Illinois Continuing Education Workshops

FIJIAN TO GO

with Debbie DeNardo

Location: Universal Spa Training Academy, 340 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Friday March 30th 2012 5-9pm

A mobile adaptation of the barefoot deep tissue Fijian Massage technique which has been evolving for generations on the islands of Fiji.

Learn and experience a deep tissue massage technique that has been evolving for generations on the Islands of Fiji. Lolita Knight learned this barefoot technique while living in the remote villages of Kadavu and in 1997 she further developed and began teaching it in the United States. Instructor Debbie DeNardo received her Fijian Massage training directly from Lolita Knight and is continuing her teachings as Lolita prepares for retirement. Fijian To Go is a mobile adaptation of Fijian Massage requiring minimal equipment and supplies. It focuses on the back, shoulders, gluteals and legs. Therapists use 9 different parts of their feet to effectively massage clients who are lying on the floor. It does not include walking on the client’s back. All strokes can be performed while standing, sitting on a chair or sofa, or reclining on the floor. The weight of your leg gauges the pressure. No hands, arms or shoulders are ever used, making it truly a hands-saving technique that can add to your career longevity. In addition, most clients prefer the heel of the foot pressure over that of the elbow.

For more information or to register call 928-639-3455 or toll-free 866-334-3348

4 CE contact hours – $90

early registration available at $70 if paid in full by March 2nd

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Chinese Facial Fusion Massage

Location: Universal Spa Training Academy, 340 Burlington Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

with Debbie DeNardo

Saturday March 31st 2012

9am – 5pm

An amazing facial massage treatment involving 25 Chinese pressure points and the application of 2 natural products (honey and macadamia nut oil) to help relieve tension, reduce facial lines, tone, uplift and enhance appearance.

Learn and experience a relaxing and rejuvenating facial massage engaging 25 pressure points (including 2 on the hands) as taught by Dr. Lilly Fu, a Chinese doctor, to Lolita Knight (who has certified Debbie DeNardo). Techniques help tone, uplift, remove tension, reduce facial lines and increase circulation to the face. Facial massage can benefit Bells Palsy, facial tics, eye droop, sinus problems, eyesight (near and far), TMJ problems
and can reduce scars. Course includes:
1) Chinese facial pressure points
2) Facial rejuvenation massage (over 40 strokes including décolletage)
3) Honey pat sequence

4) TMJ techniques
5) Relaxation strokes

6)Facial points to improve eyesight improvements in fine lines, puffiness, TMJ and other facial features.

Debbie DeNardo earned her BS degree from Northern Illinois University and received her massage therapy education at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of dedicated professional and managerial work, Debbie’s passion for healing and helping others led her into the field of massage therapy. She owns her own private practice and has over 13 years of massage experience. In 2008, Debbie began working as a teaching assistant and marketing manager to massage educator Lolita Knight, founder of Fijian massage. During this time she assisted in the development of new techniques such as those found in Soft Touch Island Massage and Chinese Facial Massage. Now a certified instructor of NCBTMB approved courses, Debbie plans to continue Lolita’s legacy by bringing unique and beneficial classes to the massage community as Lolita prepares for retirement.

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

7 CE contact hours – $165

for a flyer click Fusion Chicago

Early Registration available $145 if paid in full by March 2nd

for directions to Universal Spa http://www.spatrainingacademy.com/locations.html

Massage Tools to Save Hands

Location: Universal Spa Training Academy, 340 Burlington Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Saturday March 31st

6pm – 9pm

with Debbie DeNardo

A fun and useful class designed to help therapists achieve deeper penetrating pressure on their clients without exerting more force with the hands. Experiment with a variety of massage tools, some to be used only over clothing, some to be used with oil on bare skin, and others to be used for self-massage.

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

3 CE contact hours – $70

for a flyer click Fusion Chicago

Early Registration available $60 if paid in full by March 2nd

for directions to Universal Spa http://www.spatrainingacademy.com/locations.html

Indian Head Massage for Chair & Table

Sunday April 1st 2012 9am – 6pm

with Debbie DeNardo

Location: Universal Spa Training Academy, 340 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

9am – 6pm

Based on the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda, this technique has been practiced for over a thousand years. The massage is calming yet revitalizing, and focuses on the parts of the body most prone to tension and stress: the upper back, neck, shoulders, face and scalp. This technique is delivered with the client fully clothed using a chair or as part of a complete bodywork session using a table. Students will learn pressure points, tension relieving strokes for the head and neck and how to deliver the technique with or without oil.

Indian Head Massage encourages relaxation and the benefits to the client are many, including relief of eyestrain and headaches, promotion of hair and scalp health, improved concentration, increased circulation and reduced stress. The instructor includes organic Ayurvedic herbal scalp oil from Solavedi. A blissful technique your clients will love!

Debbie earned her BS degree from Northern Illinois University and received her massage therapy education at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of dedicated professional and managerial work, Debbie’s passion for healing and helping others led her into the field of massage therapy. She owns her own private practice and has over 13 years of massage experience. In 2008, Debbie began working as a teaching assistant and marketing manager to massage educator Lolita Knight, founder of Fijian massage. During this time she assisted in the development of new techniques such as those found in Soft Touch Island Massage and Chinese Facial Massage. Now a certified instructor of NCBTMB approved courses, Debbie plans to continue Lolita’s legacy by bringing unique and beneficial classes to the massage community as Lolita prepares for retirement.

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

8 CE contact hours – $185

For a flyer click Fusion Chicago

Early Registration available $165 if paid in full by March 2nd

for directions to Universal Spa http://www.spatrainingacademy.com/locations.html

ANATOMY TRAINS

…a revolutionary new way of looking at the body developed by author and Rolfer, Tom Myers.

With national KMI Instructor Peter Ehlers

May 18th- 20th 2012

Location: Universal Spa Training Academy, 340 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Friday 5-9pm Saturday & Sunday 9am – 6pm

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 posture and movement
- Develop manual and movement strategies for resolving these patterns
- Learn soft-tissue techniques for lengthening myofascial structures

This is Tom’s revolutionary re-vision of musculoskeletal anatomy in terms of functionally connected lines of myofascia. The workshop gives a new perspective and a new way to assess clients’ posture and movement. All 12 myofascial are described, built onto the skeleton, palpated, stretched, and used in postural assessment, with many illustrations and examples.

This course is designed for and welcomes all manual and movement therapists, from chiropractors and osteopaths, to PT’s and massage therapists, including yoga, dance and pilates teachers.

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

18 CE contact hours – $450

early registration $400 if paid in full by April 18th

for a complete flyer click Anatomy Trains Chicago 2012

Cranial Sacral Level I

with Damon Fazio

June / July 2012

Location: Universal Spa Training Academy, 340 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

more details to follow

ASIS Massage Education is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.

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