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Assessment and treatment of some medically focused conditions included in 6 hour segments. May be taken separately or as part of the Master Medical Massage Program.

Lumbar & Sacroiliac Pain

Headaches, False Migraine & Cervical Pain

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Anterior Scalene Syndrome

Pectoralis Muscle Syndromes and False Cardialgia

Piriformis Muscle Syndrome and Sciatic Nerve Neuralgia

Carpal tunnel syndrome & Pronator Teres syndrome

Elbow Pain-Epicondylitis

Rotator Cuff Syndrome & Frozen Shoulder

Iliopsoas & Tensor Fascia Latae Syndromes (Hip Pain)

Plantarfasciitis and Calcaneal Spur Syndrome (Heel pain)

Levator Scapulae and Vertebral Artery Syndromes

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome & Tibial Nerve Neuralgia

Critz Technique

The Critz Technique™ is all about zero pain. This unique protocol of soft tissue releases is designed to restore balance to the musculoskeletal system naturally utilizing Classic Muscle Energy Technique, Positional Release Therapy, and Cross Fiber Friction Massage. One benefit of this work is that the client does not remove any clothing. A nonabrasive approach to bodywork, it is gentle on the client and will add years to the therapist's career … a win, win situation for all.

Assessment is an integral part of the Critz Technique™. As such, students of this class will enhance their assessment skills as well as increase understanding of musculoskeletal imbalances and how to correct them. Therapists trained in the Critz Technique™ should increase their opportunities to work in the medical, rehabilitative, and the athletic fields. 6 hrs

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia affects approximately 3-6 million people in the U.S., mostly women, according to lead author Tiffany Field, PhD, a researcher with the Touch Research Institutes in Miami. It causes widespread muscle and soft tissue pain, tenderness, fatigue and sleep disturbances. Many fibromyalgia symptoms -- pain, stiffness, fatigue, depression -- can be relieved with massage therapy. The goal for this class is to teach massage therapists new ways to provide relaxation and pain relief for Fibromyalgia; using a combination of several types of massage, including Swedish, soft tissue and cranial sacral techniques

Headaches and Rotator Cuffs

This two-part course covers the treatment of headaches and the treatment of clients with rotator cuff ailments. Students will review the anatomy of the arm and shoulder, and will learn massage techniques to alleviate the client's discomfort often associated with headaches and rotator cuff injury. 6 hrs

Headache Technique

Headaches are uncomfortable. There are many (over 100) types of classified headaches. This class will cover some of the most common types of headaches and some specific techniques to relieve them. 6 hrs

Low Back Pain

The purpose of this class is to give the students an advanced awareness of low back anatomy and the use of massage techniques to address issues particular to clients with chronic low back pain. 15% of the adult US population have had persistent back pain at some time in their lives. 5 million Americans are partially disabled by back problems, and 2 million are so severely disabled that they cannot work. Using lecture, illustrations and handouts the instructor will describe some of the more common low back syndromes. The instructor will present detailed information on surface anatomy of the low back; described by structure, actions, and significance. By demonstration and table time, students will be taught several massage techniques used to work with low back pain.

Massage for Expectant Mothers

Students will learn to help women experience a more comfortable pregnancy and alleviating aches and pains associated with the pregnancy. Each practitioner will learn about risks connected with massaging pregnant women, and how to evade avoidable hazards. 6 hrs

Massage and Chronic Pain

In this class, the instructor presents a profile of the chronic pain client, information on the various allopathic and alternative treatments for chronic pain; and offers a hands on sequence designed to relax the client and relieve pain.

Myofascial (Intro to)

This is a gentle yet effective and powerful technique. Intro to the performance of full body fascial release techniques. 6 hrs

Neck and Shoulder Pain

The instructor will use lecture, illustrative hand-outs, demonstration and practical application of massage techniques. She will convey an in-depth understanding of neck and shoulder anatomy, and teach massage techniques particular to muscles involved in classic neck and shoulder pain. Special attention will be paid to several anterior muscles, including the pectoralis, scalenes and the SCM

Structural Body Series

These courses begin with an in depth review of the muscles of the are of study. We then progress to assessment techniques for identifying and correcting structural imbalances in this region. We will finish this course of study with deep muscle therapy to remove tension and restrictions from the soft tissues. 6 hrs

TMJ and Headaches

This course helps the therapist to understand and recognize the symptoms of TMJ.

They will learn techniques to effectively relieve the discomfort associated with trans-mandibular joint syndrome and the headache often associated with it. 6 hrs

Whiplash

This class will cover structural aspects of whiplash including one's posture at time of impact and identifying myofascial strain patterns. Massage techniques to help restore normal range of movement to motion restricted tissue will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced. 6 hrs