CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR MASSAGE
THERAPISTS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

PREGNANCY MASSAGE: 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.
In the 6 hour class, you will learn:
* 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 & aromatherapy during pregnancy;
* marketing for individual clients and classes.
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm February 3, 2007

INFANT MASSAGE: Infant Massage has increasing documentation to prove
that loving, nurturing touch between care giver and infant has a
positive impact on physical and psychological development. Massage
helps to reduce colic, constipation or diarrhea, coughs, colds and
irritability. It is a very powerful means of communication in a non-
verbal way, creating bonding between mother, father, family and baby.
Studies show that premature babies progress far more rapidly when
regularly massaged.
In the 6 hour class, you will learn:
* anatomy & physiology of infancy
* contraindications of massage during infancy
* 30 minute specific infant massage routine
* massage for special infants
* massage for specific conditions in infants
* marketing infant massage & infant massage classes
Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm February 4, 2007

Each Class provides 6 State Approved Continuing Education Hours
Cost is $129 if paid in full one week in advance; $150 otherwise;
Semi & Semi/Private Classes - $300; Major Credit Cards Accepted

To register: Call (512) 847-5899 or (512) 468-8498; or mail payment
to Jane Thorpe-Cooke, 43 Deer Ridge, Wimberley, Tx 78676; or e-mail
janie_cooke@...

All workshops include lecture, demonstration, hands-on practice,
workbook and Continuing Education Certificate. Instructor Jane Thorpe-
Cooke is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor and
Continuing Education Provider. She has a 20 year background in
Holistic Health, Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy/I nfant Massage,
Reiki, Reflexology, Oriental Healing Arts, and Transformational
Breathwork. She has trained as a Birth Facilitator with experience in
Water Birth and Dolphin Research. In private practice for 15 years,
Jane is the owner of A Healing Touch. She has developed the
curriculum and textbooks for the above listed workshops and has
enthusiastically taught them since 1991.

All classes are held in Wimberley, Tx which is between Austin and San
Antonio, and 15 miles between San Marcos and Dripping Springs.

For additional information, please contact:
Jane Thorpe-Cooke, LMT, MTI, CEP
43 Deer Ridge Road, Wimberley, Tx 78676
512/847-5899 (office); 512/468-8498 (mobile)
http://www.janiethorpe.holisticlocal.com
janie_cooke@...