Continuing Education 2013

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1 The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, Ltd Four Executive Woods Court Swansea, Illinois Website: Phone: Fax: Continuing Education 2013 NMT seminars consist of two weekends; Fridays 6-10pm and Sat/Sun 9-6pm. Students must have Coordinators approval and register through SWIC at the beginning of each semester through Tammy to attend NMT. Cost for all NMT classes is approx $200. Holly Pinto is an Instructor of NMT for the American version. Jan and Feb 8 & 9 *Introduction to NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) - 32CE hrs Instructor: Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB (cost is approx. $200 in district SWIC) Students will discover the history, the roots and branches of NeuroMuscular Therapy and the work of Judith DeLany. In this introduction class students will learn NMT s foundational platform, applications of NeuroMuscular techniques, the methodology for assessing, treating, and preventing soft tissue injuries and chronic pain. Students will gain precise palpation skills, proper use of tools and elbows in preparation for the application of this work. Students must register through Southwestern Illinois College. Feb Mother and Baby Instructor: Holly Pinto, LMT - Fri 6-10pm, Sat & Sun 9-6pm $ In this hands-on comprehensive workshop, therapists will enhance their skills beyond general approaches for pregnancy massage. They will learn advanced techniques that specifically enhance pregnant and postpartum women s comfort, health and enjoyment. Practice and receive feedback in deep tissue, passive movement, Neuromuscular, Myofascial release and other Somatic methods modified for emotional and physiological challenges of the childbearing year. March 8 Friday

2 March 9 Saturday Advanced Stretching Ankles/Feet and Arms/Hands -8 CE hrs 9-6pm - $200 manual included March 23 Massaging Patients with Cancer 8CE hrs Instructor: Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB 9-6pm - $ This class will teach massage students how to appropriately work with clients living with or surviving cancer. Comfort-oriented massage touch can be administered to people with cancer regardless of the severity of their condition. This seminar will train massage therapists in the basics of oncology massage. Therapists who focus on hospice and hospital work will also find this seminar to be valuable for their special needs patients. March 30 Reiki I - 8 CE hrs Reiki Master (9-5pm) $175 In this seminar we will discuss what Reiki is, the history of Reiki, the 3 Reiki degrees, the attunement process, the 21 day cleansing process, Dr. Usui's threefold approach to Reiki, the first degree Reiki symbol and how to use it, Reiki hand positions, healer's ethics, the five principles of Reiki, the effects and benefits of Reiki, how to give a Reiki treatment, and the other uses for Reiki along with their lineage. The students will be given the first 4 attunements. They will also be given time to practice giving Reiki to themselves and others as well as receiving Reiki and asked to document any experiences. Any questions will be addressed, as well. April and *NeuroMuscular Therapy: Torso and Pelvis - 32 CE hrs April 26 & 27 Instructor: Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB (cost is approx $200) the thoracic, pelvic and lumbar area while learning the NMT principles and protocols of treatment of the torso and pelvis. Students must register through Southwestern Illinois College by March 1. April 21

3 May 11 May 18 May 19 June 1 June 2 Advanced Stretching The Neck and Shoulders -8 CE hrs 9-6pm Equipment and Manual included $275 Reiki II - 8 CE hrs Reiki Master (9-5pm) $250 In this seminar we will review what Reiki is, how it works, the history of Reiki, the Reiki degrees, what is an attunement, what happens during an attunement, how Reiki differs from other techniques, healer's ethics, second degree Reiki symbols and uses, hand positions, the healing session, developing a Reiki practice, documentation. The students will be given 2 attunements and will be given time to practice giving and receiving Reiki. They will also practice documenting sessions. Any questions will be answered as well. Understanding HIV/AIDS 4 CE hrs Instructor: Holly I. Pinto, LMT, NCTMB (9am-1pm) $125 This short course is for all massage therapists who wish to be educated in the methods of transmission and recommended treatments for clients living with HIV/AIDS. Therapist will learn how a massage can strengthen a client s immune system and how to help manage the symptoms of the disease. Many states require continuing education in HIV/AIDS, so it is an important topic in today s society. Therapists will discuss the prevalence, transmission and symptoms of HIV/AIDS. As a result, therapists will learn how to be an integrated part of the client s medical term. Reiki I - 8 CE hrs Reiki Master (9-5pm) $175 In this seminar we will discuss what Reiki is, the history of Reiki, the 3 Reiki degrees, the attunement process, the 21 day cleansing process, Dr. Usui's threefold approach to Reiki, the first degree Reiki symbol and how to use it, Reiki hand positions, healer's ethics, the five principles of Reiki, the effects and benefits of Reiki, how to give a Reiki treatment, other uses for Reiki, their lineage. The students will be given the first 4 attunements. They will also be given time to practice giving Reiki to themselves and others as well as receiving Reiki and asked to document any experiences. Any questions will be addressed as well.

4 June 2 Self-care for the Bodyworker Meditation 8CE hrs Sunday 9-6pm $200 June 8 & 9 Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral 16CE hrs Saturday and Sunday 9-6pm $425 June Myofascial Release Technique I: Fundamentals of Deep Tissue First of 5 classes for Myofascial Certification - July and July 26&27 *NeuroMuscular Therapy: Cervical Spine and Cranium 32 CE hrs (Cost is approx. $200 in district SWIC) the cervical spine and cranium area while learning the NMT principles and protocols of treatment of the cervical spine and cranium. July Mother and Baby - Fri 6-10pm, Sat & Sun 9-6pm $ In this hands-on comprehensive workshop, therapists will enhance their skills beyond general approaches for pregnancy massage. They will learn advanced techniques that specifically enhance pregnant and postpartum women s comfort, health and enjoyment. Practice and receive feedback in deep tissue, passive movement, Neuromuscular, Myofascial release and other Somatic methods modified for emotional and physiological challenges of the childbearing year. August 10 Reiki II - 8 CE hrs Reiki Master (9-5pm) $250 In this seminar we will review what Reiki is, how it works, the history of Reiki, the Reiki degrees, what is an attunement, what happens during an attunement, how Reiki differs from other techniques, healer's ethics, second degree Reiki symbols and uses, hand positions, the healing session, developing a Reiki practice, documentation. The students will be given 2 attunements and will be given time to practice giving and receiving Reiki. They will also practice documenting sessions. Any questions will be answered as well.

5 August 11 Advanced Stretching The Neck and Shoulders -8 CE hrs 9-6pm Equipment and Manual included $275 August Myofascial Release Technique II Sept Myofascial Release Technique III Instructor: Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB Sept and Oct 11 & 12 *Introduction to NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) - 32CE hrs (Cost is approx. $200 in district SWIC) Students will discover the history, the roots and branches of NeuroMuscular Therapy and the work of Judith DeLany. In this introduction class students will learn NMT s foundational platform, applications of neuromuscular techniques, the methodology for assessing, treating, and preventing soft tissue injuries and chronic pain. Students will gain precise palpation skills, proper use of tools and elbows in preparation for the application of this work. Oct 6 Oct 13 Understanding HIV/AIDS 4 CE hrs Instructor: Holly I. Pinto, LMT, NCTMB (9am-1pm) $125 This short course is for all massage therapists who wish to be educated in the methods of transmission and recommended treatments for clients living with HIV/AIDS. Therapist will learn how a massage can strengthen a client s immune system and how to help manage the symptoms of the disease. Many states require continuing education in HIV/AIDS, so it is an important topic in today s society. Therapists will discuss the prevalence, transmission and symptoms of HIV/AIDS. As a result, therapists will learn how to be an integrated part of the client s medical term.

6 Oct 19 Massaging Patients with Cancer 8CE hrs 9-6pm - $ This class will teach massage students how to appropriately work with clients living with or surviving cancer. Comfort-oriented massage touch can be administered to people with cancer regardless of the severity of their condition. This seminar will train massage therapists in the basics of oncology massage. Therapists who focus on hospice and hospital work will also find this seminar to be valuable for their special needs patients. Oct and Nov 15 & 16 *NeuroMuscular Therapy: Upper Extremity - 32 CE hrs (Cost is approx. $200 in district SWIC) the shoulder, arm and hand while learning the NMT principles and protocols of treatment of the upper extremity. Register through SWIC Nov 17 Advanced Stretching Ankles/Feet and Arms/Hands -8 CE hrs 9-6pm - $200 manual included Nov Myofascial Release Technique IV Instructor: Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB Nov 29-Dec 1 and *NeuroMuscular Therapy: Lower Extremity - 32 CE hrs Dec 13 & 14 Instructor: Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB $275 the hip, thigh, knee, lower leg and foot while learning the NMT principles and protocols of treatment of the lower extremities. Register through SWIC Dec 15

7 Dec Myofascial Release Technique V NMT seminars consist of two weekends; Fridays 6-10pm and Sat/Sun 9-6pm. Students must have Coordinators approval and register through SWIC at the beginning of each semester through Tammy to attend NMT. Cost for all NMT classes is approx $200. Holly Pinto is an Instructor of NMT for the American version. Please call Tammy for additional registrations or more information for continuing education courses held at The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, Ltd. tamara.bivin@swic.edu or Also, visit us at or find us on facebook.