Advanced Orthopedic Massage Applications
What you'll learn
- Learn Core Body Mechanics and Ergonomics in standing and seated positions.
- Advanced deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point and active/passive movement techniques.
- The “Top 5 Most Common Guest Conditions”.
- The “Rule of One”- a 60 second process to rebook guests with a simple, professional recommendation.
- Techniques to address often avoided muscles including- iliopsoas, tibialis posterior, pectoralis minor and the deep six lateral rotators.
- All techniques with the imassage signature- “No Thumbs” Deep Tissue Techniques.
Description
This advanced massage and bodywork workshop specifically focuses on conditions and injuries that Life Time members often experience including- plantar fasciitis, shin splints, lower back pain, frozen shoulder, and tennis/golf elbow. In addition to teaching hands-on techniques focusing on injury prevention and proper ergonomics, therapists will learn approaches for navigating softer skills such as professional recommendations, rebooking, and effective communication.
The techniques will include many active and passive guest movement techniques, as well as a special focus on multi-session treatment planning to address subacute and chronic complaints. The workshop will also include the latest research on the therapeutic alliance between therapist and guests and its impact on therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
Instructor : Eric Stephenson
Course Type: In-person
Prerequisite : None
Language :English
Advanced Orthopedic Massage Applications
Course Fee Includes:
- 1-day, on-site training
- Zents sample bag
- Lunch
Credits:
- 7 CEUs (iMassage is a NCBTMB Approved provider for continuing education that meets National & State Regulations.)
Requirements:
- Each student must bring their own portable massage table
Course Cost:
$50
Now Registering:
Date: Sunday, March 30
Location: Life Time - Denver West
Address:
3501 Clear Creek Drive
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80401
Time: 9am-5pm
Space: First 20 Registered
Date: Tuesday, April 1
Location: Life Time - Beaverton
Address:
600 SW 116th Ave
Beaverton, Oregon 97225
Time: 9am-5pm
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Date: Sunday, April 6
Location: Life Time - Garden City
Address:
750 Zeckendorf Blvd
Garden City, New York 11530
Time: 9am-5pm
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Date: Tuesday, April 8
Location: Life Time - Bridgewater
Address:
145 Commons Way
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
Time: 9am-5pm
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Date: Sunday, May 4
Location: Life Time - Oakbrook
Address:
2000 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Time: 9am-5pm
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Date: Monday, May 19
Location: Life Time - Coral Gables
Address:
237 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL 33133
Time: 9am-5pm
Space: First 20 Registered
Date: Sunday, August 17
Location: Life Time - Boston Metro West
Address:
490 Old Connecticut Path
Framingham, MA 01701
Time: 9am-5pm
Space: First 20 Registered
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Location: Life Time - Irvine Lakeshore
Address:
18007 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92612
Time: 9am-5pm
Space: First 20 Registered
Date: Sunday, September 7
Location: Life Time - Buckhead Atlanta
Address:
3470 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30326
Time: 9am-5pm
Space: First 20 Registered
Date: Monday, September 15
Location: Life Time - Eden Prairie Cross Town
Address:
6233 Baker Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Time: 9am-5pm
Space: First 20 Registered
Eric Stephenson
Eric Stephenson, LMBT is President of imassage, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC, an education and consulting company dedicated to extending the careers of massage therapists and spa practitioners through customized wellness programs. These include workshops focused on career longevity for massage therapists “No Thumbs Deep Tissue Techniques” and entire team workshops- “Creating A Respectful Workplace Culture” and “Designing A Personalized Health And Wellness Plan”.
Eric has worked with some of the biggest names in the wellness industry including Miraval Resorts, Montage Resorts, Marriott Resorts International, Wynn/Encore Las Vegas, Kamalaya Thailand, Omni Resorts, Sandals Resorts and Spas, PCH Resorts, and Mii Amo Sedona.
Eric is certified as an Integrative Health Coach by Duke Integrative Medicine. In 2014, he joined the Board of Directors of the International Spa Association (ISPA) in Lexington, KY where he served a six-year term. His experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker in the Wellness Industry has taken him around the world over the past 15 years.