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Classes
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Refreshing
the Skills
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April 20, 2013
September 14 - 15, 2013
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Ethics: Boundaries & Relationships
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February 23, 2013
March 23, 2013
April 21, 2013
September 15, 2013
Otober 13, 2013
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Self Care for the Therapist
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October 12, 13, 2013
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Nurturing The Mother
Body, Mind, Spirit approach
to Pregnancy Massage
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May 17,18,19, 2013
October 25, 26, 27, 2013
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Integrative Reflexology
3 day class with certification
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Februaary 8, 9, 10, 2013
June 7, 8, 9, 2013
November 15, 16, 17, 2013
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Introduction to
Thai Massage
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March 8, 9, 10, 2013
August 16, 17, 18, 2013
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Ayurvedic Head Massage
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February 23, 2013
March 23, 2013
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*****CLASSES FOR
2013*****
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ETHICS: BOUNDARIES & RELATIONSHIPS
A light and livley
discussion on Ethical Boundaries & Relationships... that help us
show the best of ourselves. That keeps our egos and our insecurities
out of our sessions and keeps us honest in our business and
profession. Who doesn't need that?!!!
This workshop is for the professional body worker and fulfills the
requirement for re-certification and licensure.
Includes the standards and practices of the NCBTMB.
3 CE credit hours $30
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February 23, 2013
March 23, 2013
September 15, 2013
Otober 13, 2013
Natural Touch, Lost Creek, WV
Space is limited... call or email soon to reserve your space.
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REFRESHING
THE SKILLS: HEAD, BODY & FEET
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Learn some new techniques, brush up on some old ones, and get
lots of bodywork done, too! This workshop may cover: DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE,
techniques for AYURVEDIC HEAD MASSAGE, brush up
on REFLEXOLOGY and SOOTHING SWEDISH skills, MEDITATION, a variety of
techniques to choose from.
A great refresher workshop to get the rough edges off of your tired
and weary out massage sequence. Ethics is included. A light and lively
discussion on Ethical Boundaries and Relationships... that help us show
the best of ourselves!
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16 Continuing
Education Hours $300
(** Lunch is included!!)
9:00 AM -5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday
September 14, 15, 2013
Natural Touch, Lost Creek, WV
Space is limited... call or email soon to reserve your space.
8 Continuing
Education Hours
April 20, 2013
WestVirginia
AMTA Event
Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, WV
Call for details.
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THERAPIST
SELF-CARE
Approximately 80% of people who start out in the exciting field
of massage & bodywork will drop out after the first 2 years!
Mostly due, among other factors, to their hands giving out and not
possessing the physical stamina to do their work. Important aspects of
self-care, such as overuse syndromes, burnout prevention, building
strength, coordination, and flexibility, social support, and stress
management are some of the topics that will be addressed in this workshop.
There will be lots of self-help 'tools' to learn about and use in the
class.
16 Continuing
Education Hours $300
(** Lunch is included!!)
9:00 AM -5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday
October 12, 13, 2013
Natural Touch, Lost Creek, WV
Space is limited... call or email soon to reserve your space.
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HOT
STONE MASSAGE
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Hot Stone
Massage is the ultimate in relaxation. Ancient traditions have
relied upon the healing properties of hot stones for many and varied
health treatments for thousands of years. Hot Stones are used to
bring relief to sore, stiff muscles, balance the energy flow, and release
muscle tension. It also helps to alleviate soreness from deep tissue
work.
In this workshop you will
* Learn the benefits & contraindications -
for yourself as well as your clients!
* Learn specific applications of Hot & Cold
Stones
* Learn basic knowledge of the composition of
stones, selection, care, cleaning and
care of the stones.
* Learn the basic routine - having it applied to
you as well as applying it to others...
lots of hands on work!
* Understanding of good body mechanics with
using the stones.
* How to incorporate them into your already
existing routine for the
ultimate in warmth & relaxation.
All materials
will be provided & some will be available for purchase after the
class.
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16 Continuing Education Hours
$325
Date and Time to be Announced
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INTEGRATIVE
REFLEXOLOGY
A Claire Marie Miller Seminar, Inc
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There are reflex areas in the hands and feet that
correspond to every part of the body including the organs and
glands. These parts can be affected by stimulating the appropriate
reflex areas. Reflexology is used to relieve stress and tension,
stimulate deep relaxation, improve the blood supply and promote the
unblocking of nerve impulses to normalize and balance the entire body.
Reflexologists apply precise pressure to release blockages that inhibit
energy flow and cause pain and disease. This affects the internal
organs and glands by stimulating reflex points of the body. This targets
and breaks up lactic acid and calcium crystals accumulated around the
7,200 nerve endings in each foot. this is
why we feel so much better when we get our feet treated. Reflexology is
helpful for people with hypertension, anxiety, or painful conditions of
the body. It is a safe and simple way to induce relaxation and a
genuine sense of ell-being and to help the body to heal itself.
"Bring the Feet to
Life" was designed to introduce conceptually and in practice, the
four theory integrated approach. This approach which teaches "the
parts that make a whole," helps make reflexology make sense. The
workshop creatively weaves together: the theories of structural
integrations through foot alignment; meridians as precursors to modern
foot reflexology; zones as a grid application to finding the reflex points
and areas; and proprioceptors, the messengers to the nervous systems and
to the organs.
Integrative Reflexology, created by Claire Marie Miller
and taught by Valarie, is a fun, easy on
your fingers, and a common sense way to learn and practice Reflexology.
see Claire's
site Integrative
Reflexology for more information or just email Valarie
3-Day Integrative Reflexology
24 Continuing Education Hours $400
***This class includes certification***
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
February 8, 9, 10, 2013
June 7, 8, 9, 2013
November 15, 16, 17, 2013
at Lost Creek, WV
Space is limited... call soon to reserve your space.
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INTRODUCTION
TO THAI YOGA MASSAGE
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THAI YOGA MASSAGE or Nuad Bo-Rarn is an ancient healing system combining Indian Ayurvedic principles, Eastern acupressure techniques
and assisted yoga postures.. THAI YOGA
MASSAGE is sometimes referred to as "Yoga for lazy people". It
is performed on a floor mat, comfortable clothing is worn and no oils or
creams are used.
This workshop will introduce you to the style, rhythm, and method
of THAI YOGA MASSAGE.
In this 24 hr workshop, Valarie, will give a
brief history of Thai Massage, introduce the four traditional positions
in Thai Massage (front, side, back and sitting), teach the basic
traditional techniques and postures, so that when put together in a
flowing sequence, the practitioner can provide a session for 60-90
minutes.
This workshop is open to the professional and non-professional.
Basic anatomy and bodyworks skills is helpful.
No previous experience is required.
(Ability to get down on
floor and crawl on knees is necessary!!)
Valarie has been studying in Thailand since 2003 and completed several
courses of Thai Massage in Chiang Mai at ITM, With Lek
C and with Pichet Boonthuume,
in Montreal with various teachers from Asokananda's
Sunshine Network and in the USA with C. Pierce Salguero.
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24 Continuing Education Hours $395
(** Lunch is included!!)
9:00 AM -5:00 PM
March 8, 9, 10, 2013
August 16, 17, 18, 2013
Natural Touch, Lost Creek, WV
Space is limited... call or email soon to reserve your space.
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Ayurvedic Head Massage
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Ayurvedic Head massage is a wonderfully,
relaxing therapy that involves massage of the upper back, shoulders,
neck, head, and face. it is safe, simple
to learn, and very effective. Ayurveda is the science of life and
self-healing. it has its roots in India, dating
back to more than 5000 years and is widely considered to be the oldest
form of health care in the world. In this 1-day course you will
learn: the history, benefits and contraindications ,
the marma points and chakra system, oils to use
and the techniques of giving a full one hour Ayurvedic
Head Massage.
A wonderful addition to any existing massage routine. This is a wonderful
introduction to this modality and will spark your interest to learn more!
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8 Continuing Education Hours $150
(** Lunch is included!!)
9:00 AM -5:00 PM
February 23, 2013
March 23, 2013
Natural Touch, Lost Creek, WV
Space is limited... call or email soon to reserve your space.
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NURTURING
THE MOTHER
A Claire Marie Miller Seminar, Inc
9am - 6pm each day
3 Days !! 24 CE's
$495
May 17, 18, 19, 2013
October 25, 26, 27, 2013
Natural Touch, Lost Creek, WV
Space is limited... call or email soon to reserve your space.
A MIND-BODY-SPIRIT approach to Pregnancy Massage...
With fertility, labor, postpartum and infant massage.
Nurturing the
Mother was conceived as a workshop and certification in 1990 by Claire
Marie Miller. It was born out of the passion Claire has for pregnancy,
birth, and motherhood. It is also born of the desire to support women
having an empowered journey as they become the mothers of our future
generation.
This a 24 CE and
Certification course in Pregnancy, and Postpartum Massage. Additionally included within this course is:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Pregnancy and Birth
- Pregnancy Massage demonstration and
practice
- Cautions and Contraindications for pregnancy
massage
- Guidelines for pregnancy massage for each
trimester
- Massage for High Risk moms
- Massage for Labor
- Massage on a pregnant volunteer
- Postpartum Massage using the principles of
‘Mother Roasting’,
- Birth videos shown to increase of awareness of
the birth journey
- Introduction to Newborn and Infant Massage
- Learn about Rituals as a tool for empowerment
for the mom and family, these are The Blessingway
Navaho Birth Ceremony and the Birth Beads
- How to marketing your skills, along with access
for .ready to use. brochures and listing on the Nurturing the Mother
website
- Extensive resources are given for books,
websites and informational groups surrounding pregnancy, birth and
family
Certification Requirements
- A Practical Assessment given when you massage a
pregnant volunteer during the workshop.
- Written Assessment completed by the end of
the course and reviewed in class.
- 24 Continuing Education hours and Nurturing
the Mother Pregnancy Massage Certification given at completion of the
course.
What you will need to bring *****
- The verbal story of when you were born.
For some of you this may be difficult. You may try asking a relative
for their earliest memory of your birth or infancy.
- Bring your massage table. We will need one table
per two therapists. Please check with the school/site when you
register if you need to bring a massage table.
- Dress professionally on the day with
volunteer massages. (2nd day of 3 day workshop)
- Bring three sets of linens. Include a towel or
pillowcase for a breast drape.
- Bring three to four pillows,
the long body pillow is excellent.
- Bring oil or lotion, unscented is preferred.
- Bring a doll or stuffed animal for infant
massage.
For more
information see www.nurturingthemother.com or give Valarie a call
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