ONLINE CLASSES

MYOFASCIAL FOAM ROLLING

Jan 7-Feb 4, TU 10-11:30am, $190, Dixon - ONLINE

Foam rolling is an effective way to stretch and even strengthen muscles, soften fascial adhesions and scarred areas or increase ROM. This class is comprised of five hour-long facilitated foam rolling sessions where students learn to place and manipulate foam rollers to address specific pain, hypertonicity, trigger points and other needs.

ABC's of MEDICINE - Part A

Jan 8-Mar 12, WE 6-9pm, $750, Ward - ONLINE

An Introduction to Chinese medicine we will go on a journey through the vast and deep landscape of Chinese medicine. This class is open to anyone, with no prerequisites. It is part of the Shiatsu Certificate program, but is relevant to anyone with an interest in natural healing. We will explore the essential theories of this tradition, which provide a conduit from ancient healing methods rooted in the rhythms of the natural world, to contemporary practice in the modern world that we inhabit. This is a lecture class, but in each class we will practice some special Qi gong (movement/meditation) exercises to ground the theory in our own kinesthetic experience.

COMMUNICATION WITH RESONANCE

Jan 14, TU 9-1pm, 4CEs, $105, Welton-Miller - ONLINE

We all need connection and a sense of being seen and understood. How we communicate and connect with our client’s effects interpersonal neurobiology and how a client feels verbally and energetically held in a session.  In this class learn to attune to a client, communicating in ways that connect with their needs creating a space for clarity and deep relaxation. We learn to attune by tapping into the resources of right brain resonance, body awareness, emotion and needs awareness helping create an authentic safe and inclusive atmosphere for yourself and your client.

BUILDING YOUR ETHICAL BODY

Jan 24, FR 12-4pm, 4CEs, $105, Dixon - ONLINE

This Ethics course provides a conceptual and physical foundation for working with the ethics of touch. The class is designed to strengthen the massage therapist’s physical and mental resources, and provide clear strategies to build confidence and capability to deal with confusing and murky issues. It includes an overview and short practice of a variety of skill building techniques plus mindful movement exercises that strengthen practitioner boundaries and protect against harmful social/ environmental influences on massage and bodywork while connecting to one’s inner wisdom.

FRANKLIN METHOD® for Muscles of Spinal Movement

Mar 8, SA 9am-12pm, 3CEs, $75, Wesley - ONLINE

Franklin Method® for the Muscles of Spinal Movement: In this class we will use anatomical imagery and movement to experience and more deeply understand the function and motion of the many muscles that facilitate spinal movement. We'll learn to see these complex muscles as patterns to embody their relationships and to improve movement of the spine in our own bodies and for our clients.

INQUIRING INTO PAIN

Jan 31, FR 1-4pm, $85, Dixon - ONLINE

"This course presents massage therapists with processes and tools for listening to the stories of Pain Patients who are coping with intractable Pain. Inquiry into Pain Stories will strengthen therapeutic rapport and helps client and therapist alike to move beyond irrational thoughts such as fear, worry and anger that may challenge the massage treatment process. Through detecting and minimizing fear, worry, anger and other counterproductive reactions, the therapist can strengthen the therapeutic connection and promote confidence and capability in patients who are challenged by pain. This class includes an overview of current theories with practical skill-building exercises to reinforce scope of practice and other LMT boundaries This course provides an understanding and overview of the Inquiry process. It teaches students to access presence, awareness and mindfulness, (as opposed to fearful, angry or confused patterns of decision-making) when making crucial decisions in a challenging situation."

HOW TO HELP CLIENTS HEAL AFTER INJURIES

Feb 7, FR 9-12pm, 3CEs, $85, Sinclair - ONLINE

This class covers traumatic, repetitive stress and surgical injuries. Learn the difference between these injuries, and how to use bodywork and other tools to help our injured clients. Also covered is the emotional concerns that can arise when a person is injured, and how to help clients stay motivated while pursuing rehabilitation. Learn how massage therapists can avoid becoming injured at work, and what strategies to use if they do get injured.

QIGONG BASICS

Feb 7, FR 1-4pm, $85, Dixon - ONLINE

Qigong means "ENERGY WORK". A moving meditation enriched with breath and imagery, this practice expands the breath, heals the organs and connects students with Nature and their inner Selves. Beginners and Experienced qigong practitioners will benefit from this self care class. Students will learn a series that they can practice on their own to recuperate and rejuvenate from the physical, mental and emotional stresses of bodywork. Movements are easy to follow and individualized for people living with acute or chronic illness or injury.

ADVANCED FOAM ROLLING

Feb 11-Mar 11, TU 10-11:30am, 7.5CEs, $190, Dixon - ONLINE

Foam rolling is an effective way to stretch and even strengthen muscles, soften fascial adhesions and scarred areas or increase ROM. This class is comprised of five hour-long facilitated foam rolling sessions where students learn to place and manipulate foam rollers to address specific pain, hypertonicity, trigger points and other needs

BODY-BASED TRAUMA RELIEF

Feb 21, FR 12-4pm, $105, Dixon - ONLINE

People can be traumatized by any event (internal or external) that they perceive (consciously or unconsciously) to be life-threatening. Pain is a key event that coincides with Trauma either in a causative or correlative manner. Pain can cause trauma or Trauma can cause Pain, or they can co-exist and intermingle. The relationship is complex. Perception of trauma and pain vary with age, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status and culture and life experience.

UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC PAIN

Feb 28, FR 1-4pm, $85, Dixon - ONLINE

Chronic pain has its own unique physiology and symptom picture. Treatment goals aim to reduce problematic symptoms and improve quality of life. Once goals are identified, optimum treatment techniques, hydrotherapy and homework/self-care can be prescribed to follow clear critical thinking guidelines. Massage therapists who complete this class will able to understand chronic pain. Armed with solid information and together with patient input, therapists are prepared to figure out what will be most helpful for their individual clients.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

SHIATSU II - Short Form (Front)

Jan 6-Mar 10, MO 6-9pm, 30CEs, $750, Ward - PORTLAND

In Shiatsu II, students learn the kata for the front of the body, review channel locations and TCM theory. Finally, the students practice the whole "short form" kata with a focus on developing quality of touch. Students continue to do the Dao Yin self-massage exercise.

SHIATSU SHORT FORM CLINIC

Jan 9-Mar 13, TH 1-5:30pm, 45CEs, $900, Ward - PORTLAND

The clinic provides students with the opportunity to practice the Shiatsu kata on the public in a supervised setting. Nineteen full-body Shiatsu massages are performed on clients over the ten-week course. This training reinforces the Shiatsu kata and develops confidence, strength and efficiency. In addition, students practice listening skills and boundary setting, and learn to modify the kata to meet individual needs and time constraints. Clinic is encouraged to be taken the term following Shiatsu II. 

MASSAGE for PEOPLE with DIABETES

Jan 11, Sat 12-4pm, $105, Mozingo Goodwin - PORTLAND

This course is for anyone that wants to know more about metabolic disorders, primarily diabetes mellitus & how to provide competent and appropriate bodywork to this ever-growing client population.

INSURANCE BILLING for LMTs

Jan 12, Sun 9am-12pm, 3CEs, $85, Davis - PORTLAND

Open your practice to a whole new market by incorporating insurance billing. Contrary to "the word on the street", the process is not as complicated, time consuming, nor as financially compromising as you might think. This class will show you how to easily and effectively make use of this lucrative market. You will learn your rights and restrictions as a medical provider; learn how to submit, keep and maintain insurance claims; and receive the forms you will need to start billing immediately. Information on insurance company contacts are also shared. After this class, you will know the basic information you need to start growing your practice.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY INTRODUCTION

Jan 17-19, FR 6-9p; SA&SU 10a-5pm, $370, Dixon - PORTLAND

Craniosacral work is a gentle, powerful form of bodywork developed by an osteopathic physician. Craniosacral techniques move the cranial and sacral bones to free restrictions in the connective tissue and central nervous system. Craniosacral bodywork is especially useful for addressing pain and dysfunction in the head, spine and pelvis. The techniques can release physical and emotional trauma throughout the body and can be performed with the client clothed. This introductory course will introduce students to the history and basic concepts of Craniosacral Massage and a basic protocol of preliminary techniques that you can practice alone or integrate into a massage session.

REIKI 2nd DEGREE

Jan 24-26, FR 6-8pm & SA-SU 9a-6pm, 18CEs, $450, Knorr - PORTLAND

The Second Degree Reiki Class is for those who want to dedicate themselves more deeply to the transformative and healing power of the Reiki energy. Through the use of the Reiki symbols there is an enhancement of the energy flow. These symbols form the central teaching piece in this class and we will practice extensively which each of them. In addition, the ability to do "distance treatments" is taught. This class in the tradition of Reiki Shiki Ryoho with Phyllis Lei Furumoto as the current Lineage Bearer. If you can bring some pictures to the class from your youth and of some people that have been or are important to you. Reiki practitioners of any lineage are welcome to this class but there needs to be a minimum time elapse of 6 months between Reiki 1 and Reiki 2. There is no maximum time elapse.

INTRO TO SPORTS MASSAGE

Jan 25, SA10am-5pm, 6CEs, $165, Verschingel - PORTLAND

Discover how sports can fit into a massage practice. Gain knowledge about how to guide your career towards athletes and the sporting industry. We will be exploring methods such as combining basic techniques with active movement, tools and equipment commonly used, information about events, and other topics to get you started on incorporating athletes and teams into your profession.

MASSAGE ROOM DESIGN

Jan 26, Su 10a-3:30pm, 5CEs, $135, Smith - PORTLAND

In this workshop, you'll learn how to intentionally design a treatment room that supports better outcomes for your clients. We'll explore everything from table dressing to decor, space planning, ADA requirements, and the elements of design. There will be opportunities to critique different treatment room designs and create your own mood board. You'll be inspired to create a restorative environment that centers your client's overall experience.

MANUAL RESISTED MUSCLE TESTING

Feb 1-2, Sat-Sun 9am-5:30pm, 15CEs, $340, Libby - PORTLAND

This class teaches the techniques of manual resisted muscle testing and orthopedic tests in order to guide you to the source of the pain. You will learn consistent and organized ways to screen clients and where to apply your own massage techniques in order to work more efficiently and effectively. 

MASSAGE FOR END OF LIFE CARE

Feb 8, SA 9a-4pm, 6CEs, $150, Casey - PORTLAND

Massage therapy offers so much to people who are nearing the end of life. For many people, the end of life can bring with it fear, anxiety, loneliness, and physical discomfort. Massage therapy can be very effective in providing relief from these issues, and sharing positive experiences with people who are often unable to do many of the things that have brought them joy throughout life. In this class we will learn how to safely and effectively provide massage therapy in end of life care, and examine the role a massage therapist can play in witnessing and sharing this experience.

MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE INTRODUCTION

Feb 8-9, SA&SU 10am-5pm, 12CEs, $290, Dixon - PORTLAND

Myofascial Massage (MFM) aims to achieve muscle, organ and nerve relaxation via the release of the connective tissue. MFM is comprised of two separate and unique bodywork approaches known as Direct and Indirect. This class provides an overview to both approaches and a sampling of a variety of direct and indirect techniques (including demonstration and practice time with jostling, rocking, skin rolling, compression, and myofascial stretching). Massage therapists who practice myofascial massage report improved body mechanics, awareness, an increased sense of joy about bodywork and rave reviews from clients.

THAI MASSAGE - Level I

Feb 21-23, Fri 6:30-8:30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm, $440, Weitzer - PORTLAND

This Level I Southern-style course is extracted from the full Southern-style Kata, and provides the student with a holistic session lasting 40 to 50 minutes. This short form uses all five body positions and focuses primarily on compressions and passive Yoga stretches. The emphasis of this class is on good body mechanics; you will learn to move the client effortlessly and "heal yourself while helping those you touch." This tradition is practiced fully clothed, so please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a pillow and blanket to class. This course is certified by the Thai Healing Alliance International.

LYMPHATIC DETOX INTRODUCTION

Feb 28-Mar 1, FR 6-9pm, SA 10am-5pm, 9CEs, $220, Dixon - PORTLAND

Lymphatic Detox Massage maximizes the therapeutic effects of bodywork and is especially effective in reducing swelling, relieving acute and chronic pain, and detoxifying the body. Although extremely gentle and subtle the effects are potent on a physical level. In this introductory class, students become acquainted with main functions and actions of the lymphatic system, indications, contraindications and precautions. They will learn a simple protocol to drain the neck of toxins and a self-care practice to enhance detoxification and speed healing.

ON-SITE CHAIR MASSAGE I

Feb 3, Mon 10am-5pm, 6CEs, $165, Aguayo - SALEM

This workshop covers four basic aspects of on-site massage; application of techniques, body mechanics, professionalism, and practice development. Instruction includes the use of techniques on the head, neck, back, and shoulders with emphasis on the effects of stress and repetitive motion on areas of the upper body. Additional techniques for working the arms and hands will be demonstrated. The majority of the class time will be spent in demonstration if techniques followed by application and practice by participants working on each other with individual assistance from the instructor.

SEO & SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Feb 22, SA 9am-3pm, 5CEs, $130, Lee - SALEM

An entry-level business course designed to look at search engine optimization for your new or existing business, your website layout and capabilities in how clients can find and navigate through it. Included in the lecture is discussion on social media platforms and entry-level content creation.

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