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August 2020
Raleigh, NC: Nate Novgrod – Acupressure: The First Needle
*** THIS CLASS IS CANCELED*** Acupressure: The First Needle For Acupuncturists & Massage Therapists NCCAOM & NCBTMB Approved In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Acupressure channel theory. Rather than focusing on memorizing acupressure points this course will focus on learning the pathways for each channel system and the area of influence for each one. You will also learn how to treat pain and other musculoskeletal disorders with Acupressure. This course is a hands on course that will focus on palpation as…
Find out more »Pam Nichols – Myofascial Isolation Upper Extremities
Course Description 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 Description Myofacial Isolation Upper Extremities is a comprehensive look at the muscles and movement of the arms and shoulders. 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…
Find out more »Raleigh, NC – Bodywork Lotion Making – Nate Novgrod
*** THIS CLASS IS CANCELED*** Body Work Lotion Making In this course you will learn about the primary and secondary ingredients of massage lotions and creams as well as what each ingredient does to the lotions work ability, thickness, absorption rate and glide. You will learn about proper proportions to create an individualized lotion that performs just the way you want it to. One of the benefits of making your own lotion is that you can control exactly what ingredients…
Find out more »Raleigh, NC – Gua Sha: Scraping for Wind – Nate Novgrod
*** THIS CLASS IS CANCELED*** Gua Sha: Scraping for Wind Gua Sha, also called spoon massage, is a dermal friction technique used by a variety of cultures around the world. This technique is used to move stagnant blood from the tissue so that it can be perfused with fresh blood. Shown to dramatically increase the microcirculation within the tissue itself this technique can be used for pain, trauma, chronic stiffness, bruises, skin conditions, as well as chronic inflammation. This course…
Find out more »C. Mayumi Hawthorne – Prior to Birth Massage (Prenatal Massage)
Prior to Birth Massage - Prenatal Massage Masks must be worn at all times while in the building Description We are pleased to announce Prior to Birth A.K.A. Prenatal Massage is coming to our new Marietta 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…
Find out more »September 2020
Raleigh, NC: Wolfgang Luckman – Indian Head, Face, and Foot Massage
Indian Head, Face, and Foot Massage with Ayurvedic Oils THIS CLASS IS ALSO APPROVED FOR SKIN ESTHETICIANS AND COSMETOLOGISTS Did you know ? Indian Head Massage has been practiced for many centuries as part of the family health care. Indian mothers would massage their children's hair, head, neck and shoulders to stimulate growth. And relaxation. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ? To eliminate Excess To purify To Strengthen or Rejuvenate To maintain Strength Understanding and reinforcing the individuality of the patient.…
Find out more »Craig Knowles – KM Technique – Lower Extremities
Craig Knowles - KM Technique - Lower Extremities 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 PLEASE BRING SHEETS AND LOTION/CREAM EACH DAY. DO NOT BRING OIL BASED PRODUCTS. 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…
Find out more »Raleigh, NC – Wolfgang Luckmann – Chinese CST
CHALLENGED BY THE MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS OF CLIENTS ? MAKING LITTLE OR NO HEADWAY WITH DIFFICULT CASES ? INTERESTED IN ENERGY WORK THAT IS "PROFOUND"? ‘The greatest undeveloped territory ,lies under your hat"- Anonymous Chinese Craniosacral Therapy is a holistic ,ancient and safe approach to the body's physical and psychological imbalances. We use a subtle blend of Chinese Acupressure, Meridian Therapy and psychophysiologic craniosacral therapy. Together we get a self-regulated and self -regulating system of energy medicine. The body…
Find out more »Raleigh, NC: Lauire McCoy – Applied Anatomy Day 2
Applied Anatomy Day 2 Hip and Back Pain This anatomy course is designed to provide therapists with structural knowledge of the hip and low back. The bones, bony landmarks and muscles of the hip and back will be listed and palpated. The muscles will be examined, specifically its origin, insertion, actions and stretches. ITB Pain This anatomy course is designed to provide therapists with structural knowledge of the ITB. The bones, bony landmarks and muscles of the thigh will be…
Find out more »Mayumi Hawthorne – Contrast Therapy (using Hot/Cold stones)
Contrast Therapy (using Hot/Cold stones) 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 Description We are excited to announce Contrast Therapy Massage (using Hot/Cold Stones) is coming to our new 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.…
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