Cumberland Institute - Continuing Education Division

CE Credits: 8 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00

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

Essential oils have been used since ancient times all over the world to heal the body and sanctify the spirit. They are a connecting path to nature and our inner selves. Plants have been longer on the planet than us and we are priviledged to borrow from their immune system and support our own inner intelligence. The course offers a deeper perspective to physical problems by looking at the mind-body connection through the window of Chinese Five-Element Theory and the use of essential aromatherapy oils.

Purpose of Course:

• Understanding the use and effects of oils and blends on the individual
• Why five-element theory for the understanding of the psyche of the individual evaluating the personality and physiology of the individual according to five-element theory and drawing up a treatment plan.
• Unwinding the individual through the use of specific acupressure points and meridian massage with the use of Chinese Craniosacral therapy.
• Application of oils and Shiatsu to specific meridians and acupressure points to achieve your goals.
• How to draw up a protocol plan including aromatherapy, ACU and massage - East Meets West Synergistic Massage
• What to use for the best possible absorption: diffusion, massage, ingestion or everything?
• Why essential oils are more potent than herbs/teas and safer than Western medications.
• What's the best formula to use and how do I make it up?
• Essential oils used in the Bible and Middle East and their modern significance.

What to Bring:  Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to your neck. A set of sheets, face cradle cover, personal blanket, your favorite lubrication and a hand towel.  Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes.

Wolfgang will provide all oils for this class and he will have oils for you to purchase, if desired.  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.