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April 2023
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…
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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,…
Find out more »Craig Knowles – Lymphatic Drainage Part 3 – Post Surgical
Craig Knowles - Lymphatic Drainage Part 3 Prerequisite: Lymphatic Drainage Part 1 & Part 2 Lymphatic Massage Part 3 takes the routines we learned in Part 2 and modifies them for specific ortho and cosmetic surgeries. You will also learn two techniques to treat scar tissue using scraping tools and cupping. This course will assist therapists in developing treatments specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts, among others. You must have completed Lymphatic…
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 »Bradford Donnaud – Creative Ensemble Massage
Bradford Donnaud - Creative Ensemble Massage Description Creativity is a learned behavior. Learning to be more creative in your massage will ensure that your work stays fresh and never boring. This course is designed to unleash your creative massage potential. We learn many modalities over our careers as Massage Therapists. We then take parts of those modalities and choose what to incorporate into our work, this is a creative process. Through group exercises and directed creative play, you will discover…
Find out more »Sam Irwin – Orthopedic Assessment – Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
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…
Find out more »C. Mayumi Hawthorne – Heated Herbal Ball Massage
C. Mayumi Hawthorne - Heated Herbal Ball Massage Course Description This new and exciting 12 hours hands-on course will discuss the fundamentals of using heat application of hydrotherapy with compressed balls filled with herbs. It will demonstrate the manipulation of soft tissue techniques to relieve pain from sore, hypertonic muscles, detoxification of waste from the muscles, reinvigorate the body, mind and spirit and relaxation as they are used in massage today. A successful heated herbal ball massage depends on understanding…
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