First Aid

Apr 22

Tu 1:00-5:30p

4 hrs

$50

This American Red Cross course combines lecture, video, demonstration and hands-on manikin training to teach students the basic life-saving techniques of Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the skills to recognize and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses.

Pathology 2

Apr 23

We 8:30a-12:30p

4 hrs

$50

As an introduction to the theories and mechanisms of disease, this course focuses on the pathological conditions most likely to be encountered in a massage therapy practice. Special attention will be given to precautions, contraindications and indications for massage sessions when working with massage clients exhibiting specific conditions. When and how it is appropriate to refer clients to other health care practitioners will be included

This American Red Cross course combines lecture, video, demonstration and hands-on manikin training to teach students the basic life-saving techniques of Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the skills to recognize and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses.

Extreme Pampering with Extreme Profit

Apr 25

Fri 9a-4p

6 hrs

$110

Students in this class will also learn how to put together a marketing package for these treatment for a half or a whole day experience.

This course of classes includes deep muscle procedures. Posture, indications and contraindications will be discussed, as well as the superficial and deep musculature of the head and neck. Students will emerge with a working knowledge of the structure and function of specific body parts. 

Fibromyalgia, or fibrositis, as it is sometimes called, is a mysteriously debilitating syndrome that afflicts between 6 and 12 million people in the United States. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain, and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue, and sleep disturbances.  A study of people with fibromyalgia done by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine found that those who got 30 minutes of massage two times a week for 5 weeks had less anxiety and depression and lower levels of stress hormones. Over time they reported less pain and stiffness, less fatigue, and less trouble sleeping. Using a combination of lecture, anatomical illustrations, handouts and technique demonstration in a classroom setting, the instructor will present a class that is 3 hours lecture and 3 hours practical application. The instructor will discuss the causes and conditions related to fibromyalgia. Great attention will be paid to the use of light and moderate pressure as studies have shown that too aggressive an approach can exacerbate fibromyalgia symptoms. The teacher will also discuss relaxation therapy, exercise coaching and goal setting for the client.  At the end of the class, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the physiological components of fibromyalgia, as well as knowledge of current allopathic and alternative treatment approaches. The student will also have knowledge of low force or non- force massage techniques complimentary to Swedish massage that have been proven beneficial to clients with fibromyalgia.

In this class student will learn the benefits of Paraffin and other detox products as they learn to carry out this intensive detoxifying body treatment.  Marketing the treatments in this class will also be covered.

Pathology 3

Apr 28

Mo 8:30a-12:30p

4 hrs

$20

As an introduction to the theories and mechanisms of disease, this course focuses on the pathological conditions most likely to be encountered in a massage therapy practice. Special attention will be given to precautions, contraindications and indications for massage sessions when working with massage clients exhibiting specific conditions. When and how it is appropriate to refer clients to other health care practitioners will be included