CE Credits: 8 Hours

Cost: $265 ($310 if registering within 7 days of class)

Course Description: Chronic pain conditions require a specialized approach to massage therapy, ensuring that clients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care. This CEU course is designed to equip massage therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to work confidently with clients who suffer from conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Migraines, Scoliosis, and more.

Throughout this course, we will explore the symptoms and challenges associated with these conditions, discuss key modifications to standard massage techniques, and identify the most effective methods to address common issues such as muscle tension, joint instability, and nervous system sensitivity. Participants will gain practical insights on how to tailor their sessions to accommodate each client’s unique needs while promoting relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. 

By the end of this course, therapists will feel empowered to support clients with chronic pain through informed, ethical, and adaptive massage techniques, ultimately enhancing the quality of care they provide.

Course Outline:

1.  Understanding Chronic Pain: Definitions and Impact on Clients

2.  The Role of Massage Therapy in Pain Management

3.  Ethical Considerations & Scope of Practice

4.  Common Chronic Pain Disorders

5.  Client Intake & Assessment

6.  Massage Modifications & Techniques

7.  Addressing the Nervous System

8.  Collaborative Care and Integrative treatment

What to Bring to Class:  A set of sheets, blanket, face cradle cover, hand towel and lubrication.  All massage tables are provided. A lunch break is taken mid-day.

Instructor: Kimberly Vaughn Coleman, LMT & Doula

Kimberly Coleman, LMT has been in practice for several years with her clientele focus on prenatal clients and those living with chronic pain. Kimberly's background in exercise science and kinesiology allows her to formulate a unique approach to addressing each client's specific needs. She has been heavily exposed to the medical approach to treating chronic pain with her work at Vanderbilt Osher Center for Integrative Medicine where they specialize in working with finding holistic treatments to chronic pain.

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

NCBTMB # 325713-00 Polarity Healthcare

CE Credits: 8 Hours

Cost: $265 ($310 if registering within 7 days of class)

This one-day seminar is an introduction to the art and science manual resistive muscle testing (based on Applied Kinesiology). Participants will learn to locate muscular imbalance and correct it quickly using integrative massage techniques.  Topics will include tests for dehydration and  hypotonicity, as well as evaluation of key muscles throughout the body. We even include a simple and remarkably effective treatment for emotional stress.  Massage therapists deal with muscle imbalance almost every day and it can be causing or perpetuating a wide range of other problems. Join us to learn fast, easy ways to resolve it.

One of the treatment techniques covered in this class is neuro-lymphatic reflexes (Chapmann's reflexes), a powerful method of treating muscular dysfunction and also valuable for self care. Participants will get ample practice with this technique. 

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 techniques to insure more accurate results with Kinesiology assessment
• Learn how to identify and locate specific injuries and problem areas
• Learn how to test and correct weakness or imbalance in the rotator cuff muscles.
• Learn how to use emotional stress release (ESR) in a massage therapy session and for self-help
• Learn how to do surrogate testing for people who cannot be tested normally
• Learn how to perform a quick and easy assessment of the cervical spine

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

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

NCBTMB # 325713-00 Polarity Healthcare

CE Credits: 16 Hours

Cost: $420 ($465 if registering within 7 days of class)

Meridians can empower your bodywork and improve clinical results! What if you could skip the non-essentials, simplify the philosophy, and focus on material you will be able to use in your office on Monday morning? IF that sounds appealing, join us! This two-day seminar will take the mystery out of merdians. We focus on applying acupuncture concepts to massage therapy assessment and treatment. You will become familiar with some acupuncture points but the real emphasis is on the meridian itself. You will learn to trace fourteen meridians from memory and discuss the associated muscles, organs, emotions and pathologies.

One the second day, you will learn about the categories of acupressure points including entry and exit points, from mu and back shu points, and command points. Working with these points will deepen your understanding and comfort level with the meridian pathways. 

Expect to become comfortable locating acupressure points as well as using combinations of points to treat meridians, organs and systems. We wil use intention as well as physical stimulation in this approach. Our own personal meridian systems will be balanced several times throughout the weekend and we will finish by practicing assessment and treatment in triads.

Wear comfortable clothes, bring one set of sheets and your blanket for layering. You may also want to bring materials to take notes. 

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

CE Credits: 13 Hours

Cost: $345 ($390 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.

CE Credits: 12 Hours - No Prerequisites

Cost: $495 ($540 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.