The Continuing Education Center at Spa Floetry is an event center that is available for meetings, training classes, or events which require a large space. Maximum capacity 50 people.
We specialize in Continuing Education credits for massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors and health care professionals. We also offer classes to non-professionals as well. All of our classes are NCBTMB and NSBMT approved.
First time on our schedule for our pet lovers, we will be hosting a two-hour Pet First Aid and CPR Class taught by Betsy Alvarez, www.itsapetsworld.net.
We welcome back, Catherine Laws of The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com.
Returning in 2010 is Dr. Ross Tourtchaninov of Aesculapius Books, www.aesculapbooks.com in Phoenix, Arizona who partnered with us for Segment Reflex Massage. If you want to include medical massage therapy in your practice; if you want to reach a completely new professional level, and if you want to be ready to deliver highly effective treatment to your clients this is for you. Next class is February 7- 8, 2010.
He will be offering Segment Reflex on day one and Medical Massage Protocol for Performis Muscle Syndrome - Sciatica on day 2.
First time at Spa Floetry Bruce Baltz, www.SpiriPhysical.com ,
will be coming to us from Larchmont, NY. Bruce is a leader in the education industry. He will be presenting AIS; Active Isolated Stretching: The Spa Method in March and Intro to Deep Tissue Healing "The Art of Stone Massage in June .
We're excited to have Heath Reed and Nicole Errico Reed, www.nationalbodyworkseminars.com. They will be presenting Thai Yoga Massage in July . They recently held a free demonstration for 1 CE for Massage Therapists at a Las Vegas Massage Meetup Group, who we are a sponsor.
Introducing Krisda Suwannapha, B.A., LMT, Board Certified - Krisda is a native of Thailand who has been studying Thai Massage Therapy since 1960. His first instructor was abbot Sangworn, Sututwanaram who preached and taught in a Budhist Temple and specialised in Thai Traditonal medicine. The Abbott had opened the care and treatement clinic and healed the clients who suffered from generalized illness relevant to neuro muscular skeletal complaints. He will be teaching Intro to Thai Massage, Thai Massage on the Table, Seated Thai Massage and Thai Foot Massage.
Our Room includes the use of our Mini kitchen which includes the use of a full size refrigerator, microwave and sink. Also included with the use of this space is our fireside lounge.
Room Rental
$40/Hour
A deposit is required to hold the room.
We also have tables,chairs, stage and video equipment for rent to meet your needs.
To reserve your spot give us a call at (702) 478-8788 and ask for Billie.
UPCOMING CLASSES
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND FEES
JANUARY 2010
1/17 & 1/18/2010 - 10 am to 5 pm -
HOT STONE - 12 CEU's
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $260
Students will learn the healing methods with
Hot and Cold Stones by relieving pressure on the sinus cavities, headaches and
TMG. Students will understand the
history of stones, identify shapes of stones, knowing the difference in quality
and purpose of Basalt, Marble and Chakra energy stones and where to administer
the various sizes of stones on the body.
Students will be taught the proper oils to use in preparation prior to
administering procedure, proper draping, proper pressure techniques, set up of
the room with proper supplies and hygienic cleanup. ** Wear comfortable clothing, bring massage
table, sheets, massage oil (lotion), notebook and water
1/31 & 2/1/2010 - 10 am - 5 pm
NECK, BACK AND SHOULDER PAIN - 12 CEU's
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $205 if paid in full by 1/4/10 - After 1/4/10 $220
Upon completion of this course you
will recognize red flags for cancer in patients with neck pain, be able to list
common diagnostic tests to elucidate neck pain etiology and describe their
indications and limitations, identify the signs and symptoms of acute cervical
sprain/strain, be able to describe which activities may predispose a person to
cervical intervertebral disc
herniation. ** Wear comfortable
clothing, bring massage table, sheets, massage oil (lotion), notebook and water
February 2010
2/7 & 2/8/10 - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Segment Reflex and Medical Massage Protocol for Periformis Muscle Syndrome - Sciatica - 12 CEU's
INSTRUCTOR - DR. ROSS TOURTCHANINOV
http://www.aesculapbooks.com
CLASS FEE: $250 (Bring Medical Massage vol. 1) or $300.00 (includes Medical Massage VOL. 1)
Day One - Do you know about Thoracic Outlet
Syndrome/Anterior Scalene Muscle Syndrome?
It’s a condition most therapists encounter with their clients without
ever realizing it! Segment Reflex Medical
Massage treatment has enormous therapeutic potential on patients with a wide
variety of somatic and visceral disorders.
Day Two – Medical Massage
Protocol for the Performis Muscle Syndrome, Sciatica
Items needed for
class: Table, sheets, lotion or oil and
wear comfortable clothing.
2/14 & 2/15/10 - 10 am - 5 pm
DEEP TISSUE - 12 CEU's
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $205 paid in full by 1/14/10 - After $220
Deep Tissue Massage or myofascial
release is a massage technique that focuses on releasing restrictions in the
deeper layers of the muscles, tendons and ligaments. You will learn both corrective therapeutic
using two methods, direct or indirect and their effectiveness in releasing
deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, relaxing and soothing
muscles. ** Wear comfortable
clothing, bring massage table, sheets, massage oil (lotion), notebook and water
2/23 & 2/24/10 - INTRO TO THAI MASSAGE - 16 CEU'S
Instructor: Krisda Suwannapha
Class Fee: $285
Thai
massage is a Thai healing art that it is a four part series to traditional Thai
medicine. It is a form of therapy based
on the theory of the flow of energy between specific points on the periphery of
the body and internal organs.
Thai
massage improves circulation, flexibility and muscle tone. It can take the vital sole in repairing
damaged tissue by a blend of acupressure and stretching. It is especially beneficial for those who
find themselves stiff, sore, or tired from over exertion in work or sport or
other disorders affecting mobility. As a
holistic approach to healing, the most important function of Thai massage is to
stimulate the body’s natural healing process.Participant will be trained how to use meditation to focus on the body
through mind and spirit.
**Wear
comfortable clothing; bring massage table, sheets pillow, note book and water
2/28/10 - PET FIRST AID AND CPR - (Not NCBTMB OR NSBMT Approved)
Instructor: Betsy Alvarado, www.itsapetsworld.net
10 am to 2 pm
Pet CPR and First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet that has been injured or suddenly taken ill. Knowing the skills and techniques of Pet First Aid can mean the difference between life and death, temporary and permanent disability, rapid recovery or a long recuperation.
Class Fee: $45 per student - Open to the Public
MARCH 2010
3/14 & 3/15/10 - PRENATAL MASSAGE AND ACCUPRESSURE - 12 - CE's
TWO MODALITIES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $220 paid in full by 2/14/10 - After 2/14/10 $240
Day One – Pre-Natal Massage - Students are made aware
of the anatomical, physiological and biochemical changes that occur in the
woman during the nine months period of gestation as it relates to Massage
Therapy. Students learn the benefits of
prenatal massage, proper draping, proper scents, side posture, use of pillows
and supplies, positioning, property set up of table, back pain massage and
stretching exercises.
Day Two - Acupressure
Massage – Students will learn the benefits of acupressure, what is Qi, what is
a meridian, what is acupuncture and what is traditional Chinese medicine. Student will also learn the contraindications
and indications and anatomical locations.**Wear comfortable clothing
bring massage oil (lotion), massage table, sheets, pillow, note book and water
3/21 & 3/22/10 - 10 am - 5 pm
THAI MASSAGE ON THE TABLE - 14 CEU's
Instructor: Krisda Suwannapha
Class Fee: $255
Thai massage
(nuad Thai) is part of Traditional Thai medicine and a form of manual therapy
that involves very efficient methods of hands-on compression, stretching and
rhythmic movements with the client clothed on a massage table. Thai massage is a ancient art that is an incredible therapy for the
giver and the receiver. This course
will demonstrae how to properly perform thai massage on the table. Participant will be trained how to use
meditation to focus on the body through mind and spirit.
**Wear
comfortable clothing; bring massage table, sheets pillow, note book and water
March 28 & 29, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. -
AIS - ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING: THE SPA METHOD - 16 CE's
Instructor, Bruce Baltz, SpiriPhysical, Inc.
Class Fee: $295 paid in full by 2/28/10 - After $320
Active Isolated Stretching: The Spa Method was developed from Aaron Mattes' clinical approach to stretching and reformatted by Bruce Baltz. This format can be adapted into the spa setting and bring more depth to any menu or enhance the deep tissue or sports related treatments. This two day workshop will be broken down into three segments covering upper body and neck, lower body, and hands and feet. You will learn how to reach the deepest tissues of the body with the less discomfort to your client while minimizing the stress on your body. An added feature to this program will be handouts you can provide your clients which will help them maintain and promote further balance into their lives.
APRIL 2010
4/11 & 4/12/10 - 10 am - 5 pm
REFLEXOLOGY - 12 CEU's
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $215 if paid by 3/11/10 - After 3/11/10 - $230
Students will learn the history of Reflexology, learn the healing methods which involve pressure and massage of the reflex points found on the hand and feet. Students will be taught that a vital energy circulates between the organs and permeating every living cell and tissue and how they correlate to the hands and feet Pressure Points. **Wear comfortable clothing; bring massage table, sheets, pillow, note book and water
4/25 & 4/26/10 - 9 am - 4 pm
SEATED THAI MASSAGE - 14 CEU's
Instructor Krisda Suwannapha
Class Fee $255
Seated
Thai Massage can be used as routine work and also can be used as an alternative
for the clients who are not able to lie on the ground. It can be done in office chair, massage chair
or even on the floor.
It
will cover the head, neck, shoulder, back, arms and hands. This course will present the Thai energy
lines and points of a specific area. The
course will also present the proper way to perform with a variety of positions
for the giver and receiver. Participant will be trained how to use meditation to
focus on the body through mind and spirit.
**Wear comfortable clothing; bring massage table, sheets, note book and water
MAY 2010
5/8/10 - 9 am - 4 pm
THAI FOOT MASSAGE - 8 CEU's
Instructor - Krisda Suwannapha
Class Fee: $150 if taken alone - No Charge if you take Intro to Thai Massage, Thai Massage on the Table and Seated Thai Massage
Thai
foot massage is a manual massage of the feet and lower legs. The grown belief system of energy lines and
specific points on the feet reflex back to the body’s organs and muscles
through energy lines. Thai foot massage
uses a folk instrument such as a massage stick combined with the palm and thumb
slide pressing or forearm rolling on foot and leg energy lines with lubricant
used or, cream of lotion. This course
will present Thai massage history, principles and procedures including Thai
energy lines and points of the foot and leg.
The participant will learn how to perform Thai foot massage properly on
the table or chair.
**Wear comfortable clothing; bring massage table, sheets, note book and water
5/9 & 5/10/2010 - 10 am - 5 pm
NECK, BACK AND SHOULDER PAIN - 12 CEU's
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $205 if paid in full by 4/9/10 - After 4/9/10 $220
Upon completion of this course you will recognize red flags for cancer in patients with neck pain, be able to list common diagnostic tests to elucidate neck pain etiology and describe their indications and limitations, identify the signs and symptoms of acute cervical sprain/strain, be able to describe which activities may predispose a person to cervical intervertebral disc herniation. ** Wear comfortable clothing, bring massage table, sheets, massage oil (lotion), notebook and water
5/23 & 5/24/10 - 10 am - 5 pm
DEEP TISSUE - 12 CEU's
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $205 paid in full by 4/23/10 - After 4/23/10 $220
Deep Tissue Massage or myofascial
release is a massage technique that focuses on releasing restrictions in the
deeper layers of the muscles, tendons and ligaments. You will learn both corrective therapeutic
using two methods, direct or indirect and their effectiveness in releasing
deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, relaxing and soothing
muscles. ** Wear comfortable
clothing, bring massage table, sheets, massage oil (lotion), notebook and water
JUNE 2010
6/6 & 6/7/10 - 10 am - 5 pm
SPORTS MASSAGE - 12 CEU's
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $225 if paid in full by 5/6/10 - After 5/6/10 - $240Upon completion of this course you will be able to
comprehend and describe the 4 phases of sports massage, understand 11 common
sports massage strokes and soft tissue techniques and you will know how to
perform sports massage on specific body areas affected by a variety of common
sports-related injuries and medical problems.
** Wear comfortable clothing, bring massage table, sheets, massage oil (lotion), notebook and water
6/20 & 6/21/10 - 10 am- 5 pm
PRENATAL MASSAGE AND ACCUPRESSURE - 12 - CE's
TWO MODALITIES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
Instructor: Catherine Laws, The Healing Touch, www.thtmassage.com
Class Fee: $220 paid in full by 5/20/10 - After 5/20/10 $240
Day One – Pre-Natal Massage - Students are made aware
of the anatomical, physiological and biochemical changes that occur in the
woman during the nine months period of gestation as it relates to Massage
Therapy. Students learn the benefits of
prenatal massage, proper draping, proper scents, side posture, use of pillows
and supplies, positioning, property set up of table, back pain massage and
stretching exercises.
Day Two - Acupressure Massage – Students will learn the benefits of acupressure, what is Qi, what is a meridian, what is acupuncture and what is traditional Chinese medicine. Student will also learn the contraindications and indications and anatomical locations.**Wear comfortable clothing bring massage oil (lotion), massage table, sheets, pillow, note book and water
6/27 & 6/28/10 - 9 am - 6 pm
INTRO TO DEEP TISSUE HEALING - "THE ART OF STONE MASSAGE" - 16 CEU's
Instructor: Bruce Baltz, SpiriPhysical, Inc., www.spiriphysical.com
Class Fee: $355 if paid in full by 5/27/10 - After 5/27/10 - $380
This class will focus on how to use hot and cold stones in a safe manner for both the client and the therapist. A great deal of time will be spent on body mechanics which will help in extending your chosen path of work. Time will also be spent on proper stone selection and the pressure and speed of the stone application.
JULY 2010
7/11 & 7/12/10 - THAI YOGA MASSAGE - Heath and Nicole Reed - More details to come.
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