Introduction to Cranial Sacral and MyoFascia Release
This class in an introduction in how and why Cranial Sacral Therapy and MyoFascia Release Therapy is effective. It is a deep dive into the unwinding process and the history of this amazing therapy. This is a unique look into the unwinding process and movements of the cranial and sacral bones and how this process works to heal the body on a deeper level. Including physical and emotional patterns held in the body.
Mercedez Lucke-Benedict, LMT
Cranial Sacral Therapist | Myofascial Release Specialist | Wellness Consultant
Mercedez Lucke-Benedict is a dedicated wellness professional with extensive experience in cranial sacral therapy and myofascial release. She currently runs a private practice at Dove Mountain Chiropractic and Massage in Tucson, AZ, collaborating with Dr. Brian since 2022.
Previously, Mercedez led the Cranial Sacral TMJ Body/Jaw Alignment Program at REGENESIS TUCSON from 2020 to 2022, working closely with Dr. Steve Swidler. She also held the same position at Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness from 2008 to 2020. In addition to her roles in specialized programs, she offered cranial sacral therapy at SYNERGY CHIROPRACTIC in Marana, AZ, from 2017 to 2018.
Before her current endeavors, Mercedez gained valuable experience as a part-time massage therapist at Rubs Massage Studio in Sahuarita, AZ, from 2013 to 2015, and operated her own private practice, LSPA, in Marana from 2019 to 2021. Her passion for holistic health and wellness is evident in her commitment to enhancing the well-being of her clients.
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
Presented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies- This 135-hour course certifies therapists in the four components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), which include Manual Lymph Drainage, Compression/Bandaging, Skin Care and Exercises. Participants first complete 45 hours of Home Study online, prior to attending the 90-hour live hands-on classroom time.
CE Hours: 135 Hours
In this transformational class, you will walk away with the understanding of how your Chakra System is
an energetic structure in which you can organize your life force.
CE Hours: 13 Cost $270
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
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 **There is a service fee for all refunds
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
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 January 4th)
This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
This class will take a look at how eating disorders can affect the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $120 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
This class will take a look at how stress affects the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $120 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
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
Specific Purpose: How to safely and effectively treat severe, acute and chronic, complicated pain and injury; how to differentiate between nerve-origin pain and musculoskeletal-origin pain, as well as identify multiple origins. Big Picture: The utilization of multiple thought processes, sciences and perspectives designed to optimize whole body integration necessary to ignite optimal healing environment for both the patient and physician. Prioritize and preserve safety and effectiveness in manual therapy that can be applied to all levels of massage.
Presented 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
This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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CE Hours: 6 Cost: $180 **There is a fee for all refunds.
This class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $180 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
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 March 1st)
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
This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $180 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
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 $180 *There is a service fee for all refunds.
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
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
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 April 19th)
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
In this transformational class, you will walk away with the understanding of how your Chakra System is an energetic structure in which you can organize your life force.
CE Hours: 13 Cost $390 *There is a service fee for all refunds.
Presented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies- This 135-hour course certifies therapists in the four components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), which include Manual Lymph Drainage, Compression/Bandaging, Skin Care and Exercises. Participants first complete 45 hours of Home Study online, prior to attending the 90-hour live hands-on classroom time.
CE Hours: 135 Hours
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
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
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
This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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
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 August 28th)
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
This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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 October 18th)
This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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
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