His classes are very in-depth and has to be one of the most engaging speakers we've ever has the oppertunity to experience. We feel you would greatly benifit form his classes!!!
----- Original Message ---- From: rg_xeg <rg_xeg@...> To: sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 9:21:34 PM Subject: [sanantoniomassage] Re: ceu's
--- In sanantoniomassage@ yahoogroups. com, "jguz1999" <jenguzman27@ ...> wrote: > > I am looking for ceu classes in san antonio in June or July. > > Specifically, I want ce's in deep tissue or trigger point, but would be > interested other aspects of massage. > > Thanks in advance! > Jenifer > Jen: here's the website for the school I currently attend - Therapeutic Body Concepts: http://www.massages ervices.org/ Contact either Leon, Estella or Jeanie the owners and they can tell you if they know of any other classes taking place in San Antonio. I know they are working on a Trigger Point class, but I don't know when it will be completed and ready to go. -elena
Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "jguz1999" <jenguzman27@...>
wrote:
>
> I am looking for ceu classes in san antonio in June or July.
>
> Specifically, I want ce's in deep tissue or trigger point, but would be
> interested other aspects of massage.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Jenifer
>
Jen: here's the website for the school I currently attend -
Therapeutic Body Concepts:
http://www.massageservices.org/
Contact either Leon, Estella or Jeanie the owners and they can tell
you if they know of any other classes taking place in San Antonio. I
know they are working on a Trigger Point class, but I don't know when
it will be completed and ready to go.
-elena
Massage Cupping - Level One Training
24 Texas CE's
This technique is one of the most effective and useful modalities to be
incorporated into
massage in years. It is easy to learn and reduces stress and effort for the
therapist. You
now have the chance to learn this technique from an advanced clinical
practitioner right
here in Austin.
Monday - Wednesday, June 11-13
$340 until 5/31, $375 thereafter
Credit cards accepted.
Advance registration required.
Call 512-448-2266 to reserve your space.
Registration management by Resource Connection
visit www.resource-connection.net
Massage Cupping Level 1
An ancient art that has been modified for current use! This simple yet powerful
technique
can be integrated into almost any massage modality and greatly enhances the
benefits of
many body treatments.
The first day workshop includes an introduction to a variety of equipment,
discussion of
the applications of massage cupping, contra-indications and safety, and history.
Students
will perform and experience the technique for the posterior body.
The second day includes a review of abdominal anatomy, lymphatic anatomy and
reflexology as well as practice time with the techniques learned on the anterior
body.
The third day focuses on marketing, integration into practice, the incorporation
of
massage cupping into a therapeutic Aromatherapy cocoon and practice time with
the
techniques.
All massage cupping supplies provided for the class and available for purchase
on site.
Taught by - Michelle Burns, BSN, BS Alt.Med., RMT, MTI of Advanced Holistic
Healing Arts
Michelle holds degrees in Nursing and Alternative Medicine and has practiced in
a wide
variety of specialities. She works closely with many health care professionals
as a certified
medical massage therapist. She teaches continuing education classes for massage
therapists, advanced bodywork techniques and Massage Therapy Instructor
training.
Michelle has a history of working with others to see situations in new ways and
helps
others reach their full potential. She believes learning should be fun,
interactive,
participatory and relevant and puts these skills and beliefs to work in all her
classes.
Learn more about Michelle and Advanced Holistic Healing Arts: http://
www.holistichealingarts.net
I am looking for ceu classes in san antonio in June or July.
Specifically, I want ce's in deep tissue or trigger point, but would be
interested other aspects of massage.
Thanks in advance!
Jenifer
The Rose Bill passed
the senate as is (increase to 500 hours, elimination of practical, all
exemptions remain the same). There will be no advisory board or committee to
help develop the new curriculum, nor be a watchdog for other professions or individuals
who try to pass legislation against us. The schools will need to find people
qualified to teach kinesiology, pathology, first-aid and CPR (though the last
two are often outsourced). As a CE provider, I will have to re-develop my
courses. Other big news for us: Heather Muehr, Executive Director, DSHS
Professional Licensing and Certification Unit is leaving for a new management
position in the Environmental and Sanitation Licensing Group. Stay tuned…professional
life is about to get interesting…
If
you wish to be removed from our database, please reply to this e-mail with
"REMOVE" in the subject line.
Have
you ever wanted to experience Reiki or Quantum Touch®? Now you can – for
FREE!
Healing Touch Therapies sponsors a Reiki Circle and Quantum Touch® Circle
– FREE the second Wednesday evening of each month. (Love donations
to the practitioners are always appreciated.)
The next one this Wednesday, May 9th. From 6:00-8:30 p.m. CALL to RSVP (512) 388-2243
If you are a massage therapist or a consumer concerned
about the quality and education of massage therapists in Texas, there is some pending legislation
that will affect the massage therapy laws. We’ll keep you posted…
Tom
is excited to announce that he is starting a private practice
Tom’s clinical specialties are myofascial release
and Critz release techniques. He is BEST known for putting the
“aahhhh” back in massage! If you haven’t experienced foot
massage from Tom, you are truly missing out on something deeply satisfying.
He will continue to see clients at our Burnet Road location until the end of
May. If you are one of Tom’s clients, look for a letter in the mail with
more details or call him at 512.784.2918 to make your next appointment.
Tom’s website will be up and running soon.
TAKE ACTION!
If you
haven’t heard, a new FDA "guidance" document, published on the
FDA's website, reveals plans to reclassify virtually all vitamins, supplements,
herbs and even vegetable juices as FDA-regulated drugs. Massage oils and
massage rocks will be classified as "medical devices" and require FDA
approval! This attempt to slip regulation in under the radar failed and the
deadline for public comment has been extended to May 29.
Read the
full article here (please follow the links and take action as your heart guides
you):
On
April 26th, KVUE news reportedabout the contamination of our
foods with a toxic substance called perchlorate (found in rocket fuel). This
story is not new! It was reported as early as 2000. Here are a few places you
can read more information:http://www.bushgreenwatch.org/mt_archives/000222.php
Detoxify
YOUR body of perchlorate and other harmful chemicals that we come into contact
with on a daily basis.
Experience our One Day Detox.
Next workshop: Sunday May 20th.
Space is limited. Call TODAY to reserve your spot. 512.388.2243
Fee Changes
A Message from the president of Healing Touch Therapies
Moving from a Licensed
Massage Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor into a Wellness Coach
and business owner has been an interesting journey. The most challenging
aspect has been to maintain my therapeutic integrity with all my business
decisions. I am blessed to have a number of wise advisors, both business and
personal. I continue to build a team of highly committed, educated and skilled
therapists. I am grateful that our clients give us valuable feedback so that
we may continue to offer you the best comprehensive service in Austin. We strive to meet all your wellness
needs in a safe and effective manner and we appreciate your confidence in our
abilities. Please know that I am always available to talk with clients about
the quality of the care received at Healing Touch Therapies.
As my Wellness Coaching
clientele increases and the business aspects demand more of my time, I find
that I need to restructure myself a bit. To that end, my fees and schedules
have altered. Beginning in June, all new appointments booked with me will be
more loosely timed. Depending on our interview and what your session will
involve, the minimum session time will be 60 minutes and may take up to 80
minutes from interview to finish. New clients will be charged $100 for an
appointment with me. Currently clients will have a new rate of $75 per
appointment. As I begin scheduling more workshops and seminars, my availability
will also be changing. Please allow up to 3 weeks when calling to book your
appointment.
We appreciate that you
continue to choose our practice. We look forward to serving you.
Sincerely,
Stacey Lemire
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~
Stacey Lemire, LMT,
LMTI, CE
President
(512) 388-2243
Mother’s Day Special*
Gift the gift of relaxation to the special women in your
life. Take $10 off all gift
certificates purchased for mother’s day between now and May 12th
Mention offer
MD07 when you call 512.388.2243
*Applies to any
service 60 minutes or more. Limit 3 gift certificates per person.
Business Opportunity
I have a complete massage therapy business set up and ready to go.
Problem is I have no body to run it. I am looking for a licensed
massage therapist that can take the ball and run with this. The
business will concentrate on pregnant patients, however the general
public is of course welcome. I will fund the entire project including
office space, tools, linens, web site, brochures, business cards,
booking, etc… It's already set-up, I just need a self motivated go
getter that can get it done. I am willing to give a generous portion
of the fees collected. It is located inside an OB/GYN's office so
there are anywhere from 30-40 pregnant women passing through each day
and you can interact with the patients since we own the clinic. I had
it going and our wonderful therapist got pregnant herself. It will
take a special self directing, self motivated person to run this. The
possibility for expansion is present and eventually total management
control. The physical location is near downtown and within blocks of
the Metropolitan Methodist Hospital. If you feel you are this person
please call me and we can discuss more details.
George
279-9143
Quantum Energy Healing Seminar
The Polarity Healing Method of Dr. Randolph Stone
April 28-29
10am - 6pm
$225 until 4/13, $250 thereafter
Credit cards accepted
Call 512-448-2266 to register.
LOCATION: Advanced Holistic Healing Arts
321 W Ben White, Ste 203
Visit: www.resource-connection.net for information
Polarity Therapy is a comprehensive health system involving energy balancing,
body work,
sensible eating, exercise and self-awareness. In Polarity Therapy, health is
viewed as a
reflection of the Human Energy Field. During the sessions, therapeutic methods
are used
to balance this field to achieve health.
Polarity Therapy was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, who conducted a thorough
investigation of energy in the healing arts during his 60 year medical career.
He literally
went to the four corners of the earth to gather the knowledge which became
Polarity
Therapy.
Polarity Therapy is delivered in a loving, gentle, non-invasive manner with the
client fully
clothed, making it an excellent technique for anyone, including teachers,
therapists and
bodyworkers. The method is simple to do and produces profound and powerful
results. It
is a natural and holistic healing modality.
In this exciting course you will gain knowledge and ability in the following
areas:
• Human energy fields and how they work
• Polarity Therapy theory/Energy Mapping
• Headache treatment
• Complete Polarity healing session
• Polarity exercises for vitality and super energy
• Positive self awareness techniques
No previous experience is necessary to learn these techniques.
The training will be delivered by Kenny Parker, RPP, Director of the Polarity
Institute of
Texas. Kenny has been teaching Bodywork and Polarity Therapy for 15 years. His
course is
fun, thorough, brilliant and informative.
SPORTS MASSAGE - Upper Body - Saturday 4/28/07
SPORTS MASSAGE - Lower Body - Sunday 4/29/07
Each class is from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Each class gives 6 Continuing Education Hours
Each class is $129; if registered w/$50 deposit two weeks in advance;
$150 otherwise; Credit Cards Accepted
Classes held in Wimberley, TX (between San Antonio and Austin and 15
miles from Dripping Springs and San Marcos
For additional details, please go to:
http://www.janiethorpe.holisticlocal.com, or contact Janie Thorpe-Cooke
at: 512/847-5899 (office); 512/468-8498 (mobile); or
e-mail: janie_cooke@ yahoo.com
We are working with adult patients who've had catastrophic burns (3rd
degree in ranges of 20% - 70+% over their bodies)and also severe
musculoskeletal injuries -- correspondingly, soft tissue (muscle) scars
and adhesions limiting range of motion. At this point, we are working
gratis to help these victims -- but are also starting talks to begin
reimbursement for time and supplies needed. These are wounded soldiers.
There are more patients than our group can handle and we would welcome
any MTs who desire to help. We have gained a great deal of experience
in the past 3 months in how to treat these patients and patients are
seeing remarkable results; more are on the way and will coach and share
our knowlegde to those willing to help. You must have excellent
knowledge of anatomy and experience in releasing adhesions, and
enabling range of motion. It's long, slow and tedious work. You need to
have a strong passion to help others, excellent professional demeanor
and willingness to help the person and see beyond external
disfigurements.
If you're interested and want to help, please email me off line or call
me, 210 349-0550.
Jann Henry
Please join us for a TCMSI Meeting.
4/20/2007
10a-12n
Be prepared to pay your annual dues to remain an active member. We
are having a membership drive with a drawing for a massage table. You
need not be present to win.
Meeting Location:
Texas Massage Institute
7324 Gaston Ave. #301
Dallas, TX 75214
For more information:
Carolyn Scott Naile, President
Texas Coalition of Massage Schools & Instructors
Hands On THerapy, School of Massage
1804 N. Galloway Ave. Ste. A
Mesquite, TX 75149
972) 285-6133 x 107
hotschool@...
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
SPORTS MASSAGE - Upper Body - Saturday 4/28/07
SPORTS MASSAGE - Lower Body - Sunday 4/29/07
These two classes teach a system of bodywork that
requires minimum exertion on behalf of the therapist
with maximum results to the clients. Through soft
tissue release and deep tissue therapy, tense and
traumatized tissue will open, enabling full freedom of
movement without pain or restriction while speeding
damaged tissue's recovery. These methods can be
applied to both acute and chronic pain, as well as a
preventative and restorative therapy. Learn direct
manipulation techniques for neuromuscular injuries;
powerful techniques that effectively break down
adhesion and scar tissue; active and passive release
techniques for specific muscle, tendon, and ligament
injuries.
UPPER BODY CLASS: Covers specific techniques for back
pain; shoulder injuries; neck problems; hand, wrist,
and arm conditions.
LOWER BODY CLASS: Covers specific techniques for hip
problems (including sciatic); hamstring/quad/ calf
problems; Achilles tendon and ankle/foot conditions.
These two classes will be held at 43 Deer Ridge Road,
in Wimberley, Texas 78676; which is between Austin and
San Antonio and 15 miles between Dripping Springs and
San Marcos.
Each class is from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Each class gives 6 Continuing Education Hours
Each class is $129; if registered w/$50 deposit two weeks
in advance; $150 otherwise; Credit Cards Accepted
Classes include lecture demonstration, hand-on
practice, workbook and Continuing Education
Certificate. Instructor Janie Thorpe-Cooke is a
Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor
and Continuing Education Provider through the Texas
Department of State Health Services. She has a 20 year
background in Holistic Health, Therapeutic Massage,
Pregnancy/Infant Massage, Sports Massage, Reiki,
Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Transformational Breathwork.
She has trained as a Birth Facilitator with experience
in Water Birth and Dolphin Research. In private
practice for 20 years, Janie is the owner of A Healing
Touch and Advanced Bodywork Techniques. She has
developed the curriculum and textbooks for the above
listed workshops and has enthusiastically taught them
since 1991.
For additional details, please go to:
http://www.janiethorpe.holisticlocal.com, or
contact Janie Thorpe-Cooke at: 512/847-5899 (office);
512/468-8498 (mobile); or e-mail: janie_cooke@ yahoo.com
Hi Everyone
Got several workshops scheduled for this month:
Saturday - March 10, 2007
Myopractic Muscle Therapy / Hip and Low Back Pain
12 noon to 6 pm
Sunday - March 11, 2007
Myopractic Muscle Therapy / Whiplash
12 noon to 6 pm
Monday - March 19, 2007
Thai Bodywork Treatments: Upper and Lower Back
1 pm to 7 pm
Thursday - March 22, 2007
Thai Bodywork Treatment: The Extremities: Feet, Lower
Legs, Arms and Hands
1 pm to 7 pm
Wednesday - March 28, 2007
Myopractic Muscle Therapy / Shoulder Injuries
10 am to 4 pm
Friday - March 30, 2007
Myopractic Muscle Therapy / Carpal Tunnel
10 am to 4 pm
All workshops will be conducted at:
Saloma Bodyworks / S. Austin / near intersection of
Manchaca and Ben-White
Workshop Fee: %120 (group discount offered)
6 CEU's
For further details contact me:
bob leal, lmt, mti
certified myopractic instructor
512-565-8473
boblealmassage@...
www.boblealmassage.com
6 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS, SUNDAY, 3/11/07, 10:00AM UNTIL 4:00PM
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 develop-ment. 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 THIS 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
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/Infant
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.
hi everyone
i'm doing a two-day (12 ceu) thai bodywork treatment
workshop:
dates: sunday, march 4 and monday, march 5, 2007
time: 12 noon to 6 pm
location: saloma bodyworks
1825 fortview rd., suite 112-h
austin, tx 78704
(near intersection of manchaca/ben-whit
workshops: thai bodywork treatments for upper and
lower back / thai bodywork treatments for the
extremities (hands, feet and lower legs)
workshop fee: $240 (i will take a maximum of four
participants if i can get four partcipants, i will
offer a group discount of $200)
if interested, please contact me:
bob leal, lmt, mti
certified myopractic instructor
512-565-8473
boblealmassage@...
www.boblealmassage.com
TWO UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Prepare to Become a Massage Therapy Instructor
Adult Learner Facilitation
This 30 hour course fulfills the Texas Department of State Health Services
requirement for
Massage Therapy Instructors. Participants will become familiar with learning
theories and
concepts, as well as classroom management skills and lesson planning. In
addition,
assessment tools will be incorporated to help potential instructors determine
their
teaching strengths and weaknesses.
March 2-5
30 Hours (also provides CEU's)
$395.00
Call 512-448-2266 to register.
See: http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/adult_learner.htm for complete
details
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Negative Pressure Cupping Massage for Facial Drainage and Lifting
This class will teach the basics for eliminating buildup of wastes and fluids in
the face and
neck, stimulating circulation and lymphatic flow to give a more youthful
appearance and a
"lifted" look.
Class will include an introduction to lymphatics of the head and face,
discussion of skin
and common problems of facial skin, introduction to the equipment, safety and
contraindications and practice with the techniques.
Equipment supplied for the class and available for purchase.
This is a great technique to add to a practice or to practice on yourself and
family.
March 10, 10am - 4pm
6 hours CEU's
$109.00
Call 512-448-2266 to register.
Visit: http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/facial_cupping.htm for more
information.
Both Classes Taught by: Michelle Burns, BSRN, RMT, MTI
Michelle Burns, BSRN, RMT, MTI, is a State of Texas approved CEU provider with
over 15
years of experience as a massage therapist and massage therapy instructor for a
wide
variety of subjects. She has also taught classes for the public at several
resort spas and
continuing education classes in touch and aromatherapy for nurses. Her
experience
includes supervising massage therapy instructors and teaching them the skills
they need
for the classroom. She also teaches advanced technique classes in a variety of
specialties.
If you are not a
member of one of these groups, please join in order to stay updated on the
profession. To join, simply send a blank e-mail as follows: (PLEASE NOTE:
Several of these groups require specific information in order for you to be
approved for membership.)
I am forwarding this
information from Carolyn, though I have not yet received permission to do so
(e-mail is so unreliable these days and we all have business to attend to…)
Time is probably of the essence here. The document can be found at http://www.healingtouchtherapies.com/MergedDraft.pdfI, myself, will make time to read it later today. I hope you will
make time to read it and let your Association representatives know your opinion.
From:
HOTSchool@... [mailto:HOTSchool@...] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
12:44 PM To:
staceylemire@... Subject: Re: Proposed Massage
Therapy House Bill may concern you
Hello Stacey,
Just
thought I would respond to your email explaining the formation of TAMSO (TEXAS
Association of Massage School Owners). The association formed to represent the
interest of Massage School Owners.
TCMSI
(Texas Coalition of Massage Schools and Instructors) has been inactive for
about a year. I am currently trying to reorganize the group. There is a meeting
in Dallas @ Texas
Massage Institute on Gaston Ave
from 10-12 on Friday, Feb. 16. The meeting is open to any Massage Educator in
the State.
I
am attaching the current draft revision of TAMSO. I will be happy to answer any
questions regarding the draft.
I will be
speaking to the AMTA TEXAS Chapter Board on Monday. I will be requesting their
endorsement and sponsorship of the TAMSO Draft. I do not know any
thing about the activities of other group, TAMT, but would be happy to
talk to them as well. I'll keep you posted.
In
an effort to know more about who is influencing my profession’s licensing
and to create an informed opinion, I am continuing to research and ask
questions (in between clients, of course!). While I have heard several rumors
and speculations, I have not seen any posts to further educate the community on
what is going on. This is what I have, so far:
I
found out that TAMSO is the newly formed Texas Association of Massage School
Owners. You can visit their website http://www.tamso.org/.
This group grew out of the original Texas Coalition of Massage Schools &
Instructors (TCMSI). I was invited to join TCMSI as an instructor, but did not
take the opportunity to do so. There was brouhaha in the group last year and I
hear it is currently inactive. I can’t get to their website because it
was hacked since I first found them over the weekend. This new group (TAMSO)
is for independent school owners only and the list of member schools is
posted. Their tag line seems to say it all: THE FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS.
Perhaps
the continued division in our profession has allowed politicians and school
owners to have a larger voice in our licensing than we may care for them to
have. It is my understanding that TAMSO was founded by Raul Flores, owner of
The Academy for Massage Therapy Training in San Antoniohttp://www.academyformassage.com/
. If you do not know who he is or what he stands for, you might want to be
more informed. Anything I could write would be hearsay (I read some things last
year that greatly concerned me personally; I no longer have any of those
posts.) Last year there was also a proposal to have CE instructors pay a
$1,000 annual fee to be approved providers! If anyone has some actual writings,
or was physically present through the brouhaha, please create a post for our
edification. Please do not post speculation or any other unfounded
information. There are enough rumors floating around out there. Let’s
use this forum to provide education and understanding. Discussions that include
solutions and action plans would also be appreciated.
The
latest TAMSO draft was sent to me by a TAMSO member and can be found here
http://www.healingtouchtherapies.com/MergedDraft.pdf There is a meeting on
Friday (that’s tomorrow) in Dallas
at the Texas Massage Institute on Gaston Aver from 10-12. It is open to any
massage educator in the state – yet I just found out about it in today's
e-mail. It may be that the meeting was called hastily in reaction to recent
developments. Whatever the reason I didn’t get the invitation in a
timely manner, I’m feeling a bit sensitive about it.
From
what I gather, we are very lucky that Heather Muehr at DSHS is willing to
listen to other voices. She has been keeping the long-time leaders in the
massage therapy and bodywork community apprised of developments as she gets
them - that’s how we found out about the new umbrella agency that is now
in the works. I’m looking forward to learning more about this new
agency. I’ll keep looking for more posts about it.
For
those of you newer to the profession, there are several leaders in the
community who have worked tirelessly over the years to get the licensing laws
to make massage therapy professional as well as protect the public (the
original intent of the law). These men and women have been riding an oft times
uphill battle. Texas
massage therapists have come kicking and screaming into the world of
professional licensing and some of it hasn’t been pretty. Thanklessness
doesn’t even begin to cover what some of these therapists have had to
endure. The professional associations have been in a state of semi-activity,
as volunteer leadership is not only time consuming, it is a thankless and often
lonely and frustrating job. Some of the same people take leadership positions
because no one else will, some give up out of exhaustion. All the
name-calling, rumor spreading, motive imputing and whistle-blowing divisiveness
in our community hurts us as a whole.
BE
INFORMED! My goal in forwarding information is to educate and to stir us up to
being pro-active professionals. We may have a greater influence over this new
umbrella agency by showing that we are working together. We will be moving to
a 500 hour state, that much is clear.
We
know that the term “Asian Bodywork” is being used as a front for
prostitution. I heard reports of it in other places before I heard of Rep.
Anchia’s bill. I did hear the other day that the chair therapists in
local malls may be unregistered and non AOBTA people performing a variation of
Asian bodywork called Tui Na. This is still a rumor, as I have not had time to
research this. Does anyone know more about it?
There
has been another volley between the non-Swedish crowd and Rep Anchia’s
office. I have posted all the correspondence to http://www.healingtouchtherapies.com/html/massage_laws.html .
I
also understand that the Rep. Anchia’s draft posted to my site is an old
version. The latest information from Rep. Anchia’s legislative director,
Damien Brockmann is that a revised bill will be posted to a website in about a
week. It is supposed to take the collective concerns of the bodywork community
into consideration. All I can say to that is, “whew!” Did anyone
else feel insulted by the language and proposed police action? I look forward
to the new version and I will pass it along as soon as I have it.
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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. Each
20-Hour Weekend
course is now
only $525.00 per session in Texas. Texas needs
massage therapists that are trained in medicalmassage! See
class descriptions and "What is Pfrimmer Deep
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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 or email Janine with
questions!
REGISTRATION
IS LIMITED – MAXIMUM OF
12 STUDENTS PER CLASS- SO CALL NOW!
AustinCommunity
College Schedule
Fall 2007 - Pfrimmer
Level 1 P101 August
23, 24, 25 P102
September 20, 21, 22 P103
October 18, 19, 20 P104
November 15, 16, 17 Summer
2007 - Pfrimmer Level 2(Advanced
Program
- Prerequisite:
Level 1 graduate)
P
201 Jun
21, 22, 23
P
202 July
19, 20, 21
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
Hands on
School of Massage in BeaumontSchedule
P101 - Aug 9,10 & 11
P102 - Sept 6,7, & 8
P103 - Oct 4,5,& 6
P104 - Nov 1,2 & 3
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, which
was developed by Thérèse C. Pfrimmer, a
physiotherapist who reversed her own paralysis in the 1940’s, is well
known in
the Northeastern United
States and Canada, but is fairly new to Texas.
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
certification program provides a full scope of learning to perform
basic and
advanced Pfrimmer corrective work.
Prerequisite: Must be a 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 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)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Janine Ray,LMT, MTI, PDMT Instructor (512) 331-5922 North
Austin Massage Therapy, 12741 Research Blvd., Ste
506, Austin, TX78759 Email: janine@... Pfrimmer
Institute For Corrective
Muscle Therapy P.O. Box 151 Oaks,
PA19456 John
Myers, Presidentjmyers@... (888)
355-2698 (610) 666-9553 www.piforcmt.com Fax:
(610) 666-9553
AustinCommunity College Contact: Alex
Matthews (512) 223-7583. Email:amatthew@austincc.edu
Hands on
School of Massage in Beaumont Contact:
Trisha Brooks or Craig Cole (409) 866- 8911
Email: handsonschool@...
This was posted to the Texas_Licensed_Massage Yahoo group
this morning by long time public advocate for the massage therapy profession,
Doug Barhorst, LMT, MTI, CE and school owner. (www.balancedbodywork.com) He was
generous enough to call and let me know about the post so I could forward it as
soon as possible.
Thanks, Doug, for keeping us in the loop. This is an
amazing development! It will be interesting to see who gets to
participate/give feedback to this new umbrella agency and how they plan to
coordinate and regulate these diverse licensing programs.
S ô¿ô
~
Stacey Lemire, LMT,
MTI, CE
(512) 388-2243
For the list members
Dear Board Members and Stakeholders,
Please be advised that a bill will be filed this legislative session
that will propose to move a majority of the Professional Licensing
and Certification Unit away from the Department of State Health
Services and into a newly created agency. This may include the
Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, TexasState Board of Orthotics
and Prosthetics, and the Massage Therapy Licensing Program. We
don't have a lot of information at this time but wanted to keep you
in the loop. As Kathy states below, there are many unknowns and it
is too early to determine the specific impacts on the programs. We
will provide additional information as it becomes available. Please
forward to any associations and/or members that you deem
necessary.
DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX78756-3183
512.834.6628
512.834.6677 fax
-----Original Message-----
From: Perkins, Kathy
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 8:01 PM
Subject: Governor is Proposing a New Professionals Regulatory Agency
Dear Staff,
I want to share information with you that I just received through
the course of the last 24 hours. One of the Governor's initiatives
for this legislative session is to create a new "umbrella" state
agency to oversee the regulation of medical and allied health care
licensing programs (this is similar to the Sunset Advisory
Commission's Licensing Reorganization Project that you may remember
from the last legislative session). This afternoon the Governor's
Office released a proposed budget for the next biennium, with more
details on this initiative. It looks like the proposed new agency,
which is to be called the Health Professions Commission, will have
453 employees. It appears to include the vast majority of the
programs within the Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.
It also appears to include EMS because the dedicated EMS
fee fund is
one of the funding sources for the new agency. The new agency would
also include licensing and regulatory functions for physicians,
dentists, nurses, pharmacists and pharmacies, podiatrists,
chiropractors, optometrists, physical therapists and occupational
therapists, some other allied health professionals, as well as a
coordination and resource center.
There are many unknowns at this time (i.e. Does this include
Offender Education, the Medical Advisory Board, EMS
Providers,
etc). We assume that a bill on this topic will be introduced
shortly that will set out in more detail the components, structure,
and timelines for this new agency. Like all bills, this must be
debated by committees of both the House and Senate and ultimately
approved by those bodies. We will most likely not know the final
outcome of this proposal for several months. Renee, Debbie, and I
will keep you informed as we hear new information.
Please remember that the functions that you are doing will continue
to be needed in a new agency. My experiences with the transfer of
programs between agencies, as with the creation of DSHS, are that
the staff who do the functions continue to do so after the
transformation. So, the "bottom line" is that I believe all
affected will have a job at the end of this process, though some of
you may have a new chain of command and organization.
I just wanted you to know what I know at this time and that I am
committed to keeping you informed. You are welcome to ask me
questions and I will do my best to find out the answers. For those
of you who are interested, the information about this issue is on
the Governor's website @ http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/press/pressreleases/PressRe
lease.2007-02-06.3626
I hope you know how much I appreciate the work you do every day,
Kathy
Kathryn C. Perkins, RN, MBA
Assistant Commissioner
Division for Regulatory Services
Texas Department of State Health Services
Phone: 512/834-6660
Fax: 512/834-6635
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, 9th, 10th and11th, 2007.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 2/8/07. Light refreshments will be provided, with adequate breaks for mealtimes. Any inquiries may be forwarded to me at sullivan@..., or 512-589-5278.
Hello Texas massage
therapists, somatic therapists and Asian bodyworkers. If you touch people you
will want to know about a proposed bill by House Representative Rafael Anchia (Democrat-Dallas).
This bill has not yet been introduced to committee.
Below is a letter to
Rep. Anchia from the Texas
representatives of the Federation of Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork and Somatic
Practice Organizations that I have been given permission to forward. There was
a local coalition created some years ago that was instrumental in removing non-Swedish
bodywork modalities that were specifically named or generally implied in the
massage therapy law. I supported that organization because I believed that
nationally certified practitioners of bodywork modalities that required as much
or more A&P than Texas
massage therapists should not have to go through the time and expense of
massage school in order to legally practice their craft in this state. To be
fair, the downside of that move is that those modalities no longer count as
qualified CEs for licensure. Another question it raises for some: who regulates
these other modalities in our state and is the public safe? Modalities that move
structure and are currently considered “energy” techniques, such as
Zero Balancing, Quantum Touch and Touch for Health, may also come under
scrutiny. Polarity Therapy was once part of the massage therapy law. Of course
there are still those that want to erase all bodywork laws.
No matter what camp
you are in, there are those who have influence over your ability to earn income
and we should at least be aware of them and what they are up to.
I have posted Rep.
Anchia’s proposed bill and an alternative bill drafted by a new school
coalition called TAMSO here: http://www.healingtouchtherapies.com/html/massage_laws.html
Perhaps one of the school directors in know will have time to explain about
TAMSO, how it came to be and who their proposal represents. Alex recently
mentioned something in the Central Texas Massage group about waiting for DSHS
to approve Asian bodywork for CEs but I didn’t catch that in the TAMSO
document. Maybe I missed it – I was still in shock from reading Rep.
Anchia’s document.
Many massage
therapists may assume we are represented by the associations we belong to (Texas Association of
Massage Therapists http://www.texasmassagetherapists.com
and the Texas Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association http://www.amtatexaschapter.org ).
I checked both websites but didn’t see any mention of either of these
proposals; nor do the websites give any information about any influential
bodies such as the Texas Coalition of Massage Schools and Instructors http://www.tcmsi.org or this new TAMSO.
I encourage all
bodyworkers to read the documents and take whatever personal action inspires
you.
Sincerely
S ô¿ô
~
Stacey Lemire, LMT,
MTI, CE
January
29, 2007
The Honorable Rafael Anchia Texas House
of Representatives Box 2910 Austin, TX78768-2910
On January 10 of this year, Texas Representatives of two national member
organizations of the Federation of
Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Practice Organizations,
namely, Pam Ferguson (American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia - AOBTA.) and Steve Collins (the Rolf Institute. for Structural
Integration), met with your chief advisers along with Heather Muehr, Stephen
Mills, and Dan Meador of DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit,
and with Alex Matthews of ACC.
We support your efforts to break the illegal trafficking of young women for
prostitution, and to tighten loopholes in Dallas
business laws. We are as horrified as you are at the misuse of terms like
"massage" and "bodywork" for illicit purposes in the Dallas strip joints in
your constituency.
However we have deep concerns about your proposed Massage Therapy Bill and how
it will impact a wide range of health professionals in Texas, even though the aim of your Bill is
to close the strip joints.
Pam and Steve shared a constructive and frank discussion in your offices at the
Capitol. But it became evident that your chief advisers were not aware of the
eight different health professional associations representing massage, bodywork
and somatic practices in the Federation (www.federationmbs.org/members.html).
Massage therapy is just one of these professions. Your chief advisers and
Heather Muehr and Stephen Mills were very receptive to recommendations to
address the unacceptable issues in the bill.
But Pam was later told by Tim Dickey that all our respective professions would
be classified under the umbrella title of "massage therapy" requiring
all our professional members in Texas
to become Licensed Massage Therapists even if they do not practice massage.
This erroneous classification could kill your bill. It would be like
requiring everyone in the building business to become Licensed Bricklayers even
if they are electricians, plumbers, carpenters, tile experts, roofers, and
architects.
At this stage we understand you are holding further discussions with members of
the TX massage therapy community, but we still await a draft of the proposed
changes and a timeline. As the Federation represents the leading professional
associations in the field of massage, bodywork and somatic practices, we are
concerned that we were not collectively consulted as experts in the field prior
to your drafting a bill that could affect all our professional members
practicing in Texas.
Requiring all of us to register as Massage Therapists is not only inaccurate,
but will confuse the public, clients and other health professionals. Each of
our members is required to pass the highest educational standards and
certification requirements (often requiring double the hours required for
massage therapy). AOBTA members also have a separate national board
certification exam through the National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
We are open to an ongoing dialogue between your team and a broad range of
representatives of our associations. This will certainly show your Dallas constituents your
willingness to work with the top professionals and educators within our
comprehensive field. We urge you to do this because we know from
experience that there will be a huge outcry from our community if you proceed
with the bill in its current form.
Sincerely,
Texas Representatives:
Pamela Ellen Ferguson, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), AOBTA.
and GSD Certified Instructor, LMT (Texas) TexasState
Representative, American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia Austin, TX78757 fwpb39@...
Steven A Collins, Certified Advanced Rolfer,
LMT (Texas) Texas
Liaison, Laws and Legislation, Rolf Institute.
for Structural Integration Austin, Texas78746
wherever@...
Bill Scholl
Certified Trager. Practitioner; Trager Instructor; LMT (Texas);
LMI (Texas)
Texas Legislative Director, United StatesTrager. Association Austin, Texas78704
billstrageremail@...
MaryBeth D. Smith, MM, GCFP (Master of Music, Guild Certified Feldenkrais. Practitioner)
The FeldenkraisCenter of Houston HoustonTX77056
info@...
Suzanne Wright Crain
ISMETA - Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME.)
ISMETA Texas
Government Relations Representative San Antonio, TX78210
SWCsprouts@...
National Representatives and Policy
Directors:
Yolanda Asher, AOBTA.-Certified
Instructor, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
National Legislative Director
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia
(AOBTA.)
770-498-3761 legislative@...
www.aobta.org
Michael Purcell
National Regulation Coordinator Feldenkrais Guild. of North America (FGNA)
530-274-9977 MPPurcell@...
www.feldenkrais.com
Henry Bornstein
Law & Legislation Chair United StatesTrager. Association
510-841-3766 hbornstein@...
www.trager-us.org
Michael Wm. Murphy
Chair, Law and Legislation Committee Rolf Institute. for Structural
Integration
MurphyRolf@...
www.rolf.org
Mary Abrams
Government Regulation Representative
International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA)
413-446-6009 maryabrams@...
www.ismeta.org
LaRose Daniels
National Legislative Director
American Polarity Therapy Association
LaRose@... www.polaritytherapy.org/
hi all
i have a massage therapist coming from boca raton,
florida to do the myopractic three-day intensive with
me
this workshops is 24 ceu's and covers all six
myopractic foundational workshops:
1 feet and lower legs
2 quads, hamstrings and adductors
3 hip and low back pain
4 shoulder injuries
5 whiplash
6 carpal tunnel
worshop fee: $500
the three-day intensive is done on a private (1
therapist) or semi-private (2 therapists) basis only
if you are interested in participating in this
dynamic, hands-on intensive workshop that will teach
you some great protocols, body mechanics and
myopractic teachniqes to work deeply without hurting
your hands or clients, contact me:
bob leal, lmt, mti
certified myopractic instructor
512-565-8473
boblealmassage@...
www.boblealmassage.com
If anyone is looking for a place to rent for their Massage Therapy
business we have a Massage Room available. Location is 11120 Wurzbach
Rd. The room is partially furnished with a Massage Table and two
chairs.
Massage Therapist must have a CURRENT Texas License and Liability
Massage Insurance. Rent is $350 and is negotiable.
The Suite is shared with 5 other Massage Therapists along with a
waiting area for clients. Paid Utilities, 24 Hr access and we are
throwing in a Free Website built for your Massage Business! Wow! What a
deal!
If interested please call Lydia at 210-363-9856 for more information or
to view Room.
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.comjanie_cooke@...
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES - Sports Massage
SPORTS MASSAGE - Upper Body Saturday 1/13/07
SPORTS MASSAGE - Lower Body Sunday 1/14/07
These two classes teach a system of bodywork that
requires minimum exertion on behalf of the therapist
with maximum results to the clients. Through soft
tissue release and deep tissue therapy, tense and
traumatized tissue will open, enabling full freedom of
movement without pain or restriction while speeding
damaged tissue's recovery. These methods can be
applied to both acute and chronic pain, as well as a
preventative and restorative therapy. Learn direct
manipulation techniques for neuromuscular injuries;
powerful techniques that effectively break down
adhesion and scar tissue; active and passive release
techniques for specific muscl, tendon, and ligament
injuries.
UPPER BODY CLASS: Covers specific techniques for back
pain; shoulder injuries; neck problems; hand, wrist,
and arm conditions.
LOWER BODY CLASS: COVERS specific techniques for hip
problems (including sciatic); hamstring/quad/calf
problems; Achilles tendon and ankle/foot conditions.
These two classes will be held at 43 Deer Ridge Road,
in Wimberley, Texas 78676; which is between Austin and
San Antonio and 15 miles between Dripping Springs and
San Marcos.
Each class is from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Each class gives 6 Continuing Education Hours
Each class is $129 if paid in full one week in advance;
otherwise $150; Credit Cards Accepted
Classes include lecture demonstration, hand-on
practice, workbook and Continuing Education
Certificate. Instructor Janie Thorpe-Cooke is a
Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor
and Continuing Education Provider through the Texas
Department of State Health Services. She has a 20 year
background in Holistic Health, Therapeutic Massage,
Pregnancy/Infant Massage, Sports Massage, Reiki,
Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Transformational Breathwork.
She has trained as a Birth Facilitator with experience
in Water Birth and Dolphin Research. In private
practice for 15 years, Janie is the owner of A Healing
Touch and Advanced Bodywork Techniques. She has
developed the curriculum and textbooks for the above
listed workshops and has enthusiastically taught them
since 1991.
For additional details, please go to:
http://www.janiethorpe.holisticlocal.com/courses, or
contact Janie Thorpe-Cooke at: 512/847-5899 (office);
512/468-8498 (mobile); or
e-mail: janie_cooke@...
HELP YOUR HANDS & INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL WITH
Applications of Reciprocal Inhibition for Pain Relief
Hnak Krebs, MTI
Jan 13 Brownwood Upper Body 14th Round Rock Lower
Jan 27 Belton CTS
Mar 10 Denton Upper Body
Jun 2 Stephenville Upper Body 3rd Fredericksburg Lower
Jul 14 Belton Lower Body
Oct 13 Stephenville Lower Body 14th Fredericksburg Upper Body
All classes 6 CEU HRS $125 Hrs 8:30AM-3:30PM
see our website for past student directory and what they say about the
courses, class location, course description,
registration forms, map and other classes
http://www.inhishandsmassage.com
Call 361–572-4842 or 361- 571-8511
for information and hard copies
WISHING YOU & YOURS A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR