Continuing Education Coordinators

Sam Irwin - Orthopedic Assessment - Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, hand Description This is a 12-hour hands-on course dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand. Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and treatment of specific conditions in the hip, pelvis, low back, neck including: Rotator Cuff tears Lateral-Humeral Epicondylitis DeQuervains Tenosynovitis and more using various ROM evaluations, the HOPS method, etc. Class Info Supplies: Bring sheets and lotion/cream each day. DO NOT bring oil-based products. massage tables…

Bradford Donnaud - Talk and Breath Enhanced Massage Masks must be worn at all times while in the building Description This course is a hands-on class that joins Guided Imagery and Guided Breathwork with therapeutic massage. What should a client think about when getting a massage? The mind follows the body in relaxation. Asking a client to take a deep breath or to focus on a mental image can be useful in that it creates a conversational break if the…

Demystifying NMT - Spine Masks must be worn at all times while in the building Class Description Neuromuscular Therapy(NMT) is a very powerful tool for taking your sessions to the next level. This class takes the complicated details of NMT and distills them into a few memorable lessons that make them easier to understand and incorporate into your current practice. This is a great introduction if you've never used NMT and a great refresher if you have studied it in…

Craig Knowles - Lymphatic Drainage Part 1 - Techniques Description Lymphatic Massage is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. The lymph system depends on intrinsic contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then beyond the lymph nodes…

Pam Nichols - Myofascial Isolation - Lower Extremities Masks must be worn at all times while in the building Course Description Myofacial Isolation Lower Extremities is a comprehensive look at the muscles and movement of the hips and legs. The study of their functions, origin, insertion, and fiber runs. It is a unique blend of Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and Isolation stretching. In the context of this course, Myofascial Isolation is performed with the intent of improving medical conditions or…

Stepheny Diaz - Manual Resistance Stretching Masks must be worn at all times while in the building We are following the governor's mandate and the guideline established by the GA Board of Massage Therapy Course Description This is a manual resistance stretch course. Students will learn about contraindications and safety to perform safe and effective stretches. The student will be educated on the client's range of motion, limitations and postural observations that would indicate necessary stretches. Students will learn warm-up…

Dr. Marc Ellis MyoSynaptics: Myofascial Assessment and Treatment of the Torso Course Description MyoSynaptics: Myofascial Assessment and Treatment of the Torso Attendees of this class will receive in-depth hands-on instruction related to the Musculo-Skeletal structures of the Torso. Dr. Ellis has combined his years to practice and teaching in Massage, Chiropractic and Functional Neurology into his MyoSynaptics Technique.  You will practice joint mobilizations for every joint vector in the Torso.  You will also practice myofascial palpation and release of all…

C. Mayumi Hawthorne - Contrast Therapy (using Hot/Cold Stones) Course Description We are excited to announce Contrast Therapy Massage (using Hot/Cold Stones) is at our Marietta campus. This 12 hours hands-on course will help provide you with a clear understanding of the application and bodily response to heat and cold application of water using stones. You will be able to explain and perform: Describe the benefits and contraindications of heat and cold applications using Basalt stones Proper protocol for a…