Day-Break Geriatric Massage Project

Geriatric Massage Institute

Jon Sullivan, RMT, COTA, MTI

and Therapeutic Touch Services present

17 Contact Hour- Geriatric Level One Certification

2 & ½ days Workshop:

Friday February 24^th, 2006 6:30-9:30pm

Saturday February 25^th, 2006 9am-6pm

Sunday February 26th, 2006 11:00-5:00pm

Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center

1300 Lavaca, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 589-5278 for info. or sullivan@...

Sharon Puszko, Ph. D., C.M.T., Owner, Director, Dean of Continuing Ed., Instructor, Therapist

Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute

Offices in Indiana, Florida, & California

The workshop will introduce the participant to the physiology and psychology of a long life and their effects on one's health. But it is not presented as a dry college type lecture; rather it is a practical and hands-on collaboration between instructor and participants. Come join us! nter

The Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute's Level One Certification will be held February, 24^th, 25^th and  26th, 2006.The program will be presented by Sharon Puszko, Ph.D., C.M.T., who travels and lectures nationally to present this unique information designed to help people feel more comfortable about working with an aging population with techniques that improve quality of life and help to bring back lost abilities to those in need of skilled touch. This workshop is mostly designed to educate therapists to the needs of this special population, but is intended to educate anyone who wants to be comfortable hands-on with an elder in need. The weekend will finish with a hands-on clinic of volunteers (ages 55 and over) for participants to apply a variety of techniques in a very practical manner to become comfortable with this information and promptly put it to use.

 Level 1- Geriatric Massage Workshop

This 2 1/2 day weekend workshop is the basis for our training program in Geriatric Massage. It offers 17 CEU contact hours for Massage Therapists and qualifies for the Level 1 Certificate in Geriatric Massage. By helping participants to gain insight into meaningful work with the
elderly, the therapist who likes to work with seniors is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying and financially promising without being physically draining.

THE WORKSHOP DEALS WITH THESE TOPICS:

1. Physiological, psychological & sociological aspects of aging. A brief introduction into the riddle of "aging".
2. Client assessment, cautions & contraindications. Psychological aspects of contact with the elderly, attention to detail in the assessment of the older client.
3. Modification of standard massage techniques and development of special methods to suit each client's special needs. Participants are encouraged to think independently in their first hands-on phase of the presentation.
4. Practical hands-on work with older people. It is impossible to understand the need for different approaches when working with the elderly unless it has been practiced on the real thing. Therefore, the last day of the workshop is spent working hands-on with elderly volunteers.
5. How to establish a Geriatric Massage practice - Assists in starting your geriatric massage practice.

The geriatric massage workshop is of special interest to the mature massage therapist and the advanced student, as well as nurses, nurse assistants, chiropractors, home health aids, physical therapists, occupational therapists and all other health care personnel that have been
or are presently working with the elderly.
We help participants lose their apprehension towards the elderly, the most underserved of any age group, so they can confidently solicit clients. Immediately following the workshop, one can begin to include the elderly among clientele. This greatly enhances earning potential. It is a fallacy to believe that work with the elderly has to be pro bono. The majority of the elderly are quite well off, willing and able to pay for services directed towards health improvement.

The DAYBREAK Geriatric Massage Workshop differs from most other massage workshops because it is not teaching only a particular technique, but how to combine what the participant knows already with a number of new hands-on and conceptual approaches, and then to apply them to the specific needs of the elderly client.
The fee for the course is $300.00 payable by check or cash to Therapeutic Touch Services,       12018 Scribe Dr., Austin, TX 78759 by 2/21/06. Light refreshments will be provided, with adequate breaks for mealtimes. Any inquiries may be forwarded to me at sullivan@..., or 512-589-5278.

Level One Certification

Registration Form

Name:____________________________________Profession:________________

Home Address:___________________________________________________________

Email Address:___________________________________________________________

Phone:(___)___________ Phone:(___)____________ Phone:(___)____________

How to register: call 512-833-5278 or 512-589-5278 to answer any questions

Mail this completed form, ( or supply me with your information via e-mail) with a $300.00 check or money order before Feb 21st, 2006 to:

Therapeutic Touch Services

c/o Jon L. Sullivan, RMT, COTA

12018 Scribe Dr.

Austin, TX 78759

In the event of course cancellation, all money will be cheerfully refunded.  

I have posted a poll on CTX Massage Yahoo group I would like to
invite you to participate.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CentralTexasMassage/

"500 hours or TWo-Tier? Texas currently requires 300 hours of basic
massage therapy education for a student to become licensed. A school
can teach no more or no less than 300 hours. Most therapists believe
more hours should be available to students, if they wish. Do you
believe Texas massage law should require all new therapists to have
500 hours or more of massage therapy training? All existing LMT's who
have under 300 hours would be grandfathered into licensing, and only
if they let their license lapse for 90 days or more, would not be
required to get more education. Or, do think Texas should change it's
law to allow for a two Tier Program? This law would allow all
existing therapists who wish to pay an additional fee to grandfather
into the Master Massage Therapist licensing. A licensed massage
therapist with 300 hours or more would be allowed to do relaxation
massage only and not take doctor referrals, bill PIP, charge Medical
Saving Accounts or Medical Flex Plans, while a master massage
therapist would be allowed to take doctor referals, and bill and
charge the afore mentiond."

I did a poll that ended Monday asking the following:  no changes, 300
hours no cap, 500 hours or two tier.  The poll resulted in 1 vote for
no changes and the rest were distributed pretty equally between 500
hours and two tier.  If you have the time and gumption, please
participate.  All votes are confidential, which means I will not get
your name or email address when you vote,  and all members of CTX
massage Yahoo group will be emailed the results.  You will need to
join the group to vote.

I am using this poll for my own resources.  I was involved in the
last legislative session as a private MT and a representative for
TAMT, supporting increasing the hours to a minimum of 500 for basic
massage education.  So much has changed and we have learned so much
about each other and the profession, I would like to see where
everyone stands in this issue, in case any legislature comes up again
in 2007 and I am asked to get involved.  I will do nothing unless I
know the massage community is behind any given changes.  The price is
too high for the profession and me personally.

Thanks

Vicki Matthews

 Day-Break Geriatric Massage Project

Geriatric Massage Institute

Jon Sullivan, RMT, COTA, MTI

and Therapeutic Touch Services present

17 Contact Hour- Geriatric Level One Certification

2 & ½ days Workshop:

Friday February 24^th, 2006 6:30-9:30pm

Saturday February 25^th, 2006 9am-6pm

Sunday February 26th, 2006 11:00-5:00pm

Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center

1300 Lavaca, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 589-5278 for info. or sullivan@...

Sharon Puszko, Ph. D., C.M.T., Owner, Director, Dean of Continuing Ed., Instructor, Therapist

Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute

Offices in Indiana, Florida, & California

The workshop will introduce the participant to the physiology and psychology of a long life and their effects on one's health. But it is not presented as a dry college type lecture; rather it is a practical and hands-on collaboration between instructor and participants. Come join us! nter

The Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute's Level One Certification will be held February, 24^th, 25^th and  26th, 2006.The program will be presented by Sharon Puszko, Ph.D., C.M.T., who travels and lectures nationally to present this unique information designed to help people feel more comfortable about working with an aging population with techniques that improve quality of life and help to bring back lost abilities to those in need of skilled touch. This workshop is mostly designed to educate therapists to the needs of this special population, but is intended to educate anyone who wants to be comfortable hands-on with an elder in need. The weekend will finish with a hands-on clinic of volunteers (ages 55 and over) for participants to apply a variety of techniques in a very practical manner to become comfortable with this information and promptly put it to use.

 Level 1- Geriatric Massage Workshop

This 2 1/2 day weekend workshop is the basis for our training program in Geriatric Massage. It offers 17 CEU contact hours for Massage Therapists and qualifies for the Level 1 Certificate in Geriatric Massage. By helping participants to gain insight into meaningful work with the
elderly, the therapist who likes to work with seniors is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying and financially promising without being physically draining.

THE WORKSHOP DEALS WITH THESE TOPICS:

1. Physiological, psychological & sociological aspects of aging. A brief introduction into the riddle of "aging".
2. Client assessment, cautions & contraindications. Psychological aspects of contact with the elderly, attention to detail in the assessment of the older client.
3. Modification of standard massage techniques and development of special methods to suit each client's special needs. Participants are encouraged to think independently in their first hands-on phase of the presentation.
4. Practical hands-on work with older people. It is impossible to understand the need for different approaches when working with the elderly unless it has been practiced on the real thing. Therefore, the last day of the workshop is spent working hands-on with elderly volunteers.
5. How to establish a Geriatric Massage practice - Assists in starting your geriatric massage practice.

The geriatric massage workshop is of special interest to the mature massage therapist and the advanced student, as well as nurses, nurse assistants, chiropractors, home health aids, physical therapists, occupational therapists and all other health care personnel that have been
or are presently working with the elderly.
We help participants lose their apprehension towards the elderly, the most underserved of any age group, so they can confidently solicit clients. Immediately following the workshop, one can begin to include the elderly among clientele. This greatly enhances earning potential. It is a fallacy to believe that work with the elderly has to be pro bono. The majority of the elderly are quite well off, willing and able to pay for services directed towards health improvement.

The DAYBREAK Geriatric Massage Workshop differs from most other massage workshops because it is not teaching only a particular technique, but how to combine what the participant knows already with a number of new hands-on and conceptual approaches, and then to apply them to the specific needs of the elderly client.
The fee for the course is $300.00 payable by check or cash to Therapeutic Touch Services,       12018 Scribe Dr., Austin, TX 78759 by 2/21/06. Light refreshments will be provided, with adequate breaks for mealtimes. Any inquiries may be forwarded to me at sullivan@..., or 512-589-5278.

Level One Certification

Registration Form

Name:____________________________________Profession:________________

Home Address:___________________________________________________________

Email Address:___________________________________________________________

Phone:(___)___________ Phone:(___)____________ Phone:(___)____________

How to register: call 512-833-5278 or 512-589-5278 to answer any questions

Mail this completed form, ( or supply me with your information via e-mail) with a $300.00 check or money order before Feb 21st, 2006 to:

Therapeutic Touch Services

c/o Jon L. Sullivan, RMT, COTA

12018 Scribe Dr.

Austin, TX 78759

In the event of course cancellation, all money will be cheerfully refunded.  

This is just a note to let you know we here at Therapeutic Solutions have rooms for rent if you have massage clients in the Fort Worth/Dallas area.  We charge $10.00 per hour and you will need to bring your own sheets, lotion and a copy of your RMT certificate. We do rent tables and chairs for $15 to $25. a day. (Security Deposit Required)

We also have a Alpha^TM Spa Capsule for you or your client to use.

The cost is $30 for a 30 minute session.

www.therapeuticsolution.com

If you wish to visit our retail store we are located at:

4909 Airport Freeway
Haltom City, TX 76117

You can call us by phone at:
(817) 222-1600
or toll free at:
1-877-475-1600

"Spring Into Action"
The 6th Annual TAMT Convention & Trade Show
March 11 & 12, 2006
RSVP Early to Save until February 25!
Located at the Clarion Riverwalk San Antonio, TX

Speakers include:

Saturday March 11 - Michael Critz, Stacy Lemire and Alex Matthews

Sunday March 12  - Michael Critz, Stacy Lemire, Alex Matthews &  Jason Howl

12 CE's provided for entire weekend participants

Discounted Reservations are still available at the Clarion until February 8^th.  Just let them know you are with the Texas Association of Massage Therapists convention. 1-800-288-3927.

www.texasmassagetherapists.com to reserve your space at the convention

Join us for discussion and strategies for buildiong a six figure
income.

Save your hard earned dollars and get advice for free.

We welcome your questions and contributions in a supportive group
with
massage practitioners. Whether you're new to the trade or an
experienced professional you'll benefit from brainstorming and
discussion on how to build your practice.

Join us at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/massagemarketingrebellion/

Best of success to all of you,

~ B ~
rebelmassage@...
http://www.massagemsoi.com

I have downloaded the proposed rule changes from DSHS in files on this
yahoo board. They are the actual minutes from the committee hearing
11/07/05. Please open the file and go down to page 7 for the actual
rule changes. Everything underlined are the new rules, everything bold
are the old rules being superceded.

You can actually find these rule changes on-ine at:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/council/agendas/111705/3cRuleText.pdf

If you can't access, here is the route to take:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/council/agenda.shtm

Then click on council agenda for 11/07/05

then click on MASSAGE RULES on number 3. c.

Vicki Matthews
TAMT 2nd VP

We are proud to offer the finest quality massage lotions, massage
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www.therapeuticsolution.com

If you wish to visit our retail store we are located at:

4909 Airport Freeway
Haltom City, TX 76117

You can call us by phone at:
(817) 222-1600
or toll free at:
1-877-475-1600

If there is something you are looking for and it is not on our site
PLEASE email us by clicking on "Contact Us" and let us know. We are
here to serve you and want to provide you with the quality products
you are looking for and need to make your pratice sucessful.

Do stop in and say Hello if you are in Fort Worth, TX and sample the
different massage lotion, massage cream, massage oil, massage gel,
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analgesics, essential oils, massage tools, and disposable face rest
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To learn more about the therapeuticsolution group, please visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/therapeuticsolution

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diana Moore [mailto:dm@...]
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 4:58 PM
To: relax@...
Subject: infant massage

Dear Stacey,

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