Arizona Continuing Education Workshops

Herbal Infused Oils and Foot Treatment

with Tanya Downey

Saturday, August 7, 2010

9am-5pm

Purify, Nourish, and Create.

Enjoy a day of learning how to make your own massage oils, with the added nourishment and therapeutic qualities of herbs and spices. Will include a discussion of oils and their properties, and the therapeutic use of herbs for body workers. Once we have made a special infused oil blend, we will enjoy treating each other to a therapeutic herbal footbath and foot massage. Discussion includes the therapeutic application of native southwestern herbs. Each participant will take home an infused oil blend.

What to Bring:

2 Towels

Provided :

Infused oils to sample
Herbal preparations to sample-salves, infusions
Small bottle of oil for each student
List of oils and their therapeutic qualities
Oil to infuse
Plant material/herbs and spices

Instructor: Tanya Downey, LMT is a graduate of ASIS, where she teaches Swedish Massage and Herbal Hydrotherapy classes. She is an herbalist, a lover of animals and children, music, dance, and diversity. A long-time facilitator of dance, martial arts, and movement therapies, she brings a strongly kinesthetic approach to her engagement with the learning process. As a bodywork practitioner, she incorporates therapeutic herbal remedies with deep tissue and connective tissue therapy, craniosacral therapy, and energy work. In the classroom, she brings poetry and movement to integrate a deeper awareness of our selves, our environment and community, with an unconditionally loving approach to relations with all life. It is by far her favorite job.

Any questions, contact Tanya 928-300-4700

Please let Tanya know if you have any sensitivity/allergies to plants or oils.

Click Massage Continuing Education: Herbal Oils for a complete flyer.

Please call 866-334-3348 or 928-639-3455 to register

Cost: $100, CEUs: 7

Reflexology for Everyone – Learn to Help Yourself & Others

IN FLAGSTAFF

with Kathleen Armstrong

August 14 & 15 IN FLAGSTAFF

Saturday and Sunday

10:00am – 5:00pm

Reflexology is a great self-help tool & is easily learned to help others. By using simple healing touch techniques on the feet, hands, & ears, you will become more relaxed & balanced in your body, mind & spirit. Working on the principle that there are reflexes that correspond to every organ, structure & system in the human body, you will learn several routines to help facilitate healing.

There will be plenty of hands-on practice, so that everyone will have the confidence to work on themselves, family, friends or clients. Kathleen teaches this dynamic workshop with simplicity & ease so that everyone can learn the art of Reflexology. A detailed manual will be provided for each student.

Instructor: Kathleen Armstrong, a National Board Certified Reflexologist / Instructor has successfully taught over 2,500 students from all walks of life. She has taught at hospitals, spas, healing centers, massage schools and in her private practice. www.kathleenarmstrong.com

Please bring sheets, pillows, nail file, water, snacks & a blanket.

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Please call 866-334-3348 to register.

Cost $225, $50 non-refundable deposit

CEUs: 12

Reiki 1

Reiki for Massage Therapists, Nurses, Palliative Care and Doctors

with Reiki Master, Paula Casey Githens

August 15th, Sunday, 9am – 6pm

ALSO: Reiki 1 & 2 in Flagstaff, Sept. 5th & 19th

Reiki 1 & 2 in Prescott, Oct. 2nd & 16th

Anyone can learn and benefit from the gift of Reiki; it involves an amazingly simple technique and the only requirements are openness and desire. Reiki (universal life energy) is intelligent energy that flows through every living thing and works at cause to restore balance to the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual bodies. Learn to balance your body’s energy, remove energy blocks, eliminate stress and anxiety; how to take care of yourself, empower your health…you can do this anywhere, anytime! Reiki is easy to incorporate into your current bodywork modalities to benefit your clients or patients. It’s all about prevention and renewal!

Reiki will protect you from burn out, negative energies, reduce stress, and chronic or acute pain. It works with the inner healer to create and maintain balance in all areas of life. Reiki is being tested in clinical trials throughout the world, where it has been found to relieve pain and promote healing regardless of the cause of imbalance. Participants will receive Reiki Level I attunements and practice giving and receiving a Reiki treatment.

*Reiki is a complement to treatment by a physician. It is not meant to be used in lieu of a doctor, nor is it a medical diagnostic tool. Reiki can be used without contraindication with all traditional medical treatments.

Instructor: Paula Casey Githens is a Reiki Master/Teacher of the Usui lineage. Instructor: /Teacher of the Usui lineage. Her workshops are fun, interactive & supportive of individual needs, interests & learning styles. Paula began her journey in the healing arts working a The Chopra Center for Well Being in La Jolla, California from 1996-1999 as a massage therapist. She has facilitated group & private Reiki workshops since 2000 and her graduates are a blend of people of all ages & professions. She taught Reiki at NAMTI Massage Schools for 5 years, along with workshops throughout the United States. Paula is also available for private healing sessions which include intuitive spiritual coaching, Reiki, sound healing & various non-invasive modalities crafted to the particular needs of her clients.

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CEU: 8
Cost: $150
Please call 866-334-3348 to register

Bodyworker Communications

August 21 & 22

Saturday and Sunday

9:00am – 4:00pm

Learn how to effectively communicate and facilitate a deeper relationship in the therapeutic space.

The Mind-Body-Emotion connection is very real. There will be times in a massage practice when supporting a client through an emotional release is the most healing option possible. This class is designed to teach a therapist how to allow clients to experience their emotions without going beyond the scope of massage therapy and getting into “counseling”. Learn how to hold space, create dialogue to support not traumatize and make the emotional release a therapeutic part of the overall therapy experience.

Instructor: Andrea Bordelon has been an LMT since 1999 and has since studied Polarity Therapy both here and overseas, earning her Registered Polarity Practitioner Degree in Arizona in 2000 and in Zurich Switzerland in 2004. She has had a private practice since 2000 and continues to study and teach Aromatherapy, Polarity and other modalities.

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CEU: 14
Cost: $200
Please call 866-334-3348 to register

Transformational Lymphatic Therapies: Gua Sha in Flagstaff

with Certified Lymphatic Specialist, Judy Taylor

Friday, August 27, 2010 5pm – 9pm, IN FLAGSTAFF

Saturday & Sunday, August 28- 29, 2010 10am -6pm, IN FLAGSTAFF

Learn what makes the Lymph System the Building Block of the Entire Immune System. Class will focus on teaching a unique lymph drainage technique aided by a 2000 year old ancient modality, The Art of Gua Sha. This gentle, noninvasive procedure is faster than manual techniques used alone and allows the therapist to accomplish in a one-hour therapy session what would take 4-5 hours manually.
The topics covered include anatomy/physiology of the lymphatic system, functions of the lymphatic system, the physical and emotional causes of congestion and hands on method of therapy. The Gua Sha modality heals from the inside rather than from the outside in.

Instructor: Judy Taylor, Lymphatic Facilitator, is the Author of “It’s An Inside Job! Emotional Health Secrets of a Lymphomaniac” and one of America’s leading authorities on the Lymphatic Systems Connection to Immune Health and Emotional Well-being. 23 years ago Judy healed herself from cancer and has devoted her life to teaching The Power of The Lymph System, Lymphatic modalities, and tools that are utilized nation wide.

Click Transformational Lymphatic Therapies: Gua Sha to view a flyer.

Isometric Muscle and Body Balancing Part 1

with Jill Hayden

September 11 & 12, Saturday & Sunday, 8am – 5pm

This course will increase your effectiveness in working with chronic and acute stress, pain problems, injuries, brain trauma, postural and structural imbalances, etc. The

movements are gentle and non invasive and pain free.

Clients will enjoy negotiating a greater awareness of functional possibility and structure via the improved connections from the brain to the muscles in the first session. You will suggest isometrics and stretches for homework to help the body maintain its new structure. They will have more flexibility, their pain will be greatly reduced or gone and you will have improved circulation all in the first treatment. This is medical massage at it’s best!

Instructor: Jill Hayden has been teaching isometrics for 12 years in a successful practice improving if not correcting a vast array of problems. My passion is for brain injuries and I’m always amazed at how fast they respond. Fourteen years ago I suffered from an arm injury that left my arm paralyzed and this technique corrected the problem in a few

treatments convincing me this is an awesome technique. I recommend this class for

anyone who wants to become a medical massage practitioner.

Click Medical Massage & Isometric Stretching for a complete flyer.

Please call 866-334-3348 to register.

Cost $295, $50 non-refundable deposit

CEUs: 16

Insurance Billing for Therapeutic Bodywork in Prescott

with Olga Morris, F.N.P., L.M.T.

Saturday, September 18, 9am – 6pm at ASIS Prescott

Are you looking for a way to expand your massage business? Have you ever considered independently billing insurance for your services? Or working for a medical practitioner that does the billing, however you need to know how to legally and efficiently document what you do for the appropriate reimbursement?

This workshop may assist in meeting your needs, gain greater understanding of the “billing” industry, how it works and how to participate within its system of rules and regulations.

We shall cover during this day long workshop:
•    S.O.A.P. note taking process, with practical exercises for greater understanding.
•    Demystifying and decoding the language and process of insurance reimbursement.
•    Practical steps in filling out forms
•    Use of resources

Instructor: Olga Morris, Family Nurse Practitioner and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist shares her 20+ years of experience in SOAP Note writing, and experiences with appropriate coding and billing procedures while working with insurance companies for reimbursement for therapeutic bodywork.

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7 CE contact hours – $90

Call to register 928-639-3455
or toll-free 866-334-3348

Therapeutic Touch with Aromatherapy

with Andrea Bordelon

September 19, Sunday, 9am – 6pm

Therapeutic Touch is a contemporary healing modality drawn from ancient practices and developed by Dora Kunz and Dolores Krieger. The practice is based on the assumptions that human beings are complex fields of energy, and that the ability to enhance healing in another is a natural potential. Adding aromatherapy to your palpation of the energetic field adds the potency of the essential oil to the field-the vibrational frequencies of the oils add their properties and dramatically change the quality and frequency of the field as you are working with it-choosing the right oil to address the issue will increase the potency of the work with the issue at hand.

Therapeutic Touch (TT) is used to balance and promote the flow of human energy. It is taught in colleges around the world and has a substantial base of formal and clinical research. This research has shown that TT is useful in reducing pain, improving wound healing, aiding relaxation, and easing the dying process. It can be learned by anyone with a sincere interest and motivation towards helping others.

Please click Therapeutic Touch & Aromatherapy for a complete flyer.

Please call 866-334-3348 or 928-639-3455 to register

Cost: $150, CEUs: 7

Ayurvedic Intensive Retreat in Clarkdale

with the renowned Dr. V. Vasudevan from Kerala, India

September 24 – 28, 2010

Enjoy a 5 day Ayurvedic Retreat Intensive for massage therapists, deepening an exploration of preventative health, breath, functional movement via Yoga, external detox spa modalities or herbal treatments, medical Ayurvedic massage and mindful preparation for oneself and the client’s space for healing, all of which afforded by the ancient lineage of Ayurveda.

In July, we were happy to have Dr. Hari teaching Ayurveda and he’s invited his teacher, Dr. Vasudevan, to teach this workshop which he has done all over the world.

In this class you will learn:

Ayurveda –Principles and Philosophy

Yoga Science and Theory along with Asanas which support Ayurveda

Ayurveda – Practical Applications, including 13 treatments

Preparation of Massage Herbal Oils – theory and practical.

Meditation Philosophy and Practices which support Ayurveda

Instructor: V. Vasudevan, A Yogi and Ayurvedic Scholar from India, is the Trustee and Director of Arsha Yoga Vidya Peetam Trust, – an institution for the revival of Indian knowledge system, under the aegis of the Arya Vaidya Pharmacy group of Institutions located in Coimbatore, India. He is a master in various disciplines like Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta and kerala martial art – Kalaripayattu.

Call to register 928-639-3455
or toll-free 866-334-3348

30 CE contact hours – $625

Bliss Therapy: Shirodhara and other Ayurvedic Head & Face Treatments

in Flagstaff

October 16 & 17, 2010

Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm

Learn the art of Shirodhara, a profound Ayurvedic treatment where specific herbalized oils are poured in a steady rhythmic stream across the forehead. This blissful, deeply relaxing therapy is a wonderful addition to any spa or therapeutic environment.

In this workshop you will learn to recognize your clients elemental constitution (Prakriti) and how to make and apply the appropriate oil decoction best suited for them. You will learn the application of Shirodhara and all preliminary and follow up protocol, including benefits and precautions. You will also learn other gentle but powerful Head and face therapies that include Shiro (head) & Mukha (face) Abhyanga (massage) and Pichu.

Pre-requisites: Basic Knowledge of Ayurvedic Theory

What students need to bring: 2 Hand towels, 2 large Bath Towels, Apron, Set of sheets

Instructor: Kelly Grey completed the 650 hour massage program at ASIS in Prescott and also teaches Ayurvedic Massage, Reiki & Yoga Therapy for their program. She received Advanced Certification in Hatha Yoga at Sivananda Vedanta and received Master Teacher certification from the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda, having over 1000 hours of training. She has studied Ayurvedic Massage and Astanga Yoga extensively throughout India and received certification in Pancha Karma and Ayurvedic Massage from Dr Nedungadi ~ with a special emphasis on Ayurvedic Treatments from Kerala, India. She has been a teacher for almost 20 years offering regular classes and teacher trainings and has been the creator of many of the Yoga & Ayurveda programs in Prescott today, including Yoga Shala, ASIS and Yavapai College. Her passion is the earth and reclaiming balance within.

Cost: $245, 14 CEUs

Call to Register: 928-639-3455
or toll-free ~ 866-334-3348

Thomas Myers’ “Anatomy Trains”

with Peter Ehlers

October 22-24, 2010

Friday 5:00-9:00 pm

Sat & Sun 9:00am – 6:00pm

Anatomy Trains is a revolutionary new way of looking at the body
developed by author and Rolfer, Tom Myers.
This three-day course is the basis for all advanced work and offerings of Tom Myers’ company, Kinesis, and KMI Structural Integration Professional Certification.

In this 3-day Anatomy Trains intensive you will:
· Explore the nature of the fascial web
· Learn how the fascial web is organized into Anatomy Trains
· Learn how the Anatomy Trains distribute strain and cause pain far from the problem
· Build skills in ‘body-reading’ these global patterns in posture and movement
· Develop manual and movement strategies for resolving these patterns
· Learn soft-tissue techniques for lengthening myofascial structures.

This course is designed for and welcomes all manual and movement therapists,
from chiropractors and osteopaths, to PT’s and massage therapists,

including yoga and dance teachers, and Pilates instructors.
Limited class size, be sure to register soon.
A $150 deposit will hold your place in class.
Call to Register: 928-639-3455
or toll-free ~ 866-334-3348

Click Anatomy Trains in Clarkdale for a complete flyer.
20 CE Contact hours – $ 400

Anatomy Trains is required for Tom Myers’ 500-hour Structural Integration professional Certification program.

Transpersonal Somatic Therapy 1

with Paul Linn

Fri., Nov 5th, 5pm – 9pm;

Sat, Nov 6th, 9am – 5pm

Sun, Nov 7th, 9am – 4pm

This workshop is designed for massage therapists and health care providers who share the common interest in deepening their understanding of the therapeutic relationship through developing the ‘art of attention,’ empathy and compassion. The learning format is highly experiential, drawing upon a wide variety of personal and group processes, specific use of touch therapies combined with meditative awareness and body centered therapy. This training provides a safe and effective style of work that supports healing on all levels: relationship to the past, unhealthy patterns and habits, exploring higher levels of wellness and creativity and deeper access to essential Being.

Instructor: Paul Linn, MA, LMHC, LMT has been teaching massage therapies, awareness practices and pscyhospiritual approaches to growth for 30 years throughout the U.S. He maintains a private practice in Gainesville, Florida and leads intensive insight meditation retreats. The evolving synthesis of touch, psychology, and meditation that his work offers sets the stage for a delightful inquiry in healing, openness and new possibilites of freedom.

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Call to Register: 928-639-3455
or toll-free ~ 866-334-3348

$250 if registered by Oct. 5th, 2010

16 CE Contact hours – $295, $100 non-refundable deposit

Craniosacral: Riding the Wave Touching Stillness, Level 2

Cranial Sacral :Biodynamic Perspective

Craniosacral Work with a Biodynamic Perspective

with Heidi Wilson

Friday, Nov 212st, 5pm – 9pm

Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 9am – 6pm

Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 9am – 6pm

A continuation of development of sensitivity to the experience of the potency of the Breath of Life.

Techniques for treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, migraine headaches, and sinusitis.

The practice of removing the effects of gravity to release patterns of trauma in the tissues of the limbs.

Pre-requisite: Level 1.

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Instructor: Heidi Wilson has been practicing craniosacral work since 1994. She is certified in Visionary Craniosacral Work from the Milne Institute.
Please call 866-334-3348 to register
20 CE Contact hours – $250 (early registration fee by Oct. 12th)

$295 after Oct. 12th, $50 non-refundable deposit

Flower Essence and Chakra Healing Certification Program

Click Flower Essence and Chakra Healing Certification Program for more information on programs offered by Rhonda Pallas-Downey’s Center for Plant Studies and Healing Arts. Registration or questions can be taken at 928-639-3614