CE Credits: 21 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #: 451012-09

Cost: $379.00 ($424 if registering within 10 days of class)

Fee Includes: Step by Step Photo Manual and Instructional Double-Disc DVD

In this three-day course, you will learn how to perform a two-hour traditional Thai Massage plus the key to career longevity and satisfaction. The instructor will share with you the ancient secrets that will enable you to Save Your Hands, Breathe New Life Into Your Practice, and Increase Your Clientele! Upon completion of this course (plus a little home practice) you will be ready to add Thai massage to your menu of services or integrate it into your table routine. Additional you will learn the history and theory of this ancient practice and the Sen (energy) line system of healing. A course manual and FREE DVD is included with your tuition.

What to Wear/Bring: Wear loose or stretchy “yoga” clothes, 3 flat sheets (1 per day), one pillow, a Thai or Shiatsu mat if you have one and materials to take notes. If you do not have a mat, the instructor will have some you can borrow.

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

NCBTMB Approved Provider #:279778-00

Cost: $200 ($245.00 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 are asked to bring their own essential oils(preferred and optional): Chamomile, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Rosemary and Lemon

Wear comfortable clothes. Bring one (1) set of sheets with face cradle cover, your favorite lubrication/lotion, materials to take notes and essential oils listed above. 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.

CE Credits: 16 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00

Cost: $350 ($395 if registering within 7 days of class)

This therapy is a natural, gentle, non-confrontational way of healing physical and psychological ailments with the combined use of: Tui-Na - Chinese Medical Massage, Energy Touch, Myofascial meridian therapy, muscle energy techniques, Chi Nei Tsang (Internal Organ Massage) and Homeopathy. Our bodies are composed of an energy field with specific currents and positive and negative charges that run on a 24-hour cycle.  These currents run along Myofascial meridian lines which converge on all joints and are accessed by acupressure points.

The focus is on:

1. How the Myofascial meridian lines cover the body
2. Key points
3. Direction of the flow of Qi
4. Why pain is an electrical problem
5. Addressing the sympathetic and para-sympathetic nervous systems using Taoist energy touch principles
6. Simple pain relieving remedies form homeopathy
7. How to apply visceral massage therapy for organ dysfunction

The Practitioner will be able to:

1. Treat inflammatory Myofascial pain
2. Re-energize your client’s body and rid your own body of fatigue
3. De-stress and Detoxify the body from excessive fears and anxieties
4. Treat and prevent Myofascial/Muscular tension and pain
5. Treat and prevent the pain from the 18 sights of pain symptomatic of fibromyalgia patients
6. Strengthen and enhance circulation of blood and qi
7. Rid headaches of all kinds
8. Treat arthritic conditions
9. Treat gynecological problems and mood swings
10. Treat postural distortions
11. Treat sleep disorders
12. Relax the digestive system and enhance the transport of nutrients

Wear comfortable clothes (Wolfgang suggests loose shorts for men/women and sports bras for women).  Bring (2) sets of sheets with face cradle covers, your favorite lubrication/lotion and materials to take notes. All 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.

NCBTMB #325713-00 Polarity Healthcare

CE Credits: 8 Hours - No Prerequisites

Cost: $190 ($235 if registering within 7 days of class)

This one-day seminar is an introduction to the art and science of muscle testing.  You will learn how to test for a variety of neuromuscular dysfunctions and how to correct them quickly and efficiently using techniques available to massage therapists.  Topics will include tests and corrections for dehydration, hypotonicity, dysfunctional movement patterns and emotional stress. Simple self-help exercises for coordination and balance will also be covered.  This is an excellent preparation for more extensive study in Touch For Health Kinesiology style muscle testing or a review and update for those who have studied with Wolfgang in the past.

Highlights:

• Learn how to perform accurate muscle testing
• Learn how to use integrative massage techniques to correct weakness and imbalance within seconds
• Learn how to perform pre-checks and corrections to insure more accurate results in muscle testing
• Learn how to use emotional stress release (ESR) in massage therapy or for self-help
• Learn how to use cross crawl integration to improve coordination and balance

Wear comfortable clothes, bring one set of sheets and materials to take notes.  We will NOT be disrobing for this class. All other equipment and supplies will be provided. 

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

NCBTMB #325713-00 Polarity Healthcare

CE Credits: 16 Hours - No Prerequisites

Cost: $325 ($370 if registering within 7 days of class)

This is a workshop on Polarity Therapy and how to integrate that method info a clinical massage therapy. You will apply basic principles of energy medicine in a one-hour bodywork session. We will also discuss the relevant science and research relating to energy medicine as it pertains to bodywork. Massage therapists will learn how to develop a more wholistic practice, increase therapeutic effectiveness with less effort and offer a unique powerful bodywork session to clients.  For two days you will stay present and work from the heart as you learn practical techniques which blend easily with massage approaches. The focus of the class is learning and practicing hands-on polarity therapy.

Wear comfortable clothes, bring two (2) set of sheets (one per day), your favorite lubrication and materials to take notes.  Massage tables are provided.

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

CE Credits: 22 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider # 142749-00
Cost: $570 ($615 if registering within 7 days of class)

This advanced Prenatal Massage course contains much more than common contraindications and safe positioning. You will learn the most common structural changes experienced during pregnancy and perform specific massage techniques that address those structural challenges. We will explore the most recent scientific information regarding the significance of pregnancy and the impact of the Mom’s thoughts, emotions and feelings upon the unborn child and be able to communicate those concepts. You will massage a pregnant Mom during the last day of the class.

This is a hands-on, interactive workshop and there will be plenty of practice time for the massage techniques learned during the class. A manual will be provided. What to Bring:

• Pen and Paper for Note Taking
• 2 SETS of Twin Sheets
• 8 Pillow Cases
• 4 Large Towels
• 2 Hand Towel

The Prenatal Massage Certificate class can be taken just for the 22 ce credits. To receive certification from B.A.B.Y. Inc., students must complete additional requirements which include: reading the two required books and performing 10 prenatal massage sessions with documentation (must be completed within one-year of classwork).

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:Sandy Ventura Gordon has been a Massage Therapist since 1985, completed Midwifery Training in 1995, teaches childbirth education programs and developed five training programs for a leading massage school in the later 1990’s. For more information regarding Sandy, please see her website: www.babyinc.org

CE Credits: 7 Hours
NCBTMB Approved Provider #451012-09
Cost: $179 ($224 if registering within 7 days of class)

Fee Includes: Manual & Rosewood Reflexology Stick

In this simple and fun one day course you will learn the theory and practice of Traditional Thai Foot Massage from a Thailand trained instructor. Dating back more than 2000 years, Thai Foot Massage is a comprehensive and easy way to increase overall health, vitality, and relaxation. This modality combines the ancient practice of Reflexology and Thai Massage stimulating reflex points in the foot that correlate to organs in the body and working on “sen” lines to free up energetic blocks. Additionally, the client receives a therapeutic massage to the feet and lower legs to relieve soreness or fatigue. Different from other types of reflexology which can be painful for the client or hard on the therapist, Thai Foot Massage feels great for the client and is easy on the therapist. This is great as a stand-alone treatment or an add-on to your massage.

Please Bring: One set of massage sheets, a small amount of cream or oil, and 1 hand towel. Please wear shorts or pants that can be rolled above the knee so you can fully enjoy receiving.

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: Marijean Rue came to massage therapy in 2010 after working in the field of psychology and studying theology and world religions. She continues to search for ways to aid others toward wholeness and healing that is holistic, accessible and beneficial. Marijean began learning Thai massage in 2013 training with Jill Burnyski, owner of Living Sabai. In 2014, Marijean began teacher training with Jill; receiving her Thai Certification from Living Sabai in 2016. Please visit Living Sabai or Cumberland Institute websites for more information: www.livingsabai.com and www.cumberlandinstitute.com

CE Credits: 7 Hours

This is a one day class from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

NCBTMB Approved Provider #451012-09

Cost: $179 ($219 if registering within 7 days of class)

In this one day course you will learn the theory, history, and benefits of Thai massage as well as a supine table Thai routine from a Thailand trained instructor. This class is great as an introduction to Thai massage or a way to integrate Thai massage into your table routine. I will also share with you body saving techniques that can be used in any massage. You will have the opportunity to observe, give and receive the techniques in class. You will receive a step-by-step manual with photos to take home.

Please come dressed in “yoga” clothes and bring a set of massage table linens.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes, if you wish. All other equipment and supplies will be 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: Marijean Rue came to massage therapy in 2010 after working in the field of psychology and studying theology and world religions. She continues to search for ways to aid others toward wholeness and healing that is holistic, accessible and beneficial. Marijean began learning Thai massage in 2013 training with Jill Burnyski, owner of Living Sabai. In 2014, Marijean began teacher training with Jill; receiving her Thai Certification from Living Sabai in 2016. Please visit Living Sabai or Cumberland Institute websites for more information: www.livingsabai.com and www.cumberlandinstitute.com