IOWA COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Massage For Pregnancy - 12 CEU's Category A - May 17 & 18, 2008 8:30 am - 4 pm
Early Bird Registration Send By May 1st - $250 After May 1st - $275
Prenatal Massage - Massage therapy during pregnancy is one of the most valuable things an expecting mother can do for herself and her child. Studies have shown women who receive regular massage thru-out their pregnancy have an easier delivery, and the baby is generally calmer.
In this class you will learn how to treat your pregnant client step by step - thru the 1st trimester to labor preparation. You will learn the proper way to position a pregnant client, contraindications, and the correct strokes to use in each phase of the pregnancy. You will also learn some post-partum massage techniques to help the new mother's body return to homeostasis.
Upon completion of this class you will be confident in your ability to assist your pregnant clients through their pregnancy and beyond.
In this class participants will learn:
*Benefits of Pre-Natal Massage
*Contraindications/Pre cautions
*Guidelines:
- positioning
- Pregnancy support methods
- Pressure
- Proper massage strokes
- Pregnancy complications
* Partner/Self Help Relaxation Techniques
Trimester Recommendations:
- First Trimester
- Second Trimester
- Third Trimester
- Labor Preparation
Postpartum Massage:
- Self breast massage
- Assisting the Body to Homeostasis
- Post Cesarean Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Phase I (MLD) - 12 CEU's Category A - August 16 & 17, 2008 8:30 am - 4 pm
Instructor: Malinda Gray, L.M.T.
Early Bird Registration Send By August 1st - $250 After August 1st - $275
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a light touch therapy that addresses the body's defensive mechanism -the Lymphatic System. MLD cycles the lymph through the body faster than the body can cycle it alone. This cleanses the lymph and helps prepare the body to fight off infection or other "invaders".
In this course, the student will learn the light-touch pressure technique used to cycle the lymph, the direction of lymphatic flow and the indications for using this technique. This is an exceptional technique to be used on clients who suffer from allergies, migraines or clients who face a surgical intervention. Due to the soothing, rhythmic nature of the technique, migraine sufferers usually feel immediate relief. Malinda Gray has successfully used MLD in the pre and post surgical treatment of clients undergoing Liposuction. Manual Lymphatic Drainage seems to lessen demand of surgery on the body as well as hasten recovery time.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Phase II (MLD) - 12 CEU's Category A - September 20 & 21, 2008 8:30 am - 4 pm
Instructor: Malinda Gray, L.M.T.
Early Bird Registration Send By September 1st - $250 After September 1st - $275
*Phase I is a pre-requisite for Phase II
Manual Lymphatic Drainage II (MLD) II will focus on using this technique to treat the abdomen and lower extremities. The symptoms of edemas, poor circulation, even Neuropathy can be addressed with this technique. We will begin by first reviewing the lymphatic points taught in MLD I. After this review, students will be taught a protocol that will assist them in developing a treatment plan appropriate for their clients.
Note: Manual Lymphatic Drainage should not be used on cancer patients unless the practitioner has had advanced training in Oncology Massage.
Geriatric Massage Level 1 - 17 CEU's Category A - October 17, 18, & 19 , 2008
Friday, October 17 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Geriatric Massage Level 2 is scheduled for March 20, 21, & 22 , 2009.
Instructor: Sharon Puszko, PhD, CMT
Sharon is a graduate of the University of California with a major in education. After teaching Biology and English internationally, in Europe, Asia, Central America and the Eastern United States, Sharon made a career change into the wellness field in 1986. After attending massage school in Northern California and then graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and Healthbuilders School of Massage Therapy in St. Augustine, FL. Along with overseeing the function of DAYBREAK Geriatric Massage Institute, she has a private practice, does hospice volunteer work, is an instructor in the Medical Massage Program at the Indiana College of Bodywork Modalities, and travels extensively throughout the US teaching the DAY-Break Geriatric Massage Level 1 and Level 2 workshops in massage schools and community colleges.
Member ABMP (associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals). Member Indiana Association of Bodyworkers. Volunteer in St. Vincent's (Indianapolis) Hospice Care Program. Owner of a Private Practice.
Early Bird Registration Send By October 1st - $300 After October 1st - $325
Geriatric Massage Level 1 Workshop
This 2 1/2 day weekend workshop is the basis for our training program in Geriatric Massages. It offers 17 CEU's for Massage Therapists and qualifies for the Level 1 Certificate in Geriatric Massage. By helping participants to gain insight into meaningful work with the elderly, the therapist who likes to work with seniors is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying and financially promising without being physically draining.
THE WORKSHOP DEALS WITH THESE TOPICS:
1. Physiological, psychological & sociological aspects of aging. A brief introduction into the riddle of "aging".
2. Client assessment, cautions & contraindications. Psychological aspects of contact with the elderly, attention to detail in the assessment of the older client.
3. Modification of standard massage techniques and development of special methods to suit each client's special needs. Participants are encouraged to think independently in their first hands-on phase of the presentation.
4. Practical hands-on work with older people. It is impossible to understand the need for different approaches when working with the elderly unless it is being practiced on the real thing.
5. How to establish a Geriatric Massage practice. Almost 35 million Americans are over 65 years old and every day 2,000 new people join their ranks. There are almost 28,000 nursing homes with 1.6 million residents in America. That means that over 32 million live at home or retirement complexes. Statistically, a large part of the elderly population is financially well off. At the same time, several thousand massage therapists graduate every year from massage schools. What a nice match and what an income potential for those with a good basic knowledge of gerontology and anatomy, with good massage skills, a smart business approach & a caring heart. What are you waiting for....Come and join us!
*FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS CLASS PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING LINK http://www.daybreak-massage.com/
Myotherapy - 12 CEU's Category A - November 15 & 16, 2008
Early Bird Registration Send By November 1st - $250 After November 1st - $275
Instructor: Sandra Dirks:
- National Speaker and Seminar Leader.
- Board Member - International Myotherapy Association.
- Master Instructor of the Bonnie Prudden School of Myotherapy and Physical Fitness.
- Administrator of the Bonnie Prudden School from 1993 - 1998.
- Continuous recertification with Bonnie Prudden School.
Sandra has conducted Weekend workshops for health professionals who wish to incorporate the basics of Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy into their already existing practices for over ten years. She also has conducted Workshops for lay-people who wish to take control of their own pain relief and learn self-help Myotherapy techniques.
She has been a seminar leader at Omega Institute, Holistic Institute, the National Pfrimmer Conference, and at the AMTA California Conference where she speaks on how to take control of muscle pain and tension through trigger point work and corrective exercise.
Myotherapy (Brief Description of)
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy -
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy has its origins in the medical discipline of trigger point injection therapy pioneered by Janet Travell, M.D. and therapeutic exercises and immediate mobilization developed by Dr. Hans Kraus. Bonnie Prudden founded Myotherapy and introduced Myotherapy to the world in her book, "Pain Erasure the Bonnie Prudden Way", published in 1980.
Myotherapy Defined -
Myotherapy is a highly effective method of relieving muscular pain and dysfunction. It is a noninvasive technique using gentle pressure to locate and eliminate trigger points.
Trigger points are highly irritable spots in muscles which take up residence in muscles whenever they are damaged at any time in life. Trigger points can get into the muscles as early as before birth, or from accidents, sports, occupations and diseases. Trigger points become activated when undue stress, either physical or emotional, is present. An activated trigger point throws the muscle into spasm and spasm causes pain and dysfunction.
Using a client's history, their pattern of pain and a map of basic patterns of trigger points, a Myotherapist begins the process of deactivating trigger points in involved muscles.
Myotherapists relieve spasm with a two-step process -
1.) By applying pressure to trigger points to deactivate them.
2.) By stretching de-triggered muscles, returning them to their natural resting length.
Myotherapy is taught through demonstration, handouts, verbal instruction, and step by step instruction with practical, hands on participation. The instructor circulate around the room answering questions, and guiding participants to get the correct technique. Participants learn passive stretches for right on the table, exercises for the clients to take home, and strengthening exercises for prevention of problems.
Since massage therapists use their bodies to the point of abuse, there is a section for self-help. Self-help tools are brought and used. Exercise for the massage therapist is stressed and the participants are brought through a fun and easy to follow program of movement that brings smiles to even the most impassive persons.
Along with learning the specific lines there are several things to consider when performing Myotherapy on someone. First of all their history directs where they will need work. A person with shoulder pain that has been a typist for over 20 years will have a different pattern of pain then the person with shoulder pain that has been lifting 5 gallon water jugs over their shoulder for that same twenty years.
Also, the history of their pain will help direct the work. A person that twisted their back in a fall, will need different areas covered then a person who started with a sprained ankle that went up to their knee, then their hip and ended several years later in back pain. Which leads to that fact that muscles talk and therefore, the muscles surrounding the area of pain and/or initial injury need to be worked on also.
*For questions email us @ icnh@email.com or phone 515-965-3991
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