Continuing Education

Massage Connection offers a variety of Continuing Education courses, taught by certified, experienced massage practitioners.

 

HennaScents™

Instructed by: Andrea Malloy, LMP

This innovative method combines therapeutic essential oils with artistic application of traditional Henna body art! Learn how to mix, apply and care for Henna as a medium for aromatherapy.

Students will demo designs with professional grade henna, and blend their own mix to get started. Fun add-on to spa services!

Open to all individuals- you don't need to be professionally licensed to practice henna!


   

Manual Ligament Therapy (MLT)

imagesInstructed by: Arik Gohl, LMP-c, MMLT and Dana Pellegrini, LMP, MMLT, Reiki Master

  • Sunday May 15th, 2011     *10am to 5pm                                    
  • Sunday May 22nd, 2011     *10am to 5pm
  • Sunday May 29th, 2011     *10am to 5pm
  • Sunday June 5th, 2011      *10am to 5pm
  • Sunday June 12th, 2011   *10am to 5pm

Manual Ligament Therapy™ is a brand new, cutting-edge therapy with a patent-pending. MLT™ uses the sensory qualities of ligaments to relieve hypertonic muscles and rebalance joint space. The end result is proper structural alignment of the body with very little effort on the clinician's part.

Research studies at International Universities have revealed that ligaments are a significant source of acute, sub-acute, and chronic muscle pain and dysfunction. MLT™ is the only known technique that recognizes this fact while other therapies normally just address the muscles and tendons. With this advantage, MLT™ is able to resolve both simple and difficult injuries and pathologies quickly, and with little or no discomfort to the recipient.

  • The cost is $600 for 30 CEU's and full certification.
  • You have the option of taking each class individulally at $120 each
   

Spa Therapy Certification Program

5730242026Instructor: Jennifer Shires, LMP

Expand your business by learning exciting and innovative Spa treatments that can be performed anywhere without all of the expensive equipment normally required. You will learn “5 star quality” techniques including Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Massage, Body Wraps & Scrubs, Foot treatments, and business development. This 80 hour course will prepare you for a successful practice in the Spa industry. Jennifer has been a Licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician for 17 years and has 10 years teaching experience in the field of massage and spa. She also owns and runs a successful Day Spa in Washington.

More info on the Spa Therapy page  Click here

   

Aromatic Body Stone Therapy

5288742469Instructed by Jennifer Shires, LMP

In stone massage, both hot and cold stones are combined with various massage techniques to produce a unique treatment that can be adapted to meet the needs of each client. Stone massage can be used for relaxation, injury rehabilition, energy balance, deep tisse, and reflexology treatments. It can also be incorporated into spa treatments as an accent or to provide textual variety.

The foundation workshop of ABST prepares participants to deliver a 90 minute full body stone massage and create therapeutic aromatherapy blends. Detailed demonstrations, plenty of hands-on practice and a comprehensive packet of written materials, diagrams and pictures make this workshop popular and practical.

  • October 15th & 16th
  • 9am to 5pm
  • $320
   

Structural Release of the Lower Body

Instructed by: Gary Schwander, LMT. Gary is approved by the National Certification Board for therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a CE provider # 294961-00

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Balance the Pelvis and Lower Extremities

During this 2 day workshop:
You will review the anatomical structure of the Pelvis and Lower Extremities, learn structural assessment for the area, learn the hands on techniques, practice and receive the Structural Integration session each day.

 

  • September 17th & 18th
  • 9am to 6pm
  • $250.00

    Bring Sheets and Shorts
   

On site Seated Massage

clockInstructed by Amon Greene, LMP

Upon completion of this workshop you will have a complete massage routine (along with being comfortable giving the routine) to use as a skeleton to build your own work upon. You will have a greater understanding of the logistics and business of an on site practice and how seated massage can be utilized as an addition to their practice.

*No oil is needed and is preformed on fully clothed clients.

*Can include the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands depending upon the benefits the client seeks.

*Lets a larger percentage of the population enjoy the benefits of massage without taking a huge bite out of their day or wallet.

  • August 13th, 2011
  • 10am to 2pm
  • $80
   

Integrated Craniosacral Techniques

5730252535Instructed by: Christy Cael, BS, ATC, CSCS, LMP
Certified Athletic Trainer 13 years
Massage/Fitness Instructor 10+ years
Author of Functional Anatomy

An introductory workshop for massage therapists and bodyworkers looking to integrate craniosacral techniques into regular sessions. Foundational principles of craniosacral therapy are introduced and explored. The majority of workshop time focuses on intuitive listening, application of specific techniques, and practice integrating craniosacral techniques into Swedish, relaxation, or treatment sessions.

  • TBD
  • 9am to 5:30pm
  • $150
   

CPR and First Aid

5288706787Instructor: Dale Edd

Course content includes general principles of CPR and first aid for injury and medical emergencies, including use of the Automated External Defribillator (AED). Students need CPR/First Aid to graduate. Massage Connection will pay 50% of tuition for currently enrolled students.

  • August 27th, 2011
  • 9am to 5:00pm
  • CPR and First Aid: $50
  • CPR only: $28
   

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Student Clinic
Students are required to perform student clinic massages in order to improve their skills as well as learn how to work on different body types and personalities. This professional clinical setting is a great way for students to gain experience working with a variety of clientele with instructor supervision and support.

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Massage Connection will combine unique styles of teaching and policy that enhances the students and faculty’s ability to work as a team. Each student will be approached as an individual without the assumption that one form or style of instruction can accomplish every student’s goals. Massage Connection will focus on the scientific knowledge of the body, a variety of advanced massage techniques, communication skills and business practices to create an optimally effective massage therapist. The educational process will be both productive as well as enjoyable. Successful practitioners will be the schools greatest accomplishment.

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Consumers spend between $4 and $6 billion annually on visits to massage therapists.
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