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Cumberland Institute - Continuing Education Division



Aromatherapy

Indian Head, Face and Foot Massage with Ayurvedic Oils(C715)

$250

with Wolfgang Luckmann

Calendar May 17, 2024 at 8:30 am

CE Credits: 8 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00

Cost: $250 ($295 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.

Payment plan available: $80 deposit plus 2 payments of $85.00, paid every four weeks.

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Lomi-Lomi Hawaiian Therapeutic Massage - Temple Style(C711)

$430

with Wolfgang Luckmann

Calendar May 18, 2024 at 8:30 am

CE Credits: 17 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00

Cost: $430 ($475 if registering within 7 days of class)

Lomi-Lomi means “The Dance of Massage and to break up into small pieces”

Purpose of the Workshop:

  • To Revive the body
  • To Move the blood and Lymph
  • To Open spasms
  • To Remove waste material from muscle
  • To Facilitate myofascial release
  • To Revitalize the face and head
  • To Save your hands
  • To Remove emotional toxicity with oils and compassionate care

This is a 1500 year old technique that aims at releasing all physical and emotional congestion in the body, with a full body massage. It is known in Hawaii as the “Dance of Massage” because of its long flowing style and continuous rhythm and beat accompanied by selected tribal music. The therapist and client will become entranced in a spiritual state. You will learn how to transform a loving touch into techniques for healing. The basis for Lomi-Lomi is an integration of Mind-Body-Soul in a ritual of transformation and inspiration. The inspiration is from the Huna or “Pathway of Life”.

You will learn:

  1. Some 12 strokes for a full body massage addressing long, hardened, bulky muscles and cellulite
  2. Breathing techniques and meditation to conserve your energy and build stamina
  3. Circular, spiraling and forearm techniques as well as kneading thumb techniques
  4. How to address the diaphragm, the seat of emotions
  5. Stretch techniques for upper and lower limbs
  6. The use of Aromatherapy essential oils on ear points and the body to enhance the massage
  7. Stretch and strengthening exercises for the massage therapist
  8. Self-care for the massage therapist and client

Wolfgang asks every student to bring a hand towel, 2 Sets of Sheets, your own lubrication, suggested oils (Rosemary, Sandalwood, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Patchouli and blends you use) and an open mind. It is NOT absolutely necessary to bring the oils because the instructor will bring his.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes, if you wish. 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 and Georgia since 2019. From 1998-2019, 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.

Payment plan available: $144 deposit plus 4 payments of $71.50, paid every two weeks.

Japanese Zen Facial Massage with Aromatherapy(C713)

$250

with Wolfgang Luckmann

Calendar Sep 27, 2024 at 8:30 am

CE Credits: 8 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #:279778-00

Cost: $250 ($295.00 if registering within 7 of class)

Japanese Facial Massage is a unique method that focuses on a blend of the aesthetic and physiological treating the whole client. The treatment goes beyond Swedish massage and concentrates on opening up the acupuncture meridians that energize the face, head and shoulders to achieve a balancing and grounding effect.

The focus is on:

  1. Increasing the flow of oxygen and blood to the facial area, neck and shoulders
  2. Toning/tightening the skin and fascia
  3. Lymphatic drainage and detoxification of skin and organ systems
  4. Better mental alertness, focus and relaxation for the client
  5. Emotional cleansing through ear-acupressure and essential oils
  6. Preventive maintenance for aging and skin blemishes

In this course you will learn:

  1. The causes of skin diseases and aging according to the Chinese Medicine Model
  2. 12 soft-tissue strokes for rejuvenation and prevention of aging
  3. The function of acupressure points, their location and evaluation on the ears, face, head and neck
  4. Special uses of essential oils for the face with special application techniques to the ears
  5. Facial skin-lift Qigong exercises

Students can bring their own essential oils(optional): Chamomile, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Rosemary and Lemon - and these are ones the instructor will have available for usage and for sale.

Wear comfortable clothes. Bring one (1) set of sheets with face cradle cover, your favorite lubrication/lotion, materials to take notes. Massage tables are provided. Cost includes book and workbook.

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.

Payment plan available: $84 deposit plus 5 payments of $27.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $27.70.

Beginning Aromatherapy for Massage(C408)

$465

with Mary Beth Crawford

Calendar Oct 26, 2024 at 9 am

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $465 ($510 if registering within 7 days of class) - Cost includes $60 materials fee.

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.

Payment plan available: $160 deposit plus 6 payments of $43.57, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $43.58.




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