Massage Ethics: Navigating the Waters (3CE)
Monday, July 18th, 2011
6pm-9pm
$59/$49 Early Bird registration before 6/20
**This Ethics class is free if you are registered for the 2 day Hot Stone class on 7/19 & 7/20
- maintaining client safety, confidentiality, and satisfaction
- managing communication skills
- establishing and communicating boundaries
- navigating transference and countertransference
- incorporating self-care and strategies to avoid burnout
The Magic of Hot Stone Massage:
Advanced Techniques (14 CE)
Tues/Wed, July 19th-20th, 2011
9am-5pm
$299/$279 Early Bird registration before 6/20
Includes a FREE Ethics class on Monday night for a total of 17CEs
After introducing hundreds of therapists to "The Magic of Hot Stone Massage" workshop, we listened to your requests and developed an advanced class to expand your skill set. Focusing on the use of stones with Deep Tissue Massage, we will explore techniques to all regions of the body with a special section on side-lying approaches. Hosted by the beautiful Pinehurst Resort and Spa, we will keep with it's strong golf tradition and include working with conditions that all golfers encounter. Students will learn:
- to work safely and effectively with deeper intent
- techniques to musculature that includes the iliacus, piriformis, latissimus, tibialis posterior and other intrinsic muscles
- approaches to common conditions encountered by athletes/golfers
- side-lying techniques
- body mechanics to optimize pressure levels while avoiding injury
About the instructor
Eric Stephenson, LMT, NCTMB
As Director of Education for imassage, Inc., Eric creates continuing education focused on career longevity for massage schools, spas and professional organizations nationwide. He is a former lead instructor of the Body Therapy Institute in Silk Hope, NC and The Lexington Healing Arts Academy in Lexington, KY, helping in the design of the hands-on massage curriculum. He has completed The Spirit of Learning®, a 90-hour massage educator-training program.
His presentations have included the American Massage Therapy National Convention, The International Spa Association Conference, The World Massage Conference and AMTA state conventions. Eric is a regular contributor to Massage Magazine.
More Information
Payment and Refund Policy: Registrations for workshops are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. You may register with a full payment – OR – a minimum 50% deposit (when registering by phone). The remaining amount is due 14 days prior to the workshop. You may cancel your registration up until seven days prior and receive a full refund of any monies paid, less a $25 processing fee. Any cancellations received less than 7 days prior to workshop will not be refunded or credited.
Discounts: Only one discount may be applied for each registrant. Register 30 days prior to the workshop and get $20 Early Bird discount. Bring a friend or co-worker and you each save $20 off your total. Current massage school students may attend these courses and save $50. Registrations that include the bring a friend or student discounts must be made by phone.
Special Needs: If you have special needs which need to be accommodated, please contact imassage as soon as possible at (859) 338-4418 or info@imassageinc.com
