Be Prepared! Take Adult CPR Saturday, May 5 • 1- 5 pm • Register by Apr 27
Cardio – HEART Pulmonary – LUNGS Resuscitate – REVIVE===CPR
This American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR course teaches basic life support techniques to use on adults. In this class participants will learn from demonstration and class participation.
CPR is a combination of simulating the breathing of the lungs and the pumping of the heart. The main purpose is to restore flow of oxygenated blood to the brain and heart until you can get the person to medical professionals.
How do you know if someone needs CPR?
- No breathing or difficulty breathing (gasping)
- No pulse
- Unconsciousness
A couple of compelling reasons to take CPR are:
- There are only 4-6 minutes after a person quits breathing, or their heart quits beating before brain damage or death can occur
- According to the American Heart Association there are 7 million adults and children who experience injuries or illnesses yearly. Some of the common causes of “sudden death” include: Electric Shock, Heart Attacks, Drowning, Severe Allergic Reactions, Choking, Drug Overdose, and Suffocation.
- If CPR was performed early enough the American Heart Association estimates that 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year.
- Re-training and retention of CPR learning is a major requirement. Studies have shown that memory of CPR skills and knowledge tends to deteriorate as early as three months after training, among highly trained professionals, including: doctors, nurses, and others.
- The country’s #1 killers, a combination of heart attacks and accidents, claim a life every 34 seconds in the U.S.
Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class, and be prepared to pass the written exam with a minimum score of 84%. (The materials fee is $18.95 +tax). The CenterPoint faculty that teach the workshops have completed the American Heart Associations’ First Aid training.
Enroll today to learn how to perform CPR, call 952-562-5200 so when accidents happen you’re ready to help. NCBTMB: 4 CE
Therapeutic Bodywork for Geriatric Care 2 Mondays, April 30 & May 7 • 6 – 10 pm Register by April 20
The benefits of regular geriatric massage for geriatric clients are impressive. Massage therapy helps improve the general quality of their lives. It can help to relieve stress and depression. It also helps with loneliness as they have someone else who is interested in the quality of their overall heath. Plus it helps with a major problem many geriatric clients have which is the quality and length of their sleep times.
The “baby boomer” generation knows the benefits of bodywork and massage. In the U.S. they are the largest demographic group that regularly seeks massage therapy. This means a lot of massage therapy opportunities for bodywork professionals and a good reason to seek specific training.
Shiatsu and massage blended together is an excellent way to address common muscle and joint discomforts of the older client. It also through the use of acupoints nourishes the Qi and blood. Knowing how to take a careful history and knowing the appropriate techniques for each geriatric client is very important. Since many clients have multiple medical problems that need to be considered individually and together.
Learn the techniques of how to work with clients that may need to be treated in wheelchairs or in bed. A massage therapist today may work with the family members or as part of a medical or health team that is caring for their client. The basis of the training will be based on work from both the Western and Eastern styles and perspectives in viewing this population. A prerequisite to this workshop is the completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring 2 sheets, one pillowcase, massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Key factors to successful aging and your role as a massage therapist for an aging or geriatric client is the emotional, psychological, and social implications of aging. Join us for this workshop and learn how best to be a positive effect on your aging client’s well-being.
Call us at MN CenterPoint Massage at 952-542-5200 today to enroll. NCBTMB: 8 CE hours
Expand with Spa & Resort Techniques 3 Weekends! May 19/20, Jun 16/17, Jul 21/22 • 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Register by April 27
One of the largest and fast growing opportunities for massage therapists today is to work in the spa or resort business. Different opportunities are available in club spas, day or hair salon spas, medical spas, hotels, cruise ships, and resorts.
Natural healing, relaxation, restoration and working with injuries are the span that a massage therapist can work when at a spa or resort. The foundation is therapeutic and the focus is the healing perspective along with comfort and relaxation of CenterPoint’s Spa and Resort Workshop.
Spa techniques that include wraps, clay application, hydrotherapy, heated stone massage, and much more will be covered in this class, along with the historical background of spa and resort massage. A review of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy will be introduced as these are used in many spa treatments. Participants will be able to create their own unique massage therapy sessions combining many of the spa techniques with their own Shiatsu and massage sessions as a result of this workshop. Or they could consider a new massage professional opportunity and seek a position at a hotel, resort, medical, or day spa or even a cruise ship.
In this course students will discover historical background for spa and resort massage, and. Students receive an ample amount of supplies for out of class practice sessions. A prerequisite for this class is the completion of a Swedish Massage Techniques course or program.
A lab fee is assessed to cover the course materials; a textbook is required. Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Students will be given the required spa supplies on the first day of class. Please be prepared to practice the techniques outside of class.
Enrolling in this course will expand your skills as you learn a wide range of services and products to bring to your clients. Call 952-562-5200. NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Mapping the Body’s Reflexology Zones
Reflexology uses reflexive therapy to clear the congestion of toxic deposits that inhibit the flow of energy throughout the body. It uses compression techniques and massage that stimulate corresponding reflexes. Your neck reflex is found on the “necks” of all of your five toes on each foot. If you have tension in an area of your neck, tension, or discomfort, you will be able to feel that congestion when the massage therapist works on the corresponding area of the necks of your toes. Your head reflexes lie in your big toes.
So your two feet represent your whole body, how? The spinal line runs down the insteps of your feet. The zones run vertically through your body, from head to feet and hands. Again, there are five zones on each side. There are also three zones that traverse your body (diaphragm line, waist line, and pelvis/heel line).
Chest-Moving down your body from your head is your chest area. For your chest the balls of each foot represent one side of your chest. In the same place on the top of your foot lie the reflexes that go with your lungs, breast, heart, shoulders, air passages, thymus gland—everything that is in your chest. Your diaphragm reflex lies across the base of the ball of each foot.
Abdomen-All of your abdominal organs reflexes is in the instep of your feet. Anything that has do to do with digestion.
Pelvis -The reflexes for you pelvic area lie on the sole and the sides of your heel and across the top of your ankles, so it’s basically your entire heel.
Limbs-There isn’t part of the foot that resembles the limbs, whereas you can see fairly easily how the head corresponds to the toes and the torso to the body of the foot. Arms and legs follow the basic structure and each limb holds the reflexes to the other limb on the same side. These are called side reflexes.
Call CenterPoint today on 952-562-5200 to register for Foot and Hand Reflexology classes.
Choose A Career with Lots of Variety and Flexibility: Become A Massage Therapist
CenterPoint, whose massage healing and therapeutic roots began more than 20 years ago, is a leader in bodywork education in the upper Midwest region.
CenterPoint’s therapeutic bodywork education unites Asian massage styles with Western massage therapy.
Variety and flexibility are two of the many things that a career as a massage therapist offers. There are more than 80 different types of massage. These are called modalities. A few of the many approaches to massage therapy: Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, reflexology, acupressure, sports massage, and neuromuscular massage. There is East and West massage styles.
Even though there are over 80 modalities most massage therapists specialize in several modalities, which require different techniques.In all modalities massage therapists apply touch and pressure to relieve stress and promote health.
Many modalities of massage therapy use massage oils, lotions, or creams to massage and rub the client’s muscles. Sometimes people who are considering being a massage therapist are curious about dealing with the modesty of a client. The therapist exposes only the body part being massaged The locations where massage therapists work in spas, gyms, massage centers, shopping malls, on cruise ships and hair salons to name just a few. Others may work in conjunction with Doctors, Chiropractors, Hospitals, Health Plans, and Sports teams. This is hardly a conclusive list. Some bodywork professionals also elect to have a traveling business, by providing onsite massages in clients’ homes or offices. The working locations may vary, but most massage therapists give massages in dimly lit settings. There is flexibility in setting working hours many massage therapists work part-time and set their own schedules.
Training programs may concentrate on certain modalities of massage. Massage therapy programs vary in accreditation. Also, different schools may require different amounts of hours to complete the training for modalities. Centerpoint is known for offering some of the most in-depth training. It enjoys many accreditations and a 30-year history of successful graduates and alumni populating the massage therapy and bodywork field in MN and nationwide.
Some states require formal training and licensure in order to practice massage therapy. Most of the boards governing massage therapy in these States require practicing massage therapists to complete a formal education program and pass an examination. You can get more information regarding this from Centerpoint.
The employment outlook is good as the employment of massage therapists is expected to grow faster than average. Continued growth in the demand for massage services will lead to new openings for massage therapists. Generally, massage therapists earn some portion of their income as gratuities. Massage therapists provide services that promote relaxation or physical well being for clients. If this is something that interests you contact Centerpoint for more information on becoming a massage therapist. Come and see what two generations of students have loved about CenterPoint! Schedule your campus visit – 952-562-5200.
Lymph Drainage Massage Class: Monday, April 30th, 6-9 pm
Learn and practice the basic hand techniques of Lymph Drainage Massage (LDM) in this class. Participants will learn how to use light-touch massage strokes to move excess lymphatic fluid (edema) out of the body’s tissues and spaces and into the lymph system. When edema is moved into the lymph system it can be purified and transported for recirculation or elimination. Massage therapists and therapeutic bodywork professionals can offer significant therapeutic benefits for many types of clients. You can use lymph drainage therapy for clients including those who have pre/post surgery pain, chronic pain, edema, lymph edema, inflammation, soft tissue injury, and cancer survivors, including post-mastectomy clients. It’s also highly beneficial for clients who are experiencing acne and other skin conditions.
It can also help with chronic pain. Lymph massage is very relaxing and helpful for those who are seeking stress reduction and deep relaxation, or for those people who are making major lifestyle changes. It also activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
You will gain a detailed study of the lymphatic system through this class. Concepts of lymphatic massage, including watersheds, assessment, indications & contraindications, and directions of movement are also introduced. Learning and practicing the basic hand techniques of Lymph Drainage Massage and how these techniques are applied to the various body regions throughout the body will give you the knowledge you need as a professional bodywork therapist. Plus, you will learn self-massage techniques for self care.
Clients who deal with chemical sensitivities can also receive this type of massage because it doesn’t require the use of lubricant. It’s also referred to as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a gentle massage technique that encourages natural circulation. Learn this noninvasive and effective lymph drainage therapy at our MN massage school. Call 952-562-5200 to enroll in this introductory course to broaden the therapeutic possibilities with your clients.
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