Workshops

2024:

September:

• Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Tucson-September 2024 - Tucson

  September 18th - September 22nd 2024 , 8am - 5pm

  Presented 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**

• Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm Mesa-September 2024 - Mesa

  September 21st 2024, 9am-12pm

  Kinesiology 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**  

• Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Mesa - September 2024 - Mesa

  September 26th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• Cranial-Sacral Part II Mesa- September 2024 - Mesa

  September 27th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  A continuation of my Essentials of Cranial-Sacral class. A short review and then we will cover additional techniques that involve the following cranial and facial bones: ethmoid bone, zygoma, and the mandible. We will also be doing Cranial-Combos utilizing techniques from both trainings.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa - September 2024 - Mesa

  September 28th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  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.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

October:

• Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Mesa-October 2024 - Mesa

  October 2nd - October 6th 2024 , 8am - 5pm

  Presented 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**

• Integrating Table Thai Massage in your massage sessions Tucson- October 2024 - Tucson

  October 3rd 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  An introduction Thai techniques class, for both prone and supine stretches, that can be used to integrate Thai techniques on the massage table.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130       

• Reiki Level 1 Flagstaff - October 2024 - Flagstaff

  October 5th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  This class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy. 

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Flagstaff - October 2024 - Flagstaff

  October 6th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker Tucson - October 2024 - Tucson

  October 7th 2024, 3pm-6pm

  This 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**  

• Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder Mesa-October 2024 - Mesa

  October 11th 2024, 9am-12pm

  Kinesiology 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**  

• Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk Mesa-October 2024 - Mesa

  October 19th 2024, 9am-12pm

  Kinesiology 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**  

• Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Tucson-October 2024 - Tucson

  October 25th 2024, 9am-4pm

  This 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

• Reiki Level 1 Mesa - October 2024 - Mesa

  October 25th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  This class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy. 

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa- October 2024 - Mesa

  October 26th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  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.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

• Integrating Table Thai Massage in your massage sessions Mesa- October 2024 - Mesa

  October 27th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  An introduction Thai techniques class, for both prone and supine stretches, that can be used to integrate Thai techniques on the massage table.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130       

November:

• Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip Mesa-November 2024 - Mesa

  November 1st 2024, 9am-12pm

  Kinesiology 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**  

• Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker Mesa - November 2024 - Mesa

  November 1st 2024, 10am-1pm

  This 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**  

• Understanding ADHD and how it is treated Mesa- November 2024 - Mesa

  November 1st 2024, 2pm-5pm

  This class will take a look at how ADHD and treatments for AHD affects the body and massage considerations to support clients. 

  CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

• Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Mesa - November 2024 - Mesa

  November 2nd 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• Cranial-Sacral Part II Mesa- November 2024 - Mesa

  November 3rd 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  A continuation of my Essentials of Cranial-Sacral class. A short review and then we will cover additional techniques that involve the following cranial and facial bones: ethmoid bone, zygoma, and the mandible. We will also be doing Cranial-Combos utilizing techniques from both trainings.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Mesa-November 2024 - Mesa

  November 8th 2024, 9am-4pm

  This 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

• Myofascial Restoration of the Neck & Upper Back Mesa - November 2024 - Mesa

  November 9th - November 11th 2024 , 10am - 6pm

  This class will take an in depth look at theories and practice of fascia and myofascial restoration.

  CE Hours: 24      Cost: $575 , $475 (Early Bird through Oct 26th)

• The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Tucson - November 2024 - Tucson

  November 11th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  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.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

• Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg Mesa-November 2024 - Mesa

  November 16th 2024, 9am-12pm

  Kinesiology 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**  

• Level 1: Thai Massage Essentials Mesa- November 2024 - Mesa

  November 23rd - November 24th 2024 , 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  Entire class is presented and practiced on a Thai floor mat. A basic introduction to Thai Massage that is suitable for new students.

  CE Hours: 12        Cost $360

December:

• Reiki Level 1 Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

  December 6th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  This class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy. 

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

• Recognizing Human Trafficking Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

  December 7th 2024, 10am-1pm

  Human trafficking is alive and well and this predatory crime plagues all neighborhoods and communities in the United States and throughout the world. There is no discrimination of age, gender, ethnicity, race or socioeconomic status. We will review the indicators of human trafficking, community stakeholders, and their roles in combating human trafficking will be discussed along with resources to care and support victims of human trafficking.

  CE Hours: 3         Cost $65       **Webinar Option Available**

• Hand and Foot Thai Massage Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

  December 7th 2024, 2pm-5pm

  We will be working with the feet and hands to support the fluidity of the sen lines. Tuition includes a wooden Thai stick for foot massage. Full protocols for both feet and hands will be provided.

  CE Hours: 3         Cost $65   

• The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

  December 8th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  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.

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

• Injury Prevention & Treatment I (Neck) Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

  December 14th 2024, 1pm-5pm

  This course will cover massage techniques, client positioning, draping and efficient therapist body mechanics when addressing and relieving pain and symptoms from whiplash, torticollis, wry neck and general chronic and acute neck pain.

  CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

• Boundaries, Barriers & Best Conversations Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

  December 14th 2024, 8am-12pm

  This class will help participants develop a more ethical practice through educational and practical tools that guide in the development, management and communication of healthy boundaries

  CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

• Injury Prevention & Treatment III (Hips) Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

  December 15th 2024, 1pm-5pm

  This course will cover massage techniques, client positioning and communication, draping and efficient therapist mechanics when addressing and relieving pain and symptoms from sciatica, low back and knee pain.

  CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

• Injury Prevention & Treatment II (Shoulder) Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

  December 15th 2024, 8am-12pm

  This course will cover massage techniques, client positioning and communication, draping, and efficient therapist body mechanics when addressing and relieving pain and symptoms from upper extremity conditions such as tennis elbow, golfers' elbow, and carpal tunnel.

  CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

• Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Tucson - December 2024 - Tucson

  December 16th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

  This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

  CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

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