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Continuing Education |
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Free Weekend Preview with Patrick Moore |
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May 16, 2008 (Friday 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.)
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FREE,
pre-registration required. Taught by Patrick
Moore |
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As a prelude to his three days of classes at
HMTI, Patrick Moore will discuss Equal
Relationships in the Therapeutic
Setting, demonstrate techniques of Muscle
Unwinding and Tendinitis Miracle Cure,
taking volunteers from the audience. Some
theory, mostly fun participation, and time
for your questions. First ten registrants
will receive complimentary manuscripts of
"Ten Questions for Equal Relationships," "Tendinitis,
the Miracle Cure," and "Unwinding Muscles,"
by Patrick Moore.
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Muscle Unwinding—Advanced Melting Muscles |
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May 17,
2008 (Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m) |
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Prerequisite:
Must read supplied Unwinding Muscles
workbook in advance. |
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7 Continuing Education
hours =$125 ($135 after April 17) taught by
Patrick Moore,
www.meltingmuscles.com |
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The cerebellum never sleeps. Night and day,
this hindbrain or “reptilian” brain monitors
proprioceptors for safety. To maintain
awareness of where the body is in space, the
cerebellum slowly splits its percentage of
contraction to agonist muscle groups, then
antagonist groups, causing subtle movement
impulses. You can’t feel your own body
moving, but you can feel someone
else’s. Each joint naturally moves away
from neutral in one direction, then coasts
back through neutral the other direction,
like a swing in slow motion. The cerebellum
also holds ancient memories, like a crusty
jailer. While feeling threatened, it
commands muscles in a particular area to
contract more than their share. A trained
therapist senses this guarding because the
muscular impulses pull a joint away from
neutral position and stay there. We don’t
force the joint back toward neutral—that
would trigger the brain to feel more
endangered. We want the brain to feel safe,
to trust us. So we assist the joint away
from neutral, and hold it there until it
feels safe. So far, we are just doing
Unwinding. Now, if we add in muscle work to
the one muscle that is pulling more than its
share, the hindbrain may begin releasing
immediately. With practice, we target the
poor puppet muscle and begin melting it even
before the joint has reached its shortest
position, so that the movement slows and
returns in one graceful arc.
Hollistic Massage Training Institute was the
first massage school in the United States to host
Melting Muscles classes. May 17 will be the first unveiling of
this advanced course
and workbook. Please register early to read
and practice with the workbook before
class.
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Treating Tendonitis: The Miracle Cure
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May 18, 2008 (Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) |
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7 Continuing Education hours=
$125 ($135 after
April 18th)
taught by Patrick
Moore,
www.meltingmuscles.com |
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Tendinitis is easily cured! The key is
finding the exact site of the
lesion, and there applying cross -fiber
friction and cup ice. Covers three
shoulder rotators, wrist extensors, groin,
knee, thumb tendons, hip, and plantar
fascitis. Recommended reading: Listen To
Your Pain by Ben Benjamin.
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Massage for Athletes |
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June 1-2, 2008 (Sunday-Monday 9
a.m.5 p.m.) |
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14 Continuing Education hours=
$325 ($360 after May 1, 2008)
taught by Samuel Blechman
This course fulfills 14 hours of the
required 28 hours of training to
become a member of Maryland
Professional Sport Massage Team (MPSMT)
During
this course students will learn:
• Brief history of sport massage
• Sport massage
techniques and strokes used to stimulate or relax.
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Anatomy and physiology related to these techniques.
· • How and when to use techniques to relax or stimulate body
· • Types and category of Sports massage
· • Quick elimination of spasms and cramps
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Influence of heat and cold on human performance
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Application of heat and cold during massage session
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In this class, students will be actively involved in hands on practice.
*Please
dress comfortably; bring sheets,
pillowcases, and towels for
practice.
About
the Instructor:
Samuel Blechman, CMT has more than
30 years of teaching and coaching.
He is a member of the
Maryland Professional Sport Massage
Team (MPSMT), and former Coach of
Russian Olympic athletes. He also
holds the prestigious designation of
Master of Sport, Russia ’s highest
qualification of athletes. Sam is a
successful entrepreneur in Towson ,
Maryland , offering therapeutic
massage to professional football
players, marathon runners,
triathlon athletes, and the public
in general. |
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Soaring Crane Qigong |
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June 6, 2008 (Friday 6 p.m.-9p.m.), June 7,
2008 (Saturday 12 p.m.-5p.m.) |
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8 Continuing Education hours=$145($185
after May 6th) taught by Lolita Smith
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In this class you'll learn Sitting
Meditation, Liver Cleansing Remedy Routine,
Tonification Stance, and 5-Rountines. The
form you'll learn is based on an ancient
system of exercise derived by observing
nature, and it incorporate traditional
Chinese medical theory. You’ll find these
exercises consist of gentle and easy to
learn movement's bridging balance and
harmony of the body, mind, spirit and
breath. Level I will compliment any weight
loss program and is beneficial towards
cardiovascular health. The Chinese Soaring
Crane QiGong has been linked to increased
energy, reduced stress, enhanced mental
clarity and focus, as well as overall health
and well being.
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Reiki Level 1 : Grounded Hands-On Healing
for Self and Others |
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June 8, 2008
(Sunday 9 a.m.-5p.m.) |
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taught by Emily
LaBathe--6 Continuing Ed hours--$125, $145
after May 8, 2008. Course fee includes a
Reiki I manual---taught by Emily LaBathe |
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The history,
explanation and benefits of Reiki including
how Reiki encourages an acceleration of the
body's own healing process will be in the
manual and discussed. A Reiki 1 attunement
will be given to the students by Emily
LaBathe, a Reiki Master. TheReiki
practitioner symbol (the Reiki Power Symbol)
will be shown and the students will be
taught how to use it. Reiki hands-on
healing techniques and hand postions for
self and others are in the manual and time
will be given to practice these. Also,
techniques for using the Reiki Power Symbol
for protection and making sacred space will
be shown and practiced. There will be a
discussion on the increased intuition and
connection to higher self which happens
with the practice of Reiki as well as how
Reiki can be used for personal trasformation
and self-empowerment. A Reiki 1 certificate
will be given.
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Fluid Facilitation Techniques |
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June 28-29, 2008
(Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-6
p.m) |
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14 Continuing Education
hours =$325
($360 after May 28, 2008)
taught by Samuel Blechman
This course fulfills 14
hours of the required 28
hours of training to become
a member of Maryland
Professional Sport Massage
Team (MPSMT) |
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During
this intense course students will:
· Learn techniques that
facilitate fluid flow and exchange.
Protocols to eliminate
or reduce edema, bruises, eliminate
toxins, increase or decrease blood
pressure, increase joint mobility,
decrease arthritic pain, maintain
cartilage
regeneration, prevent
development of arthritis and more
will be learned
· Review related anatomy and
physiology.
· Learn neurological,
physiological, and physical
principals to influence
movement of
fluid. The class will include modifications of fluid
technique for
different groups such
as athletes, elderly people, clients
with hypertension and
others.
In this class, students will be actively involved in hands on practice.
*Please
dress comfortably; bring sheets,
pillowcases, and towels for
practice.
About
the Instructor:
Samuel Blechman, CMT has more than
30 years of teaching and coaching.
He is a member of the
Maryland Professional Sport Massage
Team (MPSMT), and former Coach of
Russian Olympic athletes. He also
holds the prestigious designation of
Master of Sport, Russia ’s highest
qualification of athletes. Sam is a
successful entrepreneur in Towson ,
Maryland , offering therapeutic
massage to professional football
players, marathon runners,
triathlon athletes, and the public
in general.
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Pathology and Massage: Psychological
Disorders |
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August 22,
2008--(Friday night 6-10 p.m.) |
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4 Continuing Education
hours=
Cost:$80/class,
$160 for 2 classes
or $200 for
3 classes, $240 for all 4
classes. Taught by
Ruth Werner,
www.ruthwerner.com
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This 4-hour
class addresses some of the most common
mental health issues in our culture today.
Various types of depression, post
traumatic stress disorder, panic
disorder, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, addiction, anorexia,
bulimia, and other conditions as time
allows will be discussed in order to see how
bodywork and massage can have the most
positive impact. Current information on how
these conditions develop, how they are
commonly treated, and how the experience of
touch seems to influence them will be shared
during this lively interactive lecture.
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HIV/AIDS and Other Public Health Issues |
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August 23,
2008---(Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) |
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4 Continuing Education hours
= $80/class,
$160 for 2 classes
or $200 for
3 classes, $240 for all 4
classes. Taught by
Ruth Werner,
www.ruthwerner.com
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Massage
therapists work more closely with their
clients than any other health care
professional. Come learn about the latest
research and guidelines for bodywork in the
context of clients who may have contagious
conditions. HIV/AIDS, hepatitis A, B, and C,
tuberculosis, flu, and other conditions will
be explored in the context of how bodywork
can influence these processes. Arm yourself
with the best protection: information! |
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The Ethics of Client Communication: Talking
to Clients About
Their Health |
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August 23,
2008--(Saturday 2 p.m.-6 p.m.) |
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4 Continuing Education
hours=
Cost:$80/class,
$160 for 2 classes
or $200 for
3 classes, $240 for all 4
classes. Taught by
Ruth Werner,
www.ruthwerner.com
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How many times have you worked with a client
and noticed something that made you wonder
about his or her health? How many times have
you felt uncomfortable discussing it?
This class addresses the delicate art of
communicating professionally and with open
hearts when we have concerns about our
clients’ well being. Key topics include…
Medications that may influence bodywork
choices;
Visual or palpatory signs that are red
flags;
Maintaining boundaries for client safety
(how to say “no” when your client
says “yes”)
Basic principles of active listening will be
reviewed and employed as students break into
small groups to role-play a variety of
difficult client-therapist conversations,
all based on real-life situations provided
by past participants. Students will develop
the skills to make responsible,
professional, client-centered choices with
their work—even when those clients may have
diseases or conditions that make many types
of massage impractical. |
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Massage Therapy and Pathology: Men’s and
Women’s Health Issues |
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August 24,
2008--(Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) |
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4 Continuing Education
hours=
Cost:$80/class,
$160 for 2 classes
or $200 for
3 classes, $240 for all 4
classes. Taught by
Ruth Werner,
www.ruthwerner.com
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Massage
therapists are often short-changed in their
education about reproductive system
conditions, but many of our clients have
these issues that interfere with their
quality of life. This class addresses some
common situations, including prostate
enlargement, prostate cancer, and chronic
pelvic pain syndrome for men, and
endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and
perimenopause for women. Your clients live
with these conditions: come find out what’s
really happening, and how bodywork might
play a role in their coping skills. |
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Thai Massage |
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September 5-7,
2008,
(Friday 6
p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Taught by
Alois Nikodym |
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20 hours = $325,
after Aug.5 2008 = $350.
Taught by
Alois Nikodym |
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The Thai Massage course focuses on the
fundamental techniques and principles of
Thai Massage.
This is a beginner level course, designed
for massage therapists or massage therapy
students who have very little or no
experience with Thai Massage.
The emphasis of the course is on safety,
body posture and movements, and correct
performance of basic techniques used in Thai
Massage.
The course consists mainly of practical
demonstrations followed by practical
exchanges, where the students will have the
opportunity to practice the techniques under
supervision. The course aims to provide the
basis and initiate the interest for further
study in Thai Massage.
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Indian Head Massage |
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September
12-14, 2008(Friday-Sunday), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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21 Continuing
Education hours.
Charge for this class: $425, $450 after
August 12, 2008
Taught by
Narendra Mehta,
www.indianchampissage.com |
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The aim of the course is to provide a
comprehensive grounding in the theoretical
basis and practical application of Indian
Champissage. After taking this class,
students will be able to use the technique
as a principle or subsidiary
part of their professional practice.
Course Structure:
Day 1
Introduction
History of Champissage
Unit I
Practical - Massage of the shoulders
Unit II
Practical - Massage of the upper arms
Revision of Units I & II
Day 2
Discussion
Benefits & Contraindications
Unit III
Practical - Massage of the neck
Revision of Units I, II and III
Unit IV
Practical - Massage of the head
Revision of Units I - IV
Day 3
Introduction of Chakra energy
Unit V
Practical - Massage of the face,
ears & energy balancing techniques
Stress Management
Anatomy and discussion of exam format
Final revision of Units I - V
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Indian Face Massage |
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September
15-18, 2008(Monday-Thursday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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28 Continuing
Education hours =
$575 ($605 after August 15, 2008)
Taught by
Kundan Mehta
www.faceliftmassage.com |
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Tension can
build up within our facial muscles from the
pressures of everyday life without us
realizing it.It
can be easy for certain thoughts and
emotions to become habitual, locking
themselves into expressions on our faces -
sometimes over a duration of a whole
lifetime. Under such conditions muscles can
actually “dry up” and contract, inhibiting
freedom of expression. This can encourage
aging and the formation of wrinkles as the
face loses its muscle tone and elasticity
and begins to sag.
Indian Face Massage (Facial
rejuvenation) is a natural facelift through
massage, designed to be a gentle non-invasive
approach to looking younger. The technique works
primarily by freeing constrictions both
within the facial muscles and in the
connective tissue.
Through gentle massage of the face, we can
help to delay the aging process. This is
achieved by using simple massage techniques
and energy balancing, thereby giving the
facial muscles a lift and a new lease on
life.
This is a precise healthcare modality,
working the face systematically, releasing
deep-seated tensions, freeing layers of
muscle and connective tissue so that there
is space for the muscles to relax,
encouraging an opening so that micro
circulation and elimination can begin again
and the tissues can glide smoothly over the
deeper layers of muscle and bone. Although
it is difficult to stave off the aging
process, we can do much to extend the
appearance of youth and beauty by using
simple, natural and effective massage
techniques and energy balancing to take care
of the assets we possess. |
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Onsen,
Volume 1: Structural Assessment and
Correction of the Pelvic Region |
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September 19-21, 2008 (Friday, Saturday,
Sunday) Taught by Richard Priest |
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21 Continuing Education Hours = $400 |
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Volume I deals with evaluation and
correction of improper structure with a
variety of simple techniques and in a
treatment order that makes sense; structure
of the lower body including lumbar, sacrum,
pelvis, hip, knee and ankle joints. Volume I
is dedicated to the identification and
correction of structural abnormalities of
the pelvic region. No segment of bodywork
has been as exciting or as effective in
practice as the restructuring of the human
body. Words cannot describe the joy and
feeling of accomplishment that this work has
given every therapist who has enrolled in
the Onsen® series. Patients that you have
been unable to help with the many techniques
you have learned may be called back in for
another go around. The clinical results are
amazing. One thing is that their structure
is in a state of imbalance. This may be
perpetuated by length and strength
imbalances or complicated by other soft
tissue conditions, but correcting the
structure is the basis for Permanent Change
in the patients condition. Any soft tissue
which is under tensile or compressive stress
cannot possibly be relieved of its pain
producing properties as long as the
structural stress remains constant.
Temporary relief is a possibility, but
permanent relief is not possible without
first correcting the structural imbalance. |
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Mindful
Mother
Massage,
Integrative Bodywork for Pregnancy
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September 26-28, 2008 (Friday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5
p.m.) |
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21 CE Hours = $330 ($360 after October 4,
2007) taught by
Heather Baker, CMT,
NCBTMB, CIMI, CMD,
www.wombworksmassage.com |
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This pregnancy course incorporates a high
standard of ethics and protocol in giving a
safe massage during all of the trimesters,
as well as in the postpartum period. Flower
essences and practitioner presence and
dialog are discussed to truly meet the
mother where she is in that moment. Special
skills needed to work with women in the
postpartum period are discussed in depth.
The strokes making up the integrative
concept include a psychological approach to
this work. This includes working more with
connecting strokes, respecting the mother's
rhythm, and overlapping strokes to provide a
sense of wholeness.
At the end of this course the student will
feel comfortable giving a pregnancy or
postpartum massage. |
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Introduction
to Craniosacral Therapy |
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October 4-5, 2008 (Saturday-Sunday, 9 am - 5
pm) |
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12 Continuing Education hours = $250 taught
by Irwin Hoenig,
www.livingcalmness.net |
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CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on
method of evaluating and enhancing the
function of the CranioSacral System (the
physiological body system comprised of the
membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that
surround and protect the brain and spinal
cord. Developed by John Upledger, DO,OMM,
this work is used to enhance the body's
natural healing processes, to improve the
operation of the Central Nervous System,
dissipate the effects of stress, enhance
general health and strengthen the immune
system in its resistance to disease.
Craniosacral therapy is highly effective for
the treatment and relief of a number of
ailments, including: migraine headaches, TMJ
syndrome, neck and back pain, chronic
fatigue, fibromyalgia, and sciatica.
This
introductory course was designed by the Upledger Institute to provide students with
hands-on training and a thorough grounding
in the fundamentals of CST. For
practitioners who wish to continue their
CranioSacral training, $125.00 of the
tuition for this course may be applied to
the Upledger Institute Craniosacral Level I
course.
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HOT STONE MASSAGE THERAPY
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November 15-16, 2008 (2 day class, Saturday and
Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.) |
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16
Continuing Education hours = $300
($325 after October 15, 2008 ), taught by
Shoshanna DiBetta,
www.stoneandspa.com |
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This two day class provides a detailed
introduction to the use of Stones into your
massage practice. Designed to educate and
train licensed body workers in the procedure
of using stones effectively with massage
therapy and energy work with benefit to both
therapist and client. Topics covered will
include: Stone Thermotherapy, Benefits and
Physiological Responses, Indications and
Contraindications, Full-Body Stone
Placements and Sequence, Contrast Therapy:
Hot and Cold Stones, Supplies and Set-up,
and Care of your Stones. Please bring each
day: Sheets, 3 hand towels, 2 pillow cases,
face rest cover, non-scented oil or cream,
and water bottle.
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Sports Massage |
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November 21-23, 2008 (Friday 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Taught by
Alois Nikodym |
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20
Continuing Education hours = $325,
after Oct. 21, 2008 = $350 |
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The Sports Massage course teaches how to
apply pre-event massage, post event massage
and how to treat the most common athletic
musculoskeletal injuries.
The focus of the course is on treatment
demonstrations, combined with practical
exchanges under the teacher’s supervision.
The participants will learn a variety of new
techniques, and combine them with remedial
exercises for the treatment of soft tissue
dysfunctions caused by sport activities.
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Additional
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Lodging |
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1. |
Hopkins Inn, 3404 St. Paul St.
Baltimore 21218 $79
night plus tax (Special
rate
for Holistic Massage Training
Institute class participants),
includes standard room, private
bath, TV with premium channels,
evening coffee and continental
breakfast. Call 410-235-8600.
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The Broadview, 105 West 39th
Street at University Parkway
Baltimore 21210 $95 night plus
tax (Including tax, it is 99.95
per night. Special rate
for Holistic Massage
Training Institute class
participants), includes cable
TV, gated parking lot for
$3/day, full kitchen. Call
410-243-1216. |
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Doubletree Inn at the Colonnade,
4 West University Pkwy Baltimore
21210. $109-$144 (varies
depending on the weekend). Call
410-235-5400.
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Location of Classes |
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Classes will be
held at 1 E. University Parkway, Suite 106.
Baltimore, MD 21218 (University One). As you
face the building, go in the door to the
right of the main entrance.
Directions
from 95: Take Downtown exit,
Stay left toward Inner Harbor. Take right
onto Conway Street.
Take left onto Charles St. Go approximately
4 miles. Take right onto University Parkway.
"University One" is the first building on
your right.
Directions
from 83:
Take 83 South into the city, Take Cold
Spring Lane East, Take right onto Roland
Ave., When the road forks, continue left
onto University Parkway. Cross Charles St.
"University One" is the first building on
your right.
Suggested parking: Pass
"University One" and take a left onto
St. Paul St. toward a park. There are no
meters here, but read signs. On one side
of the road you can't park 9-11a.m. On
the other side you can't park 4-6 p.m.,
so be sure you are parked on the correct
side. (Depending on when class starts,
you may need to move your car a
lunchtime). For those who; would like to
park in a parking garage, The Doubletree
Inn at the Colonade (with entrance on
University Parkway) has parking
available for $8-$10/day. If unfamiliar
with the area, it is suggested that you
arrive early for class.
Meals:
There are several restaurants & a grocery
store in the area, as well as a kitchen at
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To Register for any Class:
please send your name, address, phone
number, email address, credit card
information (V/MC/AE) or check, made out to
Holistic Massage Training Institute.
Mail to: |
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Holistic Massage Training Institute |
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1 E. University
Parkway, #110 |
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Baltimore, MD 21218 |
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or call: Janine
Fleming |
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410.243.4688 |
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