2011 Thai Yoga Massage Certification Workshops- Seattle WA
January 16, 2011 by Eric Spivack
Filed under Eastern Techniques, Energy Medicine, Energy Work, Ethics, Intensives, NCBTMB Approved, Self Care/Body Mechanics, Stretching, Thai Massage, Washington State
Based in the Ayurvedic tradition, Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing arts system that combines spiritual practice, acupressure, assisted yoga stretching, compression along energy (Sen) lines, gentle rocking and breathing techniques. In Eric’s classes, you will learn proper body mechanics to effectively use your hands, forearms, elbows and feet to ease tension, bring about [...]
Unraveling the Mystery of Ankle Pain #1: Anterior Ankle Ligament Sprains
January 16, 2011 by Benjamin Institute
Filed under Clinical/Orthopedic Massage, Deep Tissue, NCBTMB Approved, Online Classes/Home Study, Sports Massage
It’s easy to picture accidents that cause lateral ankle sprains, so it is no surprise that anterior ligament sprains are the most common cause of ankle pain. At least four different ankle injuries can be the cause, but swelling and/or tearing of the lateral-anterior ligaments top the list of these common ankle injuries. Once you have correctly [...]
Certified Injury Prevention Instructor (CIPI) Live Workshops
January 14, 2011 by Lauriann Greene
Filed under Florida, Intensives, Minnesota, NCBTMB Approved, Self Care/Body Mechanics
After taking the CIPI online courses and live workshop, massage therapists can earn additional income by teaching the Save Your Hands!® Injury Prevention and Ergonomics Workshop to other massage therapists.
Creating Peace with Your Hands
September 4, 2010 by Karina Braun
Filed under NCBTMB Approved, Online Classes/Home Study, Self Care/Body Mechanics
Creating Peace with Your Hands is a 12 CEH home study course. Karina Braun wrote the 198 page book on injury prevention and self care. Creating Peace with Your Hands course will help lengthen your career and keep you healthy. This course includes proper technique, alignment, shows how to strengthen and stretch your body, and [...]
Listen to Your Body: Self-care Tips for Massage Therapists
August 14, 2010 by Lauriann Greene
Filed under Articles, Online Classes/Home Study, Self Care/Body Mechanics
By Lauriann Greene, CEAS and Richard W. Goggins, CPE, LMP The most effective way to prevent work-related injury for massage therapists is by using a holistic, multifaceted strategy. Using good body mechanics, designing an ergonomic workspace, and developing awareness of the risk factors for injury in their work are some of the key aspects of [...]
Florida Massage CEU Package
August 3, 2010 by Ivy Hultquist
Filed under Ethics, Florida, NCBTMB Approved, Online Classes/Home Study
Offering a Florida CEU Package to complete all four ethics courses required by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy for license renewal.
