Continuing Education Courses

Course participants must be in attendance for course material presentation, discussion, workshop participation, and completion of the end of course exam with a minimum passing score of 80%. Upon fulfillment of these activities and submission of a completed course evaluation, participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

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Massage Ethics, Entrepreneurship, and Professionalism (Includes Standards of Practice Review)

Course Overview

The intent of this course is to assist massage therapists who are or who plan to become owners
and operators of massage therapy businesses to develop basic business skills, learn how to
periodically obtain and review regulatory and statutory information, review ethical standards of
practice, and to stress the benefits of ethics and professionalism for massage entrepreneurs.

This course is designed to review the ethical issues involved in provider/client massage
interactions, to explore the benefits of ethical standards and the positive influences of
professionalism upon massage therapy businesses, discuss the importance of business and community responsibilities for massage entrepreneurs/providers, to provide an overview of
basic business principles and terminology, and to urge compliance with all applicable
jurisdictional rules and regulations.

Obtaining massage education and skills, passing exams and securing license to practice does
not necessarily mean bodywork providers know how to successfully start and conduct a
massage business endeavor within a community or municipality. Many massage therapists
become both owners and operators of massage facilities having little or no previous business
experience, not knowing where to turn for information about jurisdictional rules and regulations, unaware of possible tax issues and forms, and uninformed of employer responsibilities.

In order to comply with all applicable jurisdictional requirements and maintain compliance with
“Standard II: Legal and Ethical Requirements,” a massage business owner/operator needs to
know where to go to seek answers and some potential questions to ask. An important aspect of
regulatory compliance is periodically reviewing statutes for changes, and consulting legal
professionals for clarification when necessary. A basic knowledge of business principles and
terminology is imperative for the aspiring massage entrepreneur.
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The instructor of this course is neither an attorney nor an accountant; any and all legal or accounting information contained within this course is merely designed for
examples and discussion purposes. Students are urged to seek competent professional legal advice with any and all specific legal questions.

Beginning Tai Chi: Practical Applications for Bodyworkers

The intent of this course is to introduce students to Tai Chi Energy Work and to provide practical applications for use with Fascial Balancing Technique®.

Tai Chi Chuan is meditation in motion, a way of harmonizing body and mind promoting the vital flow of energy (chi), a method of replacing stiffness with flexibility and good body coordination. It is a discipline for health, balance, flexibility, strength, meditation, self-cultivation, as well as self-defense. Many times our greatest enemy and strongest ally is found within our own self. Tai Chi Chuan seeks to gain US better control over THIS self. Practice of Tai Chi increases and promotes mental tranquility, physical fitness, and blood circulation.

In addition, this course is designed to provide basic instruction in methods for prolonged static fascial holds and stretches. Plus, methods for smooth, controlled body positioning and hold transitioning necessary for successful long-term practice of Fascial Balancing Technique®. A therapist’s control of balance both physically and energetically is necessary to optimally use Fascial Balancing Technique®.

Research and Massage: The Value-Added Massage Practice

The intent of this course is to enable massage therapists with the ability to find, read, assess, understand, and interpret research applicable to our field and scope of practice. In addition, this course is designed to stress the short and long term value-adding benefits of research conducted by and for massage practitioners. A purpose of the course is to provide information on case report writing and inspire interest in case report writing among massage practitioners.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand and be able to discuss the differences between qualitative and quantitative research.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of research reliability and sources.

3. Discuss the importance and benefits of keeping current with research.

4. View and discuss examples of different types of research.

5. Understand and be able to list reasons why research benefits massage providers and the massage industry, how we can use research to add value to our individual practices.

6. Acquire knowledge on gathering information, researching, and writing a case report.

A Focus on Fascia: A 'More Than Muscle' Approach to Therapeutic Massage'

This course introduces and explores the critical differences in assessing and working with fascia versus muscle, gives answers and illustrations for answering client questions and marketing Fascial Massage, and teaches the basics of Fascial Balancing Technique.

FASCIA is an integral part of myofascia tissue, yet very different than muscle. Fascial Work is the new frontier of massage. Old injuries, repetitive motion stress, and the need to move more freely are only a few of the factors inspiring many clients to seek a longer-lasting solution through Fascial Massage. Fascial Massage is a valuable tool not only for rejuvenating, but also for maintaining the health and mobility of myofascial tissue.

Learning Objectives

1.     Understand and explain the differences between Deep Swedish and Fascial Massage techniques.

2.     List causative factors of limited fascial mobility.

3.     Describe indications for using Fascial Massage.

4.     List and review indications and contraindications for Swedish Massage.

5.     Discuss contraindications for Fascial Massage.

6.     Identify, palpate, and assess fascial adhesions.

7.     Discuss the differing purposes of fascia versus muscle tissue.

8.     Identify target markets for Fascial Massage.

9.     Discuss marketing strategies and client   explanations for Fascial Massage.

10.   Review therapist responsibilities and Code of Ethics.

Course Activities
Participants will learn and discuss course materials provided by the instructor. In addition, participants will palpate and identify fascial adhesions, using Fascial Balancing Technique to soften and revitalize the tissue. A test and evaluation will conclude the course.

Fascial Balancing Technique® 202: The Back Line(s)

The intent of this course is to introduce, demonstrate, and provide students an opportunity to perform body assessments and practice FBT (Fascial Balancing Technique®) on the superficial and deep back lines of fascia. These lines are described in Thomas Myers’ “Anatomy Trains” as the DBL (Deep Back Line) and SBL (Superficial Back Line). In addition, this course is designed to provide an anatomical review of the associated posterior human musculature; as such an understanding is necessary to optimally use FBT. The purposes of this course are to follow-up information provided in the “Focus on Fascia” Course and allow additional hands-on practice of FBT.

Fascial Balancing Technique® 201: The Arm Lines

The intent of this course is to introduce, demonstrate, and provide students an opportunity to do body assessments and practice FBT (Fascial Balancing Technique) on the superficial and deep anterior arm lines, as well as the superficial and deep posterior arm lines. These lines are described in Thomas Myers’ “Anatomy Trains” as SFAL (superficial front arm line), DFAL (deep front arm line), SBAL (superficial back arm line), DBAL (deep back arm line). In addition, this course is designed to provide an anatomical review of shoulder and neck structure and associated movements; as such an understanding is necessary to optimally use FBT. The purposes of this course are to follow-up information provided in the previous “Focus on Fascia” Course and allow additional hands-on practice of FBT.

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