
CONTINUING EDUCATION
For Licensed Massage Therapists
Course prices begin at $25 per hour, person. Inquire directly for team education and on-site availability.
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ADVANCED ANATOMY PALPATION AND TECHNIQUES FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND INJURIES
This course has 7 modules that are 4 hours each. Each section includes/ integrates a variety of modalities including MFR, NMT, BMT, PNF, stretching, cupping and more. There are currently no courses scheduled for 2024 however, if you and your team or group of 6 (at least) would like to schedule, please reach out directly via email.
Advanced Anatomy Palpation for Chronic Conditions and Injuries Part 1
| $125 | 4 CEs
Head and Neck (temporalis, masseter, levator scapula, Sternocleidomastoid, anterior, middle and posterior scalenes, subbocciptals, splenius capitis and cervicis, platysma, as well as cautionary structures in the anterior and posterior triangle of the neck). This course will address techniques that may benefit those who are apprehensive about working the neck. Conditions addressed in the course include, chronic cervical whiplash, TMJ dysfunction, torticollis, forward head posture, and tension headaches.
Advanced Anatomy Palpation for Chronic Conditions and Injuries Part 2
| $125 | 4 CEs
Shoulder Complex (Deltoid, trapezius, latissimus dorsi, teres major, rhomboids, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis, pectoralis major and minor, serratus anterior). This course will address techniques for adhesive capsulitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, and restrictive movement due to postural imbalance that is referred to as the '3 shoulder imbalance'.
Advanced Anatomy Palpation for Chronic Conditions and Injuries 3
Arm and Forearm (Biceps brachii, triceps brachii, coracobrachialis, brachialis, pronator teres, supinator, forearm flexors and extensors). This course will focus on repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and techniques to improve quality of function. There will be time in this section covering self-care for the body worker that includes coaching on body mechanics and stretches for the region.
Advanced Anatomy Palpation for Chronic Conditions and Injuries 4
| $125 | 4 CEs
Thorax (Erector spinae, deep paraspinals, quadratus lumborum, rectus abdominus, obliques, diaphragm, iliopsoas). Special attention will be given to safe draping and effective positioning for techniques in this section. Conditions addressed in this portion include chronic low back pain and inhibited breathing patterns. Techniques for conditions related to both will be demonstrated and performed with specificity to the muscles that may be involved.
Advanced Anatomy Palpation for Chronic Conditions and Injuries Part 5
| $125 | 4 CEs
Posterior Hip and Thigh (Gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus, piriformis, quadratus femoris, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus). Conditions addressed in this portion include sciatica, and piriformis syndrome. Techniques to address both with respect to effective and safe draping and positioning will be demonstrated.
Advanced Anatomy Palpation for Chronic Conditions and Injuries Part 6
| $125 | 4 CEs
Anterior Thigh and Medial Thigh (Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, Sartorius, tensor fasciae latae, gracilis, pectineus, adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus). This section will focus on techniques that may benefit those with chronic anterior hip discomfort from conditions such as parsthetica meralgia, medial or lateral thigh discomfort and knee injuries. There will also be special attention to safe draping techniques and creative positioning and focus on communication while working in vulnerable regions of the body.
Advanced Anatomy Palpation for Chronic Conditions and Injuries Part 7
| $125 | 4 CEs
Leg and Foot: (Fibularis longus and brevis [peroneals], tibialis anterior, extensors of the foot and ankle, gastrocnemius, soleus, flexors of the foot and ankle). Conditions addressed in this section include postural foot pronation, ankle sprains, and chronic muscle cramping. This lesson includes a detailed foot postural assessment and how it may affect the posture of the rest of the body.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE
​| $300 | 8 CEs
This course will cover in great detail the changing female body during childbearing years, during pregnancy, and post-partum. Complications that can arise during pregnancy will also be discussed at length. Proper massage techniques, bolstering, draping will be practiced on actual expecting mothers after supervised practice. Myths surrounding pregnancy and massage will also be addressed and how to educate expecting mothers and other health care practitioners. The goal is to practice on actual expecting mothers and be comfortable working with any trimester and high risk clients.

ADVANCED SPA TRAINING
| $125 | 4 CEs
This training is customized for in house training for spas. Training includes full body exfoliants, wraps and paraffin wax application. Spa must have equipment and products for this training.

DRAPING AND BODY MECHANICS
​| $125 | 4 CEs
Focus on client safety and modesty, positioning, and movement of client with draping. Also includes draping for side lying techniques. There is also a focus on body mechanics in this course. This course is only being offered for teams at their location. If you want your team to provide the safest treatment possibel for your clients and enhance the longevity of your therapists' careers, you need this course!
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CONTACT
We'd love to hear from you!
Call us at the number below or reach out to us via our contact form.
708-822-1940
LOCATION
INTEGRATIVE THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGE & BODYWORK
Moon Valley Corporate Center
14001 N 7th St. E-109
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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(708) 822-1940