Continuing Education Coordinators

Stepheny Diaz - Manual Resistance Stretching Masks must be worn at all times while in the building 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 options to enhance muscle preparations prior to stretch techniques. A massage therapist will use this course to enhance…

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…

Craig Knowles - Lymphatic Drainage Part 1 - Techniques Masks must be worn at all times 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. 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…

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.…

Wolfgang Luckmann- Integrated Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage 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 In this course you will learn: Inflammation of soft tissue due to toxicity and injury. Edema Caused by surgery. Understanding the function of organs in Chinese medicine Location of the most important Meridian/Channel points and meridians on the face, head, and body in…

Trigger Point Therapy This hands on training in Myofascial trigger point therapy will introduce you to useful and valuable information about trigger points in the soft tissues of the body. This course defines trigger points. It also gives anatomy of muscles,learn pain patterns,and learn how to palpate for trigger points. Class Info: Times: 9a - 6p Friday  Supplies: Sheets to cover massage table (tables provided for class) Lotion/Cream of choice (whichever you prefer) Money for vending/snacks (optional) Positive attitude !!! Class Location: Gwinnett College - Raleigh…

Wolfgang Luckmann- Advanced Myofascial Release with Muscle Energy Techniques( Contract-Relax Stretches) 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 You will learn: How to develop palpatory skills in detecting hard tonus and bad "energy cysts." How to reduce and eliminate neurophatic muscle conditions, when Trigger Point Therapy isn't enough. How to connect with the fascial lines of tension…

Cervical Dysfunction This anatomy course is designed to provide therapists with structural knowledge of the neck. The bones, bony landmarks and muscles of the neck will be listed and palpated. The  neck muscles are examined, specifically their origin, insertion, actions and stretches. Frozen Shoulder This anatomy course is designed to provide therapists with structural knowledge of the shoulder. The bones, bony landmarks and muscles of the shoulder will be listed and palpated. The  shoulder muscles are examined, specifically their origin,…