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A MASTERS CLASS IN TAOIST ACUPRESSURE WITH AROMATHERAPY ESSENTIAL OILS

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MYOFASCIAL PAIN AND BEYOND

CE HOURS: 8 CE HOURS APPROVED BY THE N.C.B.T.M.B. PROV# 2797780-00 / FLORIDA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY PROV # 50 – 1674

COST: $ 170.00

“ Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art” – Leonardo Da Vinci

WHO WILL BENEFIT ?   The course has been designed for all bodyworkers and massage therapists who have a rudimentary or advanced understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and oriental bodywork and would like to make a significant positive change in their client’s health.

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• Understand and use the basic principles of Taoist acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Define acupressure and acupressure points
• Understand and use the basic principles of aromatherapy and its benefits.
• Locate and explain the different acupressure points for all the pathologies, dysfunctions and conditions discussed in the course.
• Analyze and evaluate the condition of patients through the use of acupressure and meridian therapy.
• Perform all the necessary treatments explained in the course by using the techniques described in the manual.
• Chart all the treatments performed on clients using specialized SOAP notes
• Follow up on all first treatments and chart the progress of patients.
• Integrate the knowledge obtained about acupressure and aromatherapy into a full protocol
• Integrate the new knowledge and skills learned with current massage treatments OR use this modality solely on its own
• Review all chapters by answering all the quizzes in the manual.

WHAT CASE STUDIES ARE DISCUSSED AND TREATED ?

• All types of headaches
• Low back pain
• General myfascial pain, musculoskeletal conditions and dysfunction
• Chronic depression
• Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
• Emotional dysfunctions like anger, worry and anxiety
• Menopause and Gynecological disorders

ISN’T IT ABOUT TIME TO PUT THE  WOW BACK INTO YOUR THERAPY ?

AROMATHERAPY  FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

BASED ON 5 – ELEMENT TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE THEORY

CE HOURS : 10 CE HOUR  APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA BOARD OF MASSAGE PROV # 50-1674 AND THE NCBTMB PROV # 279778-00  

COST : $ 180.00 WITH WOLFGANG’S  SPECIAL OIL MIX. OF 8 OZ  CONTAINING 7 SPECIAL OILS..

WHAT EMOTION RULES MY CLIENT’S LIFE ? HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TYPE OF  MASSAGE TO GIVE TO MY CLIENT ?  WHY IS MY CLIENT STILL NOT GETTING SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER? HOW CAN I CUT DOWN ON TREATMENT TIME BY USING A COMBINATION OF ACUPRESSURE POINTS AND AROMATHERAPY APPLICATIONS ?   

Essential Oils have been used since ancient times all over the world to heal the body and sanctify the spirit . They are a connecting path to nature and our inner selves. Plants have been longer on our planet than us  and  we are privileged to borrow from  their immune system  to support our own  “Inner intelligence “. The course offers a deeper perspective to physical problems by looking at the mind – body connection through the window of Chinese Five – Element Theory and the use of essential aromatherapy oils

OBJECTIVES:

• Understanding  the use and effects of oils and blends on the individual
• Why 5 – Element theory for the understanding of the psyche of the individual . Evaluating the personality and physiology of the individual ACCORDING TO
  5- ELEMENT THEORY and drawing up a treatment plan.
• Unwinding the individual through the use of  specific acupressure  points and  meridian massage with the use of Chinese Craniosacral therapy ( ENERGY THERAPY )
• Application of oils and Shiatsu to specific meridians and acupressure points TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.
• How to draw up a protocol plan including aromatherapy, acupressure, massage. We aim for a SYNERGISTIC MASSAGE. This includes skin ailments as well.
• What to use FOR BEST POSSIBLE ABSORPTION :  Diffusion, massage, ingestion or everything?
• Why essential oils are more potent than herbs/ teas and safer than Western medications
• What is the best formula to use and how do I make it up?
• Essential oils used in the Bible and Middle East and their modern significance

Special time is devoted to oils related to skin esthetics and acupressure treatments !

For a list of oils contact the instructor: Wolfgang Luckmann

Course comes with manual and a Quiz at the end of the course and DVD for the practice.

N.C.B.T.M.B. APPROVED PROV # 279778-00 AND FLORIDA STATE APPROVED PROV #  50-1674

COST $ 40.00 CE HOURS : 3  CE HOURS

PURPOSE:

• The course addresses ethics, professionalism and explains our boundaries as bodyworkers
• The bodyworker is educated and informed on the definitions of ethics, professionalism and practice boundaries
• This course will assist the professional in defining the role of the bodyworker and give him and her tools to clarify boundaries, questionable behaviours and the recognition of potentially harmful situations

LEARNER OBJECTIVES:

• Define ethics, boundaries and duties
• Name important concepts in psychology that assist healthcare professionals to maintain an ethical practice
• Identify ways to ensure professionalism and maintain boundaries
• Explore the issues of intimacy in an ethical practice
• Describe the red flags that indicate that potential boundary infringement may be occurring
• State the guidelines to follow to report ethical dilemmas
• Compare and contrast practicing within and outside the scope of practice
• Discuss a therapeutic relationship and examine possible negative outcome.

The course has 10 questions that professionals must ask that require self-reflection and introspection. In addition there are situational discussion topics.

At the end of the workshop,  the student will be able to describe and clarify ethical boundaries. The student will be able to develop tools to use if boundaries are in question and develop a practical approach to deal with common ethical problems. We will also use the   NCBTMB Code of Ethics to recommit to the patient and to the profession .