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This course will take your treatments to a new level by incorporating cupping as a manual therapy! Learn the basic techniques for safe and innovative therapies that achieve amazing results and do not leave marks. This workshop includes theory and applications with plenty of hands-on activity to practice.
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You will also leave with new assessment skills that become fundamental to customizing the work for each person you treat. Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic ACE Massage Cupping techniques and gain the ability to assess potential issues through a solid set of evaluation criteria and observation of tissue during the cupping treatment. The course is perfectly designed for massage therapists who are working in a group practice and/or spa setting. The 8-hour course prepares the massage therapist to add cupping to their menu of services. The education offers guidelines for safe standards of practice and appropriate protocols. The massage therapist will be termed an “Ace Cupping Practitioner” upon course completion.
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One of the most amazing aspects of this technique is the “separation” that the vacuum produces in tissue layers. This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to undernourished and dehydrated tissue as well as the elimination of old waste and congestion.
Along with the substantial health benefits of clearing old debris, the use of suction is invaluable in releasing soft tissue, scars, and restricted fascia. Sports professionals are benefiting from the ease of recovery from injury or surgery and an increase in athletic performance, and major league sports teams are utilizing the therapy.
This class will leave you asking “Why didn’t someone show me this before?”
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This presentation will explain the effects of VacuTherapies™ on the body and how these effects can result in dramatic changes in client conditions. You will leave with assessment skills that become fundamental to customizing the work for each person you treat. Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic ACE Massage Cupping techniques and gain the ability to assess potential issues through a solid set of evaluation criteria and observation of tissue during the cupping treatment. The education offers guidelines for safe standards of practice and appropriate protocols. As an adjunct therapy to chiropractic manipulation, medical protocols, and surgical recovery, ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy accelerates patient progress. The end result is happier clients and increased referrals from medical professionals!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
One of the most amazing aspects of this technique is the “separation” that the vacuum produces in tissue layers. This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to undernourished and dehydrated tissue as well as the elimination of old waste and congestion.
Along with the substantial health benefits of clearing old debris, the use of suction is invaluable in releasing soft tissue, scars, and restricted fascia. Sports professionals are benefiting from the ease of recovery from injury or surgery and an increase in athletic performance, and major league sports teams are utilizing the therapy.
This class will leave you asking “Why didn’t someone show me this before?”
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This presentation will explain the effects of VacuTherapies™ on the body and how these effects can result in dramatic changes in client conditions. You will leave with assessment skills that become fundamental to customizing the work for each person you treat. Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic ACE Massage Cupping techniques and gain the ability to assess potential issues through a solid set of evaluation criteria and observation of tissue during the cupping treatment. The education offers guidelines for safe standards of practice and appropriate protocols. As an adjunct therapy to chiropractic manipulation, medical protocols, and surgical recovery, ACE Massage Cupping™ therapy accelerates patient progress. The end result is happier clients and increased referrals from medical professionals!
This class will leave you asking “Why didn’t someone show me this before?”
COURSE DESCRIPTION
ACE Massage Cupping Therapy is an incredible modality that can be added to any massage or healthcare practice. ACE Massage Cupping therapy greatly enhances the benefits of massage, decreases physical strain on the practitioner, and increases revenues through add-on services.
This ancient tool has been adapted for bodywork and is powerfully therapeutic for many conditions. Versatile techniques mimic massage movements ranging from deep tissue and myofascial release to the light pumping movements of lymphatic drainage. Used regularly, ACE Massage Cupping therapy is a terrific approach to promoting wellness for our clients.
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This presentation will explain the effects of VacuTherapies™ on the body and how these effects can result in dramatic changes in client conditions. You will leave with assessment skills that become fundamental to customizing the work for each person you treat. Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic ACE Massage Cupping techniques and gain the ability to assess potential issues through a solid set of evaluation criteria and observation of tissue during the cupping treatment. The education offers guidelines for safe standards of practice and appropriate protocols. This three-day workshop is fun and informative, with plenty of hands-on activity. Students will leave the class with a working knowledge of using the techniques in their practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to add one of the most valuable and versatile healing modalities available today to your toolbox. Classes book fast!
This class will leave you asking “Why didn’t someone show me this before?”
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MediCupping provides a wonderful bridge to the medical community, with special applications for surgical preparation and recovery, chiropractic and orthopedic work, conditions associated with Diabetes, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and much more. The results are fast and comfortable for the client and practitioner, and noticeably impressive to medical professionals.
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Students will work with and become skilled at using an electronic Vacuum Therapy Machine. During the class, students will experience intensive, hands-on exposure to the techniques that are presented.
As an adjunct therapy for massage, physical therapy and chiropractic work, easy resolution of soft tissue issues enhances procedures and adjustments to accelerate client progress. Athletic performance and injury recovery is also accelerated without discomfort.
MediCupping produces immediate effects on many conditions, resulting in client enthusiasm and commitment to treatment protocols.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This three-day workshop will build on the foundation forged by the Level 1 workshops that we have been offering nationally since 2001. While Level 1 ACE Massage Cupping and MediCupping workshops focus on learning the techniques, movements, applications, and safety, Level 2 will take this knowledge and build upon it to truly position the practitioner “within the treatment cup” along with integrating a more intense scrutiny of hydration issues in the “body of water”.
ACE VacuTherapies Level 2 serves as a higher-level course for both ACE Massage Cupping and MediCupping.
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This workshop takes vacuum therapy to the next level and is fundamental for creating the “thinking therapist” that has the observational skills to effectively address almost any condition or application.
Easily help clients of all ages with the power of ACE VacuTherapies. Build your practice quickly with medical referrals based on dramatic results!
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As a student of Kinesio® Foundations Course, you have an exciting opportunity to learn and integrate the Kinesio Taping method into your practice. This course is a hybrid course held in person over an 8 Hour two-day period with a 4 Hour Online Pre-course. The Kinesio Online Pre-course must be completed prior to attending the course. Upon successful completion, you will earn the credential of Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, CKTP.
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Attendees will problem-solve complex clinical cases requiring the application of multiple taping techniques. Lab sessions will provide time to practice assessments and screenings, plus applying techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Orthopedic massage is rapidly gaining popularity and will continue to do so as people recognize its benefits and its use as a viable modality to treat orthopedic conditions throughout the body. Orthopedic massage is an integration of many modalities such as functional assessment, physical findings, use of myofascial release, NMT, scar tissue realignment, PNF stretching, and balance eccentric and concentric muscle groups. Home care protocols are also a vital component educating the client on proper ergonomics, posture, and balanced movement.
This one-day seminar will be dedicated to educating the massage therapist about the importance of pain management and how to restore pain free movement throughout the whole body. We will be addressing the underlying causes and pathology of various upper and lower body conditions.
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Students will gain understanding of the importance of pain management and will be presented with a comprehensive approach to the management of pain as it pertains to orthopedic conditions. You will receive instruction on how to assess orthopedic conditions based on physical findings and physiological landmarks. Your instructor will demonstrate the integration of the massage protocols and techniques. Utilizing all the tools in your massage toolbox through proper assessment and blending of massage strokes, painful symptoms may be alleviated. Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage aids in the elimination of painful conditions and allows practitioners to obtain permanent results in complicated client cases.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage
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This course focuses on lower body conditions pertaining to Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage. The goal of this course is to provide the practitioner with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the most common lower body conditions.
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Students will become proficient through lecture and hands-on demonstration for the following lower body conditions:
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This course will provide lecture and hands-on demonstration in the field of Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage for lower body conditions. Students will learn a systematic approach to balancing the six major muscle groups. Students will receive instruction on how to assess active, passive, and resisted range of motion. They will determine if the problem is a myofascial restriction, trigger point, or strained fibers. Practitioners will develop the skills to determine if the presenting muscle or muscles is due to muscle strain, tight facia, trigger points, or scar tissue. Practitioners will add these new skills to their massage toolbox to promote therapeutic healing and treatment progress.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage
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This course will provide lecture and hands-on demonstration in the field of Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage for upper body conditions. The goal of this course is to provide the practitioner with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the most common upper body conditions.
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Students will become proficient through lecture and hands-on demonstration for the following upper body conditions:
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This course will provide lecture and hands-on demonstration in the field of Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage for upper body conditions. Practitioners will learn a comprehensive approach for getting to the root cause of your client’s pain. Proper functional assessment skills will be addressed to isolate specific structures. This course will equip you with protocols for pelvic stabilization and anterior shoulder postures prior to cervical work. Practitioners will gain knowledge and language to empower the client to understand the underlying condition and biomechanical factors so they can implement self-correcting stretching and exercises to promote pain free range of motion.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an advanced course designed specifically to address your most difficult cases, acute and chronic in nature, focusing on integrating upper and lower body conditions and protocols.
The course is designed to help the practitioner build assessment skills, a therapeutic skill set, and strategies for addressing orthopedic conditions. The practitioner should come prepared with questions and concerns regarding their difficult client cases. The goal would be to learn new skills and strategies to promote healing and positive outcomes.
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This course will provide continued theoretical instruction in the field of Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage for both upper and lower body conditions. Theoretical instruction will include advanced training in assessment and treatment of presented clinical questions. Practitioners will gain knowledge and skills for a comprehensive approach to treating ongoing orthopedic conditions. Upon successful completion, practitioners will have in-depth knowledge and the skill set to treat client conditions from an Orthopedic and Pain Management Massage approach.