Professional Massage Therapy Training
Orthopedic Massage Certificate
Classes will be based on the most current research of Anatomic Structures, Pain Science & Advanced Massage Techniques.
Students will learn to create treatment plans using assessments of Neuro-Myo-Fascial tissues followed by condition appropriate techniques.
A series of 5 six-hour classes covering the following body regions (30 CEUs):
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Head & Neck
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Shoulder & Upper Back
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Arms
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Legs
Each class will count as 6 CE hours.
Students who complete all 5 classes (and pass assessments for each class) will receive a certificate of completion.
Course Objectives for each Class:
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Identify Anatomic structures and endangerment sites in the region
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Understand the Antagonistic / Synergistic relationship of muscles and how imbalances can lead to discomfort and dysfunction
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Learn effective assessment to identify common soft tissue problems
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Learn various techniques to work on conditions that address tissue restrictions or weaknesses
Investment: $159 per 6 hour class
Instructor: Joe Frazer
Future Class Topics Massage
Our industry has many good Massage Therapists out there. We need to go from delivering a good massage to a treatment that can address and possibly help clients to correct soft tissue issues in a consistent manner. Our training will support them in those areas. Come to our facility or we can come to you for group classes.
Class Topics (separated into 8-hour classes and hands-on):
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Onsite workplace (massage and assessment) protocols
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Carpal Tunnel/Thoracic Outlet
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Golfer/Tennis Elbow, Tendonitis (acute), Tendonosis (chronic)
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How to address postural issues and short tight muscles/long tight (inhibited) muscles
Class Objectives:
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Teach massage therapists to desensitize clients to their beliefs that their challenge (herniated disc, tendonitis, strains, etc.) is THE problem. Therapists need to go after their “beliefs/fears/threats” (Adriaan Louw) that hold them in their pain cycle.
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Describe and show long vs short tight muscles
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How RSI’s and postural imbalances lead to muscle imbalance and how that can lead to tendonosis, nerve impingement, headaches
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Teach basic assessment techniques, ROM, muscle resisted testing, muscle strength tests, functional movement, staying aware of the client’s energy and acceptance of testing and treatment
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Show how myofascial can help loosen tight muscle and how neuromuscular techniques can awaken inhibited muscles
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Emphasize how even with protocols you need to be tuned into your client’s “energy” to adjust or change your techniques
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Cover common soft tissue pathologies and location differences (tendon issue in elbow vs shoulder, what are the similarities and how are they different)
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The importance of client at home follow up work and how to maintain client compliance