Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage I

Location: Port Townsend School of Massage

Date: Saturday January 11th and Sunday January 12th

Time: 9am-6pm

Lunch 12:00-1:00

16 CEU for Massage Therapists

360.00

This is a popular class that will inform you on the basics of giving a great pre-natal massage. This class is evidence based, and informed by an OBGYN and PhD informed Midwife.

This course provides instruction in a side-lying position massage for a traditional Swedish massage and deep tissue massage techniques safe for the pregnant body. Two massage sequences will be taught during the seminar and, resources for further study of pregnancy massage will be provided as well as review of labor massage and appropriate standards of care within the scope of practice for a massage therapist. There will also be a discussion on promoting pregnancy massage for the massage practice and locating clients.

This course will build upon the skills you already have as a practitioner, and help you gain the confidence to provide excellent service to this population in need of your care.

Please contact Port Townsend School of Massage directly for registration.

This training is NCBTMB approved, NY certified

Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage I

& Mini-Vacation

This is a popular class that will inform you on the basics of giving a great pre-natal massage. This class is evidence based, and informed by an OBGYN and PhD informed Midwife.

This course provides instruction in a side-lying position massage for a traditional Swedish massage and deep tissue massage techniques safe for the pregnant body. Two massage sequences will be taught during the seminar and, resources for further study of pregnancy massage will be provided as well as review of labor massage and appropriate standards of care within the scope of practice for a massage therapist. There will also be a discussion on promoting pregnancy massage for the massage practice and locating clients.

This course will build upon the skills you already have as a practitioner, and help you gain the confidence to provide excellent service to this population in need of your care.

Location: The Lodge at St. Edward State Park, Kenmore, WA https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/

Link provided for location only, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE LODGE FOR CLASS REGISTRATION.

CLICK REGISTRATION BUTTON BELOW DESCRIPTION.

Date: Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st

Time: 8am-5pm

Lunch 11:30-12:30

16 CEU for Massage Therapists

480.00

Included: Valet Parking, and Catered Breakfast

Spend Friday and Saturday in class, then enjoy Sunday at the park and in beautiful Kenmore.

Breakfast of fruit, light pastry and coffee will be catered by Cedar + Elm onsite for each day.

Please contact the Lodge at St. Edward in Kenmore directly for information on lodging.

If you want to experience Spa Treatments at the Lodge, it is recommended that you contact Vita Nova Spa as soon as possible.

This training is NCBTMB approved, NY certified

Medical Massage for Neck, Shoulder Girdle and Thoracic Region

Location: South Puget Sound Community College 

2011 Mottman Road SW 

Olympia, WA 98512 

Please do not contact SPSCC for class registration. Click registration below.

Date: Saturday March 29th

Time: 9am-6pm

Lunch 12:00-1:00

8hr CEU for Massage Therapists

180.00

Winter is a common time for neck, shoulder girdle and thoracic injuries. Between winter sports and slippery roads, this is the busy season for injury informed therapists.

This class is focused on evidence-based practices that will deepen your understanding of treatment work, enhance your understanding of injuries and conditions you may get referrals for in the winter months and give you an edge in the medical and athlete community.

This class will be quickly paced. Review of deep muscles of the neck, omahyoids and SITS muscle group will be beneficial to retention of information.

Topics covered will be treatment protocols for:

*Whiplash

*Torticollis

*Rotator cuff injury and frozen shoulder

*Thoracic outlet syndrome

*neck injury and TMJ

*Thoracic spran/strain

Review of CPT codes and ICD-10 codes

Review of S.O.A.P noting, Reports of Finding and Case Studies for injury treatment

Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage

Date: Saturday April 19th- Sunday April 20th

Time: 9am-6pm

Lunch: 12:00-1:00

Location: Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage, Olympia, WA

Please do not call Bodymechanics directly for registration. Please click registration button below.

16 CEU for Massage Therapists

360.00

This is a popular class that will inform you on the basics of giving a great pre-natal massage. This class is evidence based, and informed by an OBGYN and PhD informed Midwife.

This course provides instruction in a side-lying position massage for a traditional Swedish massage and deep tissue massage techniques safe for the pregnant body. Two massage sequences will be taught during the seminar and, resources for further study of pregnancy massage will be provided as well as review of labor massage and appropriate standards of care within the scope of practice for a massage therapist. There will also be a discussion on promoting pregnancy massage for the massage practice and locating clients.

This course will build upon the skills you already have as a practitioner, and help you gain the confidence to provide excellent service to this population in need of your care.

NCBTMB approved, NY certified

Advanced Pregnancy Massage II

Date: Friday May 16th-Sunday May 18th

Time: 9am-6pm daily

12:00-1:00 lunch daily

Location: Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage , Olympia, WA

Please do not call Bodymechanics directly for registration. Please click registration button below.

24 CEU for Massage Therapists

520.00

Massage is in high demand for pregnant patients, yet myths about the safe applications of massage still need to be dispelled, and safer massage practices for circulation and positioning need broader understanding. 

This course, which has been reviewed by healthcare professionals in prenatal care, provides a continuing understanding of how to address the discomforts of pregnancy and provides instruction in advanced techniques addressing the pelvic and round ligament pain associated with pregnancy. 

This course delves into the problems of stress which negatively affect the growing fetus and the constitution of the person carrying the child and how massage therapy, and wei qi energy massage can help counteract those stresses.

Advanced techniques including acupressure, neuromuscular therapy, lymph drainage and myofascial release are included in massage protocols, and invites the creativity of the therapist. 

In addition to hands-on practice and instruction this course addresses awareness of social issues surrounding traditionally underserved populations from a social science lens.

Upon completion the therapist will have built upon knowledge from Pregnancy Massage I courses in draping, positioning, massage and contraindications. The therapist will have a clear understanding of their role in the healthcare team of a pregnant person. The therapist will have a deeper understanding of clinical applications for massage to address specific concerns for the discomforts of pregnancy, and safely deliver medical massage techniques for pregnant people who have experienced soft tissue injury. 

The therapist will have a deeper understanding of the dangers of social issues which create barriers to prenatal care for underserved populations. 

Pre-requisite:

Fundamentals or Pregnancy Massage I with instructors: Essie Hicks LMT, Leslie Stager RN, LMT, or Carole Osborne-Sheets RN, LMT

OR 5 years of experience and submitted case studies of 5 different pregnancy clients.

NCBTMB approved, NY certified

Medical Massage-Caring Touch for Pain

Date: Saturday June 7th- Sunday June 8th

Time: 9am-6pm

Lunch 12:00-1:00

Location: Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage, Olympia, WA

Please do not call Bodymechanics directly for registration. Please click registration button below.

16 CEU for Massage Therapists

360.00

This course is about healing pain at the root cause. It is designed for massage therapists who are looking to improve their abilities in the medical massage sphere and gain greater depth and breadth of knowledge for addressing pain.

This class is evidence based and informed from a structural integration lens. Techniques on saving your hands for career longevity in bodywork, and proper body mechanics will be explained and demonstrated.

Finese, nuance and efficacy of technique are emphasized.

Additional Review:

·         ICD-10 codes

·         Communication Skills

·         S.O.A.P Charting

Advanced Pregnancy Massage II

Location: Port Townsend School of Massage

Date: Friday July 18th-Sunday July 20th

Time: 9am-6pm daily

Lunch: 12:00-1:00 daily

24 CEU for Massage Therapists

520.00

Massage is in high demand for pregnant patients, yet myths about the safe applications of massage still need to be dispelled, and safer massage practices for circulation and positioning need broader understanding. 

This course, which has been reviewed by healthcare professionals in prenatal care, provides a continuing understanding of how to address the discomforts of pregnancy and provides instruction in advanced techniques addressing the pelvic and round ligament pain associated with pregnancy. 

This course delves into the problems of stress which negatively affect the growing fetus and the constitution of the person carrying the child and how massage therapy, and wei qi energy massage can help counteract those stresses.

Advanced techniques including acupressure, neuromuscular therapy, lymph drainage and myofascial release are included in massage protocols, and invites the creativity of the therapist. 

In addition to hands-on practice and instruction this course addresses awareness of social issues surrounding traditionally underserved populations from a social science lens.

Upon completion the therapist will have built upon knowledge from Pregnancy Massage I courses in draping, positioning, massage and contraindications. The therapist will have a clear understanding of their role in the healthcare team of a pregnant person. The therapist will have a deeper understanding of clinical applications for massage to address specific concerns for the discomforts of pregnancy, and safely deliver medical massage techniques for pregnant people who have experienced soft tissue injury. 

The therapist will have a deeper understanding of the dangers of social issues which create barriers to prenatal care for underserved populations. 

Pre-requisiete:

Fundamentals or Pregnancy Massage I with instructors: Essie Hicks LMT, Leslie Stager RN, LMT, or Carole Osborne-Sheets RN, LMT

OR 5 years of experience and submitted case studies of 5 different pregnancy clients.

Please contact Port Townsend School of Massage directly for registration.

NCBTMB approved, NY certified

To be announced

Classic Spa Treatments

Location: Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage, Olympia WA

Please do not call Bodymechanics directly for registration. Please click registration button below.

Date: Sept. 20-21

Time: 9am-6pm

Lunch: 12:00-1:00

Sat & Sun: 520.00

Sat OR Sun: 260.00

Time: 9am-6pm

Lunch: 12:00-1:00

This weekend is fun filled with classic spa treatments that will enhance your cash sales, decrease pain for your medical massage patients, and make you more marketable to spas and salon settings.

All treatments are modified for use in a “dry room” meaning you do not need a shower facility to perform them.

These treatments are rooted in the foundations of clearing lymphatic tissue and improving circulation. These treatments not only detoxify the body from buildup of wastes from exercise but leave the body looking better as well. The French call this Santé et Beauté [Health and Beauty].

Essie worked in the spa industry for many years as an educator, menu designer, consultant and spa director. She has first-hand knowledge of the foundational skills needed for the latest in spa trends, how to market yourself and what to expect working in the spa environment.

Topics Covered:

Saturday:

Foundations of Lymphatic Drainage

Thai Herbal Ball Treatment

[Thai herbal ball is yours to keep]

Salt Glow Massage for dry room

Sunday:

Body Wraps

Stone Massage

Resume writing for Spa settings

Topics covered both days:

Safety for client and practitioner

Contraindications

Trigger Point & Myofascial Release

Location: Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage, Olympia, WA

Please do not call Bodymechanics directly for registration. Please click registration button below.

Date: Saturday October 18th and Sunday October 19th

Time: 9am-6pm

12:00-1:00 lunch

CEU 16

360.00

This course is focused on Trigger Point Therapy and myofascial pain from the basis of Janet Travell, leading pioneer in the advancement of trigger point therapy in chronic pain and injury treatment. 

Treatment of myofascial pain in this course will focus on the application of pressure, stretching, and deeper understanding of movement and the role it plays in releasing pain and tension from the body. 

Whether you are working with top performing athletes, or people who have sedentary jobs, understanding trigger point and myofascial release treatments will help improve pain, and increase mobility for your clients.

Kinesiology, Trigger Point Anatomy and Myofascial Anatomy will be reviewed. 

Bodymechanics and proper use of hands and elbows are a strong focus in this class, with a base of knowledge coming from martial arts of Tae Kwon Do, and Aikido. Appropriate use of force and pressure will be carefully discussed in protecting the comfort of the patient and protecting the physical needs of the practitioner. 

Therapy will be centered on client communications and creating a dialogue with patients about their comfort, and meeting them where they are in their healing. 

Tracking patient outcomes will be reviewed as well as S.O.A.P charting. 

To be announced

To be announced