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NOTE: The Massage and
Bodywork (MT) classes listed below may be used for
elective
credits in the Massage
Therapist Program (MT). Classes in the Spa & Massage
Therapist, Sports Therapist & Performance
Enhancement, Thai
Massage and Lomi-Lomi/
Hawaiian Healing Arts Programs can
be used as electives for the Massage Therapist Program.
Any and all classes you take at NHI count towards
your
Holistic Health Practitioner
Program (HHP) and Naturopathic Practitioner (NP) Program”!
You will explore the geography, location and indications
of the major acupressure points of the body through
lecture and hands-on practice.
A continuation of Acupoint I which
is a pre-requisite for this class.
This course includes anatomy of the body-especially
of muscles, nerves, muscle function, nerve innervation
and palpation skills to locate tense or problematic
muscles. Other ares of anatomy will also be covered,
including, Bio-mechanical, joint movement (Kinesiology).
You will learn how to massage your cat or dog. There
will be hands-on massage with a dog and cat in this
class. Relevant canine and feline anatomy and physiology
will be discussed. Learn how to work with an animal
and their owners.
This class emphasizes hands-on experience. Unique
methods of massage will be taught. Prerequisite: Animal
Massage I.
You will explore ways to develop a professional practice,
including: marketing, business promotion, client
referrals, networking, advertising, and other advanced
successful business practices. You will have opportunities
to practice and role model. We will discuss city,
county, state and national laws; what you are legally
licensed and certified to do; and what you are not licensed
to do.
Learn to balance the vibrations in your internal organs
as well as harmonize emotions and thoughts. The internal
organs embody all the vibrations, unifying them as a
whole. This technique can transform stress, pain and
toxins into vital energy, as you learn to combine internal
organ massage with pressure points around the abdomen
and special sound vibrations of the healing Tao.
You will learn techniques to use on a portable massage
chair at a business site, health fair or anywhere someone
prefers to be seated, and fully clothed, to quickly
awaken, refresh, and rejuvenate employees. You
will learn how to contact "personnel directors"
and market this service.
In this class, you will learn to employ gentle touch
to adjust the cranial bones and balance the flow of
the cerebral-spinal fluid. Spinal balancing techniques
are also covered. Preparatory Chi Kung (Qi- Gong)
to enhance practitioner sensitivity will also be explored.
A continuation of Cranial Sacral I which is a pre-requisite
for this class.
Learn to apply deeper pressure to release tension and
adhesions in the Body/Mind. The parasympathetic style
relies on the body's own relaxation system to enhance
healing. Reichean massage and breath release techniques
as developed by Wilhelm Reich, M.D. will also be explored.
You will learn massage techniques related to reading
the body's energy fields to assist you and your clients
in clearing energy blocks, and methods that you can
learn to receive information about specific energy
centers (chakras). Includes learning to sense or "see" the
aura, and visually assessing energy blocks.
You will learn energetic modes of massage therapy
such as Therapeutic Touch, Polarity, Chakra Balancing,
Reiki, Aura, and traditional Laying-On-of-Hands. You
will practice and experience these modes.
Intermediate Techniques of Energetic Healing
Advanced Techniques of Energetic Healing
Everyone is intuitive. Learn how to tap into your
own special gift and begin to trust the process. Through
meditation exercises and other exercises designed to
enhance one's abilities, the student will begin to
learn
what their gift is and how to listen and trust.
Improve your massage therapies with creative, nurturing
and gently rhythmic, cradling, coaxing and rocking movements
inspired by the work of Dr. Milton Trager. Learn proper
body mechanics and alignment to prevent practitioner
injuries. These techniques are superb for elderly clients
or those who do not wish to undress. Develop your quality
of touch while generating profound relaxation and peace.
"Every touch, every movement, every gesture is
to reach the mind" Milton Trager.
Learn how to use and place basalt stones in combination
with other massage techniques for a complete relaxation
experience. Treat muscle stress and strains, restore
balance to the body, increase the flow of blood and
lymph, plus more. Create a warm, nurturing experience
for emotional/ mental stress and deep physical relaxation.
Demonstrations will be given in Cold Stone/Moonstone
Techniques, chakra balancing, meridian tracing, acupoint
therapy and lymph drainage with stones and protocols
of some specific common health concerns, plus other
advanced techniques.
Massage can produce profound trance states that can
be utilized. Learn three different, deeply relaxing
massages, including the incredible
hypno-acupressure facial. You will be able to
relax the most anxious and tense clients. Develop and
deliver powerful suggestions and visualizations that
help clients heal sore muscles and joints twice as fast.
A continuation of Hypno-Massage I, however Hypno-Massage
I is not a prerequisite.
Develop and deliver powerful suggestions and visualizations
that help clients heal sore muscles and joints twice
as fast.
A powerful ancient Japanese healing art. Light touch
on 26 acupressure points catalyzes profound change physically,
emotionally and spiritually. Jin Shin is well suited
for a variety of special needs. Self-help techniques
enable the practitioner to achieve a high state of personal
well-being. Work is done fully clothed. No previous
bodywork experience is necessary.
You will learn major lymph channels, and both soft
and progressively deeper techniques for clearing the
lymph system. Massage techniques are also presented
for stimulating the thymus, spleen, and other components
of the immune system.
"Reading" the body, mind, spirit, and posture
with an understanding of why the body appears the way
it is. Also hara assessment by abdominal palpitation
of the internal organs on a physical emotional and spiritual
level increasing awareness for the client and practitioner.
A unique body therapy that incorporates Thai-Yoga and
acupressure, as proven with Olympic athletes and "weekend
warriors. A must for athletes and dancers or any client
with a desire to achieve maximum performance. Proven
to enhance range-of-motion, flexibility, and endurance.
This will improve the practitioner's strength, agility,
neuro-muscular memory and greatly
enhances the ability to perform multiple oriental sports
massages and other massages.
Understanding the mechanisms of health disorders that
affect your clients is critical to insure the best
possible care. Expand your knowledge of internal medicine
and how it applies exclusively to your type of work.
Learn about pathology and how to conduct effective
health consultations and therapies.
This course provides a basic understanding of how the
human body functions. Each week a different body system
(digestive system, nervous system, immune system, etc,)
will be presented and discussed in class. Emphasis is
on normal physiological (i.e., not pathological) function.
Learn the correct strokes to use during pregnancy and
post-partum, as well as side-lying pillow positioning.
You will be taught all contraindications and techniques
to avoid. You will also learn infant massage and strokes
to use, especially for those infants with a low Apgar
neuromuscular score.
Six Healing Sounds Qigong, and analysis of the exercises
are presented so the student may develop his/her own
daily practice. Qigong, "breath work", is
an ancient Chinese health system and one of the fundamentals
of Traditional Oriental Medicine. These primordial intonations
are carried down from Taoist masters. Based on 5 Element
Theory, the 6 Healing Sounds serve as a map to the flow
of Qi throughout the body. This self healing practice
rejuvenates, strengthens and cleanses internal energy-
a necessity for healers.
You will learn, practice, and experience traditional
zone therapy, modern hand and foot reflexology, and
other reflexology release points. You will give and
receive treatment each class session.
Reiki is a gentle, nurturing energy that is used to
enhance the body’s own natural healing system.
It is a simple, effective healing modality that anyone
can learn. In this class you will learn how to effectively
give yourself a Reiki treatment as well as share with
a client.
You are given three Reiki symbols to assist in healing
both yourself and others. The symbols are used for
amplifying energy and intention, releasing emotional
mental patterns and connecting with a person or place
across time and space.(Level I is a prerequisite)
A continuing study of the Reiki system, including
learning the form and how to do attunements, as well
as the Master Level symbol.(Level
I & II are
prerequisites)
Explore the problems of chronic pain and neuromuscular
dysfunction. A new vision of how human health can be
influenced through self-awareness will be presented
as you learn the four dimensions of the Soma, the muscular
reflexes to stress and how this affects posture and
health. Learn how to provide relief to sore and dysfunctional
muscles through Somatic movements, identify pain and
postural problems, and design Somatic maintenance programs
for yourself and your clients.
Learn how to combine functional movements with massage
to reprogram and enhance neuromuscular function. This
dynamic approach teaches the importance of biomechanical
freedom in a healthy physiology.
“Movement Creates Awareness” - You will
learn a combination of eastern & western somatic
movements based on Leonardo da Vinci and contemporary
physio-science, qi-gong, and classic hatha yoga. Learn
and experience how to release chronically tight muscles
of neck, shoulders, back and hip area—on yourself
and your clients.
Prerequisite: Thai I & II. This class reviews
the four basic positions (front, side, back and sitting).
The focus is on improving technique, proper use of
body mechanics and any necessary corrections. You will
learn new moves, and you will be more confident in
your practice.
This system of muscle testing and balancing uses principles
of Chinese medicine, massage, energy work and postural
alignment to enhance strength, improve energy, and
release physical and mental stress and pain. You will
learn skills to evaluate muscle strength, food sensitivities,
emotions and other situations.
Proven effective for immediate release of muscle contraction
from sudden injuries, repetitive motion injuries, pain,
stress and psychological holding patterns. You will
learn techniques to bring relief to clients with acute
and chronic pain. Level
I covers the neck, shoulders,
and upper back.
Proven effective for immediate release of muscle contraction
from sudden injuries, repetitive motion injuries, pain,
stress and psychological holding patterns. You will
learn techniques to bring relief to clients with acute
and chronic pain. Level II covers the upper torso and
upper extremities. Level I is not a prerequisite for
this course.
Proven effective for immediate release of muscle contraction
from sudden injuries, repetitive motion injuries, pain,
stress and psychological holding patterns. You will
learn techniques to bring relief to clients with acute
and chronic pain. Level III covers the lower torso
and legs. Level I & II
are not prerequisites for this course.
Tui Na, the original healing massage of ancient China,
incorporates therapeutic massage techniques and meridian
stretching. You will learn the application and
proper use of the 13 original hand techniques in this
course. Upon completion, the student will be able
to demonstrate proficiency through the integration of
the various hand techniques into a full body energy
massage.
You will build upon knowledge gained in MT 210 Tui
Na I. The 13 original hand techniques will be
reviewed. Common disorders and their treatment
through specific application of the Tui Na hand technique
combinations will be presented.
You will learn full body massage techniques that track
visceral release by means of listening to and then influencing
the rhythmic and wave-like peristalsis of the intestines.
This aquatic therapy is based on Zen Shiatsu (WATer
ShiatSU). Given in a warm pool, the client is moved
and stretched in ways not possible on land. You will
learn basic Watsu moves, body mechanics and presence
techniques, providing a deeper sense of connection,
flow and nurturance for yourself and your client.
Learn to move from your hara while working on the
floor. Being on the floor and moving from your center
is an easy approach for doing bodywork, and the therapist
also experiences some of the benefits. Principles of
yin/yang, along with the five elements, will stimulate
the student to want to share this profound style with
their clients. Full body sessions will be covered in
this class.
You will build upon the knowledge already gained in
Zen Shiatsu I. The full body Shiatsu massage will
be reviewed and refined. Advanced stretches and
alternate positioning of the client will be incorporated.
MT 218 Zen Shiatsu I is a pre-requisite.
MT 219 Zen Shiatsu II is a
pre-requisite for this class.
A discussion of different considerations regarding
ethics. How to establish and maintain professional
boundaries. How to handle inappropriate attempts. Dealing
with possible “transference” issues by
the client and “counter-transference” issues
by the therapist. Different hygiene considerations
for both bodyworker and the health consultant. Professional
procedures for giving and receiving referrals; professional
client record-keeping and regulatory forms.
Acupressure Tui-Na massage. The flow of Qi in the
12 meridians. Yin & Yang theory. The 5 Elements.
A continuation of Level I,
which is a prerequisite.
A continuation of Level I,
which is a prerequisite.
Function & location of the 5 elements command
points on the 12 meridians, and how to use these points
in acupressure massage sessions on the floor, chair & massage
table.
A continuation of Level I,
which is a prerequisite.
Evaluating the body, face, tongue, pulse, navel, feet
reflexology points, front & back alarm points.
Treatments include oriental methods of cupping, moxa
and acupressure massage.
A continuation of Level I,
which is a prerequisite.
Acupressure oil massage.
Internal organ healing massage with the six healing
sounds. Physical & Emotional Transformation. Purification,
detoxification and rejuvenation.
A continuation of Level I,
which is a prerequisite.
Taoist Energetic healing. Exploring the ancient wisdom
of each Chakra. Balancing the entire system with touch,
hands off energetic healing and toning.
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