Posts Tagged ‘massage continuing education’
Pregnancy Massage & the Side-lying Position
Do you have a new massage client who is pregnant? If so, it’s important to be comfortable with working on them in the side-lying position – especially if they are considered “high risk.” Kate Jordan, nationally-recognized presenter of Bodywork for the Childbearing Year says, “When working with a high-risk pregnant client, it becomes even more…
Read MoreMassage CEU: Regulating Qi with Jin Shin Do
By Dr. Gayl Hubatch, OMD “Jin Shin Do” means “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® classes teach the use of gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points and verbal Body Focusing techniques, to help release “armoring” or chronic tension and balance the “Qi” or energy. This clothes-on method helps…
Read MoreMassage CE: Pregnancy Massage with Kathy Benayoun
According to Kate Jordan, nationally-recognized pregnancy massage educator, “Pregnancy massage and massage for labor and postpartum recuperation is the newest option for women who want an optimum pregnancy outcome. As more [massage] therapists are trained to provide pregnancy-specific massage therapy, many women are being exposed to its potential and enjoying its benefits.” Video: Kathy Benayoun,…
Read MoreMassage Therapy: Even Anatomy Geeks Occasionally Need a Review
By Rainbough Phillips, LMT, Owner of Breath & Balance Bodyworks I am one of those people who likes to “talk muscles.” I regularly find myself describing to clients how to locate and self-massage pec minor, or explaining how piriformis contributes to sciatic pain. I am always looking for muscle animations on YouTube, reading up on…
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