Advance registration discount: receive $10 off for 3 weeks in advance and $20 off for 6 weeks.
Instructors: Autumn Stuckey
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 40 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: February 3-5 & 10-12 2009 (Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 6pm & Thursday 9am-1pm for 2 weeks)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $ 660.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $650 or 6 weeks $640
Course: This course expands on initial training, providing therapists with a better understanding of using their body as a tool with proper stance and angle of approach. Effective techniques for addressing clients specific issues will be taught, for a minimum of 30 minutes focus work on any area. The material covered can easily be blended into any routine smoothly, benefiting the client as well as the therapist.
Instructor: Donna Crikos
Prerequisite: None / Course Length: 24 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: February 14-16 2009 (Saturday - Monday 9am-6pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $385.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $375 or 6 weeks $365
Required Materials: Concise Book of Muscles by Chris Jarmey & The Anatomy Coloring Book by Kapit / Elson
available for purchase @ Bamboo Garden Spa
Course: This is a friendly introduction course to Anatomy & Physiology of the human body specifically designed for massage therapists. You will enhance your palpation skills and learn to apply appropriate techniques, with more confidence from a better understanding of the body. This course will be taught in a fun yet informative way with hands on demonstrations. Emphasis will be on the muscular and skeletal systems. Also covered will be fascia, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and nervous systems. We will address the effects, indications and contraindications of massage on those systems.
Instructor: Jess Stuckey
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 8 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: To be announced for 2009
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $130.00 / Prepay 3 weeks $120 or 6 weeks $110
Course: This popular form of massage is very versatile and adaptable. It can be performed almost anywhere and is a great way to introduce people to massage. Chair massage is also an excellent marketing tool to get your name out there during events or with short sample sessions. This course specializes in using your whole body and proper body mechanics for a seated session that benefits both giver and receiver.
Instructor: Jess Stuckey
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 24 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: March 2 -4 2009 (Monday - Wednesday 9am-6pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $385.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $375 or 6 weeks $365
Course: Deep Tissue is in hot demand these days. Over half of our clients at Bamboo Garden Spa request Deep Tissue work, so much so that we require all our therapists at the spa to do Deep Tissue. Learn this new style of Deep Tissue that incorporates a different mind set than past conventional styles that had the “no pain, no gain” theory and actually caused muscles to tighten. Discover the use of advanced techniques to access the deeper layers of muscles, allowing for greater improvements with less work. Emphasis will be on body mechanics and working slower in combination with new techniques. We will also discuss and integrate working with the fascia and how muscle, bone, and fascia work together.
Required Materials: Deep Tissue Manual by Art Riggs
available for purchase @ Bamboo Garden Spa
Instructor: Jess Stuckey
Prerequisite: Deep Tissue 1 / Course Length: 24 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: March 9 -11 2009 (Monday - Wednesday 9am-6pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $385.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $375 or 6 weeks $365
Course: Deep Tissue 2 is the next step up for those who have taken level one. We will be focusing on sidelying deep tissue, psoas and abdominal work and integrating both levels together.
Instructors: Donna Crikos
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 16 hours each / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: To be announced for 2009
TOTAL COST PER COURSE $255.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $245 or 6 weeks $235
Course:This course is based on the "Vodder method“. These techniques have been used for decades to successfully treat fluid retention and edema in clients with vascular disease, post mastectomy syndrome, a wide array of systemic diseases, and even migraine headaches and orthopedic injuries. This course will focus on the anatomy/physiology of the lymphatic system, & the specific techniques used for the face, throat, and upper extremity.
Instructors: Donna Crikos
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 16 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: To be announced for 2009
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $255.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $245 or 6 weeks $235
Course: This course is designed to broaden your knowledge and develop your skills to comfortably address a wide variety of common issues. You will learn how to approach problems like migraine headaches, myofascial pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injuries, back pain, referred pain and more. Containdications of massage will be reviewed as well as learning how to assess your client and use appropriate modalities in order to attain positive effects for your clients.
Instructors: Autumn Stuckey
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 8 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: March 19 2009 (Thursday 9am-6pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $ 130.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $120 or 6 weeks $110
Course: Learn the skills neccesary to perform Pregnancy Massage with confidence and finesse. We will cover areas to avoid as well as focus on how to comfortably accomodate your clients during various stages of pregnancy with sidelying massage, modified techniques, use of pillows and appropriate draping.
Instructors: Autumn Stuckey
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 12 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 6
Dates: March 16 & 17 2009 (Monday & Tuesday 10am - 4pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $250.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $240 or 6 weeks $230
Course: Learn to perform indulgent spa treatments with this hands on approach. You will give and receive a body scrub and body mask. We will also discuss types of treatments, ingredients and benefits of treatments.
**NOTE: Bring a modest swimsuit or underwear for each day.
Instructors: Autumn Stuckey
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 40 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 12
Dates: December 13- 17 2008 (Saturday - Wednesday 9am - 6pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $660.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $650 or 6 weeks $640
Course: Thai massage is an excellent modality to help with client’s lacking flexibility and to bring balance into one’s body. You will learn the northern style of Thai massage, which is usually performed on a floor pad, with the client wearing loose comfortable clothing. I teach a routine of a one hour session for increased flexibility, energy flow, and sense of well being. Thai Massage can also be modified and incorporated into regular massage sessions. We will also cover working muscles while stretching and principles of eastern philosophy for a greater understanding of seeing the body as a whole.
* NOTE: Students should wear loose comfortable clothing for both giving and receiving.
Instructors: Donna Crikos
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 16 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 16
Dates: April 25 & 26 2009 (Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $255.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $245 or 6 weeks $235
Course: This modalitiy uses trigger points and mapped pain referral patterns to help with soft tissue problems. This class will teach myofascial strategies including: friction massage, compression, superficial and deep releases, stretching and more. The techniques you learn in this class will be the backbone of your massage practice.
Instructors: Jess Stuckey
Prerequisite: 100 hours / Course Length: 16 hours / Maximum Occupancy: 10
Dates: April 6 & 7 2009 (Monday & Tuesday 9am - 6pm)
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE $290.00 / Prepay: 3 weeks $280 or 6 weeks $270
Course: This two day course will introduce you to Warm Stone Massage. You will learn hands on how to give a 90 minute warm stone massage for a safe and relaxing treatment without overexertion. The history of stone massage from many cultures will be discussed, as well as types of stones, and the hygienic care of stones and equipment. Stone sets are provided for class use and are available for purchase as well.
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