Continuing Education Calendar

2013 Continuing Education for Therapeutic Bodywork & Health Professionals

Come and enjoy yourself as you meet your educational needs – make new friends and renew old friendships while you enhance your professional skills and learn from experts in your field of interest….

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CenterPoint introduces Continuing Education Courses for 2013!

What’s New?

• CenterPoint’s Advanced Continuing Education Certificate courses
  
• Ongoing Discounts for current AMTA, AOBTA and ABMP members!
  
• Special Discounts for CenterPoint Alumni!
• Special Discounts for CenterPoint Students!

FOR THERAPEUTIC BODYWORKERS & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Special Populations	Thursdays, May 2 - August 15
Special Populations: Geriatric Care	2 Thursdays, May 2 & May 9
Adult CPR	Saturday, May 4
First Aid	Saturday, May 4
Thai Massage	Tuesdays, May 7 - August 13
Foot & Hand Reflexology	3 Weekends: May 11 & 12, June 22 & 23, July 27 & 28
Qi-Yoga	14 Wednesdays, May 15 - August 14
Special Populations: HIV/AIDS	Thursdays, May 16 & 23
Shiatsu Basics	Saturday, May 18
NEW! Hospital Massage	3 weekends: May 18 & 19, June 15 & 16, July 20 & 21
Special Populations: Pregnancy	4 Thursdays, May 30 - June 20
Active Isolated Stretching 2 – Lower Body	Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2
Massage Basics	Saturday, June 8
Special Populations: Cancer Patients and Survivors	3 Thursdays, June 27 - July 18
Shiatsu Basics	Saturday, July 13
Special Populations: Survivors of Trauma and Abuse	3 Thursdays, July 25 - August 8
Lomi Lomi	Friday - Sunday, August 2 - 4
Massage Basics	Saturday, August 10
Lymph Drainage Massage	Tuesdays, September 3 - December 10
Adult CPR	Saturday, September 7
First Aid	Saturday, September 7
Craniosacral Techniques	3 Weekends: Sept 14 & 15, Oct 12 & 13, Nov 9 & 10
Active Isolated Stretching 3 – Core and Extremities	Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15
Shiatsu Basics	Saturday, September 21
Spa & Resort Techniques	3 weekends: Sept. 21 & 22, Oct 19 & 20, Nov. 16 & 17
NEW! Advanced Asian Bodywork Therapy	3 weekends: Oct 26 & 27, Nov. 23 & 24, Dec 7 & 8
CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Approved Provider.

Special Populations   #6300

Thursdays, May 2 - August 15 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tuition Fee: $900
Materials: $18 + tax
Total hours: 60
NCBTMB: CE Hours for each unit (60 total CE Hours)

Prerequisites: 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. 

This course is designed for massage or shiatsu therapists to gain a greater knowledge and understanding, as well as skill and safe practice, to effectively work with various populations. Participants will investigate several special populations that frequently seek bodywork therapy including pregnant women, geriatric clients, clients who have HIV/AIDS, cancer, and survivors of trauma and abuse. The pathology, etiology, indications, contraindications, and emotional considerations will be reviewed from both massage and shiatsu perspectives. The emphasis is on understanding the special needs and considerations to create effective sessions. By the end of the course, students will design and perform beneficial treatment sessions, from assessment through application. In one or more of the units, students will have an opportunity to work with guest volunteer clients from the public who have the conditions being studied in class.

Participants are encouraged to enroll in the full 15-week, 60 hour course. The final class in the course is a summary review and compilation for the full course. However, bodywork therapists may enroll in separate modules of the course. See additional listings for information regarding each module.

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Special Populations: Geriatric Care   CP#623A

Thursdays, May 2 & May 9 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Register by April 19

Tuition Fee: $128
Materials: $3 + tax
Total hours: 8
NCBTMB: 8 CE hours

Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.

Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and massage lotion.

The older population has become one of the largest demographic groups taking advantage of massage and bodywork therapy in the U.S. The “baby boomer” generation is savvy about the benefits of bodywork for healthy aging. Therapeutic bodywork is beneficial to address the common muscle and joint discomforts of the older client who frequently has multiple medical challenges. 

This course provides a review of the physiology of aging and some of the more common conditions that can benefit from bodywork therapy. How to conduct a thorough intake specific to the older client will be reviewed. Contraindications and referrals will be discussed. The emotional, psychological, and social implications of aging are key factors in a person’s well-being. Frequently, the massage and shiatsu therapist may be working with the client’s family members or with a health care team in the overall care of the aging client. Participants will explore the physiological foundation of aging from both the eastern and western perspective. Students will be challenged to develop original and creative sessions using their own training for effective application. Enroll in this course to be able to work effectively and confidently with this very special and ever growing population.

Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM; Certified Instructor, AOBTA. Michael earned his B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College in 1988 and then moved to Minneapolis to work as a professional dancer and choreographer. He completed his training in Shiatsu Anma therapy in 1997 at the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study. Michael currently maintains a private shiatsu practice, and is an instructor and clinic supervisor in the shiatsu department at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School in Minneapolis. He is a Certified Instructor with the AOBTA and is Nationally Certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy with the NCCAOM.

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Adult CPR   #301

Saturday, May 4 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Tuition Fee: CPR & First Aid Textbook: $18.95 +tax (to be read before class) + $6.00 mailing fee
Workshop Fee: $60 (not eligible for discount)
Materials: Textbook: $18.95 + tax (to be read before class) + $6.00 mailing fee
Total hours: 4
NCBTMB: 4 CE Hours

Please obtain and read the textbook prior to attending the course.

This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR course teaches basic life support techniques to use on adults. The class consists of demonstration and class participation to learn the techniques. In addition to learning CPR for adults and children, you will by certified to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Course policies: Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class, and be prepared to demonstrate the skills to the instructor’s satisfaction.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

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First Aid   #302

Saturday, May 4 • 8:00 am - Noon

Workshop Fee: $60 (not eligible for discount)
Materials: CPR & First Aid Textbook: $18.95 + tax (to be read before class) + $6.00 mailing fee
Total hours: 4
NCBTMB: 4 CE Hours

Please obtain and read the textbook prior to attending the course.

This American Heart Association First Aid course covers basic emergency response to respiratory failure, bleeding, poisoning, shock, burns, broken bones, and more. The class consists of demonstration and class participation to learn the techniques.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

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Thai Massage   #4204

Tuesdays, May 7 - August 13 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Register by April 19

Tuition Fee: $795
Materials: $42 + tax
Total hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours

Prerequisites: The completion of a massage or shiatsu training program, or an equivalent manual therapy program. Students currently in a training program need to have completed at least 120 hours of bodywork technique.

Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and wear or bring socks.

Thai Massage is part of the four-fold traditional medical system of Thailand (the others are herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, and spiritual practices). Thai medicine shares features with Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, including the concepts of energy flow through pathways of the body. This style of bodywork emphasizes the mind/body connection and has been utilized in the treatment of physical, emotional and spiritual disorders.

The main techniques of Thai Massage include the application of stretching and pressure throughout the whole body to stimulate energy flow. Thai Massage is often called Thai Yoga Massage because the therapist uses his or her body to move the client into a series of stretches similar to Yoga. It is performed on a mat and utilizes the thumbs, fingers, forearms, elbows, palms, knees, legs, and feet for stretching, massage and pressure techniques, joint mobilization and muscle compression. Thai Massage is a very active and energizing, yet deeply relaxing, experience for both the practitioner and the client. Once the client has relaxed, the practitioner, with a heightened sensitivity, stretches the client to his or her comfortable limit. 

A high level of significance is attributed to the abdominal region. According to Thai Medicine, all the major energy pathways of the body have their origin in the vicinity of the navel. Therefore, the abdominal massage techniques are a crucial component of the healing benefit of this training. 

In this course, you will discover the main features of Thai medicine including the concepts of energy flow through pathways of the body. The main manual applications of pressure and stretching will be presented and practiced. Students learn to perform a full body Thai Massage. Techniques for the supine, side-lying, and prone positions are included. This course is great to choose to integrate Thai Massage techniques to expand your current massage, shiatsu and bodywork “toolbox”.

Instructor: Attila Pegan, NCBTMB

Instructor: Attila Pegan. Attila’s journey as a massage practitioner began in 1999 in his native country of Hungary. He completed a 770 hour massage training program in Hungary that consisted of over 500 hours of medical massage. He worked in a clinical setting at the Hungarian Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, which is a highly regarded hospital in Hungary.In 2002 Attila traveled to Thailand and completed all 6 levels of the International Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai. He then moved to Minnesota, his wife’s home. In 2005 he founded Asokananda’s Sunshine Network and completed advanced training with Andrea Baglioni and Laurino Bertelli in Montreal, Canada. In 2006, he began teaching Thaiyoga massage. After a year he traveled to Thailand to do his teacher training at Lahu Village. Upon his return, Attila organized and taught beginner Thaiyogamassage workshops. Attila is approved as a Continuing Education Provider by NCBTMB and maintains a busy clinical and teaching practice with his wife in Savage, Minnesota.

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Foot & Hand Reflexology   #3209

3 Weekends: May 11 & 12, June 22 & 23, July 27 & 28 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Register by April 19

Tuition Fee: $795
Materials: $151 + tax (Book, materials fee, lab fee)
Total hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours

Prerequisites: Completion of a therapeutic bodywork or allied health care program. 

Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Students will be given the required materials kit on the first day of class. Please be prepared to practice the techniques outside of class. 

The ancients worldwide knew the power of pressing points on the feet and hands to increase health and well-being. Discover what they knew!  The hands and feet contain points and regions that correspond to all the body’s structures and functions, making reflexology an ideal adjunctive technique for any of CenterPoint’s programs. Reflexology is based on the holistic model of the body, and makes use of the concept that the whole is reflected in each of the parts. 

In this fun and exciting course, you will learn the detailed maps of the hands and feet, the techniques to make your reflexology work effective and therapeutic. Students learn: 

• Why some conditions are best addressed on feet or hands
• Traditional Thumb-Walking
• Non-traditional techniques to save your thumbs
• Condition specific protocols
• Add-on techniques such as foot soaks, paraffin dips & aromatherapy lotions
• Basic Aromatherapy with specific application to energetic Chakra points on the feet

In addition, students are introduced to Aromatherapy with Essential Oils which are integrated into foot and hand treatments. Reflexology can serve as a stand-alone therapy, or be combined with your other tools and techniques for spa, salon, fitness center, or private practice. There will be many opportunities to experience the healing effects of hand and foot reflexology, and practice your technique during the in-class practice on the other participants. This course is recommended for students who wish to work in the Spa industry.

Instructor: Theresa May, NCTMB, APP, has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. Theresa is an instructor and clinic supervisor at CenterPoint.

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Qi-Yoga   #667

14 Wednesdays, May 15 - August 14 • 5:10 - 5:50 pm
Register by May 8

Tuition Fee: $120 (not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 14 - 40 minute sessions

Prerequisites: All are welcome!

Please come dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement and stretching. For additional comfort, you may choose to bring a yoga mat (optional).

I want to study Yoga! I want to practice Qigong! Now you can do both!

Qi-Yoga (or Qigong-Yoga) is a rich blend of Yoga Asanas and Qigong forms with meditation to energize and improve the body inside and out. These exercises focus on the strength and flexibility of the tendons, muscles and ligaments. In addition, this class will focus on stretching the meridians, using acupressure, building Qi in the organs, and strengthening the connection to one’s inner landscape and the elements.

All are welcome! This class is open to those who are interested in this unique combination of qigong and yoga, and is designed for all skill levels. By taking this class, you will feel better, have more energy, and increase your overall well-being.

Instructor: Andrea Sullivan, NCTMB

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Special Populations: HIV/AIDS   #612A

Thursdays, May 16 & 23 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Register by May 3

Tuition Fee: $128
Materials: $3 + tax
Total hours: 8
NCBTMB: 8 CE hours

Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.

Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and massage lotion.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the bodywork therapist to work from a therapeutic and comfort approach with HIV/AIDS clients who are currently in treatment with medical professionals.  Participants will be introduced to assessment and treatment from both the Eastern and Western perspectives. The course will review the pathology of HIV/AIDS including etiology, symptomology, and medical approaches. Contraindications, precautions, and safety issues are covered. Techniques for stress reduction, immune boosting, and symptomatic relief will be demonstrated and practiced. This course is an opportunity to experience the powerful benefit that you can offer with the knowledge and techniques from western and eastern bodywork therapies. Emphasis will be on developing original and creative sessions that are effective for this population. Participants will have an opportunity to work with guest volunteer clients with HIV/AIDS.

Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA. Michael earned his B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College in 1988 and then moved to Minneapolis to work as a professional dancer and choreographer. He completed his training in Shiatsu Anma therapy in 1997 at the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study. Michael currently maintains a private shiatsu practice, and is lead instructor and clinic supervisor in the shiatsu department at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School in Minneapolis. He is a Certified Instructor with the AOBTA and is Nationally Certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy with the NCCAOM.

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Shiatsu Basics   #506

Saturday, May 18 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by May 10

Workshop Fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 6

*Please wear loose, comfortable clothing & bring one sheet and a large towel.

For those who wish to practice natural healing at home with family, friends and self, Shiatsu Basics provides an ideal introduction. Participants learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qi, Yin/Yang, and Eight Principles) are taught to facilitate understanding of how and why Shiatsu works.

Learn basic Shiatsu techniques for the neck, back, neck and feet. Discover how simple and effective Shiatsu therapy is for relieving headaches, backaches, stiff necks, and fatigue. Experience giving and receiving Shiatsu.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

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NEW! Hospital Massage   #3210

3 weekends: May 18 & 19, June 15 & 16, July 20 & 21 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Register by May 3

Tuition Fee: $795
Materials: $81.00 + tax (includes lab fee)
Total hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours

Prerequisites: The completion of a massage or shiatsu training program including coursework in physiology and pathology.

Hospital Massage prepares the student to work in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, assisted living, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, hospice, and with private practice clients who are medically frail. Demand is continually growing for skilled massage and bodywork therapists who are trained to provide complementary care for those receiving care in mainstream medical settings. Hospital massage therapists work alongside nurses, physicians, and other medical providers to create integrated health care.  Students learn how to use standard precautions and infection control, to identify common symptoms and conditions found in hospital patients, to work around medical devices, and to document care sessions. The course will cover positioning the client, and working with clients in hospital beds and wheelchairs. Students also learn specific indications and contraindications for patients in labor and delivery, orthopedic units, cardiac units and other medical situations. Students learn and practice how to:

• Adapt skills to deliver massage to those in a hospital bed or wheel chair without injuring yourself
• Accurately chart massage sessions
• Communicate with medical personnel
• Modify every aspect of giving a massage to be appropriate for clients in a wide variety of medical settings
• Work in various medical facilities in addition to hospitals (clinics, rehab centers, long term care facilities, dental clinics, etc.)

Students gain knowledge of how to choose appropriate massage and bodywork techniques for specific conditions including cancer, neurological disorders, digestive disorders, pre and post surgical needs, psychiatric illnesses, orthopedic conditions, and geriatric clients.

Choose this Elective course to prepare yourself to work in the fastest growing segment of bodywork employment – health care!

Instructor: Chelsea Knight, AMTA

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Special Populations: Pregnancy   #614

4 Thursdays, May 30 - June 20 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Register by May 17

Tuition Fee: $256
Materials: $3 + tax
Total hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours

Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.

Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and massage lotion.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the participant to work with pregnant clients from early pregnancy through delivery. The anatomy and physiology of pregnancy will be reviewed in detail, including the hormonal mediation of gestation and delivery, fetal development in each trimester, stages of labor and delivery, and hazards such as edema and hypertension for the mother. Students will learn the typical presenting conditions for all stages of pregnancy, including assessment and application strategies. Techniques for use in all stages of pregnancy are covered and include both massage and shiatsu/acupressure techniques. Strategies and techniques for use during labor and delivery will be included. The important contraindications and precautions for bodywork during pregnancy are covered. Register for this workshop and discover how you can be an important comfort and care provider during your client’s pregnancy. Participants will have the opportunity to work with pregnant women who volunteer as practice clients for the class.

Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA. Michael earned his B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College in 1988 and then moved to Minneapolis to work as a professional dancer and choreographer. He completed his training in Shiatsu Anma therapy in 1997 at the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study. Michael currently maintains a private shiatsu practice, and is lead instructor and clinic supervisor in the shiatsu department at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School in Minneapolis. He is a Certified Instructor with the AOBTA and is Nationally Certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy with the NCCAOM.

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Active Isolated Stretching 2 – Lower Body   #659

Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Register by May 17

Tuition Fee: $295 (Not eligible for discount)
Materials: $45 + tax
Total hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours

Prerequisites: This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork, manual therapies, or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.

Please bring two sheets, 1 pillowcase, and 1 bath towel and please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.

The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of Athletic Stretching that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes.

Over the past few decades many experts have advocated that stretching should last up to 60 seconds. For years, this prolonged static stretching technique was the gold standard. However, prolonged static stretching actually decreases the blood flow within the tissue creating localized ischemia and lactic acid buildup. This can potentially cause irritation or injury of local muscular,tendinous, lymphatic, as well as neural tissues, similar to the effects and consequences of trauma and overuse syndromes.

The Mattes AIS Technique is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper fascial planes for optimal physiologic function. Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than 2.0 seconds allows the target muscle to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing tension or resulting trauma.

The Mattes Method of A.I.S. is a myofascial release technique, which incorporates AIS, uses active movement and reciprocal inhibition to achieve optimal flexibility. Using a 2.0 second stretch has proven to be the key in avoiding reflexive contraction of the antagonistic muscle. Without activating muscle group contraction, restoration of full range of motion and flexibility can be successfully achieved.

Active Isolated Stretching 2 focuses applying the Mattes AIS Technique to the lower body. Participants will receive a book and a stretching rope.

Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS. Roger McNear is a native Minnesotan who developed a love for endurance sports in the early 1970′s when he began distance bicycle riding and skiing marathon distances. In the mid 1970′s Roger began teaching fitness and wellness. As more and more people inquired into personal training services with him, he obtained certification through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. Roger is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Soon Roger was taking classes from his mentor, Aaron Mattes, developer of Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S). Recognizing the amazing restorative and healing benefits of AIS, Roger began teaching AIS, and has done so for years. He maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MN.

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Massage Basics   #503

Saturday, June 8 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by May 31

Workshop Fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 6

Please wear loose clothing. Bring two twin sized sheets, a face towel, and a large blanket or towel for warmth. Massage lotion will be provided.

Massage Basics is designed for people who are considering a career in massage and bodywork, or for those who would like to learn a simple and safe massage sequence to practice on family and friends. You will learn a variety of basic massage techniques for the head, neck, back, arms and legs emphasizing continuity, completeness and confidence. Massage is great for stress reduction, relaxation, and improved circulation.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

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Special Populations: Cancer Patients and Survivors   #622B

3 Thursdays, June 27 - July 18 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Register by June 14

Tuition Fee: $192
Materials: $3 + tax
Total hours: 12
NCBTMB: 12 CE hours

Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.

Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and massage cream or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.

Bodywork by a trained therapist can be safe and beneficial for most people living with cancer. Learn to ease your client’s pain, decrease anxiety, manage nausea, improve sleep, and help relieve fatigue. Discover how to help strengthen their energy to better tolerate medical and surgical interventions. Participants in this course will learn how to take a history for clients with cancer, consider contraindications and precautions, make modifications as indicated, and then translate that information into a balanced and appropriate session.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Locate resources and information on the type of cancer and cancer treatments
• Take a detailed history with particular emphasis on data pertinent to bodywork
• State common side effects of Western medical treatments
• Describe adaptations and modifications of standard massage and/or shiatsu techniques for use with cancer clients
• Create a unique and individualized bodywork session for your client with cancer

Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA. Michael earned his B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College in 1988 and then moved to Minneapolis to work as a professional dancer and choreographer. He completed his training in Shiatsu Anma therapy in 1997 at the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study. Michael currently maintains a private shiatsu practice, and is an instructor and clinic supervisor in the shiatsu department at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School in Minneapolis. He is a Certified Instructor with the AOBTA and is Nationally Certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy with the NCCAOM.

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Shiatsu Basics   #506

Saturday, July 13 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Register by July 5

Tuition Fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Workshop Fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 6

*Please wear loose, comfortable clothing & bring one sheet and a large towel.

For those who wish to practice natural healing at home with family, friends and self, Shiatsu Basics provides an ideal introduction. Participants learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qi, Yin/Yang, and Eight Principles) are taught to facilitate understanding of how and why Shiatsu works.

Learn basic Shiatsu techniques for the neck, back, neck and feet. Discover how simple and effective Shiatsu therapy is for relieving headaches, backaches, stiff necks, and fatigue. Experience giving and receiving Shiatsu.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

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Special Populations: Survivors of Trauma and Abuse   #615

3 Thursdays, July 25 - August 8 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Register by July 12

Tuition Fee: $192
Materials: $3 + tax
Total hours: 12
NCBTMB: 12 CE hours

Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.

Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, and massage lotion.

Clients who have experienced physical or emotional trauma, as well those who have been through extreme loss, natural disasters, or combat situations have special needs and specific imbalances that can be successfully addressed with the therapeutic tools offered from Massage and Shiatsu therapies. This course provides the foundation for massage and shiatsu therapists to confidently work with clients who have abuse or trauma in their personal history. Theory and technique from both Western and Eastern approaches will be introduced. The course will cover the theory, indications, contraindications, and cautions for work with this population. Boundaries, emotional releases, and the role of the mental health counselor are covered. Current thinking regarding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, tissue memory, and mind-body aspects of abuse and trauma will be introduced. The course will also focus on technique aspects of bodywork for trauma and abuse, including stress-reduction, emotional clearing, balancing, and techniques to create better relaxation and coping resources.

Instructor: Michael Casper, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM, Certified Instructor, AOBTA. Michael earned his B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College in 1988 and then moved to Minneapolis to work as a professional dancer and choreographer. He completed his training in Shiatsu Anma therapy in 1997 at the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study. Michael currently maintains a private shiatsu practice, and is an instructor and clinic supervisor in the shiatsu department at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School in Minneapolis. He is a Certified Instructor with the AOBTA and is Nationally Certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy with the NCCAOM.

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Lomi Lomi   #655

Friday - Sunday, August 2 - 4 • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Register by July 19

Tuition Fee: $299
Materials: $5 + tax
Total hours: 24
NCBTMB: 24 CE Hours

Prerequisites: Prior training in bodywork.

Please bring 2 of each: flat sheets, wiping towels, face cradle covers, and pillow cases for draping. Bring 3 draping towels. Wear loose comfortable clothing.

Lomi Lomi, a Hawaiian massage modality, is traditionally done as a rite of passage for children coming of age by the Big Kahunas in the temples of Hawaii. This ritual bodywork is based on unconditional love and acceptance, where the person receiving is truly honored for who they are without judgment. This modality is described as long, continuous flowing strokes using the forearm to embrace the body like an ocean wave that then gently recedes.

Students who learn Lomi Lomi experience self-discovery of what it means to love, honor, and respect themselves while at the same time honoring those they work on. Participants use their forearms to embrace the body and provide pressure that saves hands and wrists. Lomi Lomi provides the therapist and the receiver with what it means to experience honor and sacredness in a healing art.

Enroll in Lomi Lomi to discover:

• The ancient bodywork lineage of Hawaii
• The 7 sacred principles in Lomi Lomi
• How to apply full body strokes
• How to use the forearm to save on wrists and fingers
• What it is to honor your client
• How to hold a sacred space for clients

Instructor: Michele Reid, B.A.S., NCBTMB. Michele graduated from CenterPoint’s East West Therapeutic Massage program in 2006 and is nationally certified from NCBTMB. She is a supervisor in Student Clinic, and is currently serving as CenterPoint’s admissions representative. Michele is a Lomi Lomi practitioner, and has been trained by Tom Cochran and Donna Jason in Sacred Lomi, the foundation for this Lomi Lomi course.

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Massage Basics   #503

Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Workshop Fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 6

Please wear loose clothing. Bring two twin sized sheets, a face towel, and a large blanket or towel for warmth. Massage lotion will be provided.

Massage Basics is designed for people who are considering a career in massage and bodywork, or for those who would like to learn a simple and safe massage sequence to practice on family and friends. You will learn a variety of basic massage techniques for the head, neck, back, arms and legs emphasizing continuity, completeness and confidence. Massage is great for stress reduction, relaxation, and improved circulation.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

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Lymph Drainage Massage   #3205

Tuesdays, September 3 - December 10 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Register by August 23

Tuition Fee: $795
Materials: $48 + tax
Total hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours

Prerequisites: For this advanced bodywork training, participants must have completed 120 hours of bodywork technique instruction and 90 hours of human anatomy and physiology.

Please bring two twin-size sheets, one pillowcase, a bath towel, and a bathing suit or snug-fitting athletic shorts for practice time.

This course introduces the theory and technique of Lymph Drainage Massage (LDM). This light-touch technique dramatically enhances lymph production and movement in both the superficial and deep aspects of the lymph system. Lymph massage is very relaxing. The movement of lymph improves immunity, reduces stress, decreases recovery time from injury or surgery, reduces edema and activates the parasympathetic nervous system.

The course begins with a detailed study of the lymphatic system. Concepts of lymphatic massage, including assessment, indications and contraindications, watersheds and directions of movement are introduced. Basic hand techniques are introduced and practiced. Techniques are applied to the various body regions, and self-massage techniques are taught for client homework and therapist benefit. Students will:

• Learn the structure and functions of the lymphatic system  
• Learn techniques to use as a full protocol or to incorporate with other forms of bodywork 
• Use LDM to reduce the negative side effects that sometimes happen with deep tissue techniques
• Learn how to keep breasts healthy and why this is connected to the Lymph system
• Learn how to safely massage those at risk for Lymphedema (a non-curable condition) which includes anyone who has had a lymph node removed

Participants will learn to use lymph drainage for common conditions such as post trauma and surgical edema, soft tissue and sports injuries, chronic pain, TMJ, recurring colds and infections, sluggish immune systems, stress and tension, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, Traveler’s Edema, and more. Because lymph massage does not require the use of a lubricant, it is recommended for clients with chemical sensitivities. This introductory course is excellent to broaden the therapeutic possibilities with clients and is recommended for those who work in medical settings.

Instructor: Theresa May, NCTMB, APP, has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. Theresa is an instructor and clinic supervisor at CenterPoint. 

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Adult CPR   #301

Saturday, September 7 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Register by August 30

Workshop Fee: $60 (not eligible for discount)
Materials: CPR & First Aid Textbook: $18.95 + tax (to be read before class) + $6.00 mailing fee
Total hours: 4
NCBTMB: 4 CE Hours

This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR course teaches basic life support techniques to use on adults. The class consists of demonstration and class participation to learn the techniques. In addition to learning CPR for adults and children, you will by certified to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Course policies: Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class, and be prepared to demonstrate the skills to the instructor’s satisfaction.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

 

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First Aid   #302

Saturday, September 7 • 8:00 am - Noon

Workshop Fee: $60 (not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 4
NCBTMB: 4 CE Hours

This American Heart Association First Aid course covers basic emergency response to respiratory failure, bleeding, poisoning, shock, burns, broken bones, and more. The class consists of demonstration and class participation to learn the techniques.

Course policies: Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class, and be prepared to demonstrate the skills to the instructor’s satisfaction.

Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty

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Craniosacral Techniques   #3204

3 weekends: Sept 14 & 15, Oct 12 & 13, Nov 9 & 10 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Register by August 30

Tuition Fee: $795
Materials: $22.95 + tax
Total hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours

Prerequisites: For this advanced bodywork training, participants must have completed 120 hours of bodywork technique instruction and 90 hours of human anatomy & physiology.

Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Participants must be prepared to practice the techniques outside of class.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on method for correcting problems in the Craniosacral system in which the brain and spinal cord function. Using a light touch, practitioners work through clothing, assessing and releasing restrictions in the craniosacral and fascial systems throughout the body to improve the functioning of the whole person. Craniosacral Therapy encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress, and improve the body’s internal environment. CST is increasingly used as a preventive measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of common problems. Everyone benefits from this work of balancing and regulating the cerebral spinal fluid, and especially those with:

• Headaches (migraine and tension)
• Chronic neck and back pain
• Learning disabilities and attention deficiencies
• Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
• Emotional imbalance
• Stress and tension-related problems
• Neurological disorders (Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, etc.)
• Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), and other connective-tissue disorders

This course explores the anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system, and students learn hands-on cranial and fascial release techniques to manage and reduce pain, various illnesses, and dysfunction. Craniosacral techniques are easily incorporated into massage and shiatsu bodywork sessions. Experience how these techniques offer astonishing results with minimal effort.

Instructor: Theresa May, NCTMB, APP, has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, craniosacral, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. Theresa is an instructor and clinic supervisor at CenterPoint.

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Active Isolated Stretching 3 – Core and Extremities   #660

Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Register by August 30

Tuition Fee: $295 (Not eligible for discount)
Materials: Materials fee: $45 + tax
Total hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours

Prerequisites: This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork, manual therapies, or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.

Please bring two sheets, 1 pillowcase, and 1 bath towel and please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.

The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of Athletic Stretching that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes.

Over the past few decades many experts have advocated that stretching should last up to 60 seconds. For years, this prolonged static stretching technique was the gold standard. However, prolonged static stretching actually decreases the blood flow within the tissue creating localized ischemia and lactic acid buildup. This can potentially cause irritation or injury of local muscular,tendinous, lymphatic, as well as neural tissues, similar to the effects and consequences of trauma and overuse syndromes.

The Mattes AIS Technique is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper fascial planes for optimal physiologic function. Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than 2.0 seconds allows the target muscle to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing tension or resulting trauma.

Active Isolated Stretching is beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and limited range of motion. It is an excellent system for massage and shiatsu therapists to integrate into their sessions with clients.

Active Isolated Stretching 3 focuses applying the Mattes AIS Technique to the core and extremities. Participants will receive a book and a stretching rope.

Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS. Roger McNear is a native Minnesotan who developed a love for endurance sports in the early 1970′s when he began distance bicycle riding and skiing marathon distances. In the mid 1970′s Roger began teaching fitness and wellness. As more and more people inquired into personal training services with him, he obtained certification through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. Roger is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Soon Roger was taking classes from his mentor, Aaron Mattes, developer of Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S). Recognizing the amazing restorative and healing benefits of AIS, Roger began teaching AIS, and has done so for years. He maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MN.

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Shiatsu Basics   #506

Saturday, September 21 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Register by Sept. 13

Workshop Fee: $75 (Not eligible for discount)
Total hours: 6

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing & bring one sheet and a large towel.

For those who wish to practice natural healing at home with family, friends and self, Shiatsu Basics provides an ideal introduction. Participants learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qi, Yin/Yang, and Eight Principles) are taught to facilitate understanding of how and why Shiatsu works.

Learn basic Shiatsu techniques for the back, neck and feet. Discover how simple and effective Shiatsu therapy is for relieving headaches, back-aches, stiff necks and fatigue. Experience giving and receiving Shiatsu.

Instructor: CenterPoint faculty

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Spa & Resort Techniques   #3208

3 weekends: Sept. 21 & 22, Oct 19 & 20, Nov. 16 & 17 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Register by August 30

Tuition Fee: $795
Materials: $329 + tax (Book, supplies, lab fee)
Total hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours

Prerequisites: Prior training in bodywork therapy.

Please bring two twin-size sheets and one pillowcase. Students will be given required spa supplies on the first day of class. Please be prepared to practice the techniques outside of class.

Spas have become the largest employers of massage therapists in the U.S. Spa techniques combine natural healing traditions with relaxation & restoration for the spa massage client. Spa training prepares the massage or shiatsu therapist to find employment in spa establishments, resorts, hotels, salons, and cruise ships. Therapists also incorporate spa techniques into private practice without the need for extensive equipment or special “wet room” facilities. 

The foundation of CenterPoint’s Spa & Resort course is therapeutic. Spa & Resort Techniques at CenterPoint is taught from the healing perspective in addition to comfort and relaxation. These ancient practices have therapeutic benefits for today’s clients.

In this course students discover historical background for spa and resort massage, and a vast array of spa techniques including wraps, clay application, hydrotherapy, heated stone massage, and much more. Essential Oils and Aromatherapy are introduced and integrated into many of the Spa treatments. Students learn and practice:

• Safe use of hot and cold stones to bring balance and grounding to clients
• The art, science, and application of Aromatherapy Exfoliation techniques using salt, sugar and manual brushing
• Body wraps with various mediums including clay, mud, seaweed, herbs
• Hydrotherapy
• Marketing ideas

Spa & Resort Techniques is an excellent way to expand your sessions with clients. You can combine many of the spa techniques with your massage or shiatsu sessions to create just the right treatment. Register for this course and learn many tools to offer a wide range of services to your clients, both in private practice and in established businesses.

Instructor: Theresa May, NCTMB, APP, has been practicing and teaching massage and bodywork techniques since 2001. She attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale Arizona, where she later became a teacher and administrator. Her areas of expertise include aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, lymphatic drainage massage, prenatal massage, and therapeutic modalities. Using all of these techniques, she has created protocols for working with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, cancer and for those at the end of life. Theresa is an instructor and clinic supervisor at CenterPoint.

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NEW! Advanced Asian Bodywork Therapy   #4300

3 weekends: Oct 26 & 27, Nov. 23 & 24, Dec 7 & 8 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuition Fee: $795
Materials: $8 + tax
Total hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours

Prerequisite: Completion of a Shiatsu Therapy or Asian Bodywork Therapy program including TCM theory.

Please bring 2 twin sheets and a pillowcase. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and socks.

This course offers Asian bodywork therapists ways to improve their clinical effectiveness by honing assessment skills, expanding the technical toolbox, and deepening intuitive awareness of, and connection with, the client’s energy system.

Students will deepen and expand assessment skills through exercises that develop intuitive listening and information gathering. “Seeing without your eyes” strengthens the therapist’s ability to sense the client’s energy at a single point, in a meridian, and throughout the body. The “art of abdominal assessment” at this advanced level is demonstrated and practiced throughout the course.

Students explore the 8 Extraordinary Vessels through an in-depth understanding of their function and how they impact deeper layers of internal health. Students learn to assess and treat the energetic balance/imbalance of each vessel through working with the opening points.

Students examine the Five Elements in depth and associate them with common clinical conditions, incorporating key components for assessment and treatment using both 8 Principle and Five Element frameworks. Students explore the Yang (Fu) Organ systems and their common disease patterns. Students experience how to assess and treat a large number of conditions including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation and diarrhea, stomach ulcers and stomach heat conditions, bladder infections, and gallstones. The Five Elemental or Transporting Points are incorporated into assessment and treatment planning. Advanced ampuku and abdominal techniques are introduced, practiced, and integrated into treatments. This class will also cover treatment of pain, the healing process, and long-term case management. Each class will begin with meditation, followed by a short lecture/discussion. The bulk of the class time is spent in practical exercises and session work focused on developing intuitive skills and technical excellence.

Instructor: Andrea Sullivan, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM. Andrea graduated from CenterPoint’s Shiatsu Therapy Program in 2005. She is certified in Chi Nei Tsang, having studied with the Universal Healing Tao School in Thailand with Grand Master Mantak Chia. She practices Tai Chi and Qi Gong on a regular basis, and maintains a private bodywork practice. She teaches in CenterPoint’s Shiatsu Department. 

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