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.

Conditions covered :

Þ Lumbar & Sacroiliac Pain

Þ Headaches, False Migraine & Cervical Pain

Þ Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Anterior Scalene Syndrome

Þ Pectoralis Muscle Syndromes & False Cardialgia

Þ Piriformis Muscle Syndrome & Sciatic Nerve Neuralgia

Þ Carpal tunnel syndrome & Pronator Teres syndrome

Þ Elbow Pain-Epicondylitis

Þ Rotator Cuff Syndrome & Frozen Shoulder

Þ Iliopsoas & Tensor Fascia Latae Syndromes (Hip Pain)

Þ Plantarfasciitis & Calcaneal Spur Syndrome (Heel pain)

Þ Levator Scapulae &Vertebral Artery Syndromes

Þ 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

 

Elderly (Iatric) Massage 

This course will teach the students indications and contraindications to elderly/geriatric massage therapy, including specific precautions to take in working with these clients.  Students will learn proper intake forms to use, with specific information required in addition to the usual intake form.  Students will also learn specific strokes and techniques to use on their elderly clients and their specific needs, and which strokes and techniques are best avoided.  Students will also learn how to assist their elderly clients on and off the massage table and in turn learn proper draping and bolstering for special needs geriatric clients.  6 hrs

 

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

Students will be given 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.  6 hrs

 

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. 

 

(Intro to) Myofacial  

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

 

Spinal Curviture 

This class covers spinal anatomy, conditions and diseases of the spine, and application of massage therapy for these conditions.   The instructor uses a classroom setting, employing the writing board and overhead projections.  The style is lecture, sequences, and then the monitoring of students as they practice the techniques and theories presented.  At the conclusion of this class, participants will have a working knowledge of spinal anatomy: skeletal, muscular, spinal nerves, and soft tissue.  They will know how to identify the conditions, and how to address the conditions in their clients with the practical application of massage techniques. 6 hrs

 

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 Injury

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