior and side lying positions of Fijian massage. In addition you will learn the history of the method; practice balance techniques; learn how to effectively massage clients with your feet; obtain marketing skills for Fijian massage; gain knowledge of the nine different parts of the foot for various strokes, pressure and positioning; experience massaging while standing, sitting in a chair or reclining on the floor; recognize the importance of foot care; and become skilled at deep therapeutic and lighter relaxation strokes. This course is approved by NCBTMB for 8 hours. This course is open to massage therapists and the general public! Instructor is Lolita Knight, CMT. Visit her website at www.fijianmassage.com. Lunch is included with the course fee.

NEW! Fijian massage is a method where therapists use nine different parts of their own feet to effectively massage clients who are lying on padded cushions on the floor. The main benefit of Fijian massage is that it saves the therapist's hands, thereby increasing the number of injury-free hours worked per day. This can raise the number of clients seen per day plus add to your career longevity. In addition, it helps clients to recover faster from muscle injuries, and most clients prefer the more gentle pressure from the heel of the foot instead of the elbow. All strokes can be done standing or sitting in a chair as the weight of your leg gauges the pressure. You do NOT walk on the client - you simply use one foot at a time while applying pressure. This course will cover the posterior and side lying positions of Fijian massage. In addition you will learn the history of the method; practice balance techniques; learn how to effectively massage clients with your feet; obtain marketing skills for Fijian massage; gain knowledge of the nine different parts of the foot for various strokes, pressure and positioning; experience massaging while standing, sitting in a chair or reclining on the floor; recognize the importance of foot care; and become skilled at deep therapeutic and lighter relaxation strokes. This course is approved by NCBTMB for 8 hours. This course is open to massage therapists and the general public! Instructor is Lolita Knight, CMT. Visit her website at www.fijianmassage.com. Lunch is included with the course fee.

NEW! Massage therapy is an occupation that is expected to experience explosive growth over the next decade! As a result, the School of Professional & Continuing Studies has established the Massage Therapy Studies program to provide both initial certification and continuing education coursework. We are offering a 6-hour seminar to discuss our program curriculum and philosophy, as well as our continuing education courses. This seminar is intended for both novices interested in pursuing this field of study and certified massage therapists interested in furthering their education. Just for fun, we will demonstrate a massage technique that can be used right away! The $50 seminar fee also includes lunch and refreshments. Those who enroll in our 730-hour program will have this fee credited to their tuition. CE registrants will receive 10% off one future course.

Enhance, excel and empower your practice with Whitney Lowe's Orthopedic Massage upper body training. Energize your practice and reap the benefits of establishing yourself as a highly trained professional, with specialized skills in the marketplace. Lowe's system is used as either a basic foundation or as a whole in most varieties of orthopedic massage taught today. In this course you will: Expand your treatment success with innovation and creative strategies; Explore Lowe's 4 critical components of Orthopedic Massage; Gain proven and cutting-edge techniques from across the field; Learn simple evaluation tests that will help you determine treatment; Get insights into common injuries from sports activities to work related pain; Benefit from a hands-on course focused on real clinical cases. This course covers the upper body, back, arms, shoulders, and neck. Course includes a free online Introduction to Lowe's Orthopedic Massage System, which provides 4 CEs. This course is approved by NCBTMB for 20 hours. Open to Certified Massage Therapists and practitioners of soft-tissue and rehabilitative therapies. Course qualifies for Lowe's Orthopedic Massage Certification - for discounted packages and information visit www.omeri.com.