Continuing Education
The Washington State Department of Health requires at least 16 hours of
continuing education courses every two years for renewal of a Massage
Practitioner's License.
Continuing education
classes are offered on a regular basis for graduates and current
massage therapists to broaden their knowledge and hone their hands-on
skills.
Course topics
include Professional Ethics, Hot Rock Massage, Lomi Lomi, Body Wraps
and Scrubs, Spa Certification, Aromatherapy, Active Isolated
Stretching, Polarity Therapy, and Nutrition for Bodyworkers.
Upcoming Courses
Summer/Fall 2011 Continuing Education Schedule
August 12th 10:00-4:00
Assessment for Common head, Neck and Upper Back problems”
This class will utilize Postural Indicators to help in dealing with and deciding the best method for Massage Practitioners to use for helping those clients. We will use Neuromuscular and trigger point methods and discuss other possible techniques. This is a highly interactive and informative 6 hour class providing ready to use information. A class not to miss.
Instructor: Tom Benson $120.00 (6CE’s)
August 13 & 14 9:00 – 5:00
Sports Massage: Membership in the Washington Sports Massage Team
This class provides the requirements for membership in the Washington Sports Massage Team, including the Calibration Hours. Attendees will learn specific techniques to be used with active participants on the day of activity. These techniques are quick and can be easily adapted to be incorporated with other bodywork styles. We will also address thermo-regulatory issues and cramp management techniques that can be experienced at sports venues.
Instructor: Tom Benson $300 (16 CEUs)
October 22 & 23rd Sat/Sun 9-6
Manual Ligament Therapy
Learn how to utilize the ligament system to release hyper-tense muscles and address pathologies. Students will learn techniques that have the results of deep tissue work, yet is gentle on client & therapist . Add MLT to your knowledge base & increase your income & level of energy!!
Instructor: JoAnn Kovaly, LMP (www.mltsite.com) $250.00 for two day seminar 16 credit hours/15.63 a ce unit
Personal Training Course
Fridays 10:00- 1:00 pm (5 weeks)
30 hour course with certification
Learn the basics of personal training in this ACE certified course encompassing principles of Kinesiology, Anatomy, Nutrition, Exercise Fitness and Training along with a hands-on internship side by side with a trainer. A great compliment to massage therapy and a dual licensure!
Instructor: Multiple and Varies $500.00 (30 CEU’s)
Please call Denton Massage School at (360) 435-0145
for information about other upcoming courses.
Learn how to release hyper-tense muscles utilizing the ligament system. MLT produces more thorough and positive results than deep tissue massage, yet is gentle on the client and practitioner. Add MLT to your knowledge base and increase your income and energy level. MLT heals the body’s pathologies from the inside instead of superficially.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Full or Part time employee team member wanted to join our team at our spa in Stanwood. Commision rate DOE and skill $21.50 to $25 hr plus bonus's and paid vacation/sick days, lets not forget tips. Will train in all treatments if needed, and give CEU's for them. We are open Mon to Sat, but rotate Sat
shifts. No laundry duties, sheets oil and equipment provided. Must be out going, healthy, able to do 5-6 massages a day, sometimes 7. Email resume to spaatthecottage@aol.com or call 360-629-6600 for an appointment.
General Info
Download the Continuing Education Registration Form
Financial Aid may be available for some of these courses!
All classes require a $75 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to
start of classes in order to receive a full refund!
