Crystal Mountain Massage School - Continuing Education

GERIATRIC MASSAGE (Approved by NCBTMB)

Part 1 – June 25, 26 and 27 $340 plus tax

Part 2 – Sept 24, 25 and 26 $340 plus tax

Teacher: Virginia Kingsbury of The Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute

Level I Workshop
This 2 1/2 day weekend workshop is the basis of the training program in Geriatric Massage. It offers 17 CE hours for massage therapists and qualifies for the Level 1 Certificate in Geriatric Massage. By helping participants to gain insight into meaningful work with the elderly, the therapist who likes to work with seniors is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying without being physically draining.

The Workshop features these topics:
1. Physiological, psychological & sociological aspects of aging.

2. Client assessment, cautions & contraindications. Psychological aspects of contact with the elderly, attention to detail in the assessment of the older client.

3. Modification of standard massage techniques and the development of methods to suit each client's special needs. Participants are encouraged to develop clinical reasoning in their first hands-on phase of the presentation.

4. Practical hands-on work with older people.

5. How to establish a Geriatric Massage practice. Topics include: marketing to senior facilities, referral sources, and active seniors in the community at large.

Level II - Advanced Geriatric Massage Techniques
This 2-1/2 day weekend workshop is the next level in our training program in Geriatric Massage. It offers 17 CE contact hours for massage therapists and qualifies for the Level 2 certificate in our Geriatric Massage Training Program. There are two hands-on sessions: one in a Long Term Care or Assisted Living Facility, working directly with resident volunteers. The second hands-on session is in an Alzheimer’s unit.

Prerequisite: Must have attended the Level 1 - Geriatric Massage Workshop within the last (2) years.

The Workshop Features These Topics:

Review of medical terminology and of the symptoms of the most prevailing age-related health problems and how to select approaches to the diverse afflictions of old age.

Cautions in the positioning of challenged clients in hospital beds, standard beds, wheelchairs, and geriatric chairs.

Specific approaches to massaging people challenged with stroke, diabetes, Parkinson’s, dementia/Alzheimer, arthritis and those who may be wheelchair or bed bound.

In depth information on the most common age-related health problems and how to work specifically with each, as well as cautions and contraindications.

AFTER THE WORKSHOP, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

Choose the proper techniques to utilize while working under the direction of the prescribing physician but without the need for direct supervision.
Know how to work with clients who have various degrees of age-related health and mobility problems.
Be familiar with working in an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing Home.

Integrative Shiatsu

Part 1 – August 6, 7 and 8 – 16 hours - $295 plus tax

Part 2 – September 10, 11 and 12 – 16 hours - $295 plus tax

Part 3 - October 22, 23 and 24 – 16 hours - $295 plus tax

Register for all three workshops and receive a $50 discount.

Level I Workshop

In this workshop you will study Structural Integration combined with the Namikoshi Shiatsu style along with opening major and minor blockages along the nervous system.

Course will meet Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday from 9am-5pm, and Sunday from 10am-5 pm.

Level II workshop

This workshop will introduce the 12 Acupuncture meridians and the 5 Chinese Elements. Basic Ayurvedic constitutional types will also be considered. Thye Masuaga Shiatsu style will be used to balance and harmonize the energy system. Tui Na will also be presented. You do not need Level I to take Level II.

Course will meet Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday from 9am-5pm, and Sunday from 10am-5pm.

Level III workshop

This workshop will concentrate on identifying Kyo (deficiency) and Jitisu (excess) conditions in clients so that you can bring back the balance of their internal organs. The Thye Masumaga Shiatsu method will also be studied in more depth.

Course will meet Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday from 9am-5pm, and Sunday from 10am-5pm.

You must take Level II as a prerequisite to this workshop.

About the Instructor

Gurubhai Khalsa has been teaching since 1983 and has been a practicing massage therapist since 1981. He has studied Shiatsu extensively during the past 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his workshops.

Thai Massage Basics

May 16 and 23 - $250 plus tax OR Oct 3 and 10 - $250 plus tax

Thai Massage Basics: Course Description - 16 CE's (Approved by NCBTMB)

Class size is limited to 12 participants

At the end of this course the student will know enough material to confidently give a balanced 45 minute to one hour Thai Massage
Work slowly using correct breathing and physical alignment for both practitioner and client to achieve the most effective results and avoid injury
Physical considerations and contraindications for clients are discussed
For massage therapists working on a table, adaptations are shown that allow you to add Thai Massage to your treatments

Hands, feet, knees, elbows and body weight are used to produce soft rocking, rhythmic motions. Stretches and lifts are performed while supporting the client's body weight. Joints are loosened and opened using a variety of techniques which incorporate passive stretching, palming, thumbing, rocking, drumming and compression. A sensation of floating weightlessness is often reported by the client as physical tension is released. Adjustment to the client's physical condition is always considered as the practitioner works in a slow, rhythmic way. Thai massage provides relief to sore, overworked muscles and fascia and can help reduce recuperation time from exercise. It is also therapeutic for clients who experience difficulty with mobility from various causes including aging

This program focuses on the foundation techniques which will prepare you for more advanced courses. We will be working on mats on the floor. If you have restrictrictions that prevent you from working on the floor, please contact Julia at: 401- 497- 6878 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

You will need to bring:

two pillows and a blanket
Wear loose, comfortable clothes
We have a microwave and refrigerator if you bring food
There are plenty of restaurants nearby

Julia Smith is a provider of continuing education credits through the NCBTMB. She is a licensed massage therapist and teacher in New Mexico and Massachusetts. Julia graduated the Boston Shiatsu School in 2001. She has trained in Thai Massage with Maxine Shapiro and received her teacher certification with Anthony James in 2004. Additionally, Julia is a certified yoga instructor.

For more information: www.juliasmith.com

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Ethics

Ethical Practice Management: Understanding Massage Research and How It Defines Your Scope of Practice

Tuesday, August 10 2-6pm $85 plus tax

With the interest in complementary alternative medicine more and more research is being done on the effectiveness of massage and how it works. As professional therapists we need to stay informed of the new knowledge base and be able to explain what techniques work and why. This workshop will present easy to understand strategies for finding, understanding, critically evaluating and adopting the latest massage therapy research results.

Ethical Practice Management: Utilizing the Latest Massage Research to Educate Your Clients

Tuesday, September 21 2-6pm $85 plus tax

Are you too busy to keep up with the latest massage therapy research and want to know what the new scientific thinking is in the field? Need some help explaining it to your clients? This workshop will present some of the latest massage research findings and discuss the implications for the practice of massage therapy. Participants are encouraged to bring research articles or papers for discussion. Some basic research literacy knowledge is assumed.

About the instructor: David Fletcher, LMT, BS, MS has provided consulting and research services to Sandia Research Laboratory, the Department of Energy, and numerous departments of transportation. He is well versed in research methodology and can make this complex subject easy to understand. He is the owner of SAGE massage where he specializes in geriatric massage and fascial release, and is on the faculty of Crystal Mountain.

Ethical Business Practices

Tuesday, June 22 or Tuesday, September 14 2-6pm $85 plus tax

Is it legal? Is it ethical? If it’s legal, does it mean it’s ethical? There is an old adage: “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” Do you know the current laws concerning gift certificates? What about bartering? What about having your massage practice at home? Our business Ethics class will cover the laws and ethics around gift certificates, bartering, and having a home office/practice.

About the instructor: Tamara Vaughn-Morse, RPE, LMT, RMTI. Besides having a private practice in Albuquerque since 2002, Tami teaches business classes at Crystal Mountain. She is on the Board of Directors of the American Polarity Therapy Associate and is the board liaison for Marketing and Branding of Polarity Therapy.

Ethics in Massage: Intercultural Communication

Tues, July 13 or Tuesday, October 5 2-6pm 4 CEU’s $85 plus tax

Body language. Eye contact. Gestures. All things that many of us think are universally understood. But in many indigenous cultures what is considered polite behavior is different than white, non-Hispanic cultural habits. This workshop will help you understand what behaviors are different and help prevent misunderstandings or failure to communicate. If you are a massage therapy instructor, this workshop will be especially valuable in helping you understand different behavior patterns for students.

About the instructor: Myra Reed, BA, MA is an educator with years of experience teaching in public schools, adult basic education and higher education. She has instructed numerous workshops on multi-cultural education and special needs of non-traditional students. Myra is Native American and has worked with various tribes across the United States.

Reiki I: Tuesday, July 20 or Tuesday, September 28 2-6pm $100 plus tax

Reiki II: Tuesday, August 24 2-6pm (must have Reiki I first) $100 plus tax

Reiki is a Japanese word meaning “universal life energy”. It is a hands-on method of non-intrusive, gentle healing that is subtle, yet powerful. Although it originated in ancient times, it was rediscovered by a Japanese man named Mikao Usui in the 1800s who brought it back into use for the modern world. Reiki has proven to be an effective method of healing through balancing the body’s own energy and allowing the body to heal itself. Reiki is not a religious belief but a spiritual teaching that bears no contradiction with religions.

About the instructor: Debbie Baxter has been a Reiki practitioner for the last ten years and a Reiki Master since 2003. Her degree is a B.S. in Secondary Education and she spent 11 years teaching high school English. Albuquerque has been her home since 2007 and she has conducted several Reiki classes giving attunements for all three levels.

To Register for these CE courses call Crystal Mountain at 505-872-2030

To Register for these CE courses call Crystal Mountain at 505-872-2030