Level I covers the physical and psychological aspects of aging, health assessment and interviewing, benefits of massage, marketing to the frail and robust population, as well as techniques appropriate for both robust and frail elderly. By helping participants gain insight into meaningful work with the elderly, the therapist is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying and addresses the growing population of elders.
The Workshop features these topics:
- Physiological, psychological & sociological aspects of aging.
- Client assessment, cautions & contraindications.
- Communication with the elderly.
- Modification of standard massage techniques and the development of methods to suit each client's special needs.
- How to establish a Geriatric Massage practice. Topics include: marketing to senior facilities, referral sources, and active seniors in the community at large.
- Practical hands-on work with older people.
Participants are encouraged to develop clinical reasoning in their first hands-on phase of the presentation. There is a student clinic on the third day, where older volunteer models are brought in to participate. Students are encouraged to coordinate their own model when possible. (Details will be provided shortly after registration via email).
Enrollment Requirement: the course is open to licensed, certified, or professional massage therapists; bodyworkers certified in other non-invasive modalities; or by instructor permission. Participants need to provide a copy of their professional liability coverage from their respective organization such as AMTA, AMBP or other affiliation. The "Certificate of Insurance" document and not your certificate of membership is required to participate in this class. If participants have insurance through a spa or other entity, please provide a certificate of that insurance, listing massage as a covered activity. Certificates of insurance may be faxed to: 206.243.5185 or mailed to: Therapeutic Training Center, PO Box 66864, Seattle, WA 98166.
What to Bring: Two sets of sheets (one for you and one for your model) and a bolster/pillow
Instructor: Hynes, Millie LPN, LMP; NCBTMB #22353-00.
Class Dates: September 24-26, 2010
Class Times: Friday 6:30pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Location 3 (click on the location for details)
Cost: $340 if registered by 9/2/10; $375 if registered after 9/2/10
Cost/Hour: $20.00/hr if registered by 9/2/10; $22.06/hr if registered by 9/2/10
Hours: 17
Note: Sign up for both Level I and Level II at the same time and receive an $80 discount (save $40/class--each class costs $300). Please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail--the website can only process registrations at list price.
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Level I covers the physical and psychological aspects of aging, health assessment and interviewing, benefits of massage, marketing to the frail and robust population, as well as techniques appropriate for both robust and frail elderly. By helping participants gain insight into meaningful work with the elderly, the therapist is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying and addresses the growing population of elders.
Instructor: Millie Hynes LPN, LMP; NCBTMB #22353-00.
