Level II Workshops

This three-day workshop will build on the foundation forged by the Level I workshops that we have offered nationally since 2001. While Level I focuses on learning the technique, movements, applications and safety, Level II will take this knowledge and build upon it to position the practitioner "within the treatment cup." As is the tradition in our workshops, students will experience intensive hands-on exposure to the techniques that are presented. The Level II workshops are a fusion of approaches, using the Massage Cupping™ bodywork techniques and concepts to create individual protocols for clients with specific conditions. Special attention will be dedicated to the lymphatic system due to the intensive tissue dredging that characterizes the Massage Cupping™ bodywork technique.

Participants will present a case synopsis of either a single or a group client study devoted to a particular health imbalance or condition.

Case synopsis suggestions:

• SOAP notes
• Treatment diagrams
• Client comments and testimonials
• Photographic documentation
• Practitioner observation
• Client feedback notes

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BIO: Patrick Ingrassia, LMT, creates an exciting educational environment that allows his students to immediately benefit from his workshops with ease. He has been teaching massage in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico for over 17 years and is a contributor to Massage Magazine, Massage Message, and Massage Therapy Canada. Patrick developed the BodySaver Method of Massage to address the issues with injury and burnout that stop Massage Therapists from reaching their potential. He is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Thai Massage Therapist & Instructor, Kripalu Certified Bodyworker, Certified Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher.

BodySaver Massage: The “No Thumbs” Method for Deep Tissue Massage
NCBTMB provider # 333930-00
March 5-6, 2011
http://www.nayadausa.com/traininasheville1.html
Can you imagine performing an entire therapeutic massage WITHOUT using your thumbs or palms? Discover your body's built in "Power Tools" in this two day experiential course and gain the ability to perform deep tissue on any size client while preserving your body and energy. Learn how to effectively employ your knuckles, fists, forearms, elbows, knees, and feet with principles of "least effort and maximum results." We will show you the “Principles of Longevity” for massage therapists that will have you go beyond basic body mechanics and have the long, successful career you envision for your life. This course will cover techniques in Prone, Supine, and Side-Lying positions. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Thai Massage For The Table
NCBTMB provider # 333930-00
August 27-29, 2011
http://www.nayadausa.com/traininasheville2.html
Bring all the therapeutic benefits of Thai Massage to your practice and keep YOUR feet on the floor. Endorsed by the ITM School in Chaing Mai, Thailand and featured in Massage Magazine, our BodySaver Method of Thai for the Table is ergonomic and practical for the western Massage Therapist while preserving the authenticity of the Thai movements. This course covers prone, supine, and side-lying positions.
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Contact:
Tina L.I. Dietz, MS, NCC
Business Manager, Nayada Institute of Massage
Call Me Personally: (716) 523-1089
Nayada Office: (716) 833-8031
tina@nayadausa.com
http://www.nayadausa.com/

BIO: Ivy Jo Staton is the Authorized Instructor for Bamboo-fusion for the Eastern United States. She has taught and presented workshops extensively while balancing a private practice in Durham, North Carolina where her permanent training facility, North Pointe Body Therapies, is located.

Class Description: Bamboo-Fusion is an innovative way to provide Swedish or deep tissue full body massage on the table while reducing the stress on your hands. Students will learn a new way to effleurage and petrissage with “warmed” bamboo tools that are different shapes and sizes. By introducing a new tool, therapists will increase the amount of clients you can apply deep tissue to, give longer sessions without fatigue, and it will also save your thumbs and wrists from repetitive use injuries. Students will learn effective body mechanics relative to stance, posture, and hand / wrist positioning. Students will receive and give relaxation or deep tissue strokes using bamboo tools. This class will consist of 80% hands on application utilizing the bamboo tools and 20% lecture.

Required Materials for Class: Please bring massage table with face cradle, a pillow or bolster and a full set of linens.

Contact:
Ivy Jo Staton, NC LMBT#3870
Authorized Instructor for Bamboo-fusion for Eastern United States
North Pointe Body Therapies
1921 North Pointe Dr. Suite C
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 475-1130
http:// www.northpointebodytherapies.com

The Healing Touch Certification program is a multi-level course of study in energy-based therapy that moves from beginner to advanced practitioners and is complementary to health care. The program incorporates a variety of energy-based modalities that are sequenced in Levels 1 through 5, allowing participates to progress from beginner to practitioner. Students receive a certification of completion at each level. Healing Touch Certification program™ is a nursing continuing education program for registered nurses, health care professionals, body orientated therapists, psychotherapists or other licensed health care professionals, as well as individuals who desire an in-depth understanding of healing work that uses energy-based concepts.

Judy Lynne Ray has been an instructor of Healing Touch since 1999 and has taught in Romania, Peru, Italy and throughout the USA. She is currently founder and director of Healing Therapies, Inc. in North Carolina. Judy has made Healing Touch a way of life and welcomes you to journey with her on this path.

Judy Lynne Ray also teaches The Beyond Surgery Program (http://www.BeyondSurgery.net). See this web site for class info. This is an integrative therapy to support medical care. For further questions about this class, Judy can also be reached at (828) 553-8146.

2010 class dates for Level 1 (Healing Touch Program) in Asheville, NC are as follows:
January 15-17
May 28-30
October 1-3
* Additional class dates for Asheville will be posted soon.

Approved by the National Certification board (NCBTMB)
Continuing education - 18 contact hours.

Contact Person for additional questions:
Karen Toledo, Coordinator
(828) 215-6565
KarenToledo@hotmail.com