CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

PREGNANCY MASSAGE, SATURDAY, 03/22/08
INFANT MASSAGE, SUNDAY, 03/23/08

WHERE: Wimberley, TX (between Austin & San Antonio -
15 miles from Dripping Springs and San Marcos)
TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Each Day
COST: $129 if signed up w/$50 deposit 2 weeks in advance;
$150 otherwise; $300 Private Classes

Pregnancy Massage (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Pregnancy, labor and the birth process itself is one of the most
transformative events in a woman's life. It brings many physical,
psychological, social and spiritual changes. As therapists, we are
honored to be a part of this process and need to be prepared for the
special circumstances that arise with pregnancy massage. Learn to
support the expectant mother as you help her feel more at home with
her changing body and preparation for childbirth.
Class Covers:
-anatomy and physiology of pregnancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-side lying and semi-seated massage session;
-specific techniques for the 3 trimesters of pregnancy;
-acupressure and aromatherapy during pregnancy;
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.

Infant Massage (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Clinical evidence shows that loving, nurturing massage for infants has
a positive impact on their physical and psychological development. It
is a very powerful means of communica-tion in a non-verbal way,
creating bonding between caregiver/mother/father/family and baby.
Class Covers:
-anatomy and physiology of infancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-15 and 30 minute infant massage session;
-massage for minor childhood ailments;
-massage for infants with special needs;
-aromatherapy for infants and children
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.

Classes include lecture demonstration, hand-on practice, workbook and
Continuing Education Certificate. Instructor Janie Thorpe-Cooke is a
Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor and Continuing
Education Provider through the Texas Department of State Health
Services. She has a 20 year background in Holistic Health,
Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy/Infant Massage, Sports Massage, Reiki,
Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Transformational Breathwork. She has trained
as a Birth Facilitator with experience in Water Birth and Dolphin
Research. In private practice for 15 years, Janie is the owner of A
Healing Touch and Advanced Bodywork Techniques. She has developed the
curriculum and textbooks for the above listed workshops and has
enthusiastically taught them since 1991.

For additional details, please go to:
http://www.janiethorpe.holisticlocal.com/courses, or
contact Janie Thorpe-Cooke at: 512/847-5899; 512/468-8498; or
e-mail: janie_cooke@...