Upcoming Workshops
Orthopedic Treatment Low Back and Pelvis: Treatment Protocols for Low Back Pain, Sacro-iliac Joint Dysfunction, and Piriformis Syndrome
$250.00 per participant
Mon. April 7 & Tues. April 8, 10:00am - 4:30pm
12 Hours of Hands-on Continuing Education
Fully Approved by NCBMTB
This course is designed for massage therapists who want to learn how to effectively treat common pathologies low back and pelvis, including piriformis syndrome, pelvic misalignment, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, and more. Relevant anatomy and physiology will be covered, along with treatment techniques such as joint mobilization, skin rolling, myofascial treatment, neuromuscular therapy and more. Special testing will be covered along with suggestions for appropriate client home care.
Integrated Warm Bamboo Treatment
Do you want a luxurious add-on for your menu but hate hot stones? Do you want an additional therapeutic tool that’s easy on your hands and enjoyable for your client? Warm bamboo may be a great choice for you!
This course will provide students with the foundational skills of using warm bamboo to relieve muscle tension during Swedish or deep tissue massage treatments. The lever of force and tips on how to use bamboo in smart ways to protect the therapist's hands will be provided. Students will be shown care and safety of bamboo sticks, warmer options, and sanitation. Warm bamboo provides an excellent alternative to hot stone treatment with less mess and time lost messing with stones in the warmer. Students will be shown techniques and will have time to practice them to gain skill and confidence. Bamboo sticks and warmers will be provided for in-class use and can be purchased at additional charge after training.
Lymphatic Wellness Protocol
Do you want to harness the power of the lymphatic system for your clients? Do you want a better understanding of how lymphatic drainage works, and how to apply it in your practice? This course will provide an understanding of the function of the lymphatic system and how we can improve its function. Though not intended to treat complicated medical conditions, this course will provide a basic lymphatic drainage protocol for the full body. Applications for this protocol include: wellness detoxification, sports recovery, acute injury healing, mild swelling in extremities from benign causes, migraines, headaches, concussions, sinus congestion, skin conditions such as acne, fertility, treatment of digestive disorders, and more. See how this practical lymphatic protocol can improve your effectiveness in a way that’s easy on your hands!
Therapeutic Treatment of Head & Neck: TMJD, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome & Headaches
$250.00 per participant
Monday March 10 & Tuesday March 11, 10am - 4-30pm
Located at our studio: 29 N Main St, Watkinsville GA (two blocks from the school)
12 Hours of Hands-on Continuing Education
Fully Approved by NCBTMB
This class will teach students how to safely and effectively treat headaches (including tension and sinus headaches), temporomandibular joint disfunction (TMJD), and thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Students will be given treatment protocols for each condition and shown how to perform a variety of techniques including neuromuscular, trigger point release, stretching, deep tissue, myofascial, and intra-oral techniques. Relevant anatomy will be reviewed.
Instructor Bio: Adrienne Permar, LMT, BSc. completed over 4000 hours of massage therapy training in British Columbia, Canada. After working in spas and clinics in Vancouver, Canada for several years, she opened The Lymphatic Massage Clinic of Vancouver, where she worked with primarily cancer and surgery patients. She began teaching massage therapy in Vancouver in 2016, before moving to Washington State, where she taught anatomy and orthopedic treatment at Northwest Academy of the Healing Arts. After relocating to Georgia, she founded Oconee School of Therapeutic Massage, where she directs entry-level education for massage therapists. She is excited to share high quality continuing education courses at an affordable cost for LMT's in Georgia.
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