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National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers

Acupressure Basic

Acupressure Self

Chair Shiatsu

Meridian Exercises

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Asian Body Work Secrets

Acupressure Basic

Acupressure Self

Chair Shiatsu

Meridian Exercises

Top of Page

Asian Body Work Secrets

Acupressure Basic

Acupressure Self

Chair Shiatsu

Meridian Exercises

Asian Bodywork

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Asian Body Work Secrets

Acupressure Basic

Chair Shiatsu I New Date Special: $100 when purchased together with another class. May not be combined with any other discounts.

Asian Bodywork Instructor - Brian Skow, M.S., LMT, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM; Certified Practitioner, AOBTA

Asian Bodywork Secrets

The Asian Bodywork Secrets includes demonstrations and gives hands-on opportunities to practice techniques to improve health and well-being. This taste of Asian bodywork aims to give participants practical information they can begin using immediately, as well as information to guide them in further explorations of Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT). Topics include:

· An overview of Asian medicine, including the branches and medical theories.

· An overview of Asian Bodywork Therapy modalities.

· An overview of Zen Shiatsu, including main principles.

· Zen Shiatsu spine pressing with the palm, and pressing along the spine with the thumbs.

· The “Basic” Meridian Exercises of Zen Shiatsu.

· A selection of self-help Acupressure points.

· The “Lifting the Sky” and “Carrying the Moon” Qigong exercises.

Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Brian Skow, M.S., LMT, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM; Certified Practitioner, AOBTA
Dates:

Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 2 pm-6 pm

Location: 1715 W Northern Avenue, Ste. 116, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Investment: $80 (Bring a guest-no extra cost)
Continuing Education: 4 NCBTMB continuing education hours for massage therapists

Acupressure

Acupressure is a healing art based on traditional Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicine. Acupressure is similar to the better known acupuncture in that it treats blockages of energy at specific points along fourteen meridians, or channels, along the body, that wind through the body and major organs, terminating either on the feet or hands. However, the acupressure practitioner uses gentle, firm pressure from the fingers, hands and sometimes elbows, instead of needles, making it much less painful and anxiety-causing for the recipient.

The practitioner applies this gentle pressure on specific points in order to relieve pain and discomfort, prevent tension-related ailments, and promote good health. The purpose of acupressure is to promote the body’s own healing power and restore balance.

Acupressure can be used to support a persons healing when experiencing any number of conditions such as stress headaches, neck and shoulder pain, allergies, menstrual difficulties, insomnia, digestive problems, nausea and back pain. It is also being touted as a "non-invasive" facial rejuvenation technique. Acupressure is a healing art that anyone can learn to use with themselves and several of the techniques can be applied in a short amount of time and without recognition by an untrained observer. Others prefer to visit an acupressure practitioner and many use both methods at various times. Acupressure lends itself to incorporation into various modalities and significant benefit for the recipient can be gained in a few seconds or minutes.

Acupressure Basic ~ By gently stimulating particular points on the body, muscular tension can be relieved and endorphins, which help in alleviating pain, are stimulated. By using the fingertips, thumbs and hands on these key points, circulation can improve and the body’s immune system is stimulated. Acupressure, when practiced on a regular basis, stimulates self-healing and can be a very effective injury prevention and health enhancing practice. Participants learn to use acupressure to support their own or another persons healing when experiencing conditions such as stress, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, allergies, menstrual difficulties, insomnia, digestive problems, nausea and back pain.

Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Brian Skow, M.S., LMT, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM; Certified Practitioner, AOBTA
Dates:
Sunday-Monday, June 8-9, 2008 ~ 10 am - 6 pm - $200 if registered by 5/23/08
Location: 1715 W Northern Avenue, Ste. 116, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Investment: $240
Continuing Education: 14 NCBTMB continuing education hours for massage therapists

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$200 Acupressure Basic June 8-9, 2008

Special Price - $200 if
Registered by May 23, 2008

Chair Shiatsu I

Chair Shiatsu I
Shiatsu is Japanese bodywork. The primary technique of Shiatsu is gentle, deep pressure, using fingers (shi means finger and atsu means pressure in Japanese). This pressure is given without oil, on a clothed client. The combination of very relaxing pressure and a clothed client makes Shiatsu an ideal application for a chair therapy. In this Chair Shiatsu I course, the participant will be able to demonstrate a protocol and variety of techniques for a twenty minute Chair Shiatsu therapy. Included topics:

· An overview of Asian medicine, including the branches and medical theories.

· An overview of Zen Shiatsu, including main principles.

· Palm pressing the spine.

· Thumb pressing along the spine.

· Thumb pressing the neck and shoulders.

· Anma percussion techniques to disperse tightness in large areas.

· Anma rotation techniques to disperse tightness in small areas.

· Shoulder rotation techniques.

· Arm grasping technique

· Stretches for the back, arms, neck and shoulders, and chest.

Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Brian Skow, M.S., LMT, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM; Certified Practitioner, AOBTA
Dates:
     Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9 am - 6 pm
     Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 9 am - 6 pm

Location: 1715 W Northern Avenue, Ste. 116, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Investment: $130 New Date Special: $100 when purchased together with another class. May not be combined with any other discounts.
Continuing Education: 8 NCBTMB continuing education hours for massage therapists

Notes:

Nutrition and Lifestyle News: Acupuncture for Labor Pain and Acupressure for Menstrual Pain.
Two new studies suggest that acupuncture and acupressure may ease labor pains and menstrual discomfort, respectively. A British review of three studies of acupuncture showed that women receiving acupuncture during labor requested less pain medication than those who got conventional care, were satisfied with treatment and, in one study, were more relaxed in the birthing process than women in a comparison group. However, the reviewers concluded that additional studies are needed to confirm that acupuncture can reliably control labor pains. Results were published in the November 2004 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Another study, from Taiwan, published in the November 2004 issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing, found that 20 minutes of acupressure eased acute menstrual pain better than 20 minutes of bed rest. The acupressure was applied with the thumb at a point the width of three fingers above the bone on the inside of the ankle. Pressure was applied for six seconds and released for two seconds repeatedly during two five-minute cycles on each leg.

Sources: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2004

Journal of Advanced Nursing, November 2004

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