Massage Academy Classes: CE Seminars

Instructor: Paula Kaprocki, LMT
www.thebody-mechanics.com

Course Description

This class will be a continuation of the Introduction to Chakras and Chakra Balancing class, however it can be taken separately from the Introduction class. Be aware that a complete discussion of the basics of the chakras will not be included but rather a reminder of some of the Introduction class teachings.This class will include a discussion of the Chakras and their Sanskrit origins as well as the connection to the musical notes, mantras, essential oils and crystals associated with each one. Students will also be reminded of how the 7 Chakras relate to the Endocrine system in the body.In the class the students will be shown ways to ‘read’ the Chakras in the body and how to incorporate this into a standard Swedish Massage Session using the application of professional therapeutic touch. The understanding of the Chakras and energy in general in the body will allow the therapists to have a better understanding of what emotions may be causing physical pain to manifest in the body. Using this information the students will be introduced to ways to use the crystals, music and essential oils that relate to each Chakra.

Students will again be introduced and allowed to practice hands-on energy balancing techniques including the Chakra Chelation technique and reading the energies with crystals. During the class students will be able to view a demonstration of a Chakra Energy Balancing Wrap using specific Chakra oil blends and be able to practice this on each other while also incorporating the use of music and crystals.Students are asked to bring a blanket for warmth or as a table dressing as well as standard table linens and standard oil, cream or lotion. Aromatherapy Oils will be provided.

Instructor: Paula Kaprocki, LMT
www.thebody-mechanics.com

This new one day class will introduce the student to the use of cold stones for clients with headache and/or migraine issues.

This class will include a discussion of the types of Headaches and Migraines. The causes and symptoms of migraines specifically will be discussed. Students will learn how massage with cold stones can help clients with headaches and migraines specifically. Common migraine features will be discussed along with the common triggers.

In the class the students will be instructed in a cold stone protocol for headaches and migraines. Contraindications for the specific protocol will be discussed including current client medications for their specific type of migraine. During the class students will see a demonstration of the protocol prior to their actual hands-on experience. Possible aromatherapy options will also be discussed.

• Students will be given some tools and options they can use to market this technique to their clients.
• You are required to bring your own stones for this class. Cold stones will be available for purchase the day of the class.

4 CE Instructor:  Xerlan Deery, LMT, BCTMB

This class invites the participant to examine a more massage therapist focused approach to logical and practical positioning when addressing a client in a massage session. Due to burnout and the “physical demands” of massage, many people drop out of the profession within 3 to 5 years, a sad fact, and with proper body mechanics, the physical reasons for abandoning massage therapy can be addressed. With the popularity of such techniques as deep tissue massage, and some forms that may require more physical focus on the part of the massage therapist, Common Sense Body Mechanics can help the participant rigorously examine the physics of their positioning, as well as learn better methods of utilizing their stance and physical approach while performing to provide a better experience – not only for themselves, but for their clients. Lecture, discussion and hands on.

Foundations of cupping –  Jim Earley, LMT, NCBTMB

Learn hands-on with NCBTMB approved provider.

• The basic techniques of Cupping and how to apply them to your clients.
• The benefits and contraindications of Cupping.
• Learn the different types of Cupping: Static and Sliding.
• Incorporating massage with Cupping.
• Pre/Post event cupping for athletes.
• Post Cupping guidelines.

Note:

• Class will be taught from a massage therapist’s perspective.
• Therapists will have the skills to be able to start cupping their clients right away!
• Each therapist receives a 12 piece cupping set
• 8 Live CE’s for State License Requirement.

Cupping Level 2  Jim Earley, LMT, NCBTMB

Instructors:  Xerlan Deery, LMT, BCTMB &/or Christopher Deery, LMT, BCTMB

Delving into the history, theories, art and science of deeper work for Massage Therapists. Class includes lecture, discussion and hands on application of specific techniques, consciousness of pressures and stroke patterns that may beneficial changes to specific tissue layers of the body allowing the massage therapist to deliver a safe, artistic and effective form of therapy. Indications and contraindications are also discussed.

Instructor: Nancy Porambo

• ​Review of NCTMB ethical standards
• Define professional operations (structure, financial)
• Outline office policies (fees, tipping, insurance, cancellations)
• Discuss disclosure (scope, confidentiality, client education/communication)
• Understand professional conduct (scope, contraindications, referrals,boundaries, & documentation)
• Explain marketing (advertising)
• Understand social responsibility (community service)
• Present case studies and solutionProfessional Ethics for the Massage TherapistThis course explores the NCB Code of Ethics and introduces case scenarios that challenge the massage therapist.  Students will have the opportunity to discuss issues surrounding miscommunications, boundaries, self-disclosure, dual relationships and the recognition of your own belief system in conjunction to the therapist/client relationship.  4 CEH

4 CE Instructor: Xerlan Deery, LMT, BCTMB

 Your reputation and practice depends on more than your hands on skills. Your conscious and compassionate communication can make a difference with each session, each person – every day.

Learning how to get along and work within our increasingly diverse community isn’t just good marketing it is great customer service and ethical treatment of Massage Clients and other Massage Therapists in our community.   This class enables the participants to recognize cultural diversity issues, as well understand the ethical ramifications of their active and passive communication.  Lecture and discussion.

8 CE Instructor: Christopher Deery, LMT, BCTMB

This is an extension of what we may already know – Fasica is just as important to work with as muscles. Millions have been made teaching specific techniques, tips and tricks concerning the myofascia, but many massage therapists have it in their “toolkit” and do not realize it.

This class will help the participant engage their existing knowledge and build upon it to more effectively work in a myofascial model. This class targets the tailoring of a massage session based on the individual client, as well as practical techniques for the therapist to use for optimal muscular and fascial relaxation. Practical concerns of providing approaches for our clients to be given the opportunity to address their “flexion addicted” postures and into a more functional way of moving are provided. Special emphasis is also put on the current research and models of the myofascia, ways to examine the fascial environment, ways to fully engage myotatic units, and kinesiological principles of fascial movement.

16 CE Instructor: Christopher Deery, LMT, BCTMB

Many massage therapists have been introduced to working with the lymphatic system in their foundational massage education. There are some spectacular continuing education paths that people can take to explore certification in this model – for those who want to deepen their existing understanding of the lymphatic system, refine your hands on skills, and work more effectively, this is your answer. Research informed, holistically grounded, practically applied, the techniques presented can transform your practice and help you revel in the wonder that is the fluid paradigm.

nstructor: James Funk, LMT
www.forearmfusion.com

Forearm Fusion was designed with the therapist in mind! Students attending this two day class will learn how to effectively use their body by applying maximum pressure with minimal effort or strain. Students will be taught body saving techniques allowing them to complete a full body massage without the use of their hands or thumbs. Forearm Fusion will save the body and make massage easy, no matter what your client is looking for. This class is an absolute must for career longevity for the massage therapist! This class includes lecture, hands- on practice, and practical application of this modality.

Students are recommended to wear a short sleeve, dark colored clothing as they are working with all parts of their arm and shoulder with oil.

Instructor: Paula Kaprocki, LM
www.thebody-mechanics.com

This class will address the use of stretches in a standard Sports Massage and how to use them in a standard Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage session. A review of muscle, fascia, and joint terminology will be addressed including but not limited to tendons, ligaments, periosteum, fascia, muscle, joints, cartilage, and bursa. Passive stretches will be introduced as part of the standard massage. This will be part lecture and part hands-on with an opportunity for questions, demonstrations, and work with partners.

Contraindications will be discussed including but not limited to acute injury, chronic conditions, infection, inflammation, acute cardias, liver or kidney diseases, pain medications, recreational medications, and blood thinners. Additionally, specific client groups will be addressed such as athletes, weekend warriors, occasional athlete, and age-specific athletes.

• Students are asked to bring standard table linens and oil/cream.

Nurit Nardi MA LMT RCST

Introduction to craniosacral integration therapy

The Healing Power of a Light Touch

Craniosacral Integration, a powerful hands-on approach that treats and supports the body’s wisdom and its innate ability to heal, is a wonderful tool to add to your existing massage practice.

Craniosacral Integration is an advanced form of bodywork that enables manual therapists to work deeply in the body while utilizing minimal pressure.

It gently addresses the spine, skull, sacrum, and fascia to treat pain and trauma as well as supports the body’s self healing process.

Craniosacral Therapy has been around for a long time but lately it has become an increasingly popular therapy due to its effectiveness and safety.

This workshop provides a thorough introduction to a powerful and unique light touch therapy.

You will learn:

• The theoretical foundation of Craniosacral Integration
• The lineage and development of the work
• Engaging with all levels of the system: physical structures, rhythmic motions, energy
• The core principle of “health”
• Hands- on cranial and sacral holds to help your clients in deep relaxation
• The concept of subtle hands-on palpation
• Developing therapeutic presence as a vital skill
• The fundamental platform- types and conditions Craniosacral can help
• The healing power of a light touch
• Cultivating new self awareness and self growth
• And more…

Are You?

A bodywork therapist who is curious about Craniosacral Therapy? You’ve heard great things about the results that people have experienced but you’re not ready to invest huge amounts of money or time in training until you know more about it.

Someone you love receives Craniosacral Therapy treatment, and the results have been amazing. You wish you knew more about it so that you could use some of the techniques to help your loved one at home between treatments.

A wellness or a healthcare practitioner who has taken a CST seminar, but it was ages ago, and you feel like you forgot most of what you learned. You don’t want to go back to take the class over, but you would love a refresher course.

A licensed massage therapist who needs continuing education credits to renew your license

BIO

My journey with Craniosacral therapy began in 1997 when I attended my first Craniosacral class at the Upledger’s Institute.

I realized then that this approach spoke to me like no other form of bodywork I have ever done. It was different from anything I expected and experienced until then.

After completing the basic training with the Upledger Institute, I was introduced and trained with Roger Gilchrist in the biodynamic approach (750 hours) which took me deeper into the fascinating work of the fluid body, trauma resolution, and the Primary Respiration. I began listening to the body in a new way, shifting tissues without employing any pressure. I became more and more familiar with the fluid language of the Primary Respiration.

I was also getting good results with challenging issues and realized that working that way was effective and precise clinically, emotionally and spiritually. I was fortunate to assist Roger Gilchrist in the Biodynamic basic training in New York City.

My own approach to the practice and teaching of Craniosacral therapy is, of course, a mixture of all of the various schools and teachers I worked with, plus many other years of training in other “mind” modalities including DreamWork, imagery for transformation, and Focusing.

As a teacher I choose to teach some aspects of biomechanics along with the more delicate work of the biodynamic.

I am a former teacher at the Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy in NYC, where I taught for nineteen years. Continued interest from students and faculty resulted in my forming continuing education classes on various topics in Craniosacral Integration.  MY classes have been taught in private institutions and massage schools in New York State.

My training and professional experiences in the last 30 years as a licensed massage therapist, a registered Biodyanamic Craniosacral therapist, a Transpersonal therapist, self realization coach, a Focusing advanced practitioner and an expert teacher and practitioner in transformational dream and imagery work, has deepen my work considerably and has kept me involved in many cross disciplinary ventures.

My passion is teaching. I have been a teacher at the Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy in NYC for 17 years, and am a certified teacher who works locally and internationally through the School of Images in NYC (www.schoolofimages.com) under the supervision of its founder Dr. Catherine Shainberg.

I have also developed many others cross disciplinary workshops in the field of immunology and health, a mind body approach to calm your stress and anxiety, and more.

I am currently in the process of developing a full program teaching Craniosacral Integration Therapy for the ones who are curious and interested in deepening their skills and knowledge in the field of Craniosacral but are not ready to invest huge amount of time and money in training.

Instructor: Paula Kaprocki, LMT
www.thebody-mechanics.com

A discussion of the history of Lomi Lomi massage in the Hawaiian Islands, including kahunas and introduction of the skills taught by Aunty Margaret Machado to non-indigenous people. A discuss of the Hawaiian philosophy of Ho’oponopono will also be introduced. Discuss, demonstration, and practice of the traditional Pololei style of massage practiced by Aunty Margaret will be taught. Pololei is the use of long, broad strokes with compression using forearms and elbows. A discussion and comparison of the compression, petrissage, and effleurage strokes normally used in Swedish Massage to the Lomi techniques will be done during the class.

Lomi Lomi is traditional Hawaiian massage that has been practiced by Hawaiian kahunas for centuries. The style of Lomi that will be taught is the Pololei style taught by Aunty Margaret Machado after she broke with the tradition of keeping the work secretive and began to teach this style to anyone.

In this class the student will be introduced to the basic protocol of a Lomi Lomi massage sessions. Use of forearms and elbows will be stressed and each student will receive one on one instruction from the instructor. The Pololei style of Lomi Lomi enables the therapist to massage the entire body with a minimal amount of hand work and no thumb work. The work is performed using forearm and elbow positions and body mechanics is a large part of the body leverage used to create the pressure required for this work.