"Canadian Massage" or "Deep Muscle Therapy" originally created by Thérèse Pfrimmer in the 1940's, works on a cross-muscle-fiber principle and has come to be known as Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy®. In the past50 years, this therapy has changed the lives of literally thousands. It is one of the most respected techniques in the world today. Her discovery, which led to the reversal of her own paralysis, consists of an extremely detailed, total-body cross-fiber treatment which causes corrective changes in the muscle on a cellular level. Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy works toward the correction and prevention of serious muscle conditions such as ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy,Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, brain injury, and stroke. It has also been effective in alleviating muscular and joint pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, trauma, occupational stress disorders, arthritis, paralysis, back pain, whiplash, chronic fatigue syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, constipation, and circulatory problems, to name a few.
Course Description - LEVEL I (80 HOURS)
LEVEL I - Eighty hours of training in the basic total body corrective work Level I; Graduate Status - "Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapist".Localized Strokes for the Evaluation and Correction of particularly Difficult Conditions. Learn The Basic Sequence of Pfrimmer Strokes for Comprehensive Total-Body Correction. The Pfrimmer Level I portion immerses the student in the total-body, basic, hands-on technique work of Thérèse C. Pfrimmer. The student learns to comb the entire body,muscle by muscle, seeking fascial restrictions, inflammation, and congestion which impair the movement and function of that body part.Serious attention is given to the student's body mechanics and to their accurate execution of the many detailed strokes. Each student will be observed individually during class. Additional Pfrimmer instructors will assist for large classes when needed. The student learns to deal kindly and supportively with each client; the student receives support to diffuse their own fears about working with the seriously handicapped client should they choose to pursue that direction. Studying the complete sequence for the total body is imperative for the therapist's comprehension of corrective body work. It is also vital for the client's well being. Pfrimmer Level I provides a sound foundation for all therapists embarking on a career of corrective bodywork of any type. Successful completion of the Level I program awards the practitioner a Level I diploma and the title "Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapist".

If you have clients that need more help than you can offer with your current skills, Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy® is a technique that will equip you.  For more info on Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy see www.pfrimmerinstitute.com.The Fall Level I Registration starts on August 1, 2008 at Austin Community College (ACC) and classes will begin on August 14th, 2008.   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.   Call Janine with questions!

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!  Classes can be bundled for financing purposes (ask for financial assistance when registering).

Austin Community College - Schedule 2008 FALL SESSION LEVEL 1:

P101 August 14, 15,16, 2008
P102September 11, 12, 13, 2008
P103October 16, 17, 18, 2008
P104November 13, 14, 15, 2008

Times for ALL sessions are:
Thursdays: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturdays: 9 am to 6 pm

Janine Ray, LMT, MTI, PDMT Instructor
North Austin Massage Therapy
12741 Research Blvd.Suite #506
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 331-5922 work
(512) 825-6090 mobile
Email: janine@...

For registration questions contact:

Alex Matthews, LMT, MTI BS
Health Professions Institute
Austin Community College
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin Texas, 78752
Ph: 512-223-7583