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New Jersey Massage Continuing Education - Basic Sports Massage (pre/post event) and Tools for the Therapist (Gua Sha & 4 others)
Basic Sports Massage (pre/post event)
and 4 Tools for the Therapist (Gua Sha & 4 others)
with Jim Earley, BA, LMT, NCBTMB
1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $225.00
(includes stretching strap)
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Students will learn techniques to add to their skill sets as massage therapists and sports massage therapists. This will include learning the basics of Sports Massage such as Pre, Post and Intra Event Sports Massage as well as Sports Maintenance Massage. Also included will be the origin of sports massage, effects of sports massage to the client, and benefits and contraindications of Sports Massage. Gua Sha (Graston, muscle scraping) techniques on upper and lower body will also be taught. Titanium gua sha (Graston tool will be provided). Also covered in the class will be : proper foam rolling techniques, proper use of lacrosse balls to break up adhesion, and use of other tools for the therapist including percussion tools such as the Hypervolt. The students will also learn an introduction to Active Isolated Stretching ( to use on clients and for self care). Stretching strap will be provided. These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use on themselves for self care and for their clients. Students will be asked to bring sheets, lubricant (gel, lotion). Also loose clothing and shorts. Class will be very participative.
and 4 Tools for the Therapist (Gua Sha & 4 others)
with Jim Earley, BA, LMT, NCBTMB
1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $225.00
(includes stretching strap)
for all dates visit the Listing of Courses by Subject
Students will learn techniques to add to their skill sets as massage therapists and sports massage therapists. This will include learning the basics of Sports Massage such as Pre, Post and Intra Event Sports Massage as well as Sports Maintenance Massage. Also included will be the origin of sports massage, effects of sports massage to the client, and benefits and contraindications of Sports Massage. Gua Sha (Graston, muscle scraping) techniques on upper and lower body will also be taught. Titanium gua sha (Graston tool will be provided). Also covered in the class will be : proper foam rolling techniques, proper use of lacrosse balls to break up adhesion, and use of other tools for the therapist including percussion tools such as the Hypervolt. The students will also learn an introduction to Active Isolated Stretching ( to use on clients and for self care). Stretching strap will be provided. These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use on themselves for self care and for their clients. Students will be asked to bring sheets, lubricant (gel, lotion). Also loose clothing and shorts. Class will be very participative.
