| “Where It Is, It Ain’t”— Successfully Treating Lower Back Pain
May 21, 2010 9:30-5:30 7 CE Hours Register Now
$149 if registered by April 16th
$161 if registered by April 30th
$174 if registered after April 30th
Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in our lives. This class will focus on the many competing forces that pull on the pelvis and how they contribute to lower back pain. By recognizing interconnected fascial planes, we discover how the pain is often at a distant point from the problem.
With a detailed anatomy review, students learn to identify a posterior/anterior tilt of the pelvis, addressing musculature to include: Quadratus Lumborum, Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Plantar fascia and the Hamstrings. Students will learn Deep Tissue techniques and stretching exercises to implement immediately into their practice
21 Deep Tissue Techniques to Enliven Your Practice
Eric Stephenson, LMT, NCTMB from IMassage - www.imassageinc.com
9:30 am until 5:30 pm 14 Continuing education hours Register Now
May 22-23 21 Deep Tissue Techniques to Enliven Your Practice
$299 if registered by April 17th
$323 if registered by May 1st
$349 if registered after May 1st
Dec. 4-5 21 Deep Tissue Techniques to Enliven Your Practice
$299 if registered by October 30th
$323 if registered by November 13th
$349 if registered after November 13th
A dynamic package of techniques your client's will love! This hands–on workshop teaches therapists a variety of myofascial release, trigger point, and joint mobilization techniques to all regions of the body. These can be immediately integrated into a massage practice.
Students will learn:
- fresh approaches for addressing common complaints
- to address the fascial system safely and effectively
- how adjusting key variables improves therapeutic results
- body mechanics to optimize pressure levels while avoiding injury
- creative methods to save the therapist's wrists and thumbs from overuse
Deep Tissue Made Easy
7 Continuing Ed Credits
Eric Stephenson, LMT, NCBTMB from imassage, inc. - www.imassageinc.com
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Dec. 3 Deep Tissue Made Easy
$149 if registered by October 29th
$161 if registered by November 12th
$174 if registered after November 12th
Performing deeper work often leaves us exhausted and in pain. This class offers you a dynamic package of new deep tissue techniques your clients will love, while also providing you with the skills to deliver deeper work with less effort. Students will also learn;
- body mechanics using proper alignment, technique, and hand position
- techniques to prevent injury
- concepts for table height, lubricant and hand positioning
- the philosophy of connective tissue
- to address the fascial system safely and effectively
Whether you are beginning your career or have been in practice for years, this series will assist you in exceeding your client's expectations while giving you the tools to continue practicing massage for years to come.
Unlocking Computer Shoulder
Cost: $149
7 Continuing Education hours
Our practices are full of clients seeking relief from jobs where habitual computer use is required and often exasperated by additional hours “surfing the web.” As therapists, we recognize the prevalence of postural distortion and pain patterns associated with computer use. This class focuses on unwinding the cumulative effects of these conditions.
Students will learn:
- techniques to address kyphosis, medial rotations, and forward head posture
- the relationship between facilitated and inhibited musculature
- to recognize myofascial stress lines in clients
- to empower clients with guidelines for improved ergonomics
Top Ten Trigger Points for Orthopedic Conditions
9:30-5:30 $149.00
Instructor: Eric Stephenson, LMT, NCTMB
Observing a trigger point chart with its anatomical detail can be overwhelming! Trying
to locate and treat them adds to the frustration. This course works with common
orthopedic conditions (frozen shoulder, back strains, plantar fasciitis and more) to
observe agonist/antagonist muscle relationships, focusing on the cause rather than the
effect of pain. By learning to work with trigger points of facilitated (shortened)
musculature, the opposing inhibited (lengthened) musculature can be released, alleviating
the presenting location of pain. Learn palpation and communication skills to work “with”
a client’s trigger points rather than “on” them. Visit www.imassageinc.com for more
details.
The Magic of Hot Stone Massage
Eric Stephenson, LMT, NCTMB from IMassage - www.imassageinc.com
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
21 Continuing Education Credits
As Director of Education for imassage, Inc., Eric creates continuing education focused on career longevity for massage schools, spas and professional organizations nationwide. He is a former lead instructor of the Body Therapy Institute in Silk Hope, NC and The Lexington Healing Arts Academy in Lexington, KY, helping in the design of the hands-on massage curriculum. He has completed The Spirit of Learning®, a 90-hour massage educator-training program.
His presentations have included the American Massage Therapy National Convention, The International Spa Association Conference, The World Massage Conference and AMTA state conventions.
Eric is a regular contributor to Massage Magazine. To view a selection of these articles or for more information on upcoming workshops, please visit www.imassageinc.com.
Hot Stone therapy is one of the most popular modalities today as clients discover the therapeutic benefits of heat in combination with the best hands-on methods. This workshop goes beyond basic protocols to introduce an array of possibilities when integrating hot stones into a massage practice.
Students will learn:
- how to use stones with Swedish and Deep Tissue massage
- full body treatment approaches
- proper body mechanics for optimal results
- techniques to save the therapist's thumbs and wrists from strain
- therapeutic benefits of heat and contraindications
- ways to combine stones and energy modalities
Healing Arts Center 2601 South Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63143
Phone: 314-647-8080, Toll-Free: 1-866-647-8080, Fax: 314-647-8134
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