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Advanced Lymphatic Technique for Liver & Gallbladder(C117)
with Denise Gleason
CE Credits: 8 Hours
Cost: $265.00 ($310.00 if registering within 7 days of class)
Prerequisites: The 10-week Lymphatic Drainage course in 2017 or later and C321 Fascia Techniques (or other Fascia class) and Craniosacral Therapy E502 at Cumberland or Upledger Course.
The Advanced Lymphatic Drainage Technique class is a part of the Advanced Abdominal Lymphatics series presented by Denise Gleason, LMT, CLT. This class will discuss the overall function of the liver and gallbladder including the seasonal cycle and 24-cycle of the two organs. The class will also provide you with tools to assess from client’s problem description and actions, if liver and gallbladder need to be addressed during their session by learning to recognize emotional and physical components. Additionally, the class will touch on the visceral connections of the liver and gallbladder and how that can affect other parts of the body. Lastly, you will be taught a Lymphatic Drainage Technique routine that will help to move the lymphatics of both the liver and gallbladder.
This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on bodywork.
What to Bring: Sheets, Face Cradle Cover, Blanket, Lubrication and Essential Oils for your usage. Some lecture materials will be provided, bring a pen or pencil to take notes. Massage tables are provided.
A lunch break will be taken midday. You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.
Unwind, Rock and Move (C500)
with Teresa Greene
CE Credits: 13 Hours
Cost: $345 ($390 if registering within 7 days of class)
Unwind, Rock and Move is the methodology in which I now work with my massage clients and was created by first working with myself in pursuit of healing mind, body and spirit over many years.
Unwind, Rock and Move is fully clothed, slow bodywork. This class is mostly hands-on with some discussion. There are no prerequisites for this class.
It is my belief that our bodies were made to heal naturally when given the space and freedom to do so. When we slow down, make connection to the spirit within us and move where that spirit leads, we find freedom and fluidity. This fluidity encourages good health and balance (homeostasis)to our overall wellbeing….and isn’t that what every human needs!
I look forward to sharing how I work with each of you!
Wear shorts, yoga pants or moveable materials that allow your body to naturally bend and move. Please bring a large blanket that you can place in the floor, 1 blanket to place over you and 2 regular size pillows for Day 1 and a set of sheets/blanket/face cradle cover for Day 2.
There is an Unwind, Rock and Move- Level 2 that is unclothed bodywork and this class is a prerequisite.
A lunch break will be taken midday; you may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.
Contact Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have additional questions.
Trigger-Swe(C889)
with Nick Phillips
CE Credits: 8 Hours
Cost: $265 ($310 if registering within 7 days of class)
Trigger-Swe was designed by Nick Phillips, LMT by integrating his passion for Neuromuscular Therapy and Swedish Massage into sessions to benefit his clientelle at Maury Regional Hospital. This is a hands-on learning experience; you will practice the techniques demonstrated, and you will be given detailed notes of the procedures to take with you as a reference for future use. Students in this class must be willing to give and receive unclothed bodywork.
What to Bring: A set of sheets, blanket, face cradle cover, hand towel and lubrication. All massage tables are provided. A lunch break will be taken midday. You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
Scrape and Tape(C935)
with Jenson Gillette
CE Credits: 12 Hours - No Prerequisites
Cost: $495 ($540 if registering within 7 days of class)
This live 12-hour course covers the basic skills necessary and to safely begin Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques AND Kinesiotaping. In this introductory skills acquisition course, participants will receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of IASTM and kinesiotaping techniques through a lab-focused teaching format. The course will address proper instrument selection and taping applications to address body contours and reach target issues.
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1:
• Introduction: theoretical basis of IASTM, review of current literature
• Basic handling, tool selection, and basic treatment strokes lab
• Lecture/discussion – treatment integration and dosing
• Myofascia and cutaneous strokes lab
• Deep muscle strokes lab
• Ligament/ tendon treatment strokes lab
• Hard tissue/soft tissue interface lab
• Instruction in use of the Multi-tool and skills integration lab
Day 2:
> Introduction to Kinesiotaping
> General taping information
> Home care instructions for patients/clients
> Pain Taping
> Edema Taping
> Posture Taping
> Diaphragm Taping
Please dress to allow skin access to your entire upper and lower quarters to enhance the learning process. Bring your favorite lubrication and two sets of sheets for the massage tables + blanket if desired. Massage tables are provided. Tool usage provided in the class. Students must show proof of professional liability to register.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
Instructor: Dr. Jenson Gillette, a Georgia native, graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Soon after, he began his chiropractic journey at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida campus. “Dr. G.” also has a Master’s degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University. His main interests involve biomechanical patterns and extremity dysfunctions. Certifications include: Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Fasical Movement Taping and Performance Movement Techniques from RockTape®, Advanced Principles of IASTM via HawkGrips and KinetaCore Functional Dry Needling Level 1.
TN Massage Law & Ethics (C505/C516)ONSITE & LIVE WEBINAR
with Oldham Sommers
THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON, ONSITE AND SIMULTANEOUSLY VIA ZOOM LIVE WEBINAR WITH TWO INSTRUCTORS. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ONSITE SPOTS AND YOU MUST LET TERESA KNOW WHICH WAY OF LEARNING YOU SELECT BY TEXTING AT 615-370-9794 OR EMAIL: TERESA@CUMBERLANDINSTITUTE.COM. COST FOR CLASS IS THE SAME FOR EACH OPTION. CLASS CERTIFICATES WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL ATTENDING VIA LIVE WEBINAR.
IF STUDENTS ELECT TO TAKE THE COURSE VIA LIVE WEBINAR, THEY MUST STAY ONLINE - VIEWABLE BY CAMERA, AND KNOW HOW TO USE THE CHAT FEATURE OF ZOOM.
CE Credits: 4 Hours
Cost: $185.00 ($230.00 if registering within 7 days of class)
This law and ethics class is designed for the working massage and bodywork professional. The orientation of the class is to develop an understanding of ethical issues in a working practice, and, where necessary, to manage any conflict between the personal ethics of a therapist, the national standards of the bodywork profession as they are outlined by various trade organizations, and legal parameters of practice as they might apply to four main areas:
- Required Curriculum for Tennessee Massage Law Continuing Education Courses and Massage School Instruction
- Business Practices
- Dual Relationships
- Sexuality
Participants are encouraged to bring examples from their own experience in practice to share or explore in class discussions. Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes. A copy of the current Rules & Regulations will be provided either in person or by emailed PDF forms.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
AcuFascial Freedom-LIVER(C392)
with Steve Sommers
CE Credits: 8 Hours - This is clothed/unclothed bodywork class. Students will decide what is best for the way they normally work.
Cost: $265 ($310 if registering within 7 days of class)
Course Objectives:
1. Students will be given a brief review of basic anatomy of connective tissue (C.T.) and fascial systems with specific focus on the specific meridian. Students will be given a brief review of basic acupressure theory and its relevance to fascial work.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to perform varied still and active hands-on techniques releasing muscle tension and connective tissue patterns in the ankles, knees, adductors, lower abdomen, and diaphragm.
3. Students will leave with an understanding of how to integrate AcuFascial work into their individual practices.
Class Flow:
Morning session – focus on local/distal acupressure release for connective tissue components of the specific Meridian
Lecture / Demo / Trade
Lunch
Afternoon Session – focus on more Meridian/connective tissue release
Integrating Fascial Freedom techniques. Lecture / Demo / Trade
What to Bring: Bring a set of sheets/blanket, face cradle cover, lubrication, hand towel, towel/blanket that will be used to cover chest, wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes. Massage tables are provided. A lunch break will be taken midday. You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
TN Massage Law & Ethics (C505/C516)ONSITE & LIVE WEBINAR
with Oldham Sommers
THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON, ONSITE AND SIMULTANEOUSLY VIA ZOOM LIVE WEBINAR WITH TWO INSTRUCTORS. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ONSITE SPOTS AND YOU MUST LET TERESA KNOW WHICH WAY OF LEARNING YOU SELECT BY TEXTING AT 615-370-9794 OR EMAIL: TERESA@CUMBERLANDINSTITUTE.COM. COST FOR CLASS IS THE SAME FOR EACH OPTION. CLASS CERTIFICATES WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL ATTENDING VIA LIVE WEBINAR.
IF STUDENTS ELECT TO TAKE THE COURSE VIA LIVE WEBINAR, THEY MUST STAY ONLINE - VIEWABLE BY CAMERA, AND KNOW HOW TO USE THE CHAT FEATURE OF ZOOM.
CE Credits: 4 Hours
Cost: $185.00 ($230.00 if registering within 7 days of class)
This law and ethics class is designed for the working massage and bodywork professional. The orientation of the class is to develop an understanding of ethical issues in a working practice, and, where necessary, to manage any conflict between the personal ethics of a therapist, the national standards of the bodywork profession as they are outlined by various trade organizations, and legal parameters of practice as they might apply to four main areas:
- Required Curriculum for Tennessee Massage Law Continuing Education Courses and Massage School Instruction
- Business Practices
- Dual Relationships
- Sexuality
Participants are encouraged to bring examples from their own experience in practice to share or explore in class discussions. Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes. A copy of the current Rules & Regulations will be provided either in person or by emailed PDF forms.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
Understanding How to Massage Lymphedema Patients(C116)
with Denise Gleason
CE Credits: 4 Hours
Cost: $189 ($234 if registering within 7 days of class)
This class is designed to teach you about the disease of Lymphedema so that you can gain an understanding on how to massage to benefit and not hinder their condition.
Prerequisites: NONE
This is a lecture class. No table work will be done. An understanding of pressure will be explored while in class along with a discussion of massage techniques that are appropriate.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.