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Unwind, Rock and Move (C500)
with Teresa Greene
CE Credits: 13 Hours
Cost: $340 ($385 if registering within 7 days of class)
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.
Unwind, Rock and Move is fully clothed, slow bodywork. This class is mostly hands-on with some discussion. There are no prerequisites for this class.
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!
Wear shorts, yoga pants or moveable materials that allow your body to naturally bend and move. Please bring a large blanket that you can place in the floor, 1 blanket to place over you and 2 regular size pillows for Day 1 and a set of sheets/blanket/face cradle cover for Day 2.
There is an Unwind, Rock and Move- Level 2 that is unclothed bodywork and this class is a prerequisite.
A lunch break will be taken midday; you may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.
Contact Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have additional questions.
ACE Medicupping - Level 1(C429)
with Martha Graham
CE Credits: 22 Hours
NCBTMB Approved Provider # 312464
Cost: $570 (after 3/31/25, 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)
The Eight Limbs of Yoga(C420)
with Lynn Smith
CE Credits: 8 Hours
Cost: $260 ($305 if registering within 7 days of class)
This course is a combination of lecture and yoga movements to encourage self-care for massage therapists. Eight steps of basic yoga will be discussed:
- Yama – Universal morality
- Niyama – Personal observances
- Asanas – Body postures
- Pranayama – Breathing exercises and control of prana
- Pratyahara – Control of the senses
- Dharana – Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness
- Dhyana – Devotion, Meditation on the Divine
- Samadhi – Union with the Divine
What To Bring: Yoga Mat, a blanket, yoga blocks and strap,Hand or Bath Towel, Bottled Water. Please wear yoga style clothes that you are comfortable moving freely in.
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.
Lomi-Lomi Hawaiian Therapeutic Massage - Temple Style(C711)
with Wolfgang Luckmann
CE Credits: 17 Hours
NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00
Cost: $440 ($485 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:
- Some 12 strokes for a full body massage addressing long, hardened, bulky muscles and cellulite
- Breathing techniques and meditation to conserve your energy and build stamina
- Circular, spiraling and forearm techniques as well as kneading thumb techniques
- How to address the diaphragm, the seat of emotions
- Stretch techniques for upper and lower limbs
- The use of Aromatherapy essential oils on ear points and the body to enhance the massage
- Stretch and strengthening exercises for the massage therapist
- 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.