MASSAGE TRAINERSTM COURSES… 1) History
of Massage & The Healing Arts: Learn the
history of massage and the healing arts from around the world. A fascinating journey starting from the
beginning of time and traveling to where we are today. We’ll study East and West theories and
pioneers. You’ll be able to communicate
more information to your clientele and have the knowledge of your field.
2) The
Therapeutic Relationship: Professional
Standards and Boundaries: How to set your
standards and boundaries and not cross the line with difficult clients or
co-workers. Develop and build a strong
therapeutic relationship with your world. Learn tips for engaging and getting referrals from your local medical
community. Enjoy the rewards this course
will give you.
3) The
Professional Therapist’s Toy & Tool Chest: Play with all types of healing arts and massage tools. Fun to use... and interesting for your client
base. Information pertaining to the
history of massage tools and how to use and integrate these devices into your
practice to add color and save to your already tired hands and arms.
4) Health,
Hygiene, Sanitation & Safety: Important
must-know information regarding you and your client ‘s health and safety. A basic course chocked full of good
information every therapist should know. Subjects on how to deal with contagious disease; how to treat an AIDS
client; working with foot fungus; acne, and more. We discuss what to look for and how to keep
your self free from disease and danger. A must-know for the professional therapist.
5)
Indications and Contraindications of Massage: When NOT to perform a treatment is important. Learn when massage is indicated and when it is
not. Learn what styles of therapy to
perform for certain conditions. Heart
disease, diabetes, pregnancy, flu and colds, menopause and other conditions are
discussed. A must for the professional
therapist.
6) Body
Mechanics and Table Presentation: Use your
body properly and you’ll have not only work smarter, but longer. Less pain, less aches, injury prevention a, b, c's. Table set-up and
presentation will also be covered. How
to professionally set your table for optimal visual, atmosphere and
professionalism. Definitely a must-know.
7) Client
Intake, Notes and SOAP Charting: Develop the skills necessary to
perform a comprehensive, professional, thorough intake. Learn how to chart and take notes on your
client’s personal and medical history, their goals, sessions and progress. Learn the basics of “SOAP” charting for
professional record keeping. Proper
noting and charting are essential for the professional therapist.
8) The
Human Body: The human body is a
fascinating subject. When working with
the human body it is important to understand it and learn how it
functions. We discuss the 10 different
bodily systems and how the body operates in health and disease.
9) Your
Client’s Skin: The skin of
your client is most important in choosing the proper product and/or up-selling
your client to another, better product, for his/her skin type. Learn about oily, dry and combination skin
types as well as how to address certain types of “do not touch” skin conditions
such as acne, broken skin, fungus and more as well as black skin versus
Caucasian skin, Asian skin and transparent skin… Scarred skin, acne skin, eczema or any other
skin problem or disease.
10) Human
Skeleton: We have over 200 bones
in the human skeletal system. Half of
those bones are in the hands and feet and the other half are throughout the
body. Learn all the bones of the human
skeletal system in one afternoon. A must
know when working professionally.
11) Human
Musculature (front): With over 640 muscles in the human body it’s now
necessary for the professional to know how to identify the major muscles and
their locations. We’ve split this
information into two classes to help. In
this class you’ll learn anterior/frontal muscles.
12) Human
Musculature (back): With over 640 muscles in the human body it’s necessary
for the professional to know how to identify the major muscles and their
locations. We’ve split the information
into two classes to help. In this class
you’ll learn posterior/back muscles.
13)
Developing Your Own Products: Do you have
dreams of using your own products or developing a line of products? We’ll help you become familiar with natural,
all organic combinations that we use at Spa-Go’s and our own Hideaway Spa &
Retreat. You’ll be amazed how many
combinations you can make, how easy natural products are to use and how active
these simple organic treatments can be. A fun class.
14)
Aromatherapy Usage, Mixing & Applications: Most aroma-therapist’s use only 40 essentials. We will present these 40 oils for you to
smell and identify, as well as learn the benefits and contraindications
of. Learn how to make applications of
massage oil, linen sprays, lotions, soaps, creams, and more… A fun and useful class.
15) Special
Needs Of Seniors, Teens & Handi-capped: Special needs clients are always a part of our business and a
being comfortable in how to handle these special needs groups can make all the
difference in their experience as well as your own experience. You are a professional and your reputation
will reflect this. Learn how to
accommodate special needs client and expand your market. Helpful and informative.
16) The
Obese Client: Obesity is
growing and always a concern for our professional therapist. How to understand and make this client feel
comfortable is crucial to your healing efforts. Learn to find the buried muscles and how to manipulate the skin to
perform a therapeutic massage. We
discuss communication and healthy lifestyle skills to encourage.
17) The
Pregnant Client: Pregnancy
creates a strong massage and healing arts market. Pregnancy stretches the body, joints and skin
beyond normal ranges placing stress and damage upon the body. Hormone levels are changing and the body is
rapidly moving through the changes necessary to prepare for childbirth. Let us help show you how to work with a
pregnancy client and educate you as to what is going on. Fascinating and informative.
18)
Teaching Massage Lecture Creatively 1: I have spent years teaching and
through success and failure have put together a class to help you, the
professional massage instructor. Informative and amusing stories of hit and miss ideas as well as how to
motivate and inform. I found that
through several simple rules and proper delegation I was able to enjoy my
class, build strong and lasting relationships as well as keeping my students in
high attendance with strong retention.
19)
Teaching Massage Lab Creatively 2: I have spent years teaching and
through success and failure have put together a class to help you, the
professional massage instructor. Informative and amusing stories of hit and miss ideas as well as how to
motivate and inform. I found that
through several simple rules and proper delegation I was able to enjoy my
class, build strong and lasting relationships as well as keeping my students in
high attendance with strong retention.
20) Trigger
Points and Acupressure Points: What’s a
trigger point and how to do I locate them for optimal pain release? I’ll help you learn how to press your way
through your client’s tense spots the easy way. A great class for any practioner. Trigger work is a great add-on to any service and is necessary for deep
tissue and athletic massage. It fits
well into Shiatsu as well!
21) Finding
And Using Your Power: Are you
confused at what energy work is? What an
aura? Or what is a Chakra? What is color therapy and why is this
important? This class will sum all this
up for you and get you started on developing your own power. Learn to balance
your own as well as your client’s energy. Energy runs the body. The flow of
energy is crucial to a good operating system and feeling of wellness. We’ll make this confusing subject simple and
understood. We’ll discuss top leaders in
this field and how they use their energy. Reiki, Polarity, Free Form… A fascinating subject.
22)
Marketing Your Small Business: You have
your idea and you have your skills, but how do you market your business to get
the most from your dollars. What forms
and business paperwork are needed and what information is necessary to operate
a small business. A great class for the
beginning entrepreneur. We’ll create a mock budget and a mock menu of
service. We’ll address printing
materials and advertising.
23) Spa
Equipment: Learn how
to use the equipment found in the top spas. Paraffin Wax, Hot Towels, Oxygen and Ozone Professional Steamer Unit,
Mineral Lamp, Fluorite Stones, Hot Mittens/Booties, Hot Stones and more… Learn and experience the art of this
equipment. A must to getting that top
spa job or creating your own spa. A fun
class!
24) The
Athletic Sports Minded Client: Massage and
stretching improves athletic performance by 25-30%. Recovery massage helps to heal muscles and
remove waste 50% faster, thus getting the athlete back in the game quick. Learn styles and techniques associated with
sports massage and athletic performance. Learn zone techniques, stretching and guided imagery to help your
client’s focus. A great course for the
professional therapist and/or fitness trainer.
25) Swedish
Style Massage With Gentle Range Of Motion: Swedish massage is the basic recipe for most services. Your strokes and movements should be exact
and smooth flowing. We train in a
sequence that Master Therapist, Anne Fisher, has used, practiced and perfected
over her 13-year career. You’ll be
amazed how a few pointers can improve your entire service.
26) Full
Body Swedish Shampoo’s: A full body shampoo given to a client before their
service or after is a truly relaxing experience. The gentleness of one being washed and
cleansed by another is something we only remember from our childhood. Learn to bring this nurturing hands-on
service back. You’ll learn how to sponge
bathe your client with smooth rhythm and speed. Learn proper soaping techniques to make this a nurturing yet
professional experience. Up-sell your
massage services by $20-30 dollars each! A fantastic way to increase your earning potential.
27)
Aromatherapy & Application: We have 40
essentials to walk you through. We’ll
explore the history and the basics for using, mixing, and applying. A must have for the holistic therapist. A great way to up-sell and retail your own
product. We will show you how to create
an array of products and put them into use in your personal life as well as
your professional life. A fun
class!
28) Hot
Stone Massage Treatment: Hot stone therapies are all the rage, worldwide! Learn how to use stones in your services
and/or as a full body massage treatment. You will also learn how to use our professional mineral lamp after the
stone placement for added heat and healing. Two classes in one! Learn several
creative and unique stone placements. Easy, Inexpensive and fun. Stone
massage services are considered a specialty. They usually are sold for much more than your basic massage. A great way to increase your earning
potential. Advance your professional
skills and menu of service as well.
29) Deep
Tissue Techniques & Application: Many of
your clients love deep tissue performed on their back, shoulder and neck
regions. Athletes especially… Learn how to perform and implement these
techniques into your treatment plan and menu. If you perform them incorrectly you could hurt your client or
yourself. Sprain a wrist and you are out
of work!!! We’ll show you the right way
to use your body’s strength instead of your arms and hands. A must-know skill for today’s stressed out
market.
30) Body
Wraps With Mud: Working
with body wraps and mud applications can be messy and tricky. Timing is everything. Learn proper table presentation and draping
techniques make this treatment professional and timely. Increase your earning potential considerably
by knowing how to perform a mud application. Several types of mud (relieving, rejuvenating and detoxifying) will be
sampled. Turn your massage business into a high-end spa business. A great way to gain the respect and business
of your clientele.
31)
European Style Massage: A very
unique style of massage that is very engaging and healing. European style massage is a favorite of those
that like a unique and healing experience with the therapist not only using her
hands, but her arms and body as well. Learn to engage your whole self into your treatment. Dance to the rhythms of your own meditational
dreams. Transcending for both therapist
and client. If you want to learn something
new, this is it. A definite up-sell with
increased earning potential. You’ll be a
rising star with this one. High-end and
worth it!
32)
Relaxation Techniques & Treatments That Do Not Involve Massage: This is a great treatment everyone
should have on their menus. It involves
gentle release work to the body using fur, feathers and dry stroking. Sometimes a client cannot be massaged due to
health concerns, lack of muscle and/or other conditions. This stimulates the nerves and brings the
senses up. Great treatments for those
who can’t be touched or doesn’t like touch treatments. Great for coma victims, nursing home patients
or anyone that has lost their muscles due to atrophy or lack of movement. Use of energy holds are taught as well.
33)
Combination Massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue & Shiatsu: The most preferred style of
massage. Combine the gentle, therapeutic,
healing effects of Swedish with the detoxifying, muscular release techniques of
deep tissue, with the balancing effects of shiatsu and acupressure. Easy to sell and truly enjoyable.
34)
Reflexology, Hands & Feet: Reflexology
is the practice of working the points on the hands and feet with specific
accurate pressure to effect the health and wellness of the whole body. Work a headache, indigestion, stress,
fertility, and more from the feet or hands… (a wonderful treatment, very renewing)… You’ll learn all the points and how to perform a foot and hand
treatment. Add this service to your menu
and increase your earning potential.
35) Lips
& Eyes Specialty Treatments: Celebrities
are asking for sexy lips and youthful eye treatments. These two areas make up
the primary focus points of your face. Your personal calling card. Learn
how to treat these very specific areas to bring about circulation, renewal and
relaxation. Improve skin quality. Use of our professional oxygen/ozone steamer
is part of this treatment as well as certain organic masks. You’ll be able to add something truly
original to your menu. A great up-sell
to any of your massage treatments for added income potential.
36)
Pregnancy Massage: A pregnant
client experiences nine months of special needs. Learn how to position your client’s body for
a safe and comfortable massage. You’ll need to know about what to do and what
not to do as far as technique, oils and pressures. Remember, you have two on the table, not
one! Join us for this very necessary
class on pregnancy. Your client can
sense when you are nervous, so take the worry out of your sessions by getting
more education. A great way to expand your
clientele into markets that are profitable, steady and truly healthful.
37)
Sports/Athletic Massage & Stretching: Learn how to perform pre-event, event and recovery or post
event massage. Sports massage is for
amateur and professional athletes, as well as the very active person who may
experience stress during gardening or recreational sports. Learn several sequences you can perform and
sell. Expand your clientele into this
fast growing market of functional treatments. Become A Team Player, Go For It!
38) Vocal
Cord Rejuvenation & Throat Massage: Los
Angeles, as well as the world, is filled with professional singers and public
speakers. Over use of their throat
muscles and vocal chords can cause problems in the quality of their voice and
tension in their neck. It will
definitely affect their performance. The
throat is muscular and should not be ignored. Increase performance, just like an athlete, by 25-30% and improve
recovery time by 50%. Learn the
innovative healing techniques used to relax and heal the throat. You’ll also learn how to prepare a tonic for
your client to drink for internal soothing and relief to help with the pain of
a dry and scratchy throat. A very
intelligent service that leads you into the professional market of the stars
and talent of your area…
39)
Organic, All Natural, Anti-Cellulite Treatments: Learn how to make and apply an
organic, all natural, anti-cellulite mask and wrap. Cellulite is an unsightly fat that is no
woman’s friend. You’ll learn massage
techniques that combat and help remove stored water and fat deposits. You’ll learn about the different types of
cellulite and how to treat them strategically in your practice. A truly must have on any spa menu.
40) New
Mommy Treatments: Being a new
mommy means your body has just experienced 9-10 months of stress, body changes
and hormonal levels. The first three
months post birth is a very important time for the new mother to assist her
body in its transformation back to a non-pregnancy state. We will show you treatments that you can
perform to help your new mommy client tone and relax during a time of great
stress. She’ll be appreciative as
well. Soothing therapies for relaxation
as well as conditioning. A must know if
working with pregnancy and new mommy clientele.
41)
Couple’s Synchronization: Learn to
market yourself into the world of couple’s massage. We’ll teach you to work synchronized with a
fellow practioner, in unison! Join us
in learning this fun approach to helping couple’s enjoy their relationship,
anniversaries or special days and have the ability to work together in a safe
team environment.
42) Bust
& Booty Specialty Treatments: These areas
of the body are getting more and more exposure than ever before. Women want to look their absolute best. We’ll teach you the secrets used to treat
these most private areas, professionally. You’ll learn and work with our professional oxygen/ozone steamer as well
as our scrubs and anti-aging products. Several professional massage techniques will be taught so that your
treatments will show true therapeutic value. You’ll be amazed how great these treatments feel! An up-sell for sure.
43) Shiatsu
1: Shiatsu style treatments
originated in Japan and made several transformations before making it to the
Western world. Learn an acupressure
style shiatsu sequence that will rock your world. Your client will feel into balanced and
rejuvenated. We teach you a sequence
from head to toe, back side, in this unique and specialty service. A great addition
to any menu.
44) Shiatsu
2: Shiatsu style treatments originated in Japan and made several
transformations before making it to the Western world. Learn an acupressure style shiatsu sequence
that will rock your world. Your client
will feel into balanced and rejuvenated. We teach you a sequence from head to toe, front side, in this unique and
specialty service. A great addition to any menu. May start with 2 if you missed 1.
45) Body
Wraps – Deep Moisturizing, Anti-Aging, Organic & All Natural: An all-natural, organic, deep
moisturizing body wrap. We’ll teach you
how to properly drape and wrap your client professionally. Anti-aging and moisturizing is important to
everyone these days, as looking great and looking young is highly desired. You’ll learn a complete treatment and go home
with something new on your menu. A great
up-sell. Product focus is on Shea Nut
Butter from Africa, Mink Oil, Emu Oil and Cholesterol.
46) Energy
Work & Chakra Balancing: Polarity, Reiki, and Free Form… It’s all so
confusing, so let us help you out with showing you a few of our secrets on how
to use your own energy powers and integrate a really unique treatment from your
own powers. We will show you Chakra
stone placement and energy holds as well as explore engaging music to take the
mind and body on a fantastic journey. We’ll break down a full treatment and what each area’s energy, color and
attitude are. Unique and fun. A non-massage service for your special needs
clients is a great way to keep your business interesting. Fun to perform.
47) Scalp
& Facial Acupressure Techniques: The face is
a special intimate part of all of us. Some say that you can tell everything by reading the face and the
eyes. We teach you how to work this
mysterious region. Use of acupressure
points and hair tugging is taught. Focus will be on relaxation and stress removal. Headaches will be a topic of learning. We’ll show several cranial holds and releases
to assist in greater relaxation and control. A great skill to learn and a great way to up-sell a massage or add
something unique to your menu.
48) Foot
Treatments & Foot Baths: We’ll take
you on a journey of ancient foot rituals and treatments. You’ll learn to mask, paraffin dip and
exfoliate the feet. You’ll learn how to
present your footbath for dramatic Wowing. Learn a cooling cucumber, minty rejuvenation; relaxing champagne with
roses foot treatment as well as our unique Starbucks coffee medicated foot
scrub. A great way to up-sell your client.
49) Hand
& Arm Renewal Treatments: People have
so much trouble keeping their hands young and their arms free of aches, pains
and arthritic conditions. We’ll teach
you how to pamper and relieve the common aches and pains of the wrists and
forearms as well as several anti-aging treatments to the hands. We’ll work with our professional oxygen/ozone
steamer, paraffin unit and teach some reflexology moves for an over the top
experience. A fun class!
50) Body
Scrubs – Exfoliations, Natural & Organic: Learn a full body exfoliation treatment using our all-organic
natural scrubs. We custom blend our
scrubs tableside for incredible presentation. Learn how to mix and apply 4 scrubs: lemon drop, Starbucks, candy corn,
and our brown sugar treatment. Enhance
your menu and boost your revenue. A must
know for the true spa professional.
51) Infant
Massage: Working
with infants requires special training and technique. Infant’s bodies are not developed and
require special considerations and training. We’ll review the development phases as well as walk you through a
massage sequence that can add great relief and relaxation to the infant as well
as the new parents. We’ll show you how
to engage the parent as well.
52) Chair
Massage: Learn how to give a full body
treatment using a portable chair. We’ll
cover techniques that leave your client getting the most of their on-site
service. From neck and shoulders to legs
and hips. Low back and spinal pressure
points, rotations and gentle stretching. All can be achieved from a well trained therapist using a massage
chair. Easy money, great relief!
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