Continuing Education Courses - Houston 2009
December 4
Introduction to Ortho-Bionomy®
When: Thursday, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Ann Hoeffel, LMT, CHt, BS-Edu
Continuing Education Hours: 0
Cost: Free with advance reservation.
No Prerequisites.
Why Ortho-Bionomy? Release tension, restore alignment, relieve pain without causing pain, improve function
and well-being. Results that last, easy on the client and practitioner and it's fun to do.
Yes, Really!
December 4
Ortho-Bionomy®: Essential Elements: Connection & Sensing
When: Thursday, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: Ann Hoeffel, LMT, CHt, BS-Edu
Continuing Education Hours: 3 (4 with Introduction)
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $78 ($58 if paid in full 30 days in advance)
No Prerequisites.
Learn about the science of proprioception, then experience it. Science comes alive as you explore the
incredible effectiveness of working WITH the body's self-correcting reflexes and WITH the client. This
workshop trains students in how to sense/feel the essential touch of deep self-correction, such as how
much pressure to use, how to sense and engage the client's self-correction; how to elicit feedback from
clients when needed (ie. clients with debilitating pain), and how to give feedback essential to hands-on
training, to your work, to your body's healing process and helpful to fellow learners. Recommended to be
repeated for Practitioner Program.)
December 5-6
Ortho-Bionomy®: Foundation: Lower Extremities (Phases 1 - 4)
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Instructor: Ann Hoeffel, BS, LMT, CHT
Continuing Education Hours: 16
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $315 ($265, if paid in full 30 days in advance)
Prerequisites: Intro and Essential Elements or a previous class.
This class is known as Phase 4, but covers Phases 1-4. Movements and positions of comfort facilitate the release of overall stress and tension in muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons by stimulating the body's self-corrective, proprioceptive (neuromuscular and neuro-ligamentous) reflexes, often in as little as 10 seconds. The body restores alignment, function, circulation and overall well-being naturally, from the inside-out. The use and practice of these techniques are demonstrated in relation to the philosophy and principles of Ortho-Bionomy. These techniques help relieve all kinds of joint pain, muscular pain, fascial pain, referred pain, tingling and problems related to nerve impingement; increase range of motion and flexibility; speed recovery from injury; as well as promote deep, restorative relaxation, which is so important for health and overall well-being.
December 11-13
Soft Tissue Manipulation of the Lower Extremities, Level III
When: Friday, 6:00pm - 10:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Instructor: Juliebeth Mezzy, BFA, CMT
Continuing Education Hours: 20
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $350 ($300 if paid in full 30 days in advance)
Prerequisites: Reflexology I and II
Recommended text: An Illustrated Atlas of the Skeletal Muscles by Bradley and Joan Bowden
In Level III you'll work on perfecting routines from Levels I and II. Another full
routine is taught as well as practice for more hand reflexology. Students also learn
foot and leg anatomy as well as some common foot pathologies.
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Continuing Education Courses - Houston 2010
January 22-24
MotherMassage®: Massage During Pregnancy
Instructor: Elaine Stillerman, LMT.
When: Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 24
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $445 ($425, if paid in full 30 days in advance)
Additional Costs: Text, Labor and Postpartum Bodyworks (required to have before start of class)
Prerequisites: See below
This workshop provides professional certification to massage therapists, childbirth educators, nurse-midwives, and
doulas in prenatal massage, labor support massage, and postpartum recovery care. This is the same course offered
nationwide. Learn the physiology of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, as well as the skills and bodywork techniques
necessary to massage your clients competently from their first trimester, through labor, to postpartum recovery. For
more information, please visit: http://www.mothermassage.net/
January 29 – 31
Myofascial Release Massage, Part I, Upper Body
Instructor: Scott Dobbins, LMT, NCTMB.
When: Friday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 20
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $380 ($330 if paid in full 30 days in advance)
Prerequisites: Certified massage therapist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist or enrolled as a student in one of the above training programs.
The Myofascial Release Massage, Part I, Upper Body teaches you to identify, manipulate, and release myofascial
tissue that holds chronic, painful, and exhausting stress and tension. Learn how to release this unwanted stress in the
chest, neck, shoulders, hands, back and waist; the whole upper body. In addition, you will gain an understanding of
the relationship between posture and emotional negativity. This workshop, taken with the Part II, Lower Body, will
enable you to offer a complete head to foot Myofascial Release Massage. The Myofascial Release Massage is
derived from Hellerwork, a gentler derivative of Rolfing. To learn more about this modality visit:
www.howardrontal.com
February 17 – 21
Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage, Basic
Instructor:Kathryn McKillip Thrift, BS, NCBTMB, CLT-LANA
When: Saturday, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm; Sunday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 40
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $900 ($850, if paid in full 30 days in advance)
Additional Costs: $75 payable to instructor on the first day of course for supplies.
Prerequisites: Certified massage therapist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist or enrolled as a student in one of the above training programs.
This workshop is the first of four leading to certification in Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage/Combined
Decongestive Therapy. It is an intensive workshop involving extensive hands on work. Students learn the basic
strokes and their application to each body part. The theory includes anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel
system as well as effects of MLD®.
To learn more, visit the web site: www.vodderschool.com.
February 24 – 28
Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage, Therapy I
Instructor:Kathryn McKillip Thrift, BS, NCBTMB, CLT-LANA
When: Wednesday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm; Sunday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 40
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $900 ($850, if paid in full 30 days in advance)
Additional Costs: $55 payable to instructor on the first day of course for supplies.
Prerequisites: Completion of Dr. Vodder’s MLD Basic Level
This course is the second of four leading to certification in Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage/Combined
Decongestive Therapy. Students review the basic strokes and their application to each body part as well as learn
special techniques for the joints, head, and abdomen. There is a written and practical exam to test competency in
basic techniques and theory. Instructed by Kathryn McKillip Thrift, BS, NCTMB, CLT-LANA.
To learn more, please visit www.vodderschool.com.
March 6 – 7
TendinoMuscular Meridians:TMMs for Fibromyalgia & Cellulite
Instructor:Deborah Valentine Smith
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 15
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB and Florida
Cost: $250 ($200, if paid, in full 30 days in advance)
Prerequisites: None
This workshop provides an introduction to the TendinoMuscular Meridians. That the Tendino-Muscular Meridians run
through the fascia and nourish the skeletal muscles, they are particularly useful for healing structural problems and
injuries and for addressing conditions of stagnant Qi and Blood in the superficial tissues. In Chinese Medicine
fibromyalgia and cellulite are conditions of stagnant Qi, which leads to stagnant Blood (poor circulation) and pain. We
will explore acupressure and Shiatsu techniques for these conditions that can be incorporated into sessions and also
given to clients for self-treatment. There are no pre-requisites for this course. Both Participants inexperienced in
meridian therapy and those who already have experience will benefit.
For more information, please visit: http://www.bodymindeast.com
To learn more, visit the web site: www.vodderschool.com.
March 19 – 21
Aromatherapy, Basic
Instructor: Marthica McDermott
When: Friday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 21
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB and Florida
Cost: $380 ($355, in paid, in full, 30 days in advance)
Additional Cost: $10. Supplies Fee
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed for those who are interested in incorporating aromatherapy into their daily lives, both at home
or in their work environment. The use of aromatherapy is known to greatly improve one’s overall sense of well-being.
You will be given an introduction to uses and application of at least 12 Essential Oils, including safety guidelines,
healing properties and making of some aromatherapy products.
April 30 - May 2
Myofascial Release Massage, Part I, Upper Body
Instructor: Scott Dobbins, LMT, NCTMB
When: Friday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 20
Approved for Continuing Education Hours: NCBTMB, Florida and Texas
Cost: $380 ($330 if paid in full 30 days in advance)
Prerequisites: Certified massage therapist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist or enrolled as a student in one of the above training programs.
The Myofascial Release Massage, Part I, Upper Body teaches you to identify, manipulate, and release myofascial tissue that holds chronic, painful, and exhausting stress and tension. Learn how to release this unwanted stress in the chest, neck, shoulders, hands, back and waist; the whole upper body. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the relationship between posture and emotional negativity. This workshop, taken with the Part II, Lower Body, will enable you to offer a complete head to foot Myofascial Release Massage. The Myofascial Release Massage is derived from Hellerwork, a gentler derivative of Rolfing.
To learn more about this modality visit: www.howardrontal.com
May 21
Ortho-Bionomy®: Introductory Lecture/Demonstration of Ortho-Bionomy
Instructor: Ann Hoeffel, BS, LMT, CHt
When: Friday, 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Continuing Education Hours: 0
Cost: FREE with Advanced Reservation
Prerequisites: None
Why Ortho-Bionomy? Release tension, restore alignment, relieve pain without causing pain, improve function and well-being. Results last, is easy on the client and practitioner, and fun to do!
For more information on Ann or this modality, please visit: http://www.wholisticlifecenter.com
May 21-23
Ortho-Bionomy®: Neck, Spine & Pelvis, Foundation Level
Instructor: Ann Hoeffel, BS, LMT, CHt
When: Friday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Continuing Education Hours: 24
Cost: $475 ($400, if paid, in full, 30 days in advance)
Prerequisites: Introduction Friday morning
Specific work includes:
- Four ways to release the psoas without causing pain, a significant factor in low back pain and posture
- Self-care for the psoas, the fight-flight-or freeze stress reaction, essential for chronic tension
- Soft tissue tension release and mobilization of each vertebra of the spine, including every vertebra in the neck, thoracic and lumbar spine
- Balance the pelvis, including mobilization for each ilium, the sacrum and coccyx
- Releases important to alleviate sciatic pain, scoliosis, and to relieve and prevent headaches
- The relationship of spine and pelvis to endocrine function
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