NRT-Neural Reset Therapy for Upper Body
2023-11-11 09:00 - 2023-11-12 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | Arizona School Of Medical Massage And Wellness, 8279 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Suite 106, Peoria, AZ, 85382, United States
NRT – Neural Reset Therapy for Upper Body, will teach you an ingenious way of how to use the nervous system to release the muscles. In this Upper-body class, you will learn how to apply established neurological/physiological laws to quickly banish the pain and tightness found in dysfunctional muscle tissue.

Topics of the course:

1. The origins and development of NRT – how it came to be and the six powerful insights that allowed this approach to become a powerful tool for any hands-on therapist.

2. Understanding how NRT works – develop a deeper understanding about the importance of mechanoreceptors in any type of manual therapy.

3. Contraindications

4. Updated information about trigger points, bands, and nodules

5. How to optimally palpate in NRT – with practice labs…

Learn More & Book with Instructor: Ginger Castle

Lymphatic Drainage Massage w/ Facial Rejuvenation
2023-11-04 09:00 - 2023-11-06 18:00
CEU Live, 3-day Class (24 CEUs) This course introduces students to the art of lymphatic work. Lymphatic Drainage Massage can be extremely beneficial to those who suffer from allergies, have had recent surgery, suffer from edema, or are consciously toning and detoxing their bodies. It is a valuable addition to the “menu” of the massage therapist working in a therapeutic or spa environment. The application of lymphatic drainage uses a brushing technique to stimulate lymphatic flow and drainage. This technique may be used independently, or in conjunction with bodywork techniques to create a client-centered approach.

Facial Rejuvenation: a specialized lymphatic protocol for the face and neck; incorporates Facial Acupressure to work with acupressure points & meridians to clear blockages caused by emotional/physical stress.

What You Will Learn…

Describe a lymphatic drainage massage session to a potential client.

Speak accurately about lymphatic drainage (benefits, what to expect, etc.) to the client.

Identify when the application of lymphatic drainage is indicated or contraindicated.

Correctly apply lymphatic drainage techniques.

Application of work in different settings.

Creating a client-centered approach.

Identifying appropriate pressure scale.

Decrease swelling & edema post-surgery from Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, or 48 hours after an acute injury.

Feel better after Chemotherapy and Radiation cancer treatments.

Gut health improvement. *Promote Natural Detox for the body.

Reduce inflammation w/ acne & rosacea

Help reduce puffiness, fine lines & wrinkles. Increases circulation.

Licensed Massage Therapist and/or Healthcare Professional or permission of instructor. Not pregnant or nursing. Bring your sheets, face cradle cover, and wear comfortable clothing. If any changes are made you will receive an email, so please check your email regularly a week prior to the class. LIVE In-person Class ONLY! YES! You will receive a Certificate of Completion for Lymphatic Drainage Massage. This course is an Approved Course with the NCBTMB.

PNMT: Precision Neuromuscular Massage Therapy for the Low Back and Thoracic Spine
2023-10-14 09:00 - 2023-10-15 18:00
PNMT: Day 1-Low Back and Day 2-Thoracic Spine. Precision Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (PNMT) for the Low Back (1 day course) 8 NCBTMB CEs.

In the PNMT Low Back seminar, you will learn how to efficiently evaluate and treat people with various types of back pain involving the lumbar area. In order to accomplish this, you will learn to clearly identify the anatomical landmarks necessary for great palpation, identify and address the correct soft tissue structures that affect the stated pain pattern, and review how these soft tissue restrictions are tied to movement and everyday complaints. Register for Day 1 here.

Thoracic pain is a very common reason people seek soft tissue therapy. There are many possible causes of pain in the thoracic area, many of them respond very well to precise manual treatment. The difference between success and failure is quite often the skill level of the therapist. Register for Day 2 here.

3-Day Medical Massage Workshop with Dr Ross
2023-10-07 09:00 - 2023-10-09 18:00
Three exciting days of Medical Massage Protocols to get therapists closer to the graduation of SOMI’s Medical Massage Certification Program:

Oct 7-9 Dr. Ross Medical Massage workshop Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday: Basic Medical Massage Techniques – Hands-on Training Course

Sunday: Middle Back Pain. Intercostal Nerve Neuralgia – Hands-On Training Course

Monday: TMJ Dysfunction and Positioning Vertigo – Hands-On Training Course

**ALL therapists MUST take Day of MM Theory in live or Webinar format to register for the class! We will refund enrollment fee if you don’t find the information we shared professionallyvital.

Registration Fee: 3-days for $550. You can select 1-day for $185 or 2 days for $370.

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More Details & Book through Science of Massage Institute

Sold-Out!! Gua Sha (Body and Facial)
2023-09-30 09:00 - 17:00
BCTMB Class (7 CE) will present safe effective usage of the Gua Sha tool upon the face and body. Students will receive 1 gua sha tool included with the class fee. ** Bring 2 sheets, bolster, lotion or oil, and face rest cover **

Register by hitting the Book Now button below, then message Jimmy Gialelis at 480-459-8729 or gialelisjimmy@gmail.com to arrange payment.

SRT: Soft-Stretch Release Techniques - Side-lying / Prone
2023-09-22 09:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00
3-Day, 21CE certification that covers full body and consists of 20+ Side and Prone techniques that go more in depth with complexities of active and passive movements integrating spinal segmentation techniques and addressing the nervous and fascial systems intentionally, as well the lymph.

Our courses are all fully hands-on in order to provide as much experience and practice as possible to become acquainted and accustomed to the subtlety of SRT application. Soft, slow, safe and supported are the 4S’s that we focus on in terms of the approach we take to soft therapy. We have two complete courses that consist of 3 days each and are 99% hands on for practice and refinement.

Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques for Upper and Lower Body (Sold Out)
2023-09-09 09:00 - 2023-09-10 18:00
(16 CE) Discover new approaches to treating neck cricks, thoracic outlet, sciatica, low back pain, and sport injuries, based on the foundational work of Erik Dalton’s Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT).

In this two-day workshop, you will learn:

Head & neck pain routines

How to relieve back and SI joint pain

New ways to treat rotator cuff tendinopathies

Reduce protective muscle spasm due to joint fixation

Distinguish between nerve pain & tendinopathy

Reduce nervous system “noise” with spinal groove work

Learn to assess & correct:

Head & neck pain

Rotator cuff, tennis elbow & carpal tunnel

Dowager’s humps and forward head postures

SI joint and low back protective muscle spasm

Low back, sacroiliac & piriformis sciatica

Our goal is to enhance your skills, improve your results, and build your practice to a level of excellence that goes beyond the standard expectation of what can be achieved through traditional bodywork training. Be prepared for outstanding results, even with long standing chronic conditions!

Upgrade your skills, increase referrals and elevate your clients to a new state of health… the MAT way!

Table Thai
2023-08-26 09:00 - 2023-08-27 18:00
Table Thai – Joel Sheposh, CE’s: 16, In this class you will learn how to safely and properly perform traditional Thai massage on a massage table. You will learn, give and receive a 90-minute protocol. Please wear comfortable clothes (no shorts).

Thai Foot Massage (8 CEU)
2023-08-25 09:00 - 18:00
Sometimes called Thai Reflexology, in this class you will learn how to properly give a Thai Foot Massage, which is manual massage of the feet and lower legs combined with the use of of a massage tool. In addition to the foot massage techniques, you will learn and work the locations of the reflex points on the feet. This style is mostly relaxing, but you may work as light or deep as you choose. Massage cream and massage tool will be provided. Please bring: 1. One bath towel 2. Two hand towels (approximately 13”x 26”). Your massage partner will need access to your feet and lower legs, so please dress appropriately.

Level II Advanced Traditional Northern Thai Massage CEU Live Class (16 CEUs)
2023-08-19 09:00 - 2023-08-20 18:00
The Thai Massage course is designed for beginners and teaches both the physical and energetic aspects of traditional massage. The technique follows the Northern style from Chiang Mai, Thailand, and is done on a mat while wearing comfortable clothing that allows for full movement. The course will cover the primary energy pathways in the body known as “sen lines” and teach students how to identify and release blockages by targeting specific points along these pathways. Thai massage theory proposes that our bodies contain air, or “lom,” that flows through 72,000 distinct sen lines, contributing to overall physical health.

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3-Day Medical Massage Workshop with Dr Ross (Sold Out)
2023-08-05 09:00 - 2023-08-07 18:00
3-Day Medical Massage Workshop with Dr Ross

24 CEs: Three exciting days of Medical Massage Protocols to get therapists closer to the graduation of SOMI’s Medical Massage Certification Program:

24 Medical Massage CEs approved by NCBTMB

Saturday: Chronic Cervical Pain – Hands-on Training Course

Sunday: Piriformis Muscle Syndrome. Sciatica – Hands-On Training Course

Monday: Soft Tissue Trauma. Leg Compartment Syndromes. Plantar Fasciitis – Hands-On Training Course

ALL therapists MUST take Day of MM Theory in live or Webinar format to register for this class! We will refund enrollment fee if you don’t find the information we shared professionally vital.

Injury Prevention & Treatment II
2023-07-24 22:00 - 2023-07-25 14:00
Injury Prevention & Treatment II

This course will cover massage techniques, client positioning and communication, draping, and efficient therapist body mechanics when addressing and relieving pain and symptoms from upper extremity conditions such as tennis elbow, golfers’ elbow and carpal tunnel.

Book with Instructor: Susie Griffin, Griffin Wellness Solutions, LLC.
