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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.
Breast Care Using Lymphatic Drainage Massage(C111)
with Denise Gleason
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.
Advanced Breast Care Using Lymphatic Drainage Technique(C118)
with Denise Gleason
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.
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.
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.