CE HOURS: 18 CE HOURS FLORIDA APPROVED PROV. # 50 – 1674 FOR MASSAGE AND ACUPUNCTURE / N.C.B.T.M.B. APPROVED – PROV # 279778-00
“ A MAN IS ONLY AS OLD AS HIS ARTERIES “ –PETER CABANTIS
TREATING THE HEAD, FACE, TRUNK, LIMBS
First we examine the causes of lymphatic and circulatory disorders according to the Western and Eastern medicine model . Then we do a hands – on approach with WESTERN and CHINESE MANIPULATIVE SOFT – TISSUE , CUPPING AND ACUPRESSURE TECHNIQUES that
- Detoxify the organs and lymphatic system
- Increase circulation, lymphatic flow
- Strengthen the immune system
- Decrease inflammation and myofascial pain
THE COURSE FOCUSES ON
- Theory of lymphatic and circulatory flow from a Western and Eastern perspective
- Contraindications for this modality
- Benefits of acupressure, essential oil ,cupping and manual lymphatic drainage
- Hands-on protocols supervised by the instructor with case studies
- Evaluation and assessment skills of clients with circulatory/lymphatic disorders, toxicity, inflammations, immune system compromises
THE GOALS FOR THE CLIENT ARE :
- Increasing the flow of oxygen and blood to the facial area, neck , trunk and limbs
- Toning, tightening and detoxification of skin and organ systems
- Better mental alertness, focus and relaxation for the client
- Emotional and lymphatic cleansing through the use of essential oils
- Preventive maintenance
Traditionally, through the use of Acupressure , cupping and special manipulative massage strokes, the treatment goes beyond Swedish massage and is therefore more medically orientated
MASSAGE THERAPISTS, SKIN ESTHETICIANS, REIKI HEALERS AND NURSES CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH
In this course you will learn according to the Holistic Chinese Model( TCM)
- Inflammation of soft tissue due to toxicity and injury. Edema caused by surgery
- Understanding the function of organs in Chinese medicine
- Location of the most important Meridian/Channel points and meridians on the face , head and body in getting rid of edema and toxicity
- Treatment protocols for the whole body. Accessing the surface lymphatics and deeper channels
- Treatment techniques for specific disorders
- Treating obesity and related edema
- Acupressure techniques
- Cupping techniques for Meridians and acupressure points
- Self-treatment for the patient
Students will be able to apply this therapy in a variety of WORK situations:
- SPA AND RESORT BODY TREATMENTS SPORTS MASSAGE FACIALS DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE