Continuing Education Classes

Improve your massage techniques and destress the neck and face while improving skin function and appearance.  This technique improves circulation, lymphatic flow and cellular regeneration.  Review of skin anatomy, function and contraindications.  Class discussion, power point, hand outs and demonstration provided.  Hands on practice for each student to give and receive treatment.  Products provided.  Bring linens,2 large bath towels, 6 hand towels and an unused garbage bag.  

Learn a fast, easy and inexpensive body treatment that is fun for you and discreet for the client.  Discussion covers indications, contraindications, skin anatomy, client intake, thermotherapy concepts and choosing products.  Class includes lecture, power point, hand outs and demonstration.  All students give and recieve a Body Wrap.  Bring linens, blanket, eye pillow, 6 hand towels, 2 bath towels and an unused trash bag.  Body Wrap products, plastic and mylar included.      

Discover strategies to define your success, attract and grow more clientele, and brainstorm on networking, marketing and advertising ideas.  Other topics include creative problem solving, setting boundaries and positive communication.  Explore your beliefs and blockages about success, money, retailing, saying NO and self-care.  Any business topic is on the table for discussion.  Grow your Massage Therapy Practice into a fulfilling career and lucrative business.  Lecture and study guide.  

Step into a different world and discover the ancient healing modalities of Ayurveda from India.  We review a brief history, practices and philosophies.  Discussion of client evaluation, indications, contras, scope of practice, marketing and incorporating this service into your clientele.  Technique demonstrated and practiced.  Lecture, power point, hand outs, oils and essential oils provided.  Guided hands on practice. Bring linens, 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, massage oil and unused trash bag.

Experience the utmost in relaxation and luxury.  Students learn a simple and streamlined protocol for use in your massage room.  Lecture, power point, hand outs, discussion of Ayurvedic principles and history, client eval and treatment, indications and contras, trouble shooting and marketing.  Demonstration of prep massage and Shirodhara, all students get and give treatment.  Bring linens, 2 large bath towels, a medium bath towel, hair clip, wash cloth, 2  trash bags and 2 cups massage oil. 

Fun and informative class that builds on Abhyanga and Shirodhara concepts.  Learn to create a customized facial massage and masking treatment.  Presentation includes Ayurvedic history and modalities, client eval, indications, contras, scope of practice, marketing and problem solving.  Technique demonstrated and all students create a custom mask from natural ingredients, give and receive treatment.  Bring linens, 2 bath towels, 6 hand towels and trash bag.  Oils and mask ingredients provided.