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Unwind, Rock and Move (C500)
with Teresa Greene
CE Credits: 13 Hours
Cost: $340 ($385 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.
ACE Medicupping - Level 1(C429)
with Martha Graham
CE Credits: 22 Hours
NCBTMB Approved Provider # 312464
Cost: $570 (after 3/31/25, cost is $615 if space is available)
Students are encouraged to provide their own cups. The instructor has 12 sets of cups and the M600 Machine if you choose to try it out before purchasing. Please let the instructor know by email below if you need to borrow her equipment for the class.
MediCupping™ Therapy Level 1 CAM Applications for VacuTherapies™ in Bodywork
VacuTherapies™ provide a wonderful bridge to the medical community, with special applications for pre- and post-surgery conditions, chiropractic and orthopedic work, conditions associated with Diabetes, Parkinson’s, Fibromylagia, and much more. Results are fast and comfortable for the client and practitioner, and noticeably impressive to medical professionals.
As an adjunct therapy for massage, physical therapy and chiropractic work, easy resolution of soft tissue issues enhances procedures and adjustments to accelerate client progress. Pre and post- surgical conditions such as scarring and restriction quickly respond to this gentle, yet effective, therapy. Athletic performance and injury recovery is also accelerated without discomfort.
This MediCupping™ certification workshop reviews the history of vacuum therapies, applications and contra-indications, and all of the foundation movements. Client intake, assessment and charting are addressed, and the practitioner comes to view the client through the cup, learning to discern information that the body reveals as it is being treated. The second day focuses on athletic performance, pathologies and deep tissue issues, as well as the use of magnets to accelerate results. The third day is dedicated to the lymphatic system and “Solid Bloat”, including specialized work with obesity and client weight loss programs as well as diabetes and edema.
Students work with and become skilled at using the MC-600 MediCupping™ machine, and will experience intensive hands on exposure to the techniques that are presented.
MediCupping™ produces immediate effects on many conditions, resulting in client enthusiasm and commitment to treatment protocols.
This course is taught by Martha Graham PTA, LMT she can be reached at:
upliftbodyworks@gmail.com or 423-310-4894
This three-day workshop begins at 8:00 am and concludes 4:30 pm each day. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class each day. Successful completion earns 22 NCBTMB CE credits. Graduates of this program become Certified ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™ Practitioners (CAMCPs) and are listed on the national website with contact information. A wall certificate is issued upon completion of the workshop.
Please be prompt and dress comfortably. We suggest bringing a sweater or light jacket for warmth and water for hydration. Lunch will be determined each day by the presenter and will be one hour long.
What to Expect from Class
Expect the unexpected! Each student responds to this modality based on their condition at the time. There is a high level of hands-on work, much more ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™ bodywork than would normally be done for a client. Keeping warm and adequate hydration assists any processes that may develop. Participants who have not received regular bodywork may experience remarkable changes. These experiences are necessary for the practitioner to fully understand the complex effects of this technique.
Supplies Needed for Class Participation --Students are requested to bring:
~ Any massage cupping equipment that you already own-- Massage cups available via ACE or anywhere cups are sold. Plus the MC600 machine....bring a heavy duty 3 prong extension cord ****IF YOU NEED TO PURCHASE ANY EQUIPMENT FOR THIS CLASS – THE INSTRUCTOR CAN ASSIST YOU WITH PURCHASING – CONTACT MARTHA AT: Upliftbodyworks@gmail.com or 423-310-4894
~One set of sheets + face cradle cover for each day
~One small towel
~Two bath towels
~Massage oil and/or lotion (unscented)
~Queen size blanket
Box of tissue
Seventh generation disinfecting wipes
Robe (optional)
Advanced Lymphatic Technique for Liver & Gallbladder(C117)
with Denise Gleason
CE Credits: 8 Hours
Cost: $260.00 ($305.00 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.
5-Hour TN Massage Law (M 507) Onsite and Live Webinar
with Meredith Graham
This class must be taught in-person or via live-interactive webinar.
This course is designed to familiarize massage specific therapists - LMT's from out-of-state) who are applying for licensure in TN, with the laws governing massage therapists and massage establishments in the state of Tennessee.
Materials include:
- An overview of the Tennessee code governing healthcare professionals including massage therapists
- A review of the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board for therapists and massage establishments
- Resources for keeping current on the changes to the laws and rules
- Proposed changes which may affect therapists in the near future
- Review of the licensure packet and the licensure process
The TN Massage Board now has online licensure applications available at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ml-board/ml-board/applications.html
You will be provided with a copy of the laws, and the Rules & Regulations as part of the class. You may also wish to bring note-taking materials to class. Official transcripts will be sent directly to the TN Board for each participant and each participant also receives an original.
There will be several breaks during the class; no lunch/dinner break will be taken. Please bring snacks to eat during break times.
Please contact Teresa Greene, Director, at 615-370-9794 or her assistant, Candis, if you have any questions or visit our website – www.cumberlandinstitute.com. School office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Fridays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
**For all taking the class via live webinar, you will receive an email from Meredith directly with a Google Meets connection. Meredith@noroads.com and her cell: 615-500-3007.
2-Hour TN Massage Law for Establishment Owners (C516)Onsite or Live Webinar
with Meredith Graham
This class can be taught in-person and via LIVE webinar.
2-Hour TN Massage Law Class for Establishment Owners was created as the board requires all owners who are not licensed massage therapist to take a 2-Hour TN Massage Law Class once every two years. If you are already a TN LMT, you need the TN Massage Law and Ethics class.
CE Credits: 2 Hours
Cost: $200.00
A copy of the current Tennessee Massage Board Rules, Regulations & Policies will be provided.
General review of all rules and regulations with emphasis on:
- Practice standards and inspections of establishment
- Necessity of Licensure
- Establishment licensure process
- Licensure renewal
- Retirement, Reinstatement, Inactivation and reactivation of licensure
- Continuing Education
- Disciplinary actions and civil penalties
- License/Establishment address and name
- Advertising
- Consumer Right-To-Know requirements
- Professional and ethical standards
Clarification and current standards will be reviewed.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
**For all taking the class via live webinar, you will receive an email from Meredith directly with a Google Meets connection. Meredith@noroads.com and her cell: 615-500-3007.
Reiki 1 (C402)
with Mary Beth Crawford
CE Credits: 13 Hours
This two-day class meets from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm each day.
Cost: $340 ($385 if registering within 7 days of class)
Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy. It is a powerful form of hands-on healing. It was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui at the turn of the 20th century in Kyoto, Japan.
When life force energy is flowing freely, you are healthy and balanced. When it is compromised, you are susceptible to illness and stress. Reiki is safe and natural, an input of pure energy that enhances the body’s innate ability to heal itself. These classes will teach you how to keep the energetic field clear and unobstructed within you and for others around you. Reiki is a powerful but simple tool, which can be used to achieve healing and balance for you, family and friends, animals, plants, or situations.
C 402 - Reiki I teaches the history of Reiki, and includes attunements that open the flow of physical energy. It also covers the training and hands-on work necessary for participant to conduct a full Reiki healing session. There is no prerequisite for Reiki I, other than the desire to become still and allow the life force energy to flow freely through you.
C 403 - Reiki II opens greater energy flow, adding a component addressing emotional energy. In addition to the second level attunements, in Reiki II participants will learn the Reiki keys, and a method for long-distance healing. Reiki I is the prerequisite for Reiki II.
The Master Teacher Level (Reiki III) opens another level of energy, which affects spiritual issues. It is available individually. You can contact the class instructor to discuss continuing, after you complete the first two levels.
What to Bring: Set of sheets/face cradle cover/blanket for each day of class and note taking materials. Massage tables will be provided.
A lunch break will be taken midday.
Call or text Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga(C420)
with Lynn Smith
CE Credits: 8 Hours
Cost: $260 ($305 if registering within 7 days of class)
This course is a combination of lecture and yoga movements to encourage self-care for massage therapists. Eight steps of basic yoga will be discussed:
- Yama – Universal morality
- Niyama – Personal observances
- Asanas – Body postures
- Pranayama – Breathing exercises and control of prana
- Pratyahara – Control of the senses
- Dharana – Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness
- Dhyana – Devotion, Meditation on the Divine
- Samadhi – Union with the Divine
What To Bring: Yoga Mat, a blanket, yoga blocks and strap,Hand or Bath Towel, Bottled Water. Please wear yoga style clothes that you are comfortable moving freely in.
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.
Indian Head, Face and Foot Massage with Ayurvedic Oils(C715)
with Wolfgang Luckmann
CE Credits: 8 Hours
NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00
Cost: $260 ($305 if registering within 7 days of class)
Indian Head Massage, known as “Champi,” has been practiced for many centuries as part of the family health care. Indian mothers would massage their babies’ hair, head, neck and shoulders to stimulate growth and relaxation. This is primarily a hands-on class and incorporates three principle strokes and techniques, which include a form of acupressure (Sattva, Raja, Tamas), learn to apply oils and learn a revitalizing and relaxing treatment.
What Are The Benefits:
- Indian head massage goes beyond the purely aesthetic and superficial
- Stimulates nerve function
- Improves relaxation – creating calmness and emotional well-being by getting to the root cause
- Concentration and alertness are optimized
- Better hair and skin health of the scalp.
- Removal of tension headaches, eye-strain, ear problems, neck and shoulder stiffness, sinusitis, mental fatigue
- Chakra balancing for removal of toxic energy
- Addresses muscular tension of the neck and shoulders.
- Can be performed fully clothed on a chair
Purpose of Workshop
- Explanation of the Ayurvedic understanding of the life force Prana, meditation and the philosophy behind Ayurvedic massage
- How to evaluate, analyze and treat the client as an individual
- The three different types of massage suited for each individual
- An explanation of functions of and locations of the marmas (pressure points)
- Location and explanation of the nadi (meridian system)
- Discussion of the choice of appropriate essential oils, herbs and their energetic qualities for each individual client
- How to apply the three principle strokes: satvic, rajastic and tamassic
- How to perform Chakra balancing.
What to Bring: A set of sheets, face cradle cover, personal blanket, your favorite lubrication and a hand towel. Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes. Essential oils are provided by the instructor and these are usually used: Rosemary, Sandalwood, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Patchouli and blends. Wolfgang asked you to come with an open mind. 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.
Instructor: Wolfgang Luckmann LMT, LAP, has been an instructor of Massage Therapy & Bodywork in Florida since 1997. Since 1998 he has also practiced in Jacksonville, Florida as an Acupuncture Physician, a homeopath and a holistic health consultant. His work integrates Eastern and Western techniques from Acupuncture and meridian theory, Lomi Lomi, Ayurveda Medicine, Tui Na, Homeopathy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy, among others to address the health and vitality of the whole body through touch therapies.