Hi Heather,

The best is the Festival! $590 covers everything for three FULL days!!!

http://www.worldmassagefestival.com

I'm delighted to be a new member of this Massage Education group. Ariana Vincent

I just joined Kelly's Sanders' group, "Team Fibromyalgia" on Facebook and I sent her a friend request on Massage and Bodywork Professionals. Don't you just love networking? Thanks for your post, Kelly.

Comment by Kelly Sanders, LMT 10 minutes ago

and  Ariana, we are delighted you are here period.

Hello Everyone! I just founf out about this site today! Pretty cool!

I currently live in Orange County but i will be relocating to the Bay area in the end of June. Does anyone have any insight or experience in any of the schools up there? I am aimng for Marin County but anywhere up there is fine.

I have been teaching at a local college since June 2009, and I would like to continue teaching but not sure where to focus my energy near San Fran...any ideas?

Candice,

The San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork has a very good reputation! I would start there.

But you can look on the www.massage-education.com/massage-school-in-california.html website for a list of all the schools in the area. It will connect you to their websites also.

Art Riggs teaches at the San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork. I second Tina's recommendation of that school for someone who wants to study in the Bay Area. Warmly, Ariana area.http://www.deeptissuemassagemanual.com/workshops.html

http://www.sfschoolofmassage.com/about-the-school/instructors.html

Louisiana Massage Therapists: I'm approved as a CE provider for La. State Massage Therapists.  Upcoming classes: April 9 & 10, May 14 & 15, Mind, body self care strategies, Energetic Trauma Release, 6 CE hours each, Exploring Chakras-2 day class, 12 hours, date to be announced. 

I wanted to extend an invitation to join my  holistic directory for massage therapists..the basic listing is free.

Upcoming CE Courses in Ft. Myers FL

I am offering two unique workshops in Ft. Myers over the Memorial Day weekend. The first, Indian Champissage™ (Head Massage) is a 3-day course for 21 CE hours. The second, Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™, is a 1-day course for 7 CE hours.  Both courses are NCBTMB approved (450489-07) and FL approved (50-10661).

What:     Indian Champissage™ (Head Massage)

When:    May 27-29(Fri/Sat/Sun)  9:00 - 5:00 each day

Where:  La Quinta Inn/Ft. Myers Central, 4850 S. Cleveland.

Indian Champissage™ has been popular in India for over a thousand years.  The head, neck, shoulders and upper back - areas where tension is more likely to accumulate - are gently, firmly and rhythmically massaged until the pressure simply melts away.  This unique therapy combines physical and subtle massage with energy balancing to produce feelings of perfect peace.  It is a wonderful alternative to seated chair massage.

What:     Kansa Vatki Foot Massage

When:    May 30 (Mon) 9:00 - 5:00

Where:  La Quinta Inn/Ft. Myers Central, 4850 S. Cleveland

Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™ is a beautiful and relaxing healthcare modality which balances the body, mind and spirit.  This unique treatment, steeped in centuries of Ayurvedic ceremony, incorporates ghee (clarified butter).  The heart of the treatment involves vigorously rubbing the soles of the feet with a

3-metal bowl to draw heat and toxins out of the body thereby inducing tremendous relaxation.  The Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™ is deeply revitalizing for tired feet and legs, and it makes a perfect addition to reflexology.

For more information or to register, please visit  http://www.mychampissage.com/ You may download a registration form at http://msusanwalsh.com/champissage/regform.pdf  or call me at (703) 425-3331.

Class size is limited.

Upcoming classes:           Charleston WV  June 3-6

                                       Kansas City MO  June24-27

                                       Portland OR  July 2-5

                                       Minneapolis MN  July 8-11

EXPLORING CHAKRAS-July 23 & 24 2011, Lafayette, La

When our chakras (energy centers) are in balance, we function at a much higher rate of health and well being.  An exploration of the energy field will assist in learning about any imbalances that may contribute to problems in our lives and how we can return to a state of balance. This knowledge is valuable in understanding the mind, body connection with ourselves, our families and our clients. Aura photos will be taken during the workshop and information about what the colors mean for you will be available. An energetic technique using light touch will be learned during this class.

Synergistic Healing

I just got back from the American Massage Conference in Georgia! It was an awesome event and loads of great education!

I will be teaching Lomilomi in Las Vegas, Delaware, Texas, Kauai and more soon!

www.Lomilomimassagece.com

A big THANK YOU to Pravai Academy in Asheville, NC for hosting our NCBTMB approved Thai Massage Level I course in October! We can't wait to meet all the great therapists in the area that are looking to expand their business with Thai Massage and get some continuing education credits while doing so. (32 CEU)

We head to Costa Rica with the LMT Success Group in September and we are currently planning a retreat in Tahiti for January!

Keep track of all of our upcoming workshops and retreats at www.thaiteachingacademy.com

*We have a very generous program for those who host our program and allow us to share this wonderful modality.  Call us at 636.498.5544 if you are interested.*

Massage Pro C.E. will be opening a Home Based office in Marion, NC

Grand Opening September 18th at noon.

"Home of the $100.00 CE's" (up to 8 hrs, this location only)

Join us and get 3 FREE CE's, enter a FREE raffle, Free lecture too!

October Certification Workshop in Minneapolis, MN!

Start earning additional income as a Certified Injury Prevention Instructor (CIPI)!

Complete three online courses and attend one live weekend workshop to become certified. There is still plenty of time to register for the program and complete the courses before attending our next workshop in MN.

Next Live CIPI Workshop: Oct. 14-16 at the Aveda Institute; Minneapolis, MN

Hope to meet you in Minneapolis!

Feel called to work with elders....but don't know where to start?

Attend a Compassionate Touch Workshop and gain the skills and self-confidence you need to serve this growing population!

Why Compassionate Touch Training?

Compassionate Touch is a hands-on complementary approach for those in eldercare, hospice and palliative care.  It combines focused touch and sensitive massage with specialized communication skills to help enhance the quality of life for those in later life stages.

Our training empowers massage therapist and other health care professionals to serve this expanding population with confidence and celebrate the mutual benefits of this uplifting work.

2011 is the year to expand your practice and get paid for your passion!

$25 off for all AMTA members

Register Now Bring a friend and receive 50% off their registration

September Workshop Only

 Houston area workshops in 2011!

Compassionate Touch Level 1 Workshops

                                                                                                                        When: September 30- Oct 1, 2011

       December 2-4, 2011

Where:  The Grace Care Center of Katy

23552 W. Fernhurst Drive Katy, Texas 77494

Early registration, group rates and payment plans available - call 417-844-8514

The International Cupping Therapy Association's 2012 Schedule is now available at www.cuppingtherapy.org.  Or jump directly to the 2012 schedule here.

You will find the Contemporary Cupping Methods scheduled all over the US and several dates in Canada. 

We are offering several Advanced Cupping Techniques classes in 2012 which will be 2 days of 90% hands on - 15 different treatments for Orthopedic, Sports and Stubborn Conditions.

CUP ON!

Feel called to work with elders....but don't know where to start?

Attend a Compassionate Touch Workshop and gain the skills and self-confidence you need to serve this growing population!

Why Compassionate Touch Training?

Compassionate Touch is a hands-on complementary approach for those in eldercare, hospice and palliative care.  It combines focused touch and sensitive massage with specialized communication skills to help enhance the quality of life for those in later life stages.

Our training empowers massage therapist and other health care professionals to serve this expanding population with confidence and celebrate the mutual benefits of this uplifting work.

2011 is the year to expand your practice and get paid for your passion!

$25 off for all AMTA members

Register Now Bring a friend and receive 50% off their registration

 Houston area workshops in 2011!

Compassionate Touch Level 1 Workshop

  December 2-4, 2011

Where:  The Grace Care Center of Katy

23552 W. Fernhurst Drive Katy, Texas 77494

Early registration, group rates and payment plans available - call 417-844-8514

Register on line @ compassionate-touch.org

NCBTMB #324616-00

FL Provider #50-8934

            EXPLORING CHAKRAS-Nov.12 & 13 9AM-4PM, Lafayette, La.

                     $225 includes 2 aura photos and lunch-12 CE hours

When our chakras (energy centers) are in balance, we function at a much higher rate of health and well being.  An exploration of the energy field will assist in learning about any imbalances that may contribute to problems in our lives and how we can return to a state of balance.

This knowledge is valuable in understanding the mind, body connection with our families, our clients and our selves. An energetic technique using light touch will be learned during this 2day class.

Aura photos will be taken before the class starts and after having energy work done the second day.  Amazing transformations!

www.SynergisticCenter.com

This class will give you a toolkit of suggestions, techniques and practices that will give you a deeper, and richer, relationship to life. 

                           Personal transformations are possible!

OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES!

Hello Everyone

I wanted to share with you a huge "ah-ha" moment I had yesterday.  This idea touched my heart deeply and I am curious to see if anyone else has implemented it. 

Yesterday we had a Holistic Nurse come in to speak on how healing happens and self care.  It was beyond what I expected and was very moving.  One of the points she touched on is one we as instructors teach our students; grounding before session.  But she took this a step further and talked about how the massage room was "sacred ground".  Well this did make sense to me, but what I heard in my heart right after she said this was "treat your classroom as sacred".  Wow!  That idea had never crossed my mind!  I can get so wrapped up in everything I need to do, teach, & communicate that I had never bothered to even consider that.  So now I am making it a personal goal, to set my intention for each class before I enter the "sacred learning space". 

Tallahassee SMRT Class
February 3-5 2012
Venue: Aloft Tallahassee

$575 with DVD and $450 without DVD

To Register or find out more information call us at 720-412-1240 or visit our site efullcircle.com

Welcome home, Veterans! We know you are coming home to a very challenging job market. So The Massage School is offering full scholarships to ten returning veterans of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is another front in our war on economic injustice!  If you know of any returning veterans in Massachusetts who would make good massage therapists, please have them call Alexei Levine at The Massage School, 413-529-2900.  We have 2 campuses in Massachusetts, and class starts January 23rd. Please help us to get the word out about this, thanks

Kris Bour I am one of the happy providers getting ready to come to Anthem next year to teach an Intro to Lomilomi. Many Thanks for the opportunity

Kris Bour I always treat my space, my classroom, my clients body and mine as Sacred. It's part of the culture that is taught in the hawaiian bodywork. It has also been something intuitively I always did even when I owned my massage school.

Most students never learn the true art of Grounding either. I have worked with many LMT's after school that said no one really 'taught' it , only said it.

They also LOVE the concept of holding the sacred space and being taught how/what all that means. Glad you had your Ah Ha moment :)

Webinar: Myths and Realities of Injury Prevention and Self-Care

DECEMBER 5 @ 8PM, EST

Hosted by Ben Benjamin of The Benjamin Institute

Lead by co-authors of Save Your Hands!, 2nd Edition, Richard W. Goggins, CPE, LMP & Lauriann Greene, CEAS.

ONLY $30 to register!

Includes 1 CE hour PLUS live question session with Rick & myself!

2 months until the next Live Certified Injury Prevention Instructor...

Register today and start earning additional income in the new year...

three more days to take advantage of the Early bird registration discount to the www.worldmassagefestival.com. List me as your referrer (Kelly Sanders)  See you at Tuscany Suites in Vegas next August.

Become a better therapist by learning injury prevention & self-...

Exciting and Unique Upcoming CE classes, Lafayette, La.

Feb.11 & 12, 2012, Energetic Trauma Release and Mind, Body Self care strategies

Burn Scar Massage Therapy CEU Class being offered on February 25th in Augusta, GA, March 18th in Memphis, TN and March 24th-25th in Kansas City

Attention Massage Therapist. Handle with Care Massage will be offering a Burn Scar Massage Therapy CEU class in Augusta, GA on February 25th from 9-6pm. Come and learn this exciting modality

Every CE class is my newest favorite.  Every class I take opens my mind to new possibilies for my private practice and aids me in understanding each Massage Therapist that my staffing agency places.  Even when I take a refresher CE class, it helps me to remember small things that I have forgotten or allows me to see the therapy through a new set of eyes.

I took a 3 day class "Massage For People With Cancer" taught by Tina Ferner. She was great. I loved the class so much that I am planning on going for my certification in Oncology Massage. Tina was very knowledgeable and made the class interesting and fun. The last day of class we did massages on actual cancer patients.

I have been reading many of the entries in this group. I have seen classes that I would be interested in taking, but they are all out of my state. I live in Ohio, do any of your companies offer classes in Ohio?

Ohashi Method-Beginning I: Inner Strength/Outer Grace. Instructor: Ja Bolden.

Five-week course (Thursdays and Mondays) starting Feb 2 in New York City. For more info: log on to http://www.ohashiatsu.org.  To register, contact Integral Yoga, 212-939-0985, Ext. 16

As a forerunner of proper body mechanics, thousands of students around the world have studied the Ohashi Method/Ohashiatsu.  In the Beginning I course, you’ll learn the principles behind Ohashiatsu® and you can can use these principles in your own style of bodywork to make your sessions more efficient, effective and easier on your body.

Be natural... be reverent... be present... be continuous... use both hands. Students learn the fundamental principles of Ohashiatsu/Ohashi Method as they apply to bodywork and, more importantly, to every aspect of life. You’ll learn how to work from Hara: your center and your source of inner strength and calm. You’ll learn:

•how to feel the life force or Ki energy flow in the body;

 •location of the meridians along the Back and Yang Legs

 •some of the major tsubos (acupoints);

 •Ohashiatsu movements and techniques in supine and prone positions

New Mexico: Today is the last day to take advantage of the early registration discount for the Las Cruces Foundations in Myofascial Release I Seminar. February 3-5, 2012. Register by midnight tonight and save $50. Full details are on the website,www.FoundationsinMFR.com.

Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT)is a concept that begins with passive contraction of muscles, ligaments, connective tissues, and bones simultaneously to allow spontaneous release of these structures.  SMRT stimulates lymphatic flow and creates a natural unwinding of connective tissues, which allows the joints of the body to realign effortlessly, re-establishing correct posture.  While doing all of this, SMRT also quickly alleviates soreness in tissue, permitting you to work deep tissues that have not been accessed before.  Finally, SMRT release both physical and etheric energy.  The release of the ATP necessary to hold muscles tight and joints out of alignment lets the body  relax and further the healing in the area.  The release of the etheric energy held in the area creates energetic flow through the meridians and chakras of the body.

View a demo @ http://efullcircle.com

Dawn,

I would like to invite you to write a short article about this technique for my website. I would need 5-7 paragraphs, with a short bio and picture. Love articles of new techniques.

Thanks and let me know if you are interested.

Hi Tina,

I hope you ALL join us for the 2012 World Massage Festival in Las Vegas this August! Karina is coming into the Hall of Fame and we are going to have a blast!

http://www.worldmassagefestival.com