Here's a wonderful opportunity to communicate about continuing education. This group was formed by Ariana Vincent, CEO of the Ariana Institute. www.arianainstitute.com. Everyone is welcome to participate and post information related to massage continuing education.
Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB
By: Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, Austin, Texas
There are many wonderful opportunities in the massage community designed to deepen your educational experience by participating in a classroom environment utilizing kinesthetic hands-on techniques or by participating in interesting and informative online massage therapy CE courses.
Researching CE Requirements
To begin your research, visit http://www.amtamassage.org/pdf/2006_StateLaws.pdf to obtain a list of state boards and CE requirements. This list is current as of November 20, 2007, so check with your individual state board to verify current requirements.
Here are examples of continuing education requirements:
• Texas DSHS: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Massage Therapy Division requires 12 CE hours every two year cycle.
• NCBTMB: The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) requires 48 CE hours every 4 year recertification cycle.
• AMTA: The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Board Recertification Requirements require 48 CE hours every 4 years
• ABMP: The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Recertification Requirements include 16 CE hours every two years or every other annual renewal
Rules and regulations may vary by the city, state, county, region and may be subject to change. Each practitioner should assume responsibility for contacting the applicable massage therapy state licensing agency, NCBTMB, AMTA and/or ABMP to confirm that the online CE credit courses you are considering are acceptable for credit.
Consider Which Courses Could be the Most Valuable to You and Your Clients
If you are interested in working at a spa, contact several spas in your area and determine which CE courses would be best for you. Basic spas typically require good Swedish relaxation skills, deep tissue, sports, prenatal and hot stone. They may also require a good working knowledge of wraps and scrubs. Spas at the other end of the spectrum, for example The Crossings Wellness Spa in Austin, offer a wide assortment of services including Myofascial Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, ShiroDhara, and Thai Massage.
A private practitioner may benefit more from participating in advanced CE courses that would carve out an area of specialization unique to that therapist’s vision of his or her successful practice. For example, if you live in an area where equine massage is popular and viable, then a good equine massage course may be just the ticket. If you enjoy working with prenatal clients, then focus on prenatal massage CE classes. A good Practice Building and Marketing CE course would be a valuable asset.
Determine whether or not you are at the stage in your career where you want to participate in classes that are easier on your body than more rigorous therapies. If this is the case, then you might consider focusing on classes such as Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy, Reflexology, Acupressure and Facial Massage.
CE Class Location
We are so fortunate that many awesome CE classes are offered nationally and internationally. Research classes that are offered in locations that are appealing to you or where you have family and friends you can visit. You could participate in classes in Austin, San Francisco, Sedona, Costa Rica, or Leicestershire, England.
Online CE Classes
First check with your state board and with NCBTMB, if applicable, to verify that online courses are accepted. Online courses that are acceptable in Texas, for example, must be cognitive in nature, and do not include the clinical application of theory pertaining to the practice of massage therapy or the manipulation of soft tissue. Some topics that may be of interest to you as online courses include Ethics, Practice Building, Pain Management, and Self Care.
Research the CE Provider
Take some time to check the credentials of the CE Provider to verify that the provider is qualified to offer the CE courses you are interesting in taking and to ensure that the provider has up-to-date licenses and/or certifications. Read the CE Provider’s website carefully and check references. Look for details on the website related to the course content; tuition; registration and payment process; class size; date, time and location of the courses; cancellation and refund policies; date of issuance of your CE certificate; whether or not you will have to bring your own table; number of students participating and CE provider contact information.
Enjoy the Process
If you like experiential hands-on classes where you’ll have an opportunity to exchange sessions with colleagues, check with your provider in advance to verify the ratio of hands-on practice to cognitive experiences. If you prefer a more cognitive class, ensure that is available to you before you register. If your preference is for classes of fewer than 300 participants, be sure and ask up front how many students will be accepted in the class.
View your CE classes in a positive light as wonderful opportunities to learn, grow and network with like-minded therapists with whom you can build a sense of community and have fun in the process.
Jul 8, 2009
Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB
Tom Myers
Thomas Myers studied directly with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller. He has also studied less extensively with movement teachers Judith Aston, Emilie Conrad, and in the martial arts. His work is influenced by cranial, visceral, and intrinsic movement studies he made with European schools of osteopathy.
An inveterate traveler, Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for over 30 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings, including 10 years in London, and traveling practices in Hamburg, Rome, Nairobi, and Sydney, as well as a dozen locales in the US. He is a member of the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI).
Author of Anatomy Trains (Elsevier 2001) and a set of supporting videos, Tom has also penned over 60 articles for trade magazines and journals on anatomy, soft tissue manipulation, and the social scourge of somatic alienation and loss of reliance on kinesthetic intelligence.
A certified Touch-in-Parenting instructor, Tom retains a strong interest in peri-natal issues relating to movement.
Living on the coast of Maine, Tom directs Kinesis, which conducts professional certification and continuing education courses worldwide.
Jul 11, 2009
Donielle Saxton
I have been lucky enough to study with Tom for my SI training, etc. I will be assisting Eli in this course.
Jul 11, 2009
Gloria Coppola
We offer Lomi Lomi trainings, Online Ethics and recently welcomed the owner of Lighten Up Yoga to teach two CE classes "Yoga for Bodyworkers' beginning this september. Hope to see you.
You can also become a fan of Massage Pro Ce on Facebook and stay updated on classes. I have also started short videos that answer many questions students have posed.
See you soon!
Jul 12, 2009
Marjorie Brook
My name is Marjorie Brook and I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and Advanced Active Isolated Stretching Practitioner/Instructor. For the past two years I have traveled back and forth across the Country teaching Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapist, Athletic & Personal Trainers and have recently expanded to teach internationally.
My classes in Scar Tissue Release and Active Isolated Stretching appeal to both professionals as well as lay people. I offer them in formats ranging from one day workshops to four day seminars. You will find more information about my courses along with referrals and testimonials on my web site www.brookseminars.com.
You may also be interested in the article I recently published in Massage Today concerning Scar Tissue, http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14020
It is a pleasure to be a part of this group.
Health & Happiness,
Marjorie
Jul 12, 2009
Lara Narayani Golland
I offer NCBTMB approved Ayurvedic Massage Trainings for 16 CE hrs.
Next event is Ayurvedic Massage Retreat in Western NC mountains, near Asheville. We will do yoga, eat vegetarian meals, chant, learn basic principles of ayurveda and how to apply it into your sessions with clients
REGISTER
http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb241082068
CONTACT
blissfulrituals@yahoo.com
SITE
www.blissfulrituals.com
Jul 18, 2009
LYNN ROSE DEMARTINI
Jul 23, 2009
Scott Kingsbury
Click on the blue screen titled "Reflexology Fundamentals Introduction" there are 2 chapters from the DVD you may watch for free to improve or develop your thumb walking technique, the hip-sciatic/pelvic/knee-leg chapter is there as well and can be used for anyone presenting hip, sciatic or leg challenges. This area also works great for knumb toes.
All the best.
Scott
Jul 28, 2009
Karina Braun
Creating Peace with Your Hands is an injury prevention manual for bodyworkers and is a home study course that is 10 Ce Hours.
check out my website www.igetintouch.com
Education is the key to prevention!
Best wishes,
Karina
Jul 30, 2009
Rene Roberto
Jul 31, 2009
Rene Roberto
Jul 31, 2009
Gloria Coppola
You can get an application from the NCBTMB. That is the provider approval that most states accept. Also many states require you to get approval specifically from them, Like Florida. They use CE broker. Nebraska requires you submit your class to them separately too. Check into the state(s) you want to teach your class
Jul 31, 2009
Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMB
If you are interested in offering independent Continuing Education courses, first check with your State Board regarding the requirements in your state.
The requirements vary from state to state.
If you want to teach outside of your state, then check with the State Board of each state in which you want to teach to determine their requirements.
Being an NCBTMB approved provider does not guarantee that you can offer CE courses in every state. Each state has its own requirements.
This URL can be very helpful in researching the information: http://www.massagetherapy.com/careers/stateboards.php.
Please continue to post if you would like additional support.
Best wishes to you in your ongoing success and service to the massage community.
Warmly, Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute, www.arianainstitute.com
Jul 31, 2009
Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz
Aug 11, 2009
Gloria Coppola
Did you find it on www.massageproceonline.com ?
The class explains how a variety of meds and massage techniques work or do not work together. Also goes into how meds and herbs may be contraindicated. Explains what techniques actually do and when appropriate...some simple herbal remedies, how herbs are used in essential oils etc.
Aug 26, 2009
Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz
Yes it is difficult sometimes to find a selection of workshops to choose from. I Teach Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Chi Massage as taught by GrandMaster Mantak Chia and Gilles Marin. I am also a NCBTMB certified provider. I would love to come to Georgia and teach. I invite you to check out my website www.beinthetao.com and go to the continuing education page. i could bring several different formats into your community. contact me at m@beinthetao.com or 216.548.8980 if you want to pursue this further. Chi Nei Tsang is like no other modality you have experienced and my clients love it.
Sep 28, 2009
Ivy Hultquist
http://www.advancedmassagetechniques.com/
We also have a discussion group. I try to post one question a week for people to discuss, or they can start their own topic. This weeks question is: What is one business secret or tip you would like to share with other massage professionals? Last week the discussion pertained to: MBLEx by the FSTMB vs. NCE by the NCBTMB
Please feel free to join at:
http://advancedmassagetechniques.ning.com/
Sep 30, 2009
Kimberly Burnham
Oct 7, 2009
Nancy Toner Weinberger
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & RESOURCE GUIDE (PERG)
Copies may be downloaded at http://www.proedresourceguide.com/
Oct 7, 2009
Lauriann Greene, CEAS
Lauriann Greene, CEAS
Co-author, Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition
www.saveyourhands.com
Oct 19, 2009
Gloria Coppola
Oct 20, 2009
Gloria Coppola
Oct 20, 2009
Angie Patrick
I am Angie Patrick from Massage Warehouse. I wanted to let you know, as educators, we can provide you with "goodie bags" for your classes which contain samples of product, our catalog, and some exclusive offers and discount opportunities. This is FREE to educators! Simply email me and I can share how we can get started!
Thanks!
Angie~*
Nov 5, 2009
Angie Patrick
come join the fun!
www.facebook.com/massagewarehouse
Nov 12, 2009
Shari Auth, LMT, L.Acu, NCBTMB
I'm pleased to announce the released on my new instructional massage DVD on forearm massage. This 74 minute, beautifully shot DVD teaches how to give a full body massage using the forearms as the primary tool. Using the forearms, saves your hands and increases your career longevity. The DVD also teaches simple Chi Gong exercises for better body mechanics. To watch a preview please visit shariauth.com/DVD.html or go to shariauth.com and click DVD.
Happy holidays...(yes there are here already.)
Peace,
Shari
Nov 17, 2009
Angie Patrick
One AT-A-GLANCE resource for anyone who is trying to decide on which table to buy! There is now a downloadable chart created by Massage Warehouse which compares many features and benefits on many of the leading table manufacturers products!!! THIS IS GREAT FOR SCHOOLS!!!! Please feel free to log on and download this for yourself and your students!
http://www.massagewarehouse.com/mastertablelist/index.html
Dec 8, 2009
William F. Burton, Jr.
Conshokocken, Pennsylvania
February 19, 20, 21
22 CEU's
Go to Gotyourback.com or Massagecupping.com for listing of other workshops.
Dec 13, 2009
Gayle Sovinee
in March 2010. Those who take the class get a free Ethics class the
evening prior.
Dec 14, 2009
TOM MASBAUM
Dec 21, 2009
Stephen Jeffrey
http://www.anatomytrains.com/store/cat/dvds/39
Jan 29, 2010
Maria Troia
Maria Troia, MSEd, LMT, NCTMB, CH
www.EastWestHolistic.net
Feb 8, 2010
Jacqueline M Curan
Feb 17, 2010
Kristie Hogan
Feb 17, 2010
Tracey Moon
One of my colleagues at Duke Integrative Medicine has built a practice solely around Myokinesethetic work. It's really an incredible skill and has helped a lot of people. If you want to talk to a current practitioner of this work, contact Cathy Lloyd. Her website is:
http://massage.auniqueapproach.com/
Best of luck to you!!
Feb 17, 2010
Vlad
Feb 20, 2010
Elaine Stillerman, LMT
Feb 25, 2010
Gloria Coppola
http://massagecareers.blogspot.com/2010/02/educational-opportunitie...
Feb 28, 2010
Barbara Helynn Heard
Deep yet gentle and loving touch!
Mana-Lomi® uses Hawaiian indigenous healing concepts which work with the body, mind and spirit. It is a precise, therapeutic, clinically oriented, problem solving style of lomilomi which can be used to eliminate or relieve pain and help clients move easily. In can also be used to relieve stress.
Lomilomi symbolically means to communicate deep within the bones of the individual and thus with the soul of the person. Our Mana Lomi® workshops not only teach hands on lomilomi techniques. Each participant also leaves with a positive life transformative experience of being connected with each other and with the planet.
MANA LOMI® LEVEL 1 ~ 27 CEs
~ Mar 26-28 Fri-Sun 8:30am-6:30PM in Seattle, WA $435, $100 dep
~ Jun 4-6 Fri-Sun 8:30am-6:30PM in Wilbraham MA $485, $100 dep
~ Jun 11-13 Fri-Sun8:30am-6:30PM in S China, ME $485, $100 dep
~ Jun 9,16,23 all Wed 8:30am-6:30PM Greenfield,NH $485, $100 dep
~ Sep 10-12 Fri-Sun 8:30am-6:30PM Greenfield,NH $485, $100 dep
~ Sep 10-12 Fri-Sun 8:30am-6:30PM Clinton, CT $485, $100 dep
~ Oct 5,12,19 all Tue 8:30am-6:30PM in Seattle, WA $435, $100 dep
~ Dec 3-5 Fri-Sun 8:30am-6:30PM inTacoma, WA $435, $100 dep
LOMI INTRO USING FLOOR & CHAIR TECHNIQUES ~ 8 CEs
~ April 10 Sat 9am-6pm Seattle, WA $150 $100 dep
~ April 18 Sat 9am - 6pm in Greenfield, NH, $150, $100 dep
~ April 25 Sun 10am-7pm in Worcester, MA $150
~ May 12 Wed 9am-6pm Seattle, WA $150, $100 dep
~ Jun 14 Sun 9am-6pm South China, ME $150 , $100 dep
INTRO TO MANA LOMI & LOMI INTRO FLOOR & CHAIR TECHNIQUES (2 classes taught back to back) ~ total of 16 CEs
Aug 21-22 Sat-Sun 9am-6pm BIOM Ellensburg, WA $300
INTRODUCTION TO MANA LOMI® ~ 4 CEs
April 14 Wed 6-10 pm NEIWH Manchester, NH $65-$25, sliding scale
INTRODUCTION TO MANA LOMI® ~ 8 CEs
~ April 17 Sat 9am - 6pm in Greenfield, NH $150
~ April 24 Sat
Mar 2, 2010
Damian Matthews
Mar 4, 2010
Karen Reifinger
1 Space Open
A rare and unique opportunity to learn Hawaiian Healing Arts from respected Kumu. These Kumu and elders have a connection to the old ways and the Kahuna traditions of old Hawaii.
Hawaiian Healing is based on Hawaiian values. Practiced with understanding, awareness and appreciation for the native culture, LomiLomi can restore physical integrity, inner harmony and support Divine alignment. Lomilomi can heal, balance and mend broken relationships between family, community, and even people. Traditions presented:
Traditional Hawaiian Touch Medicine
LomiLomi Temple Style Unveiled: Roots & Truth, Old & New Concepts
Huna Kane: Ancient Secrets of Higher Self Alignment, from forbidden Island of Niihau
Huna Mua: Healing the Soul
Ho'oponopono: The Art of Forgiveness
Kumu/Kahuna presenting: Karen Reifinger, Harry Uhane Jim, Sandra Rose Michael, Dane Silva
This retreat will empower you with Wisdom that you can apply immediately to facilitate healing sessions with Practical and Spiritual Understanding. We'll explore evolving traditional Hawaiian healing systems so that you can offer the world the best of both old and new concepts with understanding and mastery. This retreat will impact your life and spirit! Much Aloha!
Retreat includes training, accommodations, vegetarian meals from local produce, sacred sites visits, more.
NEXT Kauai Retreat: October 2010
www.hunamua.com
http://hunamua.com/lomiretreatmarch2010/returntosource.htm
Mar 11, 2010
Karen Reifinger
“The traditional Hawaiian approach to bodywork holds the premise that body mind and spirit (trinity) participate in its evolution-healing. The work creates a temple... a sacred space..a connecting space. ..opening and clearing the emotional body.” - Harry Uhane Jim
Many people practice Lomilomi, but few really understand it.
This retreat unveils LomiLomi Temple Style, one of the most popular and intriguing massages to facilitate and receive. Its form is often new-age interpretative, taught and applied with other spiritual forms of healing, bridging the healing arts of Hawaii with alternative and complimentary traditions from around the world.’
During “Return to Source” Retreat we go back to the Roots & Truth of healing, discuss that which is authentic or inauthentic, and demystify the secrets of true healing.
E Komo Mai. Take The Voyage.
Mar 11, 2010
Damian Matthews
The Sedona School of Massage
www.sedonaschool.com (928) 284-3693
Amazing location! Amazing education!
Mar 29, 2010
Damian Matthews
Apr 21, 2010
Marjorie Brook
I have a question for all of you. I am currently scouting locations for a series of classes. I have found that when the food is included and you do not have to go out the class time flows better everyone seems happier. Which would you prefer a seminar that includes meals/break snacks/ coffe for a higher fee or just the seminar and food is up to you for a lower fee?
Apr 28, 2010
Barbara Helynn Heard
I now teach Mana Lomi®, a trademarked form of lomilomi or Hawaiian bodywork developed by Mana Lomi® founder Dr. Maka'ala Yates, D.C., drawing on his lineage of teachers. Dr. Yates trademarked Mana Lomi® in order to support it's integrity - to maintain it as a body of work and especially to susain its connection with its lineage and source.
Various lomilomi styles are now practiced worldwide. Lomilomi was initially shared outside of the indigenous Hawaiian community in the 70's as part of a still on-going native Hawaiian cutural renassaince. This renaissance is revuvenating aspects of Hawaiian culture such as language, celestial navigation, Hawaiian values, healing arts, hula and more. These cultural practices have been systematically attacked or suppressed during the past 200 years via religious and political events in Hawaii related to the effects of Western contact on the originally land based, indigenous Hawaiian culture.
For the past 40 years some lomilomi training taught and practiced outside of Hawaii has lost connection to its original teachers and developed over time into a modality that some indigenous Hawaiian healers strongly prefer would not be identified, and marketed, as Hawaiian. I am aware of some intense pain and strong resentment related to the concept of cultural theft on this issue in the Hawaiian community.
Using trademark registration is one tool to maintain Mana Lomi® healing bodywor in tact so that it can be passed to future generations rather than simply blending together with other, also effective but not Hawaiian, modalities of bodywork.
I hope my comments may shed a bit of light on the subject of trademarking bodywork modalities. I'm interested in reflections others may have on this subject.
Aloha,
Barbara Helynn Heard
www.lomilomi-massage.org
Apr 28, 2010
ASIS Massage Education
May 6, 2010
Karen Reifinger
Learn how to be a conduit for change and creative healing energy using Hawaiian Concepts and Healing Skills. You will learn how to create space to allow healing and manifestation, the free flow of expansion, and how to radiate and reflect your soul light. Learn various styles and lineages of Hawaiian Healing, Massage, Healing Concepts, Body Mechanics to Energize & Vitalize, and more! NCBTMB CE Hours Available
May 21-23 - Wasaga Beach, Ontario
June 5-6 - Kansas City, Missouri
July 8,15, 29, Aug. 5 - Bethlehem, PA
July 23-25 - Philadelphia, PA
Aug. Lansdale, PA
Sept.- Wilmington, VT
Oct. 14-17 - Rapid City, SD
Dec.1-9 - Honolulu Retreat
Jan. 20-30 - Big Island Retreat
Contact: Kumu Karen Reifinger
610-360-2427
karen@hunamua.com
May 17, 2010
Amber Ginan LMT,EST
May 29, 2010
Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz
This is abdominal Chi massage as taught by Mantak Chia.
May 30, 2010
Julie LaFrano
We teach more advanced pressure classes where you learn to listen and follow joint proprioception. It makes deep work easier and will help you to no longer have to break your thumbs. As massage therapists, we have to think about longevity. We have a career that can take us passed retirement, we just need to be keep in mind to work smarter not harder.
Classes coming up:
June 4-6 - SportsMassage Naperville IL
June 12 and 13 - SportsMassage Naperville IL
June 18-21 - Three Lever Theory of Tensegrity Naperville IL
July 9-11 - ScarTissue Naperville IL
July 23-25, Floating Joint Naperville IL
August 6-8, Barefoot Basics - Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Naperville IL
August 13-15, SportsMassage/Floating Joint combo Naperville IL
September 11 & 12 - PreNatal Massage Naperville IL
September 23-26 - Hot River Rock ( hot stone) Naperville IL
Contact Julie LaFrano at 630-291-5824 to register or for more information. Check out our website fr more classes and details on times and location.
Jun 3, 2010