PREREQUISITE:  C241 - Synergy Way - Level 1

Synergy Way-Level 2: Application of Mindset Shifts for Holistic Bodywork

CE Credits: 21 Hours - This is a 3 day course meeting 9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day.

Cost: $535 ($580 if registering within 7 days of class)

This class provides practitioners with deeper understanding of the Synergy Mindset Shifts and how to help facilitate those shifts during a session. There will be a brief review of the Synergy Framework as well as anatomy, physiology and neuroscience of how our bodies process sensory information.   Lecture and exercises will help practitioners learn how to apply Synergy Framework and Mindset Shifts with clients in a clinical or professional setting. We will address how, as health care practitioners, to work with clients to facilitate the healing process in a manner that honors the body, mind, and spirit while remaining within our scope of practice.

Advisory: I recommend that practitioners have strong personal support systems in place when attending this class as the topics can resonate deeply with an individual’s personal experience and history, including experiences of injury and trauma. I suggest you intentionally keep evening commitments to those that provide a sense of safety, comfort and restoration. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mindy Oldham (615-957-7129).

This class will include lecture, self-reflection and group exercises. Please wear comfortable clothes to participate in the exercises. No perfumes or scented products or jeans.

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

NCBTMB # 1000676                 CE Credits: 14 Hours

Cost: $400 ($445 if registering within 7 days of class)

MUST HAVE 10 REGISTERED FOR THE CLASS TO BE HELD

Would you like your practice to be more “medical” based? Would you like your practice to help transform people’s lives? Would you like your practice to be easier on your body?

Learn the latest neuroscience about chronic pain and the conclusive evidence about which therapies prove most effective. Find how this information can clarify the difference in the “types” of chronic pain that people suffer from. Understanding this difference will determine how successful you are in assisting your clients in their recovery. With this new information we will build a practical model for identifying and treating the complexities of chronic pain. First, we’ll look at how to rewire the neuro-circuitry that causes chronic pain and then we’ll consider the role somatic education plays in changing inefficient patterns of dysfunction. Therapeutically we’ll use awareness-based touch and movement to awaken proprioceptive centers and stimulate new neurological activity.

Emphasis in this class will be placed on the kinetic chain of the spine, ribs, and extremities. We will explore how to palpate and assess the relative health of these complex relationships. We will also look at how the curves and spirals of the spine affect each other and how areas of dysfunction appear and feel. Strategies will be explored to assist easier, less encumbered movement throughout the length of the skeleton. A variety of injuries, pathologies and conditions will also be discussed. Lastly, we will look at how to bring our clients into a healthier relationship with their own healing. Our goal will be to help them become more autonomous and secure in living with whatever conditions may be a part of their lives. Please wear clothing that doesn’t restrict movement AS THIS IS ALL CLOTHED BODYWORK.

This class consist of two hours of lecture, three 40-min. movement explorations that dovetail with the hands-on work and the rest of the time implementing things learned during the class.

Wear comfortable clothes, bring one set of sheets and your blanket for layering. You may also want to bring materials to take notes. 

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $345 ($390 if registering within 7 days of class)

Prerequisite: E305 Lymphatic Drainage Class -Full body.

This class will be a prerequisite for a future class, “Lymphatic Drainage for Compromised Breasts”.

Students will give and receive the work in the classroom; therefore, this class will be limited to female therapists.

This class will provide attendees with knowledge of the anatomy the lymphatic system pertaining to the breast area, skills in lymphatic drainage technique to palpate lymphatic fluid and stimulate drainage in the normal, healthy breast. They will also learn boundaries for legal and appropriate inclusion of breast massage in their practice, an overview of indications and contraindications for lymphatic drainage massage, and knowledge of how to instruct clients on healthy breast care in everyday life. Breast tissue is often ignored in massage in the United States, but it is a useful technique to assist clients in flushing their breast tissue of toxic cells which may be the result of exposure to many household or cosmetic products.

What to Bring:  A set of sheets/face cradle cover/two pillow cases for draping/blanket and hand/bath towel for each day of class.  Personal lubrication/essential oils for your usage.  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: Denise Gleason, LMT, CLT, is a licensed massage therapist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with a practice specializing in Lymphedema and other Lymphatic conditions. She has been an instructor at Cumberland Institute since 2001.

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.

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $345 ($390 if registering within 7 days of class)

Prerequisite: C111 Breast Care using Lymphatic Drainage Technique.

Students will give and receive the work in the classroom; therefore, this class will be limited to female therapists.

This class will provide each student the skills to use lymphatic drainage on breast tissue that has been modified. Lymphatic Drainage helps keep their breast tissue flushed of toxic cells.  This class will provide the LDT in a manner that protects the integrity of the breast modification.  We will discuss and learn about topics that you can use to educate your client and give them an awareness of breast health in their everyday activities.

What to Bring:  A set of sheets/face cradle cover/two pillow cases for draping/blanket and hand/bath towel for each day of class.  Personal lubrication/essential oils for your usage.  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: Denise Gleason, LMT, CLT, is a licensed massage therapist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with a practice specializing in Lymphedema and other Lymphatic conditions. She has been an instructor at Cumberland Institute since 2001.

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $525 ($570 if registering within 7 days of class) - Cost includes $125 materials fee (11 separate oils that you will carry home).

This course is designed for massage therapists who would like to begin to incorporate aromatherapy into their massage practices. Mary Beth Crawford, LMT introduces the beginner to a short list of pure essential oils, which can be used alone or in combination, to address a range of client’s physical and emotional needs.

The course will cover:

1. A beginner’s list of 10 pure essential oils, which are useful in a massage practice
2. A discussion of the basic qualities of the ten oils, their common uses, and the conditions associated with each on the list.
3. An introduction to the qualities of different carrier oils, lotions, and balms, and which massage modality or client need is best addressed by each
4. Basic instruction in how to blend essential oils
5. Hands-on experience in blending oils to create custom products for use in your massage practice
6. The ethics and safety of use, including methods of introducing oils during intake
7. Techniques for applying oils “on the fly” in a massage, tailored to client goals, as well as the needs observed by the therapist during a session
8. The orientation of this class is practical, rather than scientific, and is intended for beginners only. You will learn techniques and create products that can be immediately integrated into your practice. A materials fee is included in the cost of the course.

Please do not wear any fragrances to class so that everyone will be able to appreciate the beauty and power of working with the essential oils.

What to Bring:  Set of sheets/face cradle cover/blanket for personal usage each day.  Essential oils will be provided. You may want to bring note taking items.  A manual and information is included in the class.  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.

CE Credits: 8 Hours

Cost: $265 ($310 if registering within 7 days of class)

Instructors:  Stacey Anderson, LMT, PTA and Amanda Hooten, LMT

Stacey brings over 36 years of experience in healthcare, including a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant and the last 10 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Throughout her career, Stacey has consistently enjoyed working with the geriatric population, finding deep fulfillment in supporting older adults through all stages of aging.

Her clinical experience spans hospital settings, ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient care, and home health. While each setting shaped her skills, it was during her work in home health that her passion for geriatrics truly deepened, as she worked closely with seniors in their own environments and gained a deeper understanding of their daily challenges, needs, and goals.

Amanda is a 1994 graduate of Cumberland Institute with over 30 years of experience in massage therapy and education. Her background includes spa, chiropractic, hospital inpatient massage, private practice, and extensive work with geriatric clients in independent living facilities. Amanda served on the core faculty at Cumberland from 19995-2021, teaching Introduction to Massage, Swedish Massage, Pathology & Terminology and Advanced Techniques. She continues to teach as a continuing education provider. Amanda integrates Swedish, Craniosacral therapy, and NMT techniques with specialized knowledge of medications and contraindications in older adults.

Both Amanda and Stacey specialize in geriatric massage and integrate their strong foundation in anatomy, pathology, and movement into massage therapy sessions tailored for aging clients. Their teaching emphasizes safety, proper positioning, contraindications, pain management, and adapting techniques for clients with chronic conditions, mobility limitations, or complex medical histories. As well as, physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of aging. 

As continuing education instructors, Amanda and Stacey are committed to empowering massage therapists with practical, real-world skills and clinical confidence to provide effective, ethical, and compassionate care to senior clients.

Course Overview: 

This 8-hour course equips licensed massage therapists with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide safe, effective, and compassionate massage to geriatric clients in diverse settings including private practice, assisted living and hospice care environments. This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Define geriatric massage and identify its unique goals
• Recognize physiological, psychological and social changes associated with aging
• Identify common medical conditions and medications that affect massage planning
• Demonstrate safe body mechanics, draping, positioning, and pressure adaptations
• Modify techniques for frail, wheelchair-bound, or bedridden clients
• Apply effective communication strategies for clients with sensory, cognitive, or mobility limitations
• Understand ethical and professional considerations when working in geriatric care settings
• Design individual treatment plans for older adult clients

Wear comfortable clothes to give and receive bodywork.  Please bring:  Massage sheets/blanket/face cradle cover and lubrication.  Massage tables provided. 

A lunch break will be taken midday.  You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.  Please call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794, to receive more information.

CE Credits: 20 Hours

Cost: $495 ($540 if registering within 7 days of class)

No Prerequisites.  This class is designed to teach you to move stagnate lymph to boost the immune system, clean sinus, reduce swelling, increase circulation and speed healing.

The entire Lymphatic system will be addressed within this class. It is a nurturing and relaxing massage for those who may not be able to tolerate deep pressure. Head, Neck & Brain work is the basis for all Lymphatic Drainage and can be easily integrated with other modalities.

What to bring: Set of sheets, face cradle cover & blanket for each day of class for your personal use, your favorite lubrication, 1 hand towel per day and 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.