Workshops
The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa-December 2023
This class will begin with a thorough definition of trauma, including the three types. Next, we will explore the neuroscience involved and what it tells us about the impact of trauma. Last, we will explore the stages of trauma treatment and how massage therapy can be a part of the therapeutic process.
Gloria C. Mathiesen, MA, LPC, C-DBT, LMT, E-RYT 200, YACEP, Certified Aromatherapist, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher graduated in 1997 from Irene Gauthier’s Myomassology Institute located in her home state of Michigan. She has been providing therapeutic massage services ever since. She has fine-tuned her bodywork practice to meet the needs of individuals who suffer from chronic pain, trauma, and stress related issues.
In 2007, Gloria took her massage experience and expertise into the education realm and helped develop and instruct Pima Community College’s Therapeutic Massage Program in Tucson, Arizona as an adjunct faculty member. She continued this journey and became a national provider for NCBTMB in 2010. Gloria has provided continuing education for Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, along with public self-care workshops.
In addition to her Massage & Bodywork training, Gloria received her MA in Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University, Ohio and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Arizona. She has also continued her education in the mental health field by receiving certifications in Marriage & Family Therapy, Compulsive & Addictive Behavior, and Play Therapy from Capella University. She currently runs a virtual private practice, specializing in trauma work and has completed a 50-Hour Certification of Completion in EMDR.
In 2018 she completed a certification program in aromatherapy and in February of 2019 became a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. All of her modalities, trainings, and studies continue to interweave the connection between the mind and body and how to best build resilience for today’s modern high stress lifestyle.
Gloria’s passion focuses her development on bridging the mind and body with unique courses and public workshops addressing topics such as PTSD, eating disorders, addiction, chronic pain, and trauma.
Date/Time: December 3rd, 9am to 3:30pm, with a lunch break midday
Location: 209 W Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
Tuition: $120
Prerequisite:
Registration Contact: continuingeducation@asismassage.edu
Continuing Education Credits: 6
Upcoming Workshops
2023:
December:
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Yoga for Anxiety Tucson-December 2023 - Tucson
December 10th 2023, 9am - 1pmThis self-care course provides a comprehensive working knowledge of how to use yoga for self-regulation and managing anxiety.
4 CEs, $80
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Yoga for Depression Tucson-December 2023 - Tucson
December 10th 2023, 2pm - 6pmThis self-care course provides a comprehensive working knowledge of how to use yoga for uplifting and mood regulation.
4CEs, $80
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Neck, Head and Face muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
December 16th 2023, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order. 3CEs
Webinar Zoom option available
2024:
January:
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Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker Mesa-January 2024 - Mesa
January 6th 2024, 9am-12pmThis class will take a look at how stress affects the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Understanding Anxiety and Depression as a Massage Therapist Mesa-January 2024 - Mesa
January 6th 2024, 1pm-5pmThis class will take a look at how anxiety and/or depression affects the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $80 **Webinar Option Available**
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Aromatherapy for Mental Health Mesa-January 2024 - Mesa
January 7th 2024, 9am-12pmLearn how essential oils can influence your client and decrease stress levels.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $70
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Chakras and Essential Oils Mesa-January 2024 - Mesa
January 7th 2024, 1pm-4pmLearn how essential oils can influence your Chakras.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $70
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Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Tucson-January 2024 - Tucson
January 10th - January 14th 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $1,250 **Hybrid Option Available**
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder Mesa-January 2024 - Mesa
January 13th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Using Massage During the Stages of Grief Tucson-January 2024 - Tucson
January 15th 2024, 9am-12pmThis class will take a look at how grief affects the body and massage considerations to support grieving clients.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Yoga for Grief Tucson-January 2024 - Tucson
January 15th 2024, 1pm-5pmThis self-care course provides a comprehensive working knowledge of how to use yoga for mood regulation.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $80
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm Mesa- January 2024 - Mesa
January 19th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Small Animal Foundation Massage Practical Mesa-January 2024 - Mesa
January 22nd - January 26th 2024 , 9am to 5pm, with a lunch break middayIn partnership with the Northwest School of Animal Massage, your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Small Animal Massage Foundation online course.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $850
February:
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Using Massage During the Stages of Grief Mesa-February 2024 - Mesa
February 1st 2024, 9am-12pmThis class will take a look at how grief affects the body and massage considerations to support grieving clients.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Yoga for Grief Mesa-February 2024 - Mesa
February 1st 2024, 1pm-5pmThis self-care course provides a comprehensive working knowledge of how to use yoga for mood regulation.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $80
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Reiki Level 1 Mesa-February 2024 - Mesa
February 2nd 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayThis class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $130
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Large Animal Foundation Massage Practical Mesa-February 2024 - Mesa
February 5th - February 9th 2024 , 9am to 5pm, with a lunch break middayIn partnership with the Northwest School of Animal Massage, your online studies come to life in this exciting 5-day session which integrates hands-on training with the theory studied in the Large Animal Massage Foundation online course.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $850
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Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints Tucson-February 2024 - Tucson
February 10th - February 11th 2024 , 9am to 6pmAcupressure is the Chinese healing art of restoring balance to Chi (lifeforce energy) to optimize health. In this introduction to Chinese Acupressure, you will learn locations and functions of Acupressure's potent points for your clients' most common complaints. This class is a doorway into the holistic approach of Chinese Medicine, addressing the mental-emotional or spiritual underpinnings of your clients' physical tension or pain patterns.
CE Hours: 16 Cost: $320
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip Mesa-February 2024 - Mesa
February 10th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Understanding Anxiety and Depression as a Massage Therapist Tucson-February 2024 - Tucson
February 12th 2024, 10am-2pmThis class will take a look at how Anxiety and Depression affects the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $80 **Webinar Option Available**
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Chi Nei Tsang level 2 Tucson-February 2024 - Tucson
February 16th - February 18th 2024 , 9am to 5pmChi Nei Tsang is a wholistic approach to massage therapy with roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this level 2 class we will expand knowledge on hands-on techniques to restore health and vitality to the internal organs.
CE Hours: 21 Cost $550
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Mesa-February 2024 - Mesa
February 16th 2024, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the head and neck.
CE Hours: 6 Cost: $150
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk Mesa- February 2024 - Mesa
February 23rd 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Oncology Considerations for Manual Lymph Drainage - An Advanced MLD Course Tucson-Februrary 2024 - Tucson
February 24th - February 25th 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - In this course, students will learn how to perform manual lymphatic drainage to safely work with people with cancer and with a history of oncology treatments. This course is delivered in a hybrid format including home study, live webinar and in-person class time. Students will complete 4 hours of home study followed by the two 4-hour live webinar components. Therapists will then be able to join any scheduled 2-day in-person class for the hands-on portion of the course.
CE Hours: 28 Cost $1,100
March:
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The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa-March 2024 - Mesa
March 1st 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayThis class will begin with a thorough definition of trauma, including the three types. Next, we will explore the neuroscience involved and what it tells us about the impact of trauma. Last, we will explore the stages of trauma treatment and how massage therapy can be a part of the therapeutic process.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $120 **Webinar Option Available**
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Working with Eating Disorders as a Bodyworker Mesa-March 2024 - Mesa
March 2nd 2024, 9am-1pmThis class will take a look at how eating disorders can affect the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $80 **Webinar Option Available**
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What every Bodyworker needs to understand about Secondary Trauma Stress and Compassion Fatigue Mesa-March 2024 - Mesa
March 2nd 2024, 2pm-5pmThis class will take a look at how Secondary Trauma Stress/Compassion Fatigue can affect massage therapists.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Reiki Level 1 Tucson-March 2024 - Tucson
March 4th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayThis class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $130
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Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Mesa- March 2024 - Mesa
March 6th - March 10th 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $1,250 **Hybrid Option Available**
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Tucson-March 2024 - Tucson
March 15th 2024, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the head and neck.
CE Hours: 6 Cost: $150
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Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures Mesa-March 2024 - Mesa
March 16th - March 19th 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences and protocols specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts. This will include and discuss the techniques, contraindications, risk factors, and protocols related to these surgeries.
CE Hours: 28 Cost $1,100
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg Mesa- March 2024 - Mesa
March 22nd 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Neck, Head and Face Mesa-March 2024 - Mesa
March 23rd 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
April:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm Mesa- April 2024 - Mesa
April 13th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Tucson-April 2024 - Tucson
April 17th - April 21st 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $1,250 **Hybrid Option Available**
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder Mesa-April 2024 - Mesa
April 19th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures Tucson-April 2024 - Tucson
April 25th - April 28th 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences and protocols specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts. This will include and discuss the techniques, contraindications, risk factors, and protocols related to these surgeries.
CE Hours: 28 Cost $1,100
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Flagstaff-April 2024 - Flagstaff
April 26th 2024, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the head and neck.
CE Hours: 6 Cost: $150
May:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk Mesa-May 2024 - Mesa
May 4th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures Mesa-May 2024 - Mesa
May 16th - May 19th 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences and protocols specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts. This will include and discuss the techniques, contraindications, risk factors, and protocols related to these surgeries.
CE Hours: 28 Cost $1,100
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip Mesa-May 2024 - Mesa
May 24th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
June:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg Mesa-June 2024 - Mesa
June 1st 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Tucson-June 2024 - Tucson
June 12th - June 16th 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $1,250 **Hybrid Option Available**
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Neck, Head and Face Mesa-June 2024 - Mesa
June 14th 2024, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60 **Webinar Option Available**
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Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures Tucson-June 2024 - Tucson
June 20th - June 23rd 2024 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences and protocols specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts. This will include and discuss the techniques, contraindications, risk factors, and protocols related to these surgeries.
CE Hours: 28 Cost $1,100