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March 2023
Bradford Donnaud – Talk and Breath Enhanced Massage
Bradford Donnaud - Talk and Breath Enhanced Massage 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 client is very talkative or having trouble relaxing. Encouraging the client…
Find out more »Mayumi Hawthorne – Contrast Therapy (using Hot/Cold Stones)
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 full-body…
Find out more »Sam Irwin – Orthopedic Assessment – Leg, Knee, Ankle, Foot
Sam Irwin - Orthopedic Assessment - Leg, Knee, Ankle, and Foot Description This is a 12-hour hands-on course dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment of the leg, knee, ankle and foot. Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and treatment of specific conditions in the leg, knee, ankle, foot, including: inversion ankle sprain excessive Q angle IT band friction syndrome 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…
Find out more »April 2023
Craig Knowles – KM Technique- Upper Extremities
Craig Knowles - KM Technique- Upper Extremities Description Kinetic Musculorehab technique is a blend of sports massage and medical massage that uses range of motion to treat common everyday dysfunctions. The basis of KM Technique is to learn to treat muscles in their plane of action. This course teaches how to merge passive range of motion with other massage techniques to increase their function and to relieve pain. KM Technique is also used to increase range of motion, break up…
Find out more »C. Mayumi Hawthorne – Prior to Birth Massage (Prenatal Massage)
C. Mayumi Hawthorne - to Birth Massage - Prenatal Massage Description We are pleased to announce Prior to Birth A.K.A. Prenatal Massage is at our Lilburn campus. This 12 hours hands-on course is packed with information from the gestation period to actual performing soft tissue techniques used in Prenatal Massage today. The Prior to Birth Massage course will help provide you with a deeper understanding of the structural changes that a woman's body goes through during her pregnancy. You will…
Find out more »Carrie Taylor – Myofascial Assessment & Treatment of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, & Pectoral Tissue
CLASS CANCELLED Carrie Taylor - Myofascial Assessment & Treatment of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, & Pectoral Girdle Course Description Day 1: Myofacial Assessment & Treatment of the Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist: Level 1 This workshop covers Myofascial assessment of the shoulder, elbow and wrist as it applies to formulating effective treatment goals for a variety of disorders in the region, such as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Adhesive Capsulitis/â€frozen shoulderâ€, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, "Blackberry thumbâ€, Shoulder tendinosis, etc. Participants will…
Find out more »May 2023
Mayumi Hawthorne – Contrast Therapy (using Hot/Cold Stones)
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 full-body…
Find out more »Sam Irwin – Orthopedic Assessment – Hip, Pelvis, Low Back, Neck
Sam Irwin - Orthopedic Assessment - Hip, Pelvis, Low back, Neck Description This is a 12-hour hands-on course dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment of the hip, pelvis, low back, and neck. Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and treatment of specific conditions in the hip, pelvis, low back, neck including: SI Joint Dysfunction Piriformis Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 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…
Find out more »Craig Knowles – KM Technique – Lower Extremities
Craig Knowles - KM Technique - Lower Extremities Description Kinetic Musculorehab technique is a blend of sports massage and medical massage that uses range of motion to treat common everyday dysfunctions. The basis of KM Technique is to learn to treat muscles in their plane of action. This course teaches how to merge passive range of motion with other massage techniques to increase their function and to relieve pain. KM Technique is also used to increase range of motion, break…
Find out more »June 2023
Pam Nichols – Myofascial Isolation Torso
Pam Nichols - Myofascial Isolation - Torso Course Description Myofascial Isolation Torso is a comprehensive look at the Torso muscles and movement. 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 pathologies that have been prescribed by a physician. The modalities taught include Myofascial Torso assessment, Postural Analysis,…
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