Cumberland Institute - Continuing Education Division

CE Credits: 8 Hours

Cost: $260 ($305.00 if registering within 7 of class)

This eight-hour class focuses on effectiveness of therapeutic massage with clients in side-lying position.  This class is directed toward clinical work with any client and does not address prenatal massage.

This class is designed to help therapist learn to work certain areas of the body with the client resting on their side.  This position might be necessary due to conditions the client is experiencing or it might be indicated based on the symptoms or problems the client presents in their intake.  This position is particularly effective with working around latissmus dorsi, serratus anterior, shoulder, iliac crest, hip area muscles.

Mindy Oldham, RN, LMT will share clinical information, case studies and techniques for side lying. 

Topics to be covered include:

• Indications for side lying position
• Positioning and draping for side lying massage
• Lubricated and non-lubricated techniques for working with clients lying on their side
• Review of specific muscles that are more easily accessed in side-lying position
• Therapist body mechanics for working with client on their side
• Integration of side-lying with prone and supine work

This class will primarily be hands on with some lecture and discussion.  Participants need to be prepared to receive and give technique which will include draping chest area for work along hip, abdomen and shoulder.   

PLEASE BRING TO CLASS:  Set of sheets with face cradle cover, hand/bath towel for draping chest, your favorite lubrication.

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.

If you have any trouble the morning of your class, please contact Mindy Oldham, instructor, on her cell: 615-957-7129.