LUMBAR PAIN ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
This eight-hour continuing education course is designed to help licensed massage therapists evaluate and treat clients experiencing acute and/or chronic low back pain. Students will learn to conduct thorough, hands-on assessments of lumbar conditions related to stress, injury, weakness or postural imbalances.  Topics include extensive hands-on techniques for evaluating postural alignment, range of motion, muscle action and palpitation; and appropriate massage techniques to relieve pain and promote healing. Proper documentation procedures will also be covered.   Students should bring a set of sheets, bolster if available and massage lotion to class. 

ADVANCED CHAIR MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
In this Advanced Chair Massage course, attendees will learn stretch techniques to release the pectoral muscles, compression techniques borrowed from Shiatsu and sports massages manipulations suited for athletes.  Students will also learn advanced techniques to work on the body in alternate positions including upright and backwards as well as chair pressure point therapy. 

BODY MECHANICS AND SELF CARE
Body mechanics and self-care are the keys to success and longevity as a therapeutic body worker.  In this class, you will learn effective techniques to avoid repetitive use injuries and ways to create ease in giving a session whether doing Swedish, deep tissue, or myofascial massage; or performing other modalities such as trigger point therapy and reflexology. Students should bring a set of sheets, bolster if available and massage lotion to class. 

ADVANCED CHAIR MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
In this Advanced Chair Massage course, attendees will learn stretch techniques to release the pectoral muscles, compression techniques borrowed from Shiatsu and sports massages manipulations suited for athletes.  Students will also learn advanced techniques to work on the body in alternate positions including upright and backwards as well as chair pressure point therapy. 

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE FOR THE CERVICAL REGION
Deep Tissue Massage is designed to reach the deeper muscle layers of the body to relieve pain and restriction.  You will learn, or be refreshed on, the seven principles for doing deep tissue work, seven tools for effective deep tissue massage, effective body mechanics, and centering and focusing techniques.  We will also review origins and insertions, and actions for the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles in the cervical area.  The class will include instruction, discussion, demonstration and hands-on experience with deep tissue work.  Special emphasis will be placed on doing the work without causing pain for the client. Students should bring a set of table sheets and lotion appropriate for deep tissue massage. 

ETHICS:  MASSAGE PROFESSIONALISM
The way in which you conduct your massage practice can shape the experience of your clients far more than the selection of hands-on techniques used in a session. Students will reflect on their own professionalism and learn how to create a safe and consistent therapeutic environment. This workshop will cover a variety of topics including transference, confidentiality, consent and boundaries of your practice; the prevailing laws, rules and codes of ethics for the practice of massage and bodywork therapy; discussion of ethical dilemmas; communication with your clients and fellow practitioners; and the dynamics of the client/therapist relationship.  This workshop will fulfill the ethics requirement for renewal of the Pennsylvania state massage license.  

LUMBAR THERAPY ADVANCED
This eight-hour continuing education course for licensed massage therapists focuses on advanced massage applications for alleviating lumbar myofascial pain.   Through hands-on training, students will learn to incorporate a proper balance of neuromuscular, myofascial, Swedish and stretching techniques into their massage routines.  Topics include muscle actions, postural analysis, range of motion and palpation techniques.  Communicating with clients and providing preventive care education will also be covered. Students should bring a set of sheets, bolster if available and massage lotion to class.  

PASSIVE STRETCHING TECHNIQUES
Designed for licensed massage therapists, this class explores and incorporates passive stretches that can be used on their own or in conjunction with other modalities. Students will learn stretches to increase range of motion, decrease pain, restore somatic balance and increase flexibility as a way to decrease RUI's. To facilitate understanding of why particular stretches are used for particular muscles, there will be an in depth review of palpation anatomy. Students should bring a set of sheets, bolster if available and massage lotion to class.  

REFLEXOLOGY: FINDING YOUR 'SOLE'
Reflexology is the ancient art and science of using pressure points on the feet, called "reflexes", to facilitate healing and revitalization of the entire body.  It helps to adjust the body's energy flow in order to keep the organs in a constant state of balance.  This focused form of acupressure and massage aids
circulation, body detoxification and glandular, muscular and nerve functioning.  While acting as a powerful therapeutic technique, reflexology also helps to calm the emotions and assist the body to release tension and stress.  In this fun, yet educational two-day workshop you will learn the physical and energy anatomy of the feet and how to enhance the health of yourself and others through a combination of finger and thumb pressure, and relaxation techniques.