CEU Programs
2009

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10 Things You Can Do to Dramatically Improve the Quality of Your Life
With Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT
|Tues. Apr 28 or Thurs. Aug 13 or Thurs. Oct 08

7-10pm 4 CE Hours $60

This dynamic program introduces and emphasizes healthy life alternatives; including nutrition and daily supplementation, stress management and meditation strategies, along with more unique self healing massage techniques, breathing relaxation exercises and Tai Chi/Chi Kung energy exercises. Our focus is on the complete individual; body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

New Jersey Massage conducted nine programs for Selective Insurance employees during our annual Employee Appreciation Week. These well-presented seminars were a great fit with our focus on wellness and nutrition, and our employee’s were very enthusiastic about the important health and wellness insights they learned. Many have told us that they were making the changes recommended in the Ten Things You Can Do to Dramatically Improve Your Life. At our corporate headquarters, we are following through on concepts introduced in the New Jersey Massage Wellness Series by working with our food services vendor to provide additional healthy eating choices for employees. Understanding factors that contribute to good health and making the parallel nutritional and lifestyle choices clearly boosts both our personal and professional lives.” Gregory Murphy, Selective Insurance, Chairman, President and CEO


The Massage Therapy Facial

With Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT
Wed. May 06 or
Thurs. Sep 10

10-6pm 7 CE Hours $175

The Massage Therapy Facial is not the typical facial received at a salon by a cosmetologist or esthetician, rather it is one uniquely designed for us, the massage therapist. We do incorporate massage therapy techniques fully within the scope of our practice; effleurage, petrissage, deep tissue therapy, acupressure points, hand and foot treatments, hydrotherapy and a primer guide to choosing the finest selection of products for your special customers. We will teach you all the components of a great facial massage including the creation of an a` la carte menu of services – from the equipment and supplies needed, to the actual application of products with the strokes and techniques utilized. Join us for this all day hands-on presentation with its creator, our very own, Larry Heisler.

Dramatically increase your earning potential and offer your clients these valuable additional services.


Stress Management & Meditation for all Health Care Providers
with Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT
Fri. Mar 13 or Tues. Jul 07 or Tues. Oct 27

1-6pm 5 CE Hours $100

Sometimes it’s not what you eat but what’s eating you. Join us for a powerful day of stress management strategies, deep relaxation exercises, guided visualization and a comprehensive guide to meditation. Larry has been teaching the meditative arts for 33 years and has presented parts of this workshop at Grand Medical Rounds for six different hospital staffs. You will leave with life skills that will help you stand firmer when the winds of adversity bang at you. Dress relaxed for movement. This workshop is designed for massage therapists, nurses, health practitioners and lay folks alike.

When thine eye be single, thy body shall be filled with light.”


Massage Therapy Techniques in the Workplace: for all Health Care Providers

With Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT
Wed. March 11 or Tues. Sep 08

10-5pm 6 CE Hours $160

You don’t need to be a certified massage therapist to soothe and pamper tired, aching bodies. Nurses, L.P.N’s and their aides have been doing that kind of thing seemingly forever. In fact, massage has been part of the nursing profession since the beginning. Knowing simple massage skills will make you more valuable, particularly to your patients, employers, friends and family. In this hands-on workshop, Larry will go over what you can do with your patients and clients irregardless of whether they are lying on a bed, sitting in a chair or even lying on a living room floor. You can make a profound difference with your hands!



Clinical Nutrition:
for all Health Care Providers and their friends and family
with Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT
Wed. May 13 10 am-1pm
Tues. Sep 01 7pm-10pm

3 CE Hours $60

"Colleagues often ask me how I have been able to last so long in such a grueling profession as massage therapy, particularly after performing nearly 50,000 deep tissue massages over a thirty three year period. My secret has always been nutrition!" Larry Heisler

Join school director, master massage therapist and former Director of Nutrition for the Parsippany Medical Complex, Larry Heisler, in an extraordinary four hour nutrition consultation. Larry will explore all aspects of nutrition and supplementation in this workshop designed to strengthen your understanding, answer your questions and get you on your way to a dynamic, healthy transformation. Bring your significant others and start together in adding quality years onto your personal and career life expectancies.

"Larry's nutrition presentation is comprehensive, professional and a complete inspiration. This workshop should be mandatory for anyone in healthcare and for that matter anyone with a health insurance policy."Fran Ryan, CMT

Shiatsu on the Table: for all Health-Care Providers
With Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT
Wed. March 18 or Tues. Aug. 11 Prone
Wed. March 25 or Tues. Aug 18 Supine

10-6pm 16 C.E. Hours $325

Shiatsu is a deeply powerful and complete form of bodywork, respected worldwide and based on thousands of years of empirical data. What’s more profound is that the meridian system and its specific acu-points have a deep influence on our musculature, the internal organ conditions and the immune and nervous systems.” This two day workshop will teach you how to give a complete shiatsu treatment on the table and concentrate on the most significant points on the human body. Adding shiatsu to your repertoire of massage services will go a long way in establishing your therapeutic excellence. Join us for an amazing two day journey.

The first 8,000 massage treatments I performed in my career were Traditional Barefoot Shiatsu sessions. I had studied for years with the Macrobiotic and Japanese Masters Michio Kushi and Sensei Masahiro Oki and was amazed at their breath of wisdom, power and effectiveness. There wasn’t any type of overhead bar or other props in the early 1970’s and you did not walk on your client’s body. Instead it was a very sophisticated form of bodywork using many parts of your own body to treat your client while concentrating on the energy lines called meridians and specific acupuncture points called tsubos.”Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT



Healthy Breast Massage Certification
With Cheryl Chapman, RN, HNC, NCTMB
Tue. May 19;
Fri. Oct 23

10-6pm 8 CE Hours $165

Breast massage is very controversial and as such the State of New Jersey requires eight hours of additional training to perform it.This workshop will fulfill the State requirement and explore the following:

  • Remove the taboo from the practice of breast massage.
  • Become comfortable and knowledgeable about the choice of breast massage.
  • Understand the benefits of breast massage.
  • Review the anatomy and physiology of the breast
  • Demonstrate a minimum of six hands-on techniques.
  • Discuss the legal, ethical and emotional issues relating to breast massage.
  • Learn proper positioning and draping.
  • Learn how to introduce your client to the new techniques.
  • Obtain hand out materials and learn self breast massage.
  • Identify the guidelines for ethical breast massage


Cancer Massage Certification: includes Life-Altering Illness, HIV-Aids & Hospice
with Cheryl Chapman, RN, HNC, NCTMB
Sat. and Sun. Mar 14 + Mar 15;
Thur. and Fri. May 14 + May 15;
Mon. and Tues., Jul 13 + Jul 14; or
Tue. and Wed., Sep. 15 + Sep. 16

10-6pm 16 CE Hours
$325

We are much honored to present our former graduate and the former President of the NJ Chapter of AMTA in this important certificate training program. Cheryl will address the complete scope of massage therapy for cancer, as well as life-altering illnesses, from the contraindications and the anatomy and physiology to positioning, draping, massage techniques, legal issues and documentation. This workshop is open to all levels of massage and bodywork practitioners, hospice caregivers and health care providers – especially those interested in cancer care.

This two day program is the prerequisite for Cheryl’s Mastectomy Massage.

Cheryl is very knowledgeable and approachable. Her desire to share massage as a healing presence and as a way to reconnect with the body, grows from a place of genuine care. Her class is informative, practical and inspirational. Thank you!”Bernadine Ileto, CMT



Mastectomy Massage
with Cheryl Chapman, RN, HNC, NCTMB
PREREQUSITE: Cancer Certification Program Require
Tues. Apr 07;
Thur. Aug 13; or
Fri. Oct 02 14
10-6pm 8 CE Hours $165

Whether breast surgery is life-saving or cosmetic, massage therapy is beneficial to the client and enhances the healing process. Cheryl will cover:

  • An understanding of the physiological, social and emotional aspects of breast cancer and breast surgeries.

  • Review of the anatomy, physiology and lymphatic system of the breast.

  • Learn to recognize lymphedema and work safely with the condition.

  • Gain knowledge of the various breast surgeries: augmentation, explanation, reduction and implants.

  • Learn appropriate and effective massage techniques and hands on practice.

  • Positioning, body mechanics and draping for chair, side-lying and table.

  • Skills needed to teach clients self care techniques, including massage, R.O.M., exercise and stretching.

  • Survey of broad range of resources available to client and therapist.



Geriatric Massage Therapy : for the Mature and Aging Client
with Cheryl Chapman R.N., HNC, NCTMB
Mon., May 04 or Frid., Oct 30

10-6 pm 8 CE Hours
$175

With increasing life expectancy, the growing aged population provides a viable client source for massage therapy. Generally not taught as part of the massage school curriculum, geriatric massage requires the study of specific techniques to provide safe and effective treatment. Geriatric massage holds an unlimited potential to dramatically increase your clientele by reaching out to an ever growing population that is well educated, possesses the financial resources and the inherent need to receive quality massage therapy. Learn aspects of aging, client assessment, cautions and contraindications and how to establish a geriatric practice with practical hands on approaches.

This class was recommended to me from another person. This course was outstanding! Well worth the 4.5 hours drive to see Cheryl present this priceless information. Thank you so much!" Tracy Cousins, CMT


Pregnancy Massage Certification
With Cheryl Chapman, RN, HNC, NCTMB
Wed. and Thur., April 01 + April 02;
Mon. and Tues., July 20 + July 21;
Mon. and Tues., Oct 06 + Oct 07;

10-6pm 16 CE Hours
$325

Join Cheryl Chapman (past NJ AMTA President) for this dynamic two day hands-on prenatal and postpartum massage certification. Prenatal and postpartum massage is therapeutic bodywork focusing on the special needs of the expectant mother.

This presentation will teach you the ins and outs of working with your pregnant client through every phase of the childbirth experience. From common complaints like morning sickness, fatigue and mood swings, to back, neck and shoulder pain, contraindications and special points.

Working with pregnancy is an exceptional experience that should be included in the services you offer, but undertaken only by massage practitioners with this type of extra training and insight.

Training Manual included. This class fulfills insurance requirements to work with pregnancy massage.

Great! Cheryl was a joy and extremely knowledgeable and helpful.” Beth Ann Britt, CMT


Table Stretch Your Clients
with Henry Roth, DC, NCTMB
Sun. Mar 01
Sun. May 17
Sun. Aug 02
Sun. Oct 04

10-5 pm 7 CE Hours
$160

Experience this one day intensive with Olympic Massage Therapist, Dr Henry Roth, as he guides you through the theory of muscle contraction. Learn how to lengthen the muscle, eliminate spasms and maintain proper anatomical form. Discover the dynamics of stretch for your clients and especially for yourself. Achieve the supple, calm and flexible muscles you have always desired. Make your body a better place to live. MANUAL INCLUDED.

Dr. Roth teaches flexibility techniques for your table work that will open new dimensions for your clientele” Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT



Under The Stone

With Dr. Henry Roth
Sun. June 5th or Sun. Sep 13th

10-5pm 7 CE Hours
$160

The Y shaped Rothstone is a specially designed stone that conforms to all the contours of the human frame and is especially easy to glide over bony projections and muscle sinews with great ease because the Y configuration molds comfortably along these surfaces. Beginning your session with placement of the heated stones upon the body is a wonderful way to initiate immediate comfort to the client. The stones are interchanged in sequence with your gliding strokes and prepare the client for deep tissue work. Therapists around the country have provided testimonials about how their clients are attaining benefits as well as saving the wear and tear to their hands from years of applying deep tissue techniques. Join Dr. Henry in this unique and valuable presentation.

This is a must take class for those of you who want to save their hands and still provide clients with great deep tissue work.”Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT


NJ Massage Certification Legal Training
with Stephen C. Parker, Esq., CMT
Sat. June 06 or Sat. Sep 26

10-5 pm 7 CE Hours
$160

Massage therapists in New Jersey are currently regulated under a 1999 law that provides for “Certification” of qualified applicants. Only massage practitioners that complete this process are permitted to use the titles: “Certified”, Registered” or “Therapist” in connection with their professional qualifications and titles. The current Certification law is optional. In 2008, New Jersey enacted a new massage Licensing law that will become effective after members of the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy have been appointed by the Governor, and once that Board adopts detailed Regulations. Once in effect, the Licensing law will be mandatory. This class satisfies the requirement under the current Regulations that applicants applying for Certification on the basis of a 500 hour course of massage training must have completed a six hour block of legal education. New Jersey massage practitioners that have been Certified under the 1999 law will automatically become Licensed under the 2008 law. This class includes a detailed review of the current Regulations as well as discussions regarding advertising law; sexual misconduct; negligence and other grounds for legal liability; privacy requirements for massage practitioners, and malpractice insurance and other business issues for massage practitioners. Key differences between the current law and the new Licensing law will also be discussed. The information is presented in a highly interactive manner and students will be provided with copies of the current Regulations and the Application for Certification.


Traditional Usui Reiki for Health Care Providers and Therapists
with either Kathleen Moran, RMT, CHT or Rev. Candy Miller, RMT, ACH
Textbook included with price

These specialized Reiki trainings cover all of the energy attunements and teachings of Usui Reiki as it was taught in the U.S. In addition to the healing activation, the trainings cover many aspects of how Reiki supports daily interaction with clients in office, home and hospital settings. The entire training is presented as practicum, a combination of teachings, energy exercises and interactive hands-on table work. Both Kathleen and Candy are veteran traditional Usui Reiki teachers.

Usui Reiki I: Class consists of lecture and discussion, hands on healing for student and healing others, hand positions, seven major chakras, Reiki principles, guided imagery and meditation, plus four Reiki Attunements.

Usui Reiki II: This Reiki training focuses on the different forms and art of Reiki healing with symbols. After completion of Reiki I, students will be taught the symbols of Reiki II, learn how to direct the healing and use of the Reiki energy with a conscious purpose. The symbols taught in Reiki II are used to increase the power of healing. Students will be taught how to heal emotions and the mind, clear and heal karma and perform distant healing. Students will also learn the opening of the Kundalini energy to bridge them from second degree students to Reiki III. One Usui Reiki Attunement will be given.

Usui Reiki Master III/ Teacher Training: This training teaches students how to prepare and teach Reiki to future healers. Students will be given additional symbols for Master/ Teacher, and also non traditional Reiki symbols. Students will be taught how to pass Attunements. One Attunement will be given. Pre-requisite Level I and II.

Choose one from any dates below.
with KATHLEEN MORAN:
REIKI I
Sun. Mar 22 or Sun. May 03 or Sun. July 19

10-6pm 8 CE’s hours
$200

REIKI II
Sat. Apr 18 or Sat. Jun 20 or Sat. Aug 15

10-6pm 8 CE’s hours
$200

REIKI III-teacher
Sun. Sep 20 or Sat. Oct 24

10-6pm 8 CE’s hours
$300

with CANDY MILLER:
REIKI I
Mon. Mar 16 or Fri. Apr 03

10-6pm 8 CE’s hours
$200

REIKI II
Mon. May18 or Fri. Jul 24

10-6pm 8 CE’s hours
$200

REIKI III-teacher
Mon. Aug 03 or Fri. Sep11

10-6pm 8 CE’s hours
$300



The Secret to Happiness,
Well-being and Prosperity: The Mind/Body Connection
with Rev. Candy Miller
Mon. March 23 or Fri. June 19 or Mon. Oct 05

12-6pm 6 C.E.’s hours
$120

The secret is that there is no secret. There are Universal Laws that govern all creation.  Vibration is the very essence of life. Mind, body, spirit and emotion are all experiences of vibration. Physical pain, discomfort, disease are the result of not being aligned with the flow and rhythm of Universal Essence. This experiential workshop will give you a clear understanding of the mind/body connection. You will experience through your own body, the power of the energy of thoughts and emotions in creating undesirable physical conditions.  You will leave empowered with new awareness and concrete tools to use in your every day life and your practice to achieve relief for your clients more quickly.


Reiki Healing Techniques Workshop
with Betsy Browder
Sat. April 4th
Sat. July 11th
Sat. Oct. 10th

10 am - 3 pm 4 CE’s hours
$100
Class manual included.

Join us for this very special hands-on intensive for Reiki practitioners and Reiki teachers who want to learn to do Reiki at deeper levels of healing. This is a unique opportunity to learn traditional Usui Reiki healing usually only available to practitioners after years of daily practice, including healing within the body with inner Reiki vision; using Reiki Hands in the body; many applications of the four Usui symbols to clear energies and disease processes. This workshop will include several attunements to activate the different techniques. Our workshop facilitator Betsy Browder is a traditional Usui Reiki teacher and healer with over twenty years experience. Betsy is a graduate of the University of Chicago, the New Seminary and certified in the Usui / Takata / Furomoto Reiki lineage and the Tibetan and Karuna systems of William Lee Rand.


Jin Shin Jyutsu I: Hands on Self-Help
with Jed Schwartz, P.T.
Thursday March 26 or Oct. 8

10-6pm  8 CE hours
$165

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit while reducing the daily tension and stress that accumulate through normal living. This gentle hands-on method utilizes twenty-six "safety locks" along the body's main energy pathways to remove blockages or stagnation in our energy flow. This class will teach us basic self-help techniques we can use to first, experience the movement of energy in our body through the placement of our hands at precise places in specific sequences, and then to apply gentle pressure to stimulate and restore the harmonious circulation of energy.Jed Schwartz is a faculty member of Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona, which was founded by Mary Burmeister, who brought this art to the U.S. from Japan. A student of Burmeister's since 1981, Jed has taught Jin Shin Jyutsu classes to thousands of students throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.



Lomi Lomi
– Hawaiian Temple Bodywork
with Bianca Franchi, CMT

Join us for the day to explore this sacred form of Hawaiian bodywork. Originally, Lomi Lomi was developed by the Hawaiian Shaman called Kahuna to align the body, mind and spirit. Participants during this hands-on workshop will explore the principles for conscious touch and learn some of the more popular energetic healing techniques performed in an actual Lomi Lomi session.

Choose one from any dates below:

Lomi Lomi I: intro
Mon. Apr 13
Mon. Jun 15
Mon. Sep 21

10-5pm 7 CE Hours
$160

Lomi Lomi II: Continued training and practice
Wed. Jun 17
Wed. Oct 28

10-5pm 7 CE Hours
$160


Raindrop Technique Certification-Part 1
with Joan Apter, LMT
Sun. April 19th       
Sun. July 12th         
Sun. Oct. 18
th

10-6 pm  8 C.E. Hours
$200

Joan will be scheduling personal Raindrop sessions from 10-5pm the day before her class. Please call our main office to schedule an appointment.

Essential Oils are the steam-distilled lifeblood of the plants. One drop of Peppermint Essential Oil is equal in potency to 28 cups of Peppermint herbal tea! Applied topically, they penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream, bringing their healing properties within seconds. Raindrop Technique is a massage in which a series of 7 specific Essential Oils are applied along the spine and back to promote circulation, muscle relaxation, tissue healing and more. The technique was created by Dr. Gary Young, N.D., based on his studies with a Lakota Medicine Man, Stanley Burroughs and his own expertise with Essential Oils. The technique is called Raindrop because the oils are dropped like rain along the spine. You will learn massage techniques specific to Raindrop Technique; Tibetan Reflexology (Vita Flex), the Lymphatic Pump, Valor Balance and so much more. The protocol will be demonstrated in full, followed by 2 hands-on session in which you will both give and receive a Raindrop, followed by questions and answers and safety precautions. You will also learn more about therapeutic grade essential oils, their history, use and application. You will leave the class feeling confident to apply the oils safely and explore more about this powerful healing modality. You will receive a Certification of Training upon completion of class. Raindrop Technique will add a powerful new modality to your practice, and boost your income! This class is appropriate for Massage Therapists, Nurses, LPN’s, Naturopathic doctors, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Assisted Living staff, Spa owners and all Health Providers.

You must have purchased the Raindrop kit before the class, so you will be ready to practice after the class. Please order your kit from the school.


 Raindrop Technique Certification-Part 2 Specific Applications
with Joan Apter, LMT
Mon. April 27th    
Mon. July 27th      
Sun. Oct. 25th

10-6 pm   8 C.E. Hours
$200
Joan will be scheduling personal Raindrop sessions from 10-5pm the day before her class. Please call our main office to schedule an appointment.

Continuing from Part 1, we will learn Essential Oil applications for specific conditions, which may be used during a Raindrop Technique Session, or as a stand alone service. You will receive a Certification of Training upon completion of class. Must have completed Raindrop Technique, Part 1. You must have a Raindrop Technique kit of oils before class. This class is appropriate for Massage Therapists, Nurses, L.P.N’s, Naturopathic doctors, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Assisted Living staff, Spa owners and all Health Care providers.

“Joan Apter, who teaches our Raindrop Program, is a very meticulous instructor. Her students have given wonderful testimonials to us on her behalf. Statements like, “Best class I’ve ever taken”, or “Joan’s teaching style is clear, inspirational and fun!” An all important objective in our courses is for the student to feel assured that they can utilize the information that they have learned. This direct quote from one of our students demonstrates Joan’s effectiveness; “I feel confident to practice the Raindrop Technique after taking this class.” Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT


Ultimate Hot Stone Massage Certification
with Kathleen McCready, LMT
Fri. and Sat. March 27 + March 28
Fri. and Sat. July 17 + July 18
Fri. and Sat. Oct 16 + Oct 17

10-6pm 16 C.E. Hours
$400
Limit 8 per class

It is understandable why hot stone massage is all the rage, it enhances any massage style and allows the massage therapist marvelous flexibility. After years of searching to find a program, this program truly lives up to our high standards. We are especially excited to offer this definitive Hot Stone certification with a master teacher/practitioner, Ms. Kathleen McCready. Kathy has performed hot stone treatments all over the country, particularly at five star resorts and healing centers like the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort/Willow Stream Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Currently the director at the exclusive spa in Summit, N.J., The TerraSky Center for Wellness, this two day, hands-on workshop will teach you all the components for a great hot stone session from the equipment and supplies needed to the actual application of the stones and the techniques utilized. Get started in this highly lucrative therapeutic massage therapy avenue and add to your professional arsenal of offerings. Testing and materials included in the price.

Kathy blew my staff away! They loved her with a solid, effective teaching style, warmth, skill and great technique.”Larry Heisler, M.A., RMT


Ethics
with Kim Kondrat, M.S., M.T.
Wed. April 22
Wed. September 09

10-5pm 7 C.E. Hours
$160

Fulfilling both New Jersey State Regulations and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, six Hours (6) of Ethics is now the law of the land. Join our very own professor of basic massage sciences, Kim Kondrat, as she takes you through the high road of ethical considerations towards fulfillment of this mandatory state and national requirement.


Paw Pet Massage
with Dr. Jane Garofano
Tuesday, May 05 or Monday Sept. 14

5-7pm 2 C.E. hours
$95 includes DVD

For anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of a 'pet' massage for a dog. Animal or pet massage, like massage therapy for humans has proven to provide relaxation, stress reduction, rehabilitation and performance enhancement to name a few of the benefits of massage. On the other hand, massage is also an essential health care tool like feeding, grooming and exercising to maintain our pets' wellness and enhance quality of life. This technique can be learned by anyone - no experience is necessary. Pet owners, pet sitters, dog walkers, groomers and trainers, shelters, kennels, veterinary technicians and massage therapists all can learn and apply animal massage for different reasons. The physical and behavioral outcomes can include and assist pain, separation anxiety, fear, abuse, grieving, arthritis, pre/post surgery, exercise substitute, performance, abandonment and Basic Wellness. Join Dr. Jane in this hands-on workshop that will include the benefits, canine anatomy, handling and strokes and a basic routine for relaxation and circulation.


NCBTMB Test Review
With Dr. Jane Garofano
Tue, May 05
Monday, Sept. 14
1-4pm 3 CE’s Hours
$125 includes textbook

Taking the National Certification Exam for massage therapy or bodywork? Join Dr. Jane, author of the Prentice-Hall best selling text for passing your NCETMB and NCETM examinations, entitled “Success in Massage Therapy.” Dr. Jane has over 30 years experience and spent more than two years researching and writing this comprehensive review text. This workshop will take you through the national tests format and show you how to utilize her valuable text to study and pass your exam.


Thai Massage: On the Table
with Michael Buck
Wed &Thurs. June 10+11 Mon + Tues Oct 19+20

10-6 pm both days 16 CE Hours
$325

Traditional Thai: On the Mat
with Michael Buck
Wed /Thurs. Aug 05+06

10-6 pm both days 16 CE Hours
$325

Michael Buck was inducted in the National Massage Hall of Fame in 2007, as a major force in Thai Massage, Nuad Boran, and translated sacred touch. A master of four prominent styles of massage and bodywork therapies, Michael’s Thai massage training has graduated over 5,000 students in seven countries. You will learn classical Thai massage techniques adapted and designed for use on a massage table or the mat depending on which session you enroll in. Michael is a spiritual reservoir of knowledge and we are honored to have him again as a presenter. Join us for another incredible NJMTC program.

Thank you so much for the awesome workshop. I am still buzzing from the experience!” J. Parker


Heartsaver First Aid with CPR/AED
with Joe Jazwick
Mon.Apr 06 or
Wed. Jun 24 or
Mon. Aug 17 or
Wed. Oct 14


10-5pm 6 CE Hours
$100

A must for every massage therapist and body worker, and a must for NJ State Certification. Join our expert EMT, Joe Jazwick, as he teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The Heartsaver First Aide Course was developed to meet a widespread request for an American Heart Association course that integrates First Aide, CPR and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Your certification is good for two years. Class size limited, register early!


Myofascial Releasing Techniques I
THE PELVIC GIRDLE

with Russell Ditchfield-Agboh, P.T.
2 day workshop
Sat. & Sun., June 27-28 or
Sat. & Sun. Oct. 10 -11

10-6pm 16 CE Hours
$325

Ida Rolf, the founder of Rolfing said, "The pelvis is the keystone of human architecture." Within this keystone lie 3 of the most quintessential elements of our core; The Psoas, the Piriformis and the Pelvic Floor. An organized pelvis is paramount to the higher functioning and well-being of an individual. Disc herniations and sciatica will not occur in a well organized lumbar and pelvic complex. By deeply understanding this complex, we can effectively treat various musculoskeletal injuries and assist clients in awakening their core. Join us, as Russell, a master of Structural Integration will teach palpatory certainty for all muscles of the pelvic girdle and the fascial techniques for opening restricted tissues. In addition, each MRT class will use body reading in order to develop our “seeing” ability and as an evaluative technique to recognize dysfunctional patterns. MRT will change how you see your clients and dramatically boost your effectiveness with long term problems.


Myofascial Releasing Techniques II
THE SHOULDER GIRDLE: FREEING THE SCAPULA

with Russell Ditchfield-Agboh, P.T.
 2 day workshop
Sat. & Sun. July 25-26

10-6pm 16 C.E. Hours
$325

If you put electrodes of an electromyography all over someone's body, and you ask him an embarrassing question, the first tension will be recorded in the arms. The glenohumeral joint is often called the psychological articulation of the body - posturing here deeply reflects into how we feel about ourselves. More than any other joint in the body, we rely on the muscles of our shoulder girdle to create a ligament like stability.  As a consequence, we are left vulnerable to potential postural, occupational and emotional injuries here. In this 2 day hands on workshop we will explore the Myofascial anatomy of the extrinsic and intrinsic(core) muscles of the shoulder girdle. Main TOPICS will be: Myofascial Releasing Techniques for freeing the Scapula, Clavicle, and Humerus, achieving a Stable Scapular Position - Pec Minor/Lower Trapezius Balance and 

 Rhomboid/Serratus Anterior Balance and the Psoas-Rhomboid Connection. MRT II will change how you see your clients and dramatically boost your effectiveness with long term problems.


Myofacial Releasing Techniques III
THE JAW AND NECK:  FREEING THE MANDIBLE

with Russell Ditchfield-Agboh, P.T.
2 day workshop
Sat. & Sun., July 25-26 or
Sat. & Sun. Aug. 29-30 

10-6pm 16 CE Hours
$325

It is hard to exaggerate the importance of the mandible, as it is the most energetically loaded cranial bone. It acts as a strong pattern setter for the neck, upper chest, and pelvic girdle; it is also a principle player in most types of headache. Research shows that the deep source of mandibular motion is located in the upper neck. To truly free the neck we must free the jaw and vice versa. Imbalances in one area will affect the other. In this 2 day workshop we will focus on the anatomy of the neck and TMJ, intra-oral myofascial releasing techniques for the TMJ and releasing techniques for the deep myofascial of the neck. . MRT III will change how you see your clients and dramatically boost your effectiveness with long term problems.


Clinical Sports Massage I presented by UltraSports Massage Therapy Inc.,
with Pete Pfannerstill, Ph.D, LMT, CKTI
Sat. & Sun., May 30 and 31 or
Wed. & Thurs., Sept. 23 and 24

10am- 6pm 16 CE hours
$325

Join Olympic Massage Therapist, Dr. Pete Pfannerstill for this extraordinary two day training in clinical sports massage therapy and soft tissue injury rehabilitation. Dr. Pete’s training will focus on using Myofascial therapy routines along with several key Active Isolated Stretching protocols for treating many common sports related complaints. Dr. Pete is an ultrarunner with over 42 marathons and ultramarathons to his credit so you can expect to learn the many facets and approaches of clinical sports massage including specific massage protocols for different athletes soft tissue needs.

"Pete is very intuitive and knows exactly what I need as a triathlete.  I believe that he is the difference between a top ten finish and a podium finish."   Sheila Taormina, Olympic Swimmer, Triathlete and Modern Pentathlete


Ayurvedic Warm Oil Massage Training

with Lara Narayani Golland LMBT, B.A., CYT
Wed. & Thurs. April 15 and 16
Wed. & Thurs. July 22 and 23
Wed. & Thurs. Oct. 21 and 22

10 -6pm16 C.E. Hours
$325

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old science from India designed to return humans to a state of balance with nature. This training introduces the Massage Therapist to traditional principles which are then applied into individualized sessions with clients. The massage techniques taught in this class involves using warm herbal oils in each massage session for detoxification and rejuvenation of the physical, emotional and mental body of the client. By attending this course, students will be able to:

  • Discuss basic principles of Ayurvedic Dosha Theory.

  • List the indications and contraindications for application

  • Explain the effects of Abhyanga on the body/mind/spirit

  • List which oils and herbs shall be used in specific situations

  • Create an ideal layout for an Abhyanga treatment room

  • Perform the Abhyanga comfortably-2 and 4 handed



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