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Pediatric Massage Teacher Training
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Become a Certified Pediatric Massage Teacher - CPMT
Date: Classes offered the first Thursday & Sunday every month. Next class June 5 & 8, 2008 Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm Eastern Standard Time Fee: $425.00 Instructor: Kimberly Savoie CLMT, PT, CLE, CPMT, CYT NCBTMB: 16 CE hrs for Massage Therapists. (pending) Other professionals, you may petition your credits by contacting your accrediting institution.
Parents and practitioners are witnessing positive outcomes a child with special needs experiences when the essentials of massage therapy are applied. When we tap into the potential of the human mind & body together and its ability to work together, the results are always greater than we expect. Every aspect of the child transforms. When as a team of practitioner’s, parents and care givers join the child in this way, the possibilities are infinite. The knowledge you will gain from this course will be best utilized as a supplement to existing team oriented therapeutic and educational programming.
Children born with or who have developed a special health care need may lose contact with the outside world resulting in isolation not mention the contact they may have lost with their own body. When children become ill it is often hard for them to understand that painful procedures are a necessary part of making them better or alleviating their suffering; touch then becomes fearful. Providing massage in hospitals and at home is a way for children to have a positive touch experience. In addition, parents may feel helpless developing a more passive role in the care of their child interfering with the bonding process where medical interventions too technological in their approach forgetting all about the simple act of touch.
We all know someone who has a child who can benefit from general physiological effects and social-emotional growth of massage therapy. Upon receiving your certification you will then be able to advocate and educate others in the need of healthy and respectful touch of massage therapy and/or apply this wonderful art of touch to your existing clientele and your own children.
Parents, care givers, nurses, speech pathologists, teachers, special educators, occupational, massage and physical therapists and other professionals who either work with or know children with special needs will find the knowledge and skills obtained from this course invaluable.
This class is designed to work from your home computer in a virtual classroom setting with other participants sharing their experiences and learning the many ways to help children from numerous medically challenging backgrounds.
By attending and upon completing this 2-day, 16-hour virtual classroom training course, the student will be able to provide massage to children with an emphasis on training others to give massage to children. The student will have a clear understanding about:
*The importance of integrating Massage Therapy for special needs children within the parameters of: -the physiological and anatomical changes and challenges occurring during each condition, symptom or situation. -conventional diagnosis of ADD, Autism, PDD, LD, ADHD as well as unspecified, undiagnosed Developmental Challenges. -working with children with conditions ranging from prematurity/colic to complex neurological/cerebral palsy to terminal illness/hospice.
*Practical massage techniques and methodology that fosters a stronger parent-care giver/child bond, muscle coordination, increase range of motion, improve awareness in language, direction and their environment in an effort to gently guide the child back into his/her environment in a conscious and mindful manner.
*Proper draping and positioning techniques.
*Understanding the theory, benefits and contraindications behind massage therapy for the special needs child as well as instruction in giving a full body massage.
*Signals and cues — Bonding and attachment.
*Different ages — Growth and development. Age appropriate touch and communication
*Review on how to introduce your touch in the correct mindful and respectful manner for children. Techniques to engage children in massage therapy with unique communication skills.
*An overview of Pharmaceuticals
*Methods of relaxation by way of exercise and stretching through Yoga geared specifically for the special child.
*Application of Trigger Point Therapy, Myofacial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy.
*An introduction into the theory of the Feldenkrais Method, Craniosacral, Basic Reflexology and Reiki.
*Indigo Children overview
*Videos and slide presentations
*Developing effective treatment strategies relevant to each child’s goals, marketing techniques, case history gathering, forms, record keeping and much more!
Requirements: An internet connection (preferably cable), a web cam, microphone, 20" Soft Body Demonstration Doll. An exam and field work will be required for certification. Students will be required to develop three cases in the field of pediatric massage training individual families and their child or individuals who work with special needs children. Once the work is received and reviewed by the instructor and upon successful completion of all components of the training Certificates will be issued. To register for a class send in a completed registration form along with a deposit of $100 three weeks prior to the start of class. Remaining balance to be paid one week prior to the first day of class. Cancellation policy: Full reimbursement less the non-refundable registration fee of $100 is granted prior to course start date. No refunds on or after course date. All major credit cards accepted. All major credit cards accepted. Pay now or call office with credit card information. Invite a friend or colleague and receive 25% off your tuition! This class will be cancelled if there are not enough students. |
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This massage is the ULTIMATE in relaxation & rehabilitation alike! Learn this wonderful massage working alongside another Massage Therapist using Swedish & Deep Tissue massage techniques in unison. Designed for the person who finds a massage with one therapist is just not relaxing enough or feels an hour is not enough time and does not have the extra time. This massage is the ultimate in relaxation and stress reduction. Discover and experience working with another therapist mirroring one another with long flowing strokes working towards one goal; total relaxation and pain/injury management! Your client will receive the benefit of a two hour massage in half the time. Learn the benefits a Mirror Image Massage can do for your client, marketing strategies, how to make more money, work less and have satisfied and loyal clientele. Suggested price for Mirror Image Massage1hr $125 and up
Date: To be announced Place: Credits: 12 NCBTMB Fees: $250 ($225 student)
Course Outline Day 1 9:00AM - 6:00PM Introduction of the course description and objectives Teacher and student introduction Mirror Image Massage demo Mirror Image Book review Break Video Contraindication discussion Lunch Discuss pain/injury related issues & treatment plan Discuss benefits to & marketing of the massage Break Questions & answer period Body mechanics/self care Break Student hands on application of entire massage Break Student hands on application of entire massage Break Student hands on application of entire table massage Course summation
Day 2 9:00AM - 6:00M Review material previously covered Discuss integrated massage techniques Demonstration of applied techniques Business ethics & marketing discussion Break Business ethics & marketing cont. Mirror Image seated chair massage demo Student hands on application of seated chair massage Lunch Practical table massage #1 Break. Practical table massage #2 Break Practical table massage #3 Break Student feedback of Mirror Image Massage experience Questions & answer period Course summation
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Learn first hand why Massage Therapy is crucial for these children as well as children with unspecified, undiagnosed developmental challenges.
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