Note:  Continuing Education classes must be paid for at least 24 hours in advance.  Register 30 days in advance to receive a discounted price.                                    

We are an NCBTMB-approved provider of Continuing Education classes.  In addition we are approved by the Florida Massage State Board and by the Maryland Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners. 

Continuing Education 2013

Thai Massage is an ancient healing method originating in southeast Asia, which has been growing in popularity in North America over the last several years.

Thai massage treatments are administered on a floor mat, and the techniques are applied through clothing.

The participant in this course will learn how to apply manual techniques like presses, circles, rocking, squeezing and kneading and combine them with more complex meridian energy stretching techniques to form a flowing, full body routine.

The focus of the course is on demonstrations of the techniques and practical exchanges under the supervision of Thai Massage teacher.

Students will need to bring a pillow, stretchy clothing and a yoga mat.

Alois Nikodym is a Registered Massage Therapist and an experienced educator, who owns and operates the Zen Den Massage Therapy Clinic. He also teaches at Kikkawa College Massage therapy school in Toronto, Canada.

Alois has been practicing massage therapy for 20 years, and teaching courses for 12 years. He traveled to Thailand on several occasions, and studied Thai Massage in Chang Mai and Bangkok. In addition to Thai massage, he also specializes in Deep tissue therapy and working with athletes.

• Shoulder and neck protocol
• Neck flexibility
• Elbow, radial-ulnar, wrist, hand, finger, and thumb protocol
• Lower back, knee, and hip protocol
• Thoracic (upper back) protocol
• Ankle and foot protocol

*** Please bring a lunch so that the energy will not be dissipated going out to restaurants.

*** Please bring a lunch so that the energy will not be dissipated going out to restaurants.

Those attending will see that massage therapists can influence positive results for their patients, helping them to return to regular routines and reclaim their lives.

**Please bring a sheet, towel and oil, lotion, or cream.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation is an advanced form of flexibility training involving the stretching and contraction of the targeted muscle group. Originally developed for rehabilitation, it is also excellent for targeting specific muscles and various fibers within certain muscles to increase flexibility, ROM and improving muscular strength. By using this method therapists not only gain tremendous improvement in their patients, but at the same time they can reduce the strains on their own body helping to preserve and extend their career.

**Please wear loose fitting clothing**No jeans**

Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the air passages resulting in the temporary narrowing of the airways that transport air from the nose and mouth to the lungs. Asthma symptoms can be caused by allergens or irritants that are inhaled into the lungs, resulting in inflamed, clogged and constricted airways. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing and tightness in the chest. In severe cases, asthma can be deadly.
Although there is no cure for asthma, asthma can be managed with proper prevention and treatment.

Massage Therapy can be a beneficial aid in the care of asthma and other breathing conditions. As the muscles of respiration become fatigued and locked up from constant coughing, wheezing and straining to increase intake volume, in many cases the very same muscles become frozen and restricted, even forming adhesions which will limit the natural movement necessary for normal inhalation and exhalation.

When this occurs the ability to breath is reduced, adding to and increasing the problems that asthma inflicts upon its sufferers.

By relaxing the fatigued muscles, releasing the adhesions and allowing the muscles of respiration to function at their full capacity, a person can breathe with less stress allowing the body to deal with the condition better.

This class helps us to understand what asthma really is, what many of the causes are and some of the medication treatments being used to manage asthma. We’ll also learn what muscles are involved and how we can assist in the release of these muscles through massage, stretches, acupressure points and reflexology points that deal with breathing.

**Please bring a sheet, towel, and oils, lotion, or cream.

We know that the body holds tension and repressed emotions. However, many of us do not know what specific tissues are responsible for this. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify, manipulate and release myofascial tissue which holds chronic, painful and exhausting stress and tension. By the end of this workshop, you will know how to release this unwanted stress in the chest, neck, shoulders, hands and be able to extend this knowledge to other parts of the body. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the relationship between posture and emotional attitudes and how constricted tissue leads to creating and enforcing emotional negativity.

At the end of this workshop, your neck and shoulders will be relaxed. You will breath more deeply, with less effort.

     Trager is an experiential approach to movement education and mind/body integration.  It uses both tablework and self-directed movement exploration to influence the unconscious mind.  Trager uses the natural rhythms of the body's weight and structure to help rediscover ease, comfort, freedom from restriction and fluidity of function.

     During the tablework portion of a Trager session, each part of the body gets gently rocked like a baby.  These movements stay within what feels safe and pleasant for the client, enabling the mind to let go of habitual muscle holding patterns, resulting in long-lasting change.  When you give a session, you are also receiving the rocking movements yourself! Body mechanics for the practitioner are an integral and valuable part of this class - you will learn to work with greater ease and alignment.

What You Will Learn:  * Foot reflexology landmarks and techniques * Hand and ear reflexology techniques * 4-theory approach to reflexology (structural alignment, zones, Asian meridians, and proprioceptors) * Cautions and contraindications for reflexology * Structural alignment exercises * Anatomy of the lower leg and foot * Elements of spa reflexology * Marketing reflexology * Working with special populations 

***Please bring a set of sheets, 2-3 pillows, and 2-3 towels.

The course focuses on:  *theory of lymphatic flow; *increasing the flow of oxygen and blood to the facial area, neck, trunk and limbs; *toning, tightening and detoxification of skin and organ systems; *better mental alertness, focus and relaxation for the client; *emotional and lymphatic cleansing through the use of essential oils; and *preventive maintenance.

You will learn according to the Holistic Chinese Model:  *inflammation of soft tissue due to toxicity and injury *edema caused by surgery understanding the function of organs in Chinese medicine *location of the most important meridian channel points on the face, head and body in getting rid of edema and toxicity *treatment protocols for the whole body, accessing the surface lymphatics and deeper channels *treatment techniques for specific disorders *treating obesity and related edema *self-treatment for the patient.

***Come dressed as if for Swedish massage - sports halter top, or bathing suit bring a set of sheets.

In this workshop you will learn an astonishing variety of techniques.  Tui Na is based on an understanding of the way the body rejuvenates itself through the movement of qi.  You will learn:  *how to harness the bio-magnetic force called qi in qi-gong *basic assessment by palpation of the meridians and points *how to dredge meridians of pain, normalize yin and yang, regulate internal organs and invigorate vital energy *important qi-gate points and meridians associated with good health *hara massage and organ massage *how to perform qi-gong meditation for better vitality *how to perform self-maintenance and prevent burn-out in massage.

***Come dressed as if for Swedish massage -  bring sufficient sheets.

** What to bring:  Yoga mat, meditation pillow and a small blanket (optional)

Please bring 3 sets of sheets, 3 hand towels and prepare to have a blissful spa day.

The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive grounding in the theoretical basis and practical application of Indian Champissage. After taking this class, students will be able to use the technique as a principle or subsidiary part of their professional practice.  Course Structure:

Day 1
 Introduction;  History of Champissage
 Unit I
 Practical - Massage of the shoulders
 Unit II
 Practical - Massage of the upper arms
 Review of Units I & II

Day 2
 Discussion;  Benefits & Contraindications
 Unit III
 Practical - Massage of the neck
 Review of Units I, II and III
 Unit IV
 Practical - Massage of the head
 Review of Units I - IV

Day 3
 Introduction of Chakra energy
 Unit V
 Practical - Massage of the face, ears & energy balancing techniques
 Stress Management
 Anatomy and discussion of exam     format
 Final review of Units I - V

Kansa Vatki (KV) Foot Massage has been practiced in India for centuries, following the tried and trusted Ayurvedic tradition.  At the heart of the treatment is the small, 3 metal bowl which helps to rebalance the tridosha of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.  The use of clarified butter or ghee is essential.  This treatment involves working on the feet and lower limbs, with particular emphasis on marma (ayurvedic pressure) points, Kansa Vatki movements are simple yet effective massage techniques. A soothing session helps to draw out excess heat, leaving the entire body cool, refreshed and relaxed.  This treatment is good for everyone and ideal for all those who spend long hours on their feet.

Some of the many benefits
  -  Relaxes tired feet
  -  Improves blood and lymphatic circulation
  -  Enhances lower limb mobility
  -  Restores levels of Prana (energy)
  -  Promotes sound sleep
  -  Relieves eyestrain from prolonged computer use

Kansa Vatki (KV) Foot Massage is one the best ways to balance the tri-dosha. This training tells you how to give a supremely relaxing and dosha-balancing foot massage using the unique Kansa Vatki bowl.

 The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the practical application of the Kansa Vatki (KV) Foot Massage.  On successful completion of the one-day training, students will be able to use the techniques as a principal or subsidiary part of their practice.  This course is ideal for experienced therapists and beginners alike. 

Course Structure:  History of Kansa Vatki (KV) Foot Massage; Contraindications and precautions; Demonstration of the treatment; Practice; Lunch break; Further practice; Questions and answers; Student review questionnaire; Distribution of certificates 

**please bring a large towel

Tension can build up within our facial muscles from the pressures of everyday life without us realizing it. It can be easy for certain thoughts and emotions to become habitual, locking themselves into expressions on our faces - sometimes over a duration of a whole lifetime. Under such conditions muscles can actually “dry up” and contract, inhibiting freedom of expression. This can encourage aging and the formation of wrinkles as the face loses its muscle tone and elasticity and begins to sag. Indian Face Massage (Facial rejuvenation) is a natural facelift through massage, designed to be a gentle non-invasive approach to looking younger. The technique works primarily by freeing constrictions both within the facial muscles and in the connective tissue.

Through gentle massage of the face, we can help to delay the aging process. This is achieved by using simple massage techniques and energy balancing, thereby giving the facial muscles a lift and a new lease on life.

This is a precise healthcare modality, working the face systematically, releasing deep-seated tensions, freeing layers of muscle and connective tissue so that there is space for the muscles to relax, encouraging an opening so that micro circulation and elimination can begin again and the tissues can glide smoothly over the deeper layers of muscle and bone. Although it is difficult to stave off the aging process, we can do much to extend the appearance of youth and beauty by using simple, natural and effective massage techniques and energy balancing to take care of the assets we possess.  

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Classes will be held at 1 E University Pkwy, Suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21218 (University One).  As you face the building, go in the door to the right of the main entrance marked "University One, Professional Entrance, Holistic Massage Training Institute."  Enter 1 2 1 8 * on the keypad.  Go down the hallway to the 4th door on your right.

Directions from 95:
Take Downtown exit. Stay left toward Inner Harbor. Take right onto Conway St. Take left onto Charles St. Go approximately 4 miles. Take right onto University Parkway. University One is the first building on your right.

Directions from 83:
Take 83 South into the city. Take Cold Spring Lane East. Take right onto Roland Ave. When the road forks, continue left onto University Parkway. Cross Charles St. University One is the first building on your right.

Meals: There are several restaurants and markets in the area, and there is a kitchen at the school.

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