Thursday, November 20, 2008

Massage Therapy Continuing Education

Seminars

The National Academy of Massage Therapy & Healing Sciences, which is 30 minutes Northwest of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a comprehensive schedule of massage therapy continuing education courses, classes, and seminars to massage therapists, body workers, and other health care professionals. These workshops are scheduled throughout the year and vary in cost. All graduates of the Academy will be automatically placed on our mailing list and sent periodic updates as to workshops that may be of interest. If you are interested in attending any of the workshops listed below, please call the Academy for more information or you can contact us by email at info@nationalmassage.com to reserve your space in the workshop. All massage therapy continuing education seminars are held at the following address unless specified:

National Academy of Massage Therapy & Healing Sciences
1744 Sumneytown Pike
Kulpsville, PA 19443
(215) 412-4121

Hotel Accommodations- If you are in need of hotel accommodations, the Academy is conveniently located directly adjacent to the Best Western Inn at Towamencin. Please call (215) 368-3800 and mention the Academy to receive a discounted group rate on your room.

 

Touch for Health II
Applied Kinesiology

Instructor: Janet Leidy, NCTMB Certified TFH Instructor

Sunday, 11/16/08
Sunday, 11/23/08
Both days are 9am-4pm

16 CEUs
NCBTMB Category A Approved


(please bring textbook
from TFH I)

Cost: $275

 


A continuation of TFH I, students are introduced to 14 new muscles as well as the Oriental 5 elements theory. Through Applied Kinesiology / Muscle Testing, students will learn specific hands-on techniques that will: Accelerate recovery from illness and injuries; Reduce or eliminate many different kinds of pain: headaches, backaches, stomach aches, etc; Prevent future health problems; Increase energy and counteract fatigue; and show immediately which foods are undermining a client's energy. Touch for Health Kinesiology balances the body through muscle testing/monitoring to improve posture and stimulate the body's own healing ability. Students receive Level II certification. Prerequisite: TFH I. Please see the Touch for Health Applied Kinesiology website for more information. Touch for Health Kinesiology Association is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.

 

 

 


Touch for Health I
Applied Kinesiology

Instructor: Janet Leidy, NCTMB Certified TFH Instructor

Sunday, 02/08/09
Sunday, 02/15/09
Both days are 9am-4pm

16 CEUs
NCBTMB Category A Approved

Cost: $300 (textbook included)

 


Through Applied Kinesiology / Muscle Testing, students will learn specific hands-on techniques that will: Accelerate recovery from illness and injuries; Reduce or eliminate many different kinds of pain: headaches, backaches, stomach aches, etc; Prevent future health problems; Increase energy and counteract fatigue; and show immediately which foods are undermining a client's energy. Touch for Health Kinesiology balances the body through muscle testing/ monitoring of 14 major muscles to improve posture and stimulate the body's own healing ability. Students receive Level I certification. Please see the Touch for Health Applied Kinesiology website for more information. Touch for Health Kinesiology Association is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.


 

Touch for Health II
Applied Kinesiology

Instructor: Janet Leidy, NCTMB Certified TFH Instructor

Sunday, 03/01/09
Sunday, 03/08/09
Both days are 9am-4pm

16 CEUs
NCBTMB Category A Approved


(please bring textbook
from TFH I)

Cost: $275

 


A continuation of TFH I, students are introduced to 14 new muscles as well as the Oriental 5 elements theory. Through Applied Kinesiology / Muscle Testing, students will learn specific hands-on techniques that will: Accelerate recovery from illness and injuries; Reduce or eliminate many different kinds of pain: headaches, backaches, stomach aches, etc; Prevent future health problems; Increase energy and counteract fatigue; and show immediately which foods are undermining a client's energy. Touch for Health Kinesiology balances the body through muscle testing/monitoring to improve posture and stimulate the body's own healing ability. Students receive Level II certification. Prerequisite: TFH I. Please see the Touch for Health Applied Kinesiology website for more information. Touch for Health Kinesiology Association is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.

 

 

 

Reiki I Certification

Instructor: Mike Wanner, Certified Reiki Master


To Be Announced

9am to 5pm (one hour for lunch)

Cost: $125

 




Reiki is a Japanese energy healing modality whereby students are attuned to work with "Universal Life Energy". During this first degree course, the student will receive four Reiki attunements and learn to use Reiki energy directly on or close
to the body to help relieve physical and emotional blockages, revitalize, accelerate healing, calm the mind
and stimulate spiritual awareness.
Training will include history and hand positions. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow.
Workbook included.

Certificates of Completion
(Must currently be a Massage Therapist or Bodyworker to be eligible to complete these classes.)


These classes, which are a part of our 600 Hour Massage Therapy curriculum, can be taken on an individual basis through the school and counted toward AMTA and ABMP continuing education requirements. A certificate of completion will be issued for each class completed.



Please call (215) 412-4121 for dates, times, hours and
cost of each class.

1. Massage Consultation and Client/Patient Assessment/ Charting

2. Massage Adjunct Modality Exploration

3. Infant Massage

4. Introduction to Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage

5. Introduction to Animal Massage

6. Basic Aromatherapy and Hot Stone Massage Techniques

7. Introduction to Reflexology

8. Introduction to Shiatsu and Eastern Technique

9. Sports Massage Basics

10. Trigger Point Therapy

11. Introduction to Manual Lymphatic Drainage

12. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for Massage

13. Basic CranioSacral Therapy/Myofascial Release Techniques

14. Introduction to Reflexology

15. PNF and other Stretching Techniques

16. Chair Massage

17. Small Business Management for Massage Therapists.

18. Medical Insurance Billing

19. Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED certification. This class is open to the general public and does not require participant to be a Massage Therapist or Bodyworker.

 


 

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