Elements of Wellness is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a Continuing Education Approved Provider. Continuing Education offerings may be used for renewal of both state licenses and national certification.
Forearm & Hand Class – Jessica Appel (6 CE hours)
The easier and faster life moves around us the more opportunities for repetitive motion injuries arise. This comes to us as massage therapist’s more and more through our client’s arms and hands. This class will take a deeper look at the anatomy of the arms and hands and how we can help alleviate the pain and discomfort of these injuries and traumas. Work that we can share with our clients and when working with each other. Our hands are our greatest tools! Please bring linens (twin sheet set and pillowcases) and lubricant.
Sunday 11-13-11 (9:00 – 4:00)
CEUs: 6 Cost: $100.00
* $90.00 if paid 2 weeks before class date
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Usui Reiki 1&2 – Lucinda Sohn (12 CE hours)
Reiki is an energy healing method involving placing the hands on or just above the body in order to align chakras and bring healing energy to areas of need. The practitioner is trained to access and serve as a channel for life energy, using a passive touch that clients experience as warmth or tingling. Treatment strengthens the harmonic flow of energy within the body, returning the body to a state of balance. Reiki can be used to heal both yourself and others. Usui Reiki is the Reiki of Unconditional Love. Two attunements, all Reiki hand positions, Reiki 2 symbols, and Training Reiki 1 and 2 Manual are included.
Sat. 11-19-11 (10 – 5) Sun. 11-20-11 (10 – 3:30)
CEUs: 12 Cost: $275.00
* $250.00 if paid 2 weeks before class date
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Myofacial Release – Lucinda Sohn (8 or 16 CE hours)
Tap into the center to find the cause of symptoms of pain and decreased function.
Day 1: Core Release - Develop advanced skill and enhance your sensing abilities in releasing the transverse fascial planes of the body. Get to the core of the problem! Your knowledge and insight into core fascial restrictions will increase your success rate with all of your clients. Transverse planes of the pelvic floor, respiratory diaphragm, and thoracic inlet will be the primary focus.
Day 2: Extremities - Focus on the shoulder and hip as links to the myofascial system.
Sat. 12-3-11 (9:00 – 5:30) Core Release
CEUs: 8 Cost: $120.00
Sun. 12-4-11 (9:00 – 5:30) Extremities
CEUs: 8 Cost: $120.00
* $220.00 if both classes are paid 2 weeks before class date
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Introduction to Cranial Sacral Therapy – Corirose Benitez (12 CE hours)Introduction to this light touch therapy which brings therapeutic work to the nervous system level for deep relaxation and release of stress and trauma. Palpation skills and a release series can be easily integrated into other modalities. Instructor Corirose has studied CranioSacral and Somato-Emotional Release through the Upledger Institute and has over 25 years experience in the field.
Sat. 12-10-11 (10 – 4:30) Sun. 12-11-11 (10 – 4:30)
CEUs: 12 Cost: $200.00
* $180.00 if paid 2 weeks before class date
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Hot Stone Massage – Corirose Benitez (8 CE hours)
\This extremely relaxing and renewing treatment is perfect for the colder weather months. Includes techniques to combine therapeutic and energetic aspects of working with various stones and layouts.
Sunday 1-8-11 (9:00 – 5:30)
CEUs: 8 Cost: $140.00
* $120.00 if paid 2 weeks before class date
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Pre-natal Massage – Jessica Appel (16 CE hours)
This class will teach MT’s how to work with prenatal clients throughout all stages of pregnancy. There will be a combination of discussion and hands on work. Pregnancy posture, cautions, and common conditions will be discussed. Positioning, application of technique, and body mechanics will be practiced. Please bring linens (twin sheet set and 2 pillowcases) and lubricant.
Sat. & Sun. 1-21/22-12 (9:00 – 6:00)
CEUs: 16 Cost:$250.00
* $230.00 if both classes are paid 2 weeks before class date
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Aromatherapy – Denise Albritten (8 CE hours)
Learn to use aromatherapy in your massage practice. This class will teach the do’s and don’ts about aromatherapy and includes and intro on making your own blends. Denise has been a certified aroma-therapist for years and a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 2008.
Saturday 11-12-11 (9:00 – 6:00)
CEUs: 8 Cost: $140.00
* $120.00 if paid 2 weeks before class date
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Trigger Point Therapy – Jessica Appel (16 CE hours)
Looking for a deeper understanding of trigger points and how to work them effectively? This is the class! This class will teach the what’s, how’s, and why’s to working with active trigger points and how to work on many types of clients. This class also includes self-help techniques and how to follow common patterns of pain caused by trigger points. Please bring linens (twin sheet set and a pillowcase) and lubricant.
Sat. & Sun. 2-18/19-12 (9:00 – 6:00)
CEUs: 16 Cost: $250.00
* $230.00 if both classes are paid 2 weeks before class date
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Intro to Thai Massage tools – Dennis Cronin-Doyle (12 CE hours)
This class gives an introduction to some theories and tools from Thai massage. Thai massage uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s energy systems. Thai massage is both relaxing and energizing. Add some great new, and modern tools to your toolbox. This technique is becoming very popular in spas across the country.
Sat. & Sun. 2-25/26-2012 (9:00 – 4:00)
CEUs: 12 Cost: $200.00
* $180.00 if paid 2 weeks before class date
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Reflexology – Jessica Appel (16 CE hours)
This class will teach techniques, a basic routine, and how to offer this modality as a stand-alone service or add it to another session. The feet are the most overlooked and overworked part of the body. Understanding the feet and their connection with the rest of the body can increase your effectiveness as a massage therapist. Clients with happy feet keep walking back through your door!
Sat. & Sun. 3-17/18-12 (9:00 – 6:00)
CEUs: 16 Cost: $250.00
* $230.00 if both classes are paid 2 weeks before class date
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Transformational Healing Series
Instructors Corirose Benitez and Lucinda Sohn team up to create this magical mix of creative, spiritual opportunities.
Sacred Alignment 1: Introduction to Medicine Wheel, Shamanic Trance Journey Techniques, & Shield-Making. Earth-based wisdom, inclusive of diverse spiritual paths, is the backdrop of this play-full experiential workshop. $90, Three Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m., November 2-November 16.
Cost: $50
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Return to the Root Finding center in changing times requires stillness; listen to the wind and the water; tune in to the messages of the earth and fire. What do you desire to mend and what do you choose to tend? Two Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. December 7 and 14.
Cost: $50
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Solstice Energy Raising Singing and vibrational healing to celebrate the return of the light. Wednesday, December 21, 7-10 p.m.
Cost: $10 suggested offering
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Sacred Alignment 2 Series
Soul Retrieval, Inter-generational Pattern Healing, Rattle-making. Earth-based wisdom soul retrieval provides techniques for transforming places in our history where patterns of challenge were laid in our souls. Ends with celebration of Imbolc, hope rising as the days lengthen and our dreams begin to take shape. Four Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m., January 11-February 1
Cost: $120
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* More great classes to come in 2012!
yofascial
Release Internship
Myofascial Release Internship
with Lucinda Sohn, MA, NCTMB, LMT
A 48 hour intensive
study of Myofascial Release. Includes 32 hours of direct client care with
hands-on, individualized instruction and attention, and one-on-one mentoring. Prerequisites: Introduction to Myofascial Release, Myofascial Core Releases, Myofascial Mobilization.
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learn more about this program and availability.
CEUs: 48 Cost: $625
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