Continuing Education

FREE, pre-registration required. Taught by Patrick Moore

    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. 

Muscle Unwinding—Advanced Melting Muscles

7 Continuing Education hours =$125 ($135 after April 17) taught by Patrick Moore, www.meltingmuscles.com

    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.      

    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.
 

Massage for Athletes

June 1-2, 2008   (Sunday-Monday 9 a.m.5 p.m.)

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.

   • 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

·        • Influence of heat and cold on human performance

·        • 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.

    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.

Reiki Level 1 : Grounded Hands-On Healing for Self and Others

June 8, 2008 (Sunday 9 a.m.-5p.m.)

    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.

Pathology and Massage: Psychological Disorders

August 22, 2008--(Friday night 6-10 p.m.)

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

    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.

HIV/AIDS and Other Public Health Issues

August 23, 2008---(Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

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

    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!

 The Ethics of Client Communication: Talking to Clients About

Their Health

August 23, 2008--(Saturday 2 p.m.-6 p.m.)

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

    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. 

Massage Therapy and Pathology: Men’s and Women’s Health Issues

August 24, 2008--(Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

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

    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.

Thai Massage

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

20 hours = $325, after Aug.5 2008 = $350. Taught by Alois Nikodym

    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.

Indian Head Massage

September 12-14, 2008(Friday-Sunday), 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

21 Continuing Education hours. Charge for this class: $425, $450 after August 12, 2008 Taught by Narendra Mehta, www.indianchampissage.com

    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

September 15-18, 2008(Monday-Thursday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

28 Continuing Education hours = $575 ($605 after August 15, 2008)

Taught by Kundan Mehta www.faceliftmassage.com

    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.

21 Continuing Education Hours = $400

      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.

Mindful Mother Massage, Integrative Bodywork for Pregnancy

September 26-28, 2008 (Friday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

21 CE Hours = $330 ($360 after October 4, 2007) taught by Heather Baker, CMT, NCBTMB, CIMI, CMD, www.wombworksmassage.com

    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.

12 Continuing Education hours = $250 taught by Irwin Hoenig, www.livingcalmness.net                                   

    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.

HOT STONE MASSAGE THERAPY

November 15-16, 2008 (2 day class, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)

    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.

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

    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.

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.

Meals: There are several restaurants & a grocery store in the area, as well as a kitchen at the school.

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: