| Our continuing education classes are approved by the National Certification Board for Category A CEU’s (continuing education units). The following is a partial list of the courses we offer. Contact the School for current course schedules and costs. All courses are taught by a member of our team of highly trained and experienced teaching professionals. Click Here to request more information. |
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Hot Stone Massage |
| Learn to use special stones and fragrant oils to give a warm, muscle relaxing massage. This work is featured on the service lists of all the top spas, since clients love it. |
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| Raindrop Technique |
This powerful yet nurturing process integrates gentle massage and energy techniques with the application of pure therapeutic essential oils onto the body like “raindrops”.
Provide your clients with a deeply relaxing and profound healing experience. The technique can be helpful in supporting the immune system, balancing the electrical frequency of the body, supporting structural alignment and softening constricted muscles. Many of the largest spas are including this in their offerings. |
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| Manual Lymph Drainage |
| MLD has an almost magical appeal due to its tremendous effects established in the fields of health, beauty and wellness. This technique is also widely used post surgically; where it is recognized as the most effective and convenient measure to reduce scars discoloration and swelling. MLD enhances the flow of lymph through the lymphatic system, a natural process that purifies the body and regulates irritation, swelling & edema. |
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| Thai Massage |
| Traditionally practiced by monks and nuns in Thailand, this work facilitates profound mind/body health and rejuvenation. The sessions are beautifully choreographed sequences that include rocking, compression and stretching postures using the hands, forearms, elbows, knees and feet. |
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| Anma (Japanese Deep Tissue Massage) |
| Anma is a powerful, transformational deep tissue technique that can be applied on the table or floor, over clothing, sitting or lying down. This technique is the oldest massage form in East Asia. Anma is very effective in dealing with chronic muscle conditions. Students can mix this work with their other massage or shiatsu techniques. |
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| Foot Reflexology |
| Foot reflexology is a natural healing art, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every part of the body. In this course, the history of reflexology, the map of the feet as it corresponds to the body, the location of reflex points and zones, as well as the treatment and application of specific finger pressure techniques for working the feet will be covered. |
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| Shiatsu 1 |
| Students will learn shiatsu theory and techniques. They will physically locate and palpate the meridians and tsubos, especially in relation to beginning and ending points on the body and how they pass through the joints of the body. Students will learn to evaluate the kyo and jitsu quality of tsubos and meridians. Diagnostic tools, meditation and makko-ho exercises will be taught, as well as techniques for working on the meridians. |
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| Shiatsu 2 |
| Students will continue their studies in shiatsu, using case histories to develop evaluation skills. Students will learn to use the Five Element Theory, Generation and Control cycles to assess clients and perform shiatsu for specific conditions. |
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| Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| This course will provide an introduction to the history and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of Five Element Theory, yin/yang, chi meridians and tsubos. |
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| Clinical Applications |
| An overview of the effects of medications (Prescription, OTC, & Controlled Substances) will be studied in an introductory course of Pharmacology. A study of pain origin and management, and technique modifications to minimize pain perception will be offered as a part of this course. The course provides an understanding of the up to date research methodology, their values, draw backs and effects in shaping concepts and techniques used in different modalities of massage therapy. |
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| Reiki 1 |
| Learn to activate and balance energy; use techniques to help with chronic and acute pain, and for achieving spiritual focus and clarity. |
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| Trigger Point Therapy |
| Based on the work of Dr. Janet Travell and Dr. David Simons, Trigger Point Therapy is a fast growing modality used to identify hyper-constricted muscle areas, their pain patterns and deactivating the associated trigger points. This therapy is being used in hospitals, doctors and chiropractic offices for pain management and restoration. |
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| Yogic Neuromuscular Therapy |
An innovative and powerful form of therapeutic bodywork which draws upon the dynamics and principles of Deep Tissue Release, Kundalini Yoga and Reiki. Yogic Neuromuscular Therapy releases stress, tension, pain and trauma on physical, energetic and emotional levels by unwinding the traumatized tissues in a series of specific movements.
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