If you have clients that need more help than you can offer with your
current skills, Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy® is a technique that can
equip you. The Fall 2006 classes are now beginning to enroll.

Prerequisite: Must be a Registered (Licensed) Massage Therapist,
Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, R.N., M.D., or other
medical professional.
Completion of the course qualifies graduates for NCTMB continuing
education credits. Austin Community College (ACC) will provide CE
credit certificates following each 20-hour segment that satisfies TX
Department of State Health Services CE requirements. Class size is
limited and classes must be taken in sequence. Traveling from the
other end of the State...let us know...we may be able to help you find
accommodations with local therapists. Call or email Janine with
questions!

WHAT IS PFRIMMER DEEP MUSCLE THERAPY®?

Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy® (PDMT) is a highly refined system of
corrective treatment using a specific series of soft tissue movements
designed to aid in the restoration of damaged muscles and the adjacent
soft tissue in the entire body. PDMT is a Medical Massage Technique
which is the art and science of correcting damaged muscles, and serves
as a foundation for other corrective bodywork. Pfrimmer Therapy was
developed by Thérèse C. Pfrimmer, a physiotherapist who reversed her
own paralysis in the 1940's.

LEVEL 1 is an advanced intensive which will provide the foundation for
understanding and correcting muscle/soft tissue aberrations through
palpation, conceptual theory, and specific, detailed, corrective cross
fiber strokes for the whole body. The course covers theory, technique,
practice, pathology, history, professionalism, contraindications,
small business practices and ethics. (See individual class
descriptions below) Lecture, audiovisual aids, student notebook,
charts and critical thinking discussions are utilized. Close
individual guidance accompanies the 80-hour hands-on workshop. The
complete program provides a full scope of learning to perform basic
and advanced Pfrimmer corrective work.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

P101 Weekend – Theory, History, Body Mechanics, Rationale of Pfrimmer
Deep Muscle Therapy with Technique for Hands, Arms, Neck, Head and Face.

P102 Weekend - Neuromuscular Considerations of PDMT Corrective Work;
Pfrimmer Troubleshooting Keys; Review of Nervous System, Plexus and
Anatomy; Pathology Review of 50 Common Conditions treated by PDMT; and
Technique for Chest, Abdomen, Back and Back of Neck. (Prerequisite: P101)

P103 Weekend– How PDMT affects Body Systems; How to address the
handicapped Client; Protocol and Charting; Legal Considerations; and
Technique for the Anterior Legs and Posterior Legs. (Prerequisite: P102)

P104 Weekend – Written and Practical Exams; Introduction to Pfrimmer
Second Pass Work; Timing; the Clinical Process; Special Pfrimmer
Applications; Professional Ethics & Small Business Practices;
Graduation and Diploma. (Prerequisite: P103)

Fall 2006
Pfrimmer Level 1
P101 August 10, 11, 12, 2006
P102 September 14, 15, 16, 2006
P103 October 12, 13, 14, 2006
P104 November 9, 10, 11, 2006

TIMES FOR ALL SESSIONS
Thursday Evenings: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fridays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED – MAXIMUM OF 12 STUDENTS PER CLASS- SO CALL NOW!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Each 20-Hour Weekend course is only $525.00
per session in Texas (plus ACC insurance fee). Texas needs massage
therapists that are trained in medical massage!
Note: Pfrimmer Therapists will be needed for a National Institute of
Health (NIH) Research Project in Texas!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Janine Ray, RMT#0924, MTI#822, PDMT Instructor, CE Provider #0609
(512) 331-5922
North Austin Massage Therapy
12741 Research Blvd., Ste 506
Austin, TX 78759
Email: janine@...

Pfrimmer Institute For Corrective Muscle Therapy, Ltd.
P.O. Box 151
Oaks, PA 19456
John Myers, President
jmyers@...
www.piforcmt.com
(888) 355-2698 (610) 666-9553

Austin Community College Contact:
Alex Matthews (512) 223-7583.
Email: amatthew@...