Workshops
Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Tucson April 2023
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. During this course, the participants will learn to perform techniques that will assist patients and clients in general relaxation, health support, and detoxification.
PLEASE NOTE: This course does NOT train therapists to treat patients with Lymphedema. Participants are educated on the applications of Manual Lymph Drainage pertaining to the pathologies listed below. For courses specific to Lymphedema, please see our Lymphedema Management Seminar (31 hours) or Complete Lymphedema Certification (135 hours).
This course is 5 days in length (40 contact hours). The classroom hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm daily. There will be approximately one hour for lunch every day.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/22/2023
*NOTE: Call ACOLS for the course and alumni discounts
About the Instructor: Morgan is a licensed massage therapist and massage educator that brings a passion and enthusiasm to his classes that is hard to match. He mixes high energy with depth of knowledge to immerse students in a creative and educational experience. As an educator, his focus is on enhancing skills and helping each therapist grow in their own unique styles. Morgan was educated at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Mt. Kisco, NY and holds license to practice in both New York and Arizona. Morgan is a massage instructor at the Arizona School of Integrative Studies, where he enjoys working and developing students into new therapists. He is a Board Approved Continuing Education Provider through NCBTMB, and also teaches with Advanced BodyWork Education and LMT Success Group. He is the owner of Integrative Manual Bodywork, a practice that takes an integrative approach to manual therapy focusing on pain management, injury rehabilitation, and life in general. Morgan became a certified MLD instructor for ACOLS in 2021.
Date/Time: April 1st - April 5th 2023 , 8am - 5pm
Location: Tucson Campus, 639 N 6th Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705
Tuition: $$1,250
Payment Info: NOTE: Call ACOLS for the course and alumni discounts BEFORE selecting PayPal. (772) 589-3355 Discounts are: 10% for Alumni and anyone who has taken a previous ACOLS course and 50% discount for current ASIS students and 15% discount for ASIS staff
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Registration Contact: https://www.acols.com/courses/registration.php?id=2245664000096092102
Continuing Education Credits: 40 Continuing Education Hours
To register for this workshop contact the email address listed in the description
Upcoming Workshops
2023:
June:
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CLASS FULL Shoulder Dysfunction and Massage - Flagstaff June 2023 - Flagstaff
June 2nd - June 3rd 2023 , Friday 1:30PM- 5:30PM, SAT 9:00AM- 6:00 PMThis course will focus on the rotator cuff muscle and muscle of the scapula. Basic muscle attachments and actions including functional anatomy, massage for each muscle, and stretching.
CEs 12 Cost: $295
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
June 17th 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
July:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
July 14th 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
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The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist - Prescott
July 22nd 2023, 9am to 4pm, 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.
6 CEs Cost: $120 Webinar Option Available
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Yoga for Depression - Prescott Campus - Prescott
July 23rd 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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Yoga for Anxiety - Prescott Campus - Prescott
July 23rd 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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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
July 29th 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
August:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
August 11th 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
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The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist - Flagstaff
August 19th 2023, 9am to 4pm, 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.
6 CEs Cost: $120 Webinar Option Available
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Yoga for Depression - Flagstaff Campus - Flagstaff
August 20th 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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Yoga for Anxiety - Flagstaff Campus - Flagstaff
August 20th 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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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
August 26th 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
September:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Neck, Head and Face muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
September 8th 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
October:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
October 6th 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
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
October 21st 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
November:
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Chi Nei Tsang level 1 - Tucson 2023 - Tucson
November 2nd - November 4th 2023 , 9am to 5pmChi Nei Tsang is a wholistic approach to massage therapy with roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn basic hands-on techniques to restore health and vitality to the internal organs.
21 CEs
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
November 3rd 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
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Chi Nei Tsang level 1 - Mesa 2023 - Mesa
November 7th - November 9th 2023 , 9am to 5pmChi Nei Tsang is a wholistic approach to massage therapy with roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn basic hands-on techniques to restore health and vitality to the internal organs.
21 CEs
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
November 18th 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
December:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder muscles 3 CEs - Mesa
December 1st 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
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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