CE Credits: 8 Hours - This is clothed/unclothed bodywork class. Students will decide what is best for the way they normally work.

Cost: $250 ($295 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 for releasing muscular and energetic tensions in the anterior chest and arms.

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.

CE Credits: 12 Hours - No Prerequisites

Cost: $480 ($525 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.

Robin Green, LMT and Kinesiology Instructor, may assist.

CE Credits: 21 Hours

Cost: $480 ($525 if registering within 7 days of class)

The class will focus on non-lubricated bodywork techniques for releasing connective tissues. You will learn to approach and release tensions and holding from a 3-layer perspective.

The three main focuses for the class will be ‘work smart not hard’, maintaining good body mechanics, and increasing your ability to sense and follow individual clients’ needs. Fascial Freedom Techniques will be immediately useful in your practice, providing you and your clients with work that is effective and feels great.

What to bring: Set of sheets, chest cover, face cradle cover & blanket for each day of class for your personal use, 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.

Instructors: Suzan Sommers, LMT & Steve Sommers, LMFT, LMT

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

PREREQUISITE: C500 Unwind, Rock & Move

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $330 ($375 if registering within 7 days of class)

Advanced 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.

Building on the techniques learned in Unwind, Rock and Move, this class moves into using the technique with unclothed bodywork.  This class is mostly hands-on with some discussion. 

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!

What to Bring: Sheets/face cradle cover/blanket for each day of class for your personal usage.  Your favorite lubrication/lotion that glides easily.  Where clothing that allows you to easily give massage as we will be trading work in the class.

A lunch break will be taken midday.

Call or text Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have additional questions.

CE Credits: 8 Hours - This is clothed/unclothed bodywork class. Students will decide what is best for the way they normally work.

Cost: $250 ($295 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 releasing muscle tension and connuctive tissue patterns in the head, neck, shoulders, triceps, forearm extensors, and wrist.

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.

CE Credits: 22 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider # 312464

Cost: $570 (after 7/22/24, 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) 

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $330 ($375.00 if registering within 7 of class)

This class will review anatomy/physiology of the integumentary system, focus on causes and types of scars, address holistic aspect of scar tissue in therapeutic bodywork and provide introductory information regarding techniques and communication with clients who want scar tissue work.  This two-day class focuses on understanding and working scar tissue. Reviewing the anatomy/physiology of scars, types of scars, manual treatment options and client education will prepare therapists to work in a safe, holistic, and therapeutic manner to help heal scar tissue and prevent or reduce long term side effects. Therapists use a variety of techniques with scar care and this class will reference them. However, therapists need to independently study modalities such as manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, neuromuscular/trigger point, acupressure, deep myofascial release, and intensive stretching to use them safely and effectively. If you have basic training in any of the above techniques,you will be able to utilize the content of this course.

This class will include lecture and demonstration. Participants need to be prepared to give and receive unclothed bodywork on any scar tissue they may have. The possibility exists for you to bring a client who has scar tissue for you to work on Day Two.

Please reach out to Mindy Oldham at 615-957-7129 or mindyoldham@gmail.com to discuss any specific questions you may have.  

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.

Instructor: Mindy Oldham is a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist and has been practicing massage for over 25 years. Her medical background was emergency room, surgical intensive care, and catastrophic case management prior to entering the bodywork profession. She has private practice collaborating with clients with injuries, somatic bodywork, and scar tissue along with teaching in core curriculum at Cumberland Institute and a continuing education course in somatic bodywork called Synergy Way.  

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 - This is clothed/unclothed bodywork class. Students will decide what is best for the way they normally work.

Cost: $250 ($295 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 for releasing muscular and connective tissue tensions in the lateral aspects of the body including head, neck, shoulders, diaphragm, hips, IT Band, knees and ankles.  

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.