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I.) Essentials of Intraoral Massage (Seattle September 28-29, 2024)

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Instructor: Lauren Christman, LMT, assisted by Richard Polishuk, LMT; NCBTMB #450788-08

This class prepares you not only to receive the state's intraoral endorsement, but also to offer your clients excellent work in intraoral and anterior neck work. In this class, we will:

  • review anatomy and kinesiology of the face, anterior neck, cranial base and TMJ
  • increase evaluation and hands-on skills for addressing TMJ disorder, headaches, whiplash, and other musculo-skeletal problems
  • learn fundamental assessment and myofascial techniques to balance the jaw and anterior neck (including the hyoid sling and upper cervicals) to improve bite and chewing and to decrease stress on the TMJ
  • understand the consideration needed for the psychological and emotional loading of the face and mouth in order to responsibly treat emotionally-related jaw problems
  • learn specialized intake, charting, hygiene and client management skills that are necessary when working in such a vulnerable area

Each therapist receives a detailed workbook as a reference for practice, as well as master copies of specialized chart notes and client education sheet for self-care massage.

At the end of class, each therapist will receive their intraoral endorsement application form from the instructor to be submitted to the WA State Dept of Health to obtain their intraoral endorsement. Instructions are on the form and are easy to follow.

Reviewers Discount: If you have taken this class previously through the Therapeutic Training Center, you may review it at a $85 discount on tuition. The reviewer's price for this class is $255 (reg. $340). If you are eligible for the reviewer's discount, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail as the website only offers classes at the regular price.
 

What to Bring: Set of sheets; pillow or bolster; wear loose clothing; 2 facemasks (surgical masks, N95 respirators or KN95 respirators); anatomy atlas (Clemente, Netter, Theime, for example). The anatomy atlas is not required, but if you have one, please bring it. Please leave everything not needed for class in your vehicle or at home. Use a large tote bag (think Ikea or a beach tote) or suitcase to contain your "what to bring items".

Teacher Masking Policy For This Class: This is a hybrid version of our masking policy, there are different masking requirements for the lecture and non-lecture portions of class.

  • Lecture: During lecture, masking is optional, each person can choose to wear a mask, or not.
  • Technique/Demo/Practical:
    • When on the table during practice, masking is optional, each person receiving work can choose to mask or not mask.Having taught this class during the height of the pandemic, we ways to work with masks worn by the person on the table.
    • LMTs who are practicing will be masked. Please wear a surgical mask, N95 respirator or KN95 respirator while practicing technique -- choose what works best for you among these options. Please bring 2 masks or respirators, you should only need one per day, but one is a backup just in case. For full details about our masking policy, please click HERE.

Travel Recommendation:  If you are traveling by plane, train or long-distance bus, please click HERE to read our recommendations for traveling and attending class.

 

Class Dates: September 28-29, 2024
Class Times: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Seattle Location 2 -- Staybridge Suites (please click on the link for location details)
Cost: $320
Cost/Hour: $20.00/hr
CE Hours: 16

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