Continuing Education - Workshops and Seminars

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Continuing Education - Workshops & Seminars
March - April, 2004

BEYOND TRIGGER POINTS-LOW BACK & HIP UNIT-A

Date: Saturday & Sunday March 6 & 7, 2004
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: $250 advance registration/$275 at the door
Provider: Cathy Cohen, BA, LMT
Provider #MCE-219-05
CEU's: 15 FL & Nat'l (Cat. A)

This course will improve your understanding of biomechanical compensation, trigger points and the anatomy of the low back and hips. You will sharpen your skills in assessing myofascial involvement of the gluteus maximus and medius, quadratus lumborum and gluteus minimus. Cathy teaches her courses using her vast experience in the Travell methodology and from her knowledge of myofascial therapy and structural integration. Completion of this seminar will take your comprehension and technical skills Beyond Trigger Points!

BEYOND TRIGGER POINTS-LOW BACK & HIP UNIT-B

Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4, 2004
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: $250 advance registration/$275 at the door
Provider: Cathy Cohen, BA, LMT
Provider #MCE-219-05
CEU's: 15 FL & Nat'l (Cat. A)

This unit identifies problems of the piriformis and iliopsoas, thoracolumbar erector spinae, serratus posterior inferior and abdominals. The content is based on the highly beneficial approaches presented in Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction by Doctors Travell and Simons. Emphasis is placed on ice and stretch technique-- trigger point release and myofascial manipulation. Assessment of postural distortions and perpetuating factors will also be featured. Note: Weekend units can be taken in any order. Choose one weekend, or all five units that will be offered between now and August 2004.

REFLEXOLOGY - LEVEL I

Date: Friday, March 12, 2004, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 13 &14, 2004, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: $275 advance registration/$295 at the door
Provider: Monna Coons, LMT, NCTMB, CR, HHP
Provider #MCE 275-05
CEU's: 20 FL & Nat'l (Cat. B)

Become a certified Reflexologist. Level I is a stand-alone class. Taking this class will give you the knowledge and working skills to start offering Reflexology to your clients immediately, thus enabling you to make more money this season. In this Level I offering, you will learn a detailed foot reflexology routine. You will gain a complete understanding of the anatomy of the feet, how the feet relate to the whole body and the foot reflexology points. In addition, you will learn the proper techniques to avoid injury to the thumbs and fingers. You will leave class feeling great and ready to perform complete reflexology sessions. To become certified, you may choose to complete Level II and the Level III Proficiency/Certification classes

ON-SITE CHAIR MASSAGE

Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18, 2004
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: $140 advance registration/$160 at the door
Provider: Michael McConnell, LMT, NCTMB
Provider #MCE-143-05
CEU's: 8 FL & Nat'l (Cat. A)

Learn a complete application of Shiatsu Massage that has been specifically adapted for work with chair massage. You will learn a complete 15-minute protocol for the head, shoulders, arms, back and hips, with additional techniques for the chest, quadriceps, knees and calves. Techniques will also be taught in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder problems along with other tools to enhance the effects of Chair Massage. Also, learn how to select your market and promote this profitable practice building technique.

SHIATSU FLOOR MASSAGE

Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25, 2004
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: Adv. Reg. $265, at the door $285
Provider: Monna Coons, LMT, NCTMB, CR, HHP
Provider #MCE 275-05
CEU’s: 16 FL & Nat'l (Cat. A)

Pre-requisite: Students should have completed Acupressure
massage or have a good understanding of the meridians and
the theories of TCM. This class is one where you will learn by doing and is all hands-on participation. You will learn the routine for a Japanese Floor Shiatsu massage using both your hands and feet. You will be giving and receiving this work for two full days!

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Cathy Cohen, BA, LMT - Ms. Cohen has practiced myofascial techniques since the eighties within a variety of clinical settings. She has developed and is the instructor of Beyond Trigger Points Seminars, a particularly effective treatment strategy for the management of chronic muscular pain. Cathy has a degree in Biology from George Mason University and has been a dedicated student of classical dance, martial arts, and yoga for over thirty years. Cathy is both a dedicated massage educator and Licensed Massage Therapist. She is deeply committed to furthering the professional development of massage therapy through quality education.

Monna Coons, LMT, NCTMB, CR, HHP- Ms. Coons is a graduate of Desert Resort School of Somatherapy in California and received her Reflexology Certification through the International Institute of Reflexology in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Coons has over 10 years of private practice and teaching experience and currently owns Alternative Health Therapy, a massage and continuing education business.

Michael McConnell, LMT, NCTMB - Mr. McConnell is the owner of the Florida Wellness Centers, Inc. He has extensive training in a number of advanced manual therapies, including CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Somatic Therapy, Reflexology and others. He maintains a private practice in Ft. Lauderdale in addition to an active schedule teaching Continuing Education seminars throughout Florida.

REGISTRATION:

Seminars are by advance registration only. Registration closes 7 days prior to seminar date. Registration requires a $50 deposit with the balance paid before or on the day of the seminar. Deposits/payments are to be made to us by credit card by calling (239) 489-2282, or by mailing a check made payable to Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care. There will be no refunds of deposits. Pre-payments will be refunded in the event of non-attendance, less the $50 deposit.