5/24/2011. Teaching Massage Webinar Series Balancing Art and Science in Massage Classrooms. + Carole Osborne. Massage author and educator

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1 + + Carole Osborne Massage author and educator Teaching Massage Webinar Series Balancing Art and Science in Massage Classrooms 1

2 Artistry in Practice: Artistry in Practice: (cont d) The Three I s = instinct, intuition, and insight Encouragement of creative expression Presence and empathetic connection = Hookup Attention to the emotional responses of client and therapist Creation of individualized sessions, rather than protocols and routines Sensitivity to the medium of the body s tissue variety Artistry in the Classroom: Teaching and developing the Three I s Activities that quiet the mind and open the heart Art, literature, and other creative expressions to convey concepts Circles, triads, and/or partnerships where students may express their varied responses 2

3 Artistry in the Classroom: (cont d) Lessons in giving and receiving feedback and observations Journaling, in class and as homework Clear presentations followed by repetition to eventually free students from routine Science in Practice: Accepted, rationally developed protocols derived from research and solid theory Analysis and assessment of ROM, gait, functional testing, etc. Precise anatomical accuracy when applying technique Science in Practice: (cont d) Objective charting of assessment and sessions Before and after pictures Educational activities with clients 3

4 Science in the Classroom: The sciences of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology Objective documentation Research Protocols of methodologies and treatment methods Science in the Classroom: (cont d) Standardization, routines, practice principles History Theory Activities that develop focus and clarify intention. General Guidelines for Nurturing Students Massage Artistry 1. Develop factually rich and artistically stimulating lectures, demonstrations and materials. 2. Provide repeated and varied practice opportunities. 3. Include exercises that develop: creativity, presence, awareness, intuition, and sensitivity. 4

5 + Interviewer: Charlie, how do you do what you do? Charlie Parker: First you learn your instrument; then you forget all that *^#!*, and wail! 5

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7 Integrative + Learning Triads Therapist: mechanical & technical aspects Client: sensations, receptivity, emotions, images Observer: watching body use, accuracy, managing time, focus The Client's Four Steps of Awareness 1. "Pay attention to my hands." 2. "Draw me in." 3. "Pay attention here, particularly to pleasure." 4. "Use my hands. Adapted from Maupin, Edward. A Dynamic Relationship to Gravity, San Diego, CA. Dawn Eve Press,

8 General Guidelines for Nurturing Students Scientific Skills and Understanding 1. Improve students observation skills. 2. Teach research literacy. 3. Link theory and research to practical experiences 4. Bring basic sciences to demonstrations and other activities, techniques and/or methodology. Image from: Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy, a Decision Tree Approach by Tracy Walton. LWW,

9 Image from: Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy, a Decision Tree Approach by Tracy Walton. LWW,

10 Childbirth Graphics, a Division of WRS Group Inc., Waco, TX How to Rebalance Your Curriculum General Principle: 5 minutes in each class plan for intuition and creativity and 5 for summaries, charts, graphs. Lengthen courses Offer new courses Redesign using these concepts to rebalance My Plan for Furthering the Balance between Science and Art in My Teaching 1. For immediate action 2. For short term action 3. For long term action 10

11 + Textbook & Online Program For more information on this topic, consult Carole's section in Chapter 8 in Teaching Massage pp LWW Customer Service Resources for Massage Schools and Instructors Consultant to Oakworks in the development of the Side Lying Positioning System + Carole Osborne Resources For books, seminars, homestudy, contact Carole Osborne carole@bodytherapyassociates.com Web Site: Phone: or (in the U.S. only) Mailing address: 9449 Balboa Ave., Suite 310, San Diego, CA

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