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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Christina Polnyj \nTime: Saturday – Sunday\, 9AM-6PM\nWorkshop Price: $300\nLocation: NW Gainesville. Please contact Christina for address and directions. www.essentialeducationinternational.com\nCE Hours: 18 Florida\nTo register or for more information: visit the Essential Education website \n\nDescription: LEARN a multilayered approach to health. Gain a deeper understanding of Aromatherapy and how to utilize essential oils at home and/or professionally. Become proficient in the uses of 21 essential oils. \nMAKE aromatic cream blends\, room sprays\, sinus inhalers\, diffuser blends\, massage oils and bath salts. \nDISCOVER how essential oils are used to maintain health\, treat acute and chronic pain\, and reduce stress. \nLearning safety guidelines and basic blending skills is all you need to begin to enjoy the therapeutic use of essential oils. In this class we will study 21 essential oils and gain an understanding of their individual uses\, including immune support\, reducing inflammation\, pain management and stress reduction. Participants will experience the benefits of aromatherapy firsthand while making massage oil\, cream\, room sprays\, diffuser blends\, bath salts\, sinus inhalers and steams. Add an exciting dimension to your practice while supporting your own personal health and wellness. NO MASSAGE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! \nTo register or for more information please contact Christina at 352-222-1747 or e-mail christinapolnyj@mac.com
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/therapeutic-use-of-essential-oils-2019-03-02/2019-03-02/
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SUMMARY:Integrating Orthopedic Assessment & Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Neck\, Shoulder\, Low Back & Knee Injuries\nTime: 8:30am- 4:30pm\n Workshop Price: $149 (Regular registration is $199)\n Location: Florida School of Massage \nCE Credits: ★ Florida: 7 \nTo Register: Visit workshop PayPal page or call 617-576-0777. \nJoin Dr. Ben Benjamin for his new\, hands-on workshop which includes injury assessment and friction therapy treatment. At each full-day training\, you will learn two dozen assessment tests\, as well as cross-ber friction\, and myofascial and deep tissue techniques to address pain and injury in some of the most commonly injured structures in the neck\, shoulder\, low back\, and knee. \nYou will also learn the anatomy of these structures as never before through physically locating and palpating each targeted muscle\, tendon\, and ligament with these techniques. This new workshop\ngives you a comprehensive view of working with these injuries from initial assessment to treatment. \nLearn ASSESSMENT TESTING and HANDS-ON TREATMENT for the most commonly injured structures in the following:\n\nTHE NECK – Injuries to these structures can create headache-like pain as well as referred pain into the arms\, hands\, upper back and chest.\nTHE SHOULDER – Injuries to these structures can refer pain into the axilla\, upper arm\, and forearm.\nTHE LOW BACK – Injuries to these structures can show themselves as low back pain as well as referred pain into the abdomen\, hip\, thigh\, lower leg and foot.\nTHE KNEE – The most commonly injured ligaments in this area cause debilitating knee pain and swelling – and many practitioners have never heard of them.\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor\nBEN BENJAMIN\, PhD (Sports Medicine) has been practicing massage since 1963 and has been nationally recognized for his contributions to massage therapy\, receiving the AMTA President’s Award in 2000 and an induction into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2010. *NCBTMB Approved Provider #03029-00 • NYS Approved • Reports to Florida CE Broker
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/integrating-orthopedic-assessment-treatment/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ayurvedic Massage and The Ayurvedic Model of Health Care
DESCRIPTION:March 23 & 24\, 2019\, 9:00am-4:00pm each day. \n12 CEU’s hands on training for LMT\, NCBTMB and approved by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association for Ayurvedic Professionals (NAMA-PACE). \nTo Register: Visit chayaveda.com \nInstructor\, Chaya~Sharon Heller\, BA\, CAP\, C-IAYT\, LMT\, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner\, Yoga Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist will teach the signature Ayurvedic Massage; Garshana and Abhyanga.  Participants will learn one and two practitioner formats and supporting Ayurvedic theory.  Garshana Massage is a silk glove massage that exfoliates the skin and stimulates lymphatic flow and drainage and is an optimal preparation for Abhyanga Massage. Abhyanga Massage is a rhythmic body massage with warm Ayurvedic oils that help arterial and lymphatic circulation and drainage and is the signature Ayurvedic massage modality. \nLearn how to set up the treatment room\,  Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology including 5 elements\, doshic theory and function\,  physiology and psychology\,  understanding your unique body type\, and the nature of imbalance\,  adaptations for daily and seasonal rhythms\, assessment tools\, techniques and intake methods\, how to provide a safe and therapeutic Ayurvedic  massage\, selecting appropriate treatment protocols; choosing oil\, adapting speed\, pressure\, & language\,  the role of Panchakarma and Ayurvedic massage in traditional Ayurvedic health care\, the Ayurvedic definition of health\, root causes of disease\, and disease progression\, learning the sequence. \nBring:  Massage Table\, 2 sets of sheets\, 2 bath towels\, and 4 hand towels\nMassage oil provided  •  Please notify us of any allergies \nTuition: Includes 1 pair of Garshana Gloves to use and keep\, handouts\, CEU’s and certificate of completion – $265 Early Bird Through February 25th – $245 \nProgram location: Fairfield Inn & Suites; 3877 SW 37 Blvd\, Gainesville\, FL 32608\n A fabulous travel destination\, with an awsome new hotel in Gainesville\, conveniently located and surrounded by acres of nature\, offering group discounts on rooms for our students. It’s amenities include natural and soothing room decor\, a salt water swimming pool\, healthy breakfast options\, outdoor and indoor lounge and patio areas\, large fitness center and more!!! Make this training a vacation or stay cation and explore and experience the wonders of Gainesville\, Florida. Choose from their Standard King\, 2 Queen or Suites that can sleep up to 5.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/ayurvedic-massage-and-the-ayurvedic-model-of-health-care/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn & Suites\, 3877 SW 37 Blvd\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scar Tissue Management: Principles\, Practice and Protocol
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nancy Keeney Smith\n CE Hours: 18 Florida \n\nNCBTMB Provider #: 450391-07\nFlorida Provider #: 50-11196 \nRegistration: Register here\n Contact Nancy Smith at info@ntouchtherapy.com \nThis highly practical course is aimed at enabling health care professionals to work safely and effectively with patients with scars of varying etiology and through the various stages of accidental or surgical trauma recovery. \nThe material covers the science of wound healing and scar formation\, pathophysiological scar etiology and considerations for bodywork during the various stages of healing and mature scar formation. Trauma-sensitive considerations and communication strategies and are also covered. The course includes instructor demos and participant exchange (assessment and treatment) – including methods/tools for evaluating and tracking treatment outcomes. \nThe learning outcome is to assist the therapist with improving their critical thinking\, clinical reasoning\, and scar treatment skills to achieve consistently safe and effective clinical outcomes. You will be encouraged to share your scar tissue experiences and interact with other therapists in group discussions. Nancy combines years of research with traumatic scar clients and her certification in MLD to develop a protocol that combines gentle hands-on techniques to facilitate the best healing environment. \n About the Instructor: \nNancy Keeney Smith is an author of Traumatic Scar Tissue Management\, Board Certified Licensed Massage Therapist\, Certified Lymph Drainage Therapist\, and a Florida and NCTMB Provider of Scar Management Workshops. Nancy’s Scar Management Workshops have been taught internationally to students\, LMT’s\, PT’s and OT’s. Nancy is former 1st VP of the AMTA Florida Chapter\, member of the American Burn Association\, and the National Lymphedema Network. \n\n2005 Pioneered therapeutic massage sessions with pediatric burn survivors at Camp Amigo\n2006 Project Leader of Massage Therapy Foundation Grant funded pilot program for pediatric burn scars & massage therapy\n2005 to present Program Leader for TALK Project-massage therapy for pediatric burn survivors\n2008 Research paper Published-Range of Motion Improves After Massage in Children with Burns: A Pilot Study\n2010 MTIF funds research on how massage and active isolated stretching effects ROM on scar tissue\n2011 Opens After Care Clinic for Scar Management in Gainesville\, Florida\n2013 Presenter- International Massage Therapy Research Conference\n2016 Author: Traumatic Scar Management Techniques: Principles\, Practice and Protocol-Handspring Publishing\n2016 Author: Scar Chapter contributor to Integrative Pain Management-Handspring Publishing\n2016 Presenter: Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of British Columbia\n2017 Presenter: Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Conference\n2017 Presenter: Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan\n2018 Presenter: 5th International Fascia Research Congress Berlin\, Germany
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/scar-tissue-management-principles-practice-and-protocol/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Improving Therapy Outcomes Using Current Research Findings
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday – Sunday\, April 13-14\, 2019\n Time: 9 AM – 6 PM\n Workshop Price: $325 ($275 before March 29)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\n6421 SW 13th Street\, Gainesville\, FL 32608\nCE Hours: 18 \nFL Provider 50-1587 \nTo Register: Contact Lee Whitridge at 772-979-5828 or email bluemoonies@juno.com \n  \nQuestions? Just ask Pete Whitridge justaskpete@mac.com or by calling 772-332-6116 \n[Download workshop flyer] \nDescription\n\nImprove your therapy outcomes using current research findings\nDeepen your knowledge of anatomical and fascial structures\nTeach your clients to work with you during therapy\nEliminate chronic pain by working below the client’s pain threshold\nSlow down\, focus your attention\, be more effective with less effort\n\nThis workshop will update you on current research evidence to inform and refine your therapeutic skills. The class will focus on research topics such as affective outcomes\, inflammatory response\, pain science\, and trauma and resiliency.  Proper use of thermal therapies\, the reeducation of post-traumatic injury response in wound repair\, and functional movement patterning will also be covered.  Help your clients become self reliant by teaching them to fully engage their own self awareness and interoception.  Strengthen your practice and deepen your massage skills with all client populations. \nEvery time I study with Pete\, I learn so much!  He always brings new\, updated info to class.  Love Pete! \n – Anon.\, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy \nOutstanding [knowledge of the subject]; explains and conveys information at a good pace\, concisely and with humor. [Organization of the class] flows naturally and spontaneously.  I like the multitude of visuals\, auditory\, and hands-on.  Great presence; sincere.  Fantastic; great instructor! \n – Anon.\, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy \nAbout the instructor\nPete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988.  He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education.  He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA\, FCA\, and AMTA meetings and conventions. \nPete has served as Chair of the FL Board of Massage Therapy.  He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004.  He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. \nHe lives in Fort Pierce\, FL with his wife Lee.  They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/improving-therapy-outcomes-using-current-research-findings/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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