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Continuing Education Courses &
Workshops January - August 2015
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Aprilpage
Pathology9
*Chi Nei Tsang 5
Lymph Drainage Massage
8
*Get Moving & Be Moved
7
First Aid 6
Massage Basics
9
Adult CPR
3
*Moving Qi with Essential Oils & Acupressure
9
Qi-Yoga9
Special Populations: Geriatric Care
Craniosacral Techniques
10
5
Shiatsu Basics
10
Special Populations: Trauma & Abuse
11
May
Hospital Massage
Shiatsu Basics
7
10
Advanced Asian Bodywork Therapy
4
First Aid
6
*AIS Advanced: Upper Body, Core & Upper Extremities
3
Adult CPR
3
*Aromatherapy for the Colds and Flu
4
Qi-Yoga9
*Energetic Bootcamp - Combining Ancient & Cutting-Edge
Ways to Improve Your Wellbeing
6
Spa & Resort Techniques 10
February
Special Populations: HIV/AIDS
11
*Flying HeartMind Shiatsu
7
*Couples Massage & Wine Tasting
5
Massage Basics
9
GuaSha - Asian Folk Therapy
7
Body Wisdom - Taking Your Self Care to the Next Level
7
Specials Populations - Pregnancy
11
March
Shiatsu Basics
10
*Extraordinary Energetics - Ion Cords, Magnets & Tuning Forks
Yin Restorative Yoga
12
*Spring Equinox Celebration - Meditation & Yoga
12
Active Isolated Stretching: Upper Body
Special Populations: Cancer Patients & Survivors
New
Foot & Hand Reflexology
Thai Massage
6
12
June
Active Isolated Stretching: Lower Body
3
*Aromatherapy Basics
4
*Tongue, Pulse & Mapping the Body - An Adv. Workshop 12
Massage Basics
9
*Indian Head Massage
8
July
Shiatsu Basics
10
August
Massage Basics
9
*Save Your Wrists- Use Your Forearms!
9
Lomi Lomi
8
2
11
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CenterPoint offers Excellence in Continuing Education
• Expand your practice with quality courses and earn Continuing Education credit
• Enroll now for specialty training that clients and employers appreciate
• Experience cutting-edge education to enhance your knowledge and skills
• CenterPoint is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
(NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Provider
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Experience & Membership has Benefits and Discounts*
For eligible Continuing Education Courses, CenterPoint offers the Following Discounts*
• CenterPoint Students receive 20% savings
• CenterPoint Graduates receive 15% savings
• Non-CenterPoint massage and bodywork students currently enrolled in a massage/bodywork program receive a 15% savings
(please provide an unofficial transcript)
• Non-CenterPoint massage and bodywork graduates and professionals receive a 10% savings (please provide an unofficial transcript)
• Current members of AMTA, AOBTA and ABMP receive 15% savings (please supply documentation of current membership)
*Only one discount applies at a time per course
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Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) Series
pies, or fitness professionals including massage and bodywork therapists,
athletic trainers, and physical therapists. Active Isolated Stretching is
beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness, chronic musculoskeletal conditions
and limited range of motion. It is an excellent system for massage and
shiatsu therapists to integrate into their sessions to increase effectiveness
and decrease recovery time for clients. Participants will receive two books,
a course manual and a stretching rope.
AIS: Upper Body • Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22
AIS: Lower Body • Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7
AIS: Core & Extremities • Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12 & 13
All classes 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: Register by March 6 for the AIS Series at the reduced
price of $900 for all 3 courses (not eligible for additional
discounts)
Materials fee: $127 + tax for all 3 courses
Total Hours: 48
NCBTMB: 48 CE hours
Prerequisite: Training in bodywork and manual therapies,
or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork
therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, and one bath
towel. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.
The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method of muscle lengthening
and fascial release is a type of athletic stretching that provides effective,
dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial
and deep fascial planes.
Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS
AIS: Upper Body
#658
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $315 (not eligible for discounts) • Register by Mar. 6
Materials fee: $67 + tax
Total Hours: 16 NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisite: Training in bodywork and manual therapies,
or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork
therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, and one bath
towel. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.
Active Isolated Stretching: Upper Body applies the Mattes AIS Technique
to the upper body. It is beneficial for multiple conditions including neck
injury, pain, stiffness, torticollis, SCM difficulties, limited range of motion
of neck and shoulders, chronic conditions of the shoulder girdle, shoulder
rotator cuff injury, and much more. Enroll in this workshop and learn to
address 70% of your clients’ complaints: neck and shoulder injury, pain
and discomfort.
Over the past few decades many experts have advocated that stretching
should last up to 60 seconds. This prolonged static stretching technique
was the gold standard. However, prolonged static stretching actually
decreases the blood flow within the tissue creating localized ischemia and
lactic acid buildup. This can potentially cause irritation or injury similar to
the effects and consequences of trauma and overuse syndromes.
The Mattes AIS Technique is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper fascial planes for optimal physiologic
function. Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than 2 seconds
allows the target muscle to optimally lengthen without triggering the
protective stretch reflex and subsequent reciprocal antagonistic muscle contraction as the isolated muscle achieves a state of relaxation. These stretches
provide maximum benefit and can be accomplished without opposing
tension or resulting trauma.
This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork and manual therapies,
or fitness professionals including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic
trainers, and physical therapists. Active Isolated Stretching is beneficial for
reducing pain, stiffness, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and limited
range of motion. It is an excellent system for massage and shiatsu therapists to integrate into their sessions with clients. Participants will receive a
textbook, course manual and Stretch Strap.
The AIS series is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork and manual thera-
Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS
See AIS Series above for complete description of AIS.
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AIS: Lower Body
#659
This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork and manual therapies,
or fitness professionals including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic
trainers, and physical therapists. Active Isolated Stretching is beneficial for
reducing pain, stiffness, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and limited
range of motion. It is an excellent system for massage and shiatsu therapists to integrate into their sessions with clients. Participants will receive a
course manual.
Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $315 (not eligible for discounts) • Register by May 22
Materials fee: $43.50 + tax
Total Hours: 16 NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisite: Training in bodywork and manual therapies,
or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork
therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover and one bath
towel. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.
Active Isolated Stretching: Lower Body applies the Mattes AIS Technique
to the lower body. It is beneficial for many conditions affecting the legs and
hips including restriction and pain due to piriformis syndrome, iliotibial
band syndrome, restricted quadriceps and hamstring muscles, dysfunction
of the lateral hip rotators, lower leg compartment syndrome, a variety of
knee conditions, and much more. Enroll in this workshop to help your clients walk, move and live without the pain and restriction that is currently
disrupting their lives.
Instructor: Roger McNear, CPT-ACE, NIHS
AIS Advanced: Upper Body, Core &
Upper Extremities
#697
Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $315 (not eligible for discounts) • Register by Jan. 9
Materials: Bring materials from prior courses, or purchase for
$45 + tax
Total Hours: 16
NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisite: Completion of AIS Upper Body and AIS Core &
Extremities
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, and one bath
towel. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.
Take your skills to the next level! In this Advanced Active Isolated
Stretching course you will build upon your prior experience of applying the Mattes AIS Technique to the upper body, the core, and the upper
extremities. Deepen your knowledge of conditions of the upper body while
expanding and refining the applications and techniques for this region. As
one practitioner noted: “There are layers upon layers of learning inherent in
the understanding and practice of AIS…the more classes taken the better
the understanding…and the better practitioners we become.”
This course is ideal for anyone trained in bodywork and manual therapies,
or fitness professionals including massage and bodywork therapists, athletic
trainers, and physical therapists. Active Isolated Stretching is beneficial for
reducing pain, stiffness, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and limited
range of motion. It is an excellent system for massage and shiatsu therapists
to integrate into their sessions with clients. Participants will receive a text
book and course manual.
See AIS Series above for complete description of AIS.
Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS
AIS: Core & Extremities
#660
Active Isolated Stretching is beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness, chronic
musculoskeletal conditions, and limited range of motion. It is an excellent
system for massage and shiatsu therapists to integrate into their sessions
with clients.
Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $315 (not eligible for discounts) • Register by Aug. 28
Materials fee: $16.50 + tax
Total Hours: 16 NCBTMB: 16 CE hours
Prerequisite: Training in bodywork and manual therapies,
or fitness professionals, including massage and bodywork
therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, and one bath
towel. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing such as athletic shorts or sweats suitable for stretching. No jeans, dresses, skirts, etc.
Active Isolated Stretching: Core & Extremities applies the Mattes AIS
Technique to the core and extremities. The Mattes AIS Technique is an
effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper
fascial planes for optimal physiologic function. It is beneficial for many disorders including chronic back conditions, discomfort throughout the chest
and abdomen and limited range of motion due to restriction of the muscle
groups throughout the core of the body including:
Instructor: Roger McNear CPT-ACE, NIHS
Adult CPR
#301
Saturday, January 10 or May 9 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $45 (not eligible for discount) • Register by January 2
or May 1
Materials: CPR & First Aid Textbooks $19.95 + tax; $6.00
mailing fee
Total Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Must read textbook prior to the class
This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR course teaches basic life
support techniques to use on adults. The class consists of demonstration
and class participation to learn the techniques. In addition to learning CPR
for adults and children, you will be certified to use an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED).
The core abdominal muscles: iliopsoas, obliques, rectus abdominus
Course policies: Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class,
and be prepared to demonstrate the skills to the instructor’s satisfaction.
The muscles of the back including the superficial and deep paraspinals and
quadratus lumborum
Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty
The muscles of the chest wall including the pectoralis major, minor and
intercostals leading to limited range of motion
Enroll in this workshop to help your clients alleviate chronic back and hip
pain and live without the restriction that is currently disrupting their lives.
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Advanced Asian Bodywork Therapy
#4300
needed to use oils safely and effectively, save money and help your family
and friends with natural health options. You will discover the basic application methods used in aromatherapy including how to use a diffuser and
how to make sprays, inhalers, salts and topical blends.
3 weekends: Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25, February 21
& 22 and March 21 & 22 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $795 • Register by January 9
Materials: $12 + tax
Total Hours: 45 NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisite: Completion of a Shiatsu or Asian Bodywork
Therapy program including TCM
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover and one large
towel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Are you a practicing shiatsu therapist that is ready to refine your skills
and go deeper into TCM application? Do want to increase your clinical
effectiveness for clients with difficult and complex conditions? Are you so
excited about shiatsu and TCM that you want more? This course is for you!
In this course you will learn:
• Essential Oil Basics - what, why and how they work
• Safety guidelines for using essential oils
• About quality, storage and uses of essential oils
This course is a wonderful introductory course for anyone looking to
integrate the use of aromatherapy into their everyday life and or bodywork
practice.
Instructor: Jodi Baglien, NCTMB, Director of the Alliance of International
Aromatherapists
Aromatherapy for Colds & Flu
Advanced Asian Bodywork Therapy offers you, the Shiatsu and Asian
bodywork therapist, additional skills and techniques to improve clinical effectiveness. You will have the opportunity to deepen your intuitive awareness while improving and refining your assessment and treatment skills.
This course focuses on refining your assessment ability and giving you the
tools to treat complex patterns of disharmony.
This course includes the following areas of emphasis:
• Refining and practicing assessment methods including Hara and
Navel diagnosis, 5-Element body type analysis and discernment
through palpation and visual assessment techniques
• Addressing mental and emotional conditions with assessment and
treatment strategies utilizing the 5-Element Creative and Destructive
cycles
• Deepening point selection skills in treatments with the use of
Transporting points, Lou points for musculo-skeletal conditions and
the Spirit and Ghost points for effective results
• Using the 8 Extraordinary Vessels to asses and treat advanced conditions and difficult patterns
• Assessing and treating conditions of the “Fu” organs (Yang organs)
• Deepening and expanding the utilization of the 5-Element theory in
assessing and treating clients’ imbalances
• Assessment and long-term treatment planning for Yin and Yang
combined pathologies, complex conditions and western physical and
mental-emotional diseases
In this course you will: • Learn how essential oils work to relieve symptoms and build resilience
• Understand the scope and potential applications of aromatherapy for
the respiratory system
• Practice making educated, safe selections of oils for various populations
• Learn aromatherapy application methods and build your skills
This class is perfect for massage and shiatsu therapists, acupuncturists,
moms and dads or anyone who wants clear, detailed information and
techniques.
Instructor: Jodi Baglien, NCBTMB, Director of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists
Enroll in this course to increase your clinical effectiveness and personal
well-being. Each class begins with Medical Qigong exercises that can be
beneficial to clients with advanced diseases like diabetes, cancer, trauma/
PTSD, irritable bowel and more. You will quickly be able to integrate
the powerful tools, knowledge and techniques from this course into your
practice.
Body Wisdom - Taking Your Self Care to
the Next Level
#686
Sunday, February 22 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $115 • Register by February 13
Total Hours: 6
Prerequisite: Graduate of or current student in a massage or
bodywork program
Please bring two twin flat sheets and one pillowcase or face cradle cover. Wear loose,
comfortable clothes.
Self care is crucial for longevity in the body work field. Are you frustrated
or bored with your self-care? Are you doing things on autopilot, without
truly drawing from the power of your mind/body connection? Join me
for self-discovery and fun anatomical exploration in a safe atmosphere.
Improve your body listening skills through gentle partnered and solo
work. You will work together through touch to rediscover the anatomy and
movement of the body. You will gain a heightened awareness of important
Instructor: Andrea Sullivan, Cert. ABT, AOBTA, NCTMB, ABMP
Aromatherapy Basics
#712
Saturday, January 24 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $115 • Register by January 16
Materials and Lab Fee: $13.22 (includes sales tax)
Total Hours: 6
NCBTMB: 6 CE hours
Prerequisites: All are welcome
Cold and flu season is upon us. Essential Oil Therapies for Colds and Flu
will teach you how to relieve symptoms naturally! This course is taught
from a unique holistic approach that integrates the best of eastern and
western approaches to essential oil uses and techniques. Information can be
applied to health care environments or for home use. #713
2 Wednesdays: June 10 & June 24 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $115 • Register by May 27
Materials and Lab Fee: $13.22 (includes sales tax)
Total Hours: 6
NCBTMB: 6 CE hours
Prerequisite: All are welcome
Are you interested in aromatherapy, but don’t know where to start? This
course provides the foundational information and skills you need to understand how and why essentials oils work. You will learn the key concepts
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structures in the body to help you better understand your own movement
and the movement of your clients.
pre-valentines day date night. The evening will begin at CenterPoint with
a two hour workshop for couples to learn and practice basic principles and
applications of massage. Participants will then go over to Byerly’s tasting
room (St. Louis Park) to sample a delicious selection of wines.
In this class you will:
• Gain a deeper understanding of how your own body is structured and
functions
• Create or enhance your mind/body connection
• Gain an appreciation of and respect for the body you walk around in
every day
• Recharge your bodywork battery by stopping to focus on and heal
yourself
• Gain empathy for your clients and other people in your life whose
bodies do not function well
• Acquire ideas for how to assist others in their wellness
• Improve your anatomical awareness and strengthen your mind-body
connection.
Together you and your partner will learn:
• 5 massage strokes and how and when to use them
• Basic principles around pressure, depth and touch
• A simple sequence for relaxation massage
No knowledge of specific anatomy is required, only a desire to give and
receive feedback of what feels good to you. This class is the valentines day
present that will keep on giving!
Instructor: Krisha Crabtree, B.A., NCTMB
Craniosacral Techniques
This is the perfect class to rejuvenate your self care routine. You spend your
days taking care of others, it’s time you do something great for yourself!
Instructor: Krisha Crabtree, B.A., NCTMB
Chi Nei Tsang #3204
3 weekends: Saturdays & Sundays, January 17 & 18, February
14 & 15 and March 14 & 15 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $795 • Register by January 2
Materials: $23.95 + tax
Total Hours: 45 NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisite: Graduate of a massage/bodywork training program
Please bring two twin flat sheets and one pillowcase or face cradle cover. Wear loose,
comfortable clothes.
Are you looking for a new skill to add to your bodywork practice? Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on method for correcting problems in the Craniosacral system in which the brain and spinal
cord function. Using a light touch, practitioners work through clothing,
assessing and releasing restrictions in the Craniosacral and fascial systems
throughout the body to improve the functioning of the whole person. CST
encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress, and improve the body’s internal environment. CST is
increasingly used as a preventive measure for its ability to bolster resistance
to disease, and is effective for a wide range of common problems.
#564
Saturday & Sunday, April 4 - 5 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $216 • Register by March 20
Materials Fee: $20.95 + tax
Total Hours: 12
NCBTMB: 12 CE hours
Prerequisite: Graduate or current student of a Shiatsu or
Asian Bodywork Therapy program including TCM
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover and one large
towel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Learn to create dynamic healing change all over the body. Chi Nei Tsang
(Chinese medical abdominal massage) is a hands-on, internal organ massage
that is detoxifying and energizing to benefit the entire body. The abdomen is the epicenter for the major organs and contains reservoirs of Qi and
blood in the body. All of the 12 major meridian pass through the abdomen
connecting internally to the 12 major organs. This makes abdominal work
most crucial in improving overall health.
Everyone benefits from this work of balancing and regulating the cerebral
spinal fluid, and especially those with:
Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage clears intestinal blockages and constipation, helps digestion, improves metabolism, accesses and releases the psoas
muscle to aid in release of low back pain, stimulates the nervous system,
lymphatic system and the meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Headaches (migraine and tension)
• Chronic neck and back pain
• Learning disabilities and attention deficiencies
• Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
• Emotional imbalance
• Stress and tension-related problems
• Neurological disorders (Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, etc.)
• Temporo-mandibular joint disorder (TMJD), and other connectivetissue disorders
Chi Nei Tsang goes to the origin of health problems and unprocessed
emotional issues. This class will provide you the tools needed to affect real
change in your client’s wellbeing. Upon completion of the course you will
be able to create an in-depth treatment plan to complete a 45 - 60 minute
abdominal session for any pathology of the body.
Instructor: Andrea Sullivan, Cert. ABT, AOBTA, NCTMB, ABMP
This course explores the anatomy and physiology of the Craniosacral
system, and you will learn hands-on cranial and fascial release techniques
to manage and reduce pain, various illnesses and dysfunction. Craniosacral
techniques are easily incorporated into massage and shiatsu bodywork
sessions. Experience how these techniques offer astonishing results with
minimal effort.
Couples Massage & Wine Tasting #711
Friday, February 13 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Tuition: $50 per couple (not eligible for discount) • Register
by January 30
Total Hours: 4
Prerequisites: All are welcome
Please bring two twin flat sheets, two pillows, two hand towels and a blanket.
Wear loose, comfortable clothes.
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s day gift? This is the class for you!
CenterPoint is partnering with Byerly’s to provide you with the perfect
Instructor: Theresa May, NCBTMB, APP.
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Energetic Bootcamp - Combining
Ancient & Cutting-Edge Ways to
Improve Your Wellbeing
#710
• Discover how to use these tools to affect real change in your clients
These simple yet important tools can be easily integrated into any treatment and will help to prolong the effects of your bodywork session. This
is the perfect class for any bodyworker looking to differentiate themselves
from other practitioners and increase their client retention.
Sunday, January 25 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $95 (not eligible for discount) • Register by January
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Total Hours: 5
Prerequisites: All are welcome
Is a physical condition or emotional pattern taking over how you think
and feel? Do you feel “stuck” emotionally or physically? Would you like to
reclaim your ability to optimize your physical and emotional energy? If so,
this class is for you! During this information-packed class, you will learn
to identify and work with your individual pattern of blockage according to
the Five Element Theory and the quantum bioenergy model.
Instructors: Andrej Peterka, L.Ac. NCCAOM and Andrea Sullivan, Cert.
ABT, AOBTA, NCTMB, ABMP
First Aid
#302
Saturday, January 10 or Saturday May 9 • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $45 (not eligible for discount) • Register by January 2
or April 24
CPR & First Aid Textbook: $19.95 plus tax for CPR and First
Aid book; $6 mailing fee; First Aid only book also available
for $12.95 plus tax; $6 mailing fee
Total Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Must read the textbook prior to the class
This American Heart Association First Aid course covers basic emergency
response to respiratory failure, bleeding, poisoning, shock, burns, broken
bones and more. The class consists of demonstration and class participation
to learn the techniques.
Included in the class is an individual quantum bioenergy scan (an $80
value) and information about your specific “stuck” pattern, along with an
individualized guided journaling exercise based on your scan. You will
receive a powerful quantum energetic remedy to facilitate change, an Essential Oil formula specific to you and an effective, easy Qigong routine
developed by the instructor, Andrej Peterka, to help you regain and maintain flow and balance.
Course policies: Attendees must obtain and read the text prior to the class,
and be prepared to demonstrate the skills to the instructor’s satisfaction.
Due to the intense nature and individualized content, the class size is
limited. This class is open to the general public, CenterPoint students and
professionals from all disciplines. Join us for a class filled with movement,
information and fun!
Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty
Foot & Hand Reflexology
Instructor: Andrej Peterka, L.AC. NCCAOM
#3209
3 weekends: Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, June 20 & 21
and July 18 & 19 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $795 • Register by May 1
Materials & Lab Fee: $165.58 (includes sales tax)
Total Hours: 45 NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisite: Massage, bodywork and allied health professionals and current students of a Massage or Bodywork Therapy
training program with a minimum of 150 hours of training.
Please bring two twin flat sheets and one pillowcase or face cradle cover. Students
will be given the required materials kit on the first day of class. Please be prepared
to practice the techniques outside of class.
The ancients worldwide knew the power of pressing points on the feet and
hands to increase health and well-being. Discover what they knew! The
hands and feet contain points and regions that correspond to all the body's
structures and functions, making reflexology an ideal adjunctive technique
for any of CenterPoint's programs. Reflexology is based on the holistic
model of the body, and makes use of the concept that the whole is reflected
in each of the parts. In this fun and exciting course, you will learn the detailed maps of the hands and feet, the techniques to make your reflexology
work effective and therapeutic.
Extraordinary Energetics - Ion Cords,
Magnets & Tuning Forks
#709
Saturday, March 7 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $95 • Register by February 20
Materials fee: $32.70 + tax
Total Hours: 5
NCBTMB: 5 CE Hours
Prerequisites: Current student or graduate of a Massage or
Bodywork Therapy training program.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover and one large
towel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing
You’ve asked for it and now it’s here, a continuing education class taught
by the dynamic duo of Andrea Sullivan and Andrej Peterka! This class is
designed for therapeutic bodyworkers and acupuncturists to learn how to
utilize three additional therapeutic tools: Ion Cords, Japanese polar magnets and tuning forks. These techniques increase the physical and energetic
effects on organs and musculo-skeletal conditions. Different from a meridian focused treatment approach, these tools can be used to treat regions and
zones of the body.
Ion cords work on the principle that Qi follows electrical flow. The polar
magnets are effective to stimulate points and tissue and allows the treatment to continue long beyond the session. Tuning forks support the movement of energy through frequency and sound.
In this class you will learn:
• Why some conditions are best addressed on feet or hands
• Traditional Thumb-Walking
• Non-traditional techniques to save your thumbs
• Condition specific protocols
• Add-on techniques such as foot soaks, paraffin dips and aromatherapeutic lotions
• Basic Aromatherapy with specific application to energetic Chakra
points on the feet
In this class you will:
• Learn how to use Ion Cords, Japanese polar magnets and tuning forks
for therapeutic benefit
• Practice how to apply these tools to specific acu-points and soft tissue
to achieve greater balance and function
• Understand the significance of the Extraordinary Vessels relative to
body zones, organs and vital substances
In addition, students are introduced to Aromatherapy with Essential Oils
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which are integrated into foot and hand treatments. Reflexology can serve
as a stand-alone therapy, or be combined with your other tools and techniques for spa, salon, fitness center or private practice. There will be many
opportunities to experience the healing effects of hand and foot reflexology, and practice your technique during the in-class practice on the other
participants. This course is recommended for students who wish to work in
the Spa industry.
your clients. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the profound power
of this work.
Instructor: Matthew Sweigart, CI AOBTA
Get Moving and Be Moved
Instructor: Theresa May, APP, NCTMB
Flying HeartMind Shiatsu
#707
4 Sundays: April 12 - May 3 • 10:00 - 11:30 am
Tuition: $60 (not eligible for discount) • Register by April 3
Total Hours: 6
Prerequisite: All are welcome!
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing
As humans, movement is a part of our daily life, but how much do we
actually take time to truly experience our movement? Explore staying
present in your body through the 4 Stages of Movement Fundamentals,
a personal, introspective practice that will change the way you feel about
yourself and how you move! This class combines dance, guided moving
meditation, art and journaling to help you experience your body fully and
to stay present in your body. When we are present in our body we experience greater awareness of our environment, relationships and our own
feelings, which leads to living a more authentic life.
#708
Friday - Sunday, February 6 - 8 • Friday: 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuition: $330 • Register by January 16
Materials fee: $24.95 + tax
Total Hours: 15
NCBTMB: 15 CE hours
Prerequisite: Current student or Graduate of a Shiatsu or
Asian Bodywork Therapy program including TCM
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover and one large
towel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing
It is with great enthusiasm that CenterPoint and AOBTA MN welcome
Matthew Sweigart to the Twin Cities for the first time to teach Flying
Heartmind Shiatsu. This 15 hour workshop will take you on a journey
of discovery of how to activate and harmonize Qi energy flow through
dynamic movement and deep connection for therapeutic benefit.
Shake up your Sunday mornings and spend some time to focus on yourself!
Upon completion of this class you will be able to use the 4 stages of Movement Fundamentals for self-care, exercise and even creating performance art.
Instructor: Courtney Kupfer, BA, NCTMB
Gua Sha - Asian Folk Therapy
Shiatsu is a bodywork practice developed in Japan, steeped in Eastern
understandings of life energy flow in Nature and in human nature. In the
HeartMind style of Shiatsu the focus is conscious cultivation of HeartMind
understanding in the practitioner. You will discover how to slow down and
listen inwardly to the wisdom of the heart and then assist your clients to do
the same.
#652A
Sunday, February 15 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $115 • Register by January 30
Materials fee: $11 + tax
Total Hours: 6
NCBTMB: 6 CE hours
Prerequisite: Prior training in bodywork therapy.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, 1 pillowcase or face cradle cover, a hair band and
writing materials.
GuaSha is also known as “dermal friction”, and is a scraping technique
used on the surface of the skin, to improve microcirculation and bring
more blood and Qi to an area. It is an excellent technique for a bodyworker
therapist’s toolbox because the moving of blood and Qi penetrates to internal viscera, allowing for a significant decrease in muscle stiffness and pain.
Gua Sha, used routinely, enhances immunity and treats over 30 common
diseases without the use of drugs. The technique is accomplished by using
a special piece of bone or stone, called a medical board, on slightly oiled
skin.
Through HeartMind Shiatsu, you will learn to integrate the thinking mind
with the feeling mind, giving you the power needed to heal emotional
trauma, quiet the incessant mental chatter, allow true inner peace to grow
and to become clear channels of universal unconditional love.
This engaging and challenging practical course teaches the proper body
mechanics and execution of leveraged lifts and specialized stretches. Students learn to move the body in a bold and confident manner to elevate the
receiver off the floor and facilitate personal transformation.
In this course you will learn and experience:
• The artful use of body weight in motion for creating optimal pressure
and contact
• The principle of No Pressure and Point of Contact
• Personal alignment and power concentrating exercises with
Interactive partner practices
• An introduction to Meridians 12 Qigong
• Connected and healing touch through movement using leverage, relaxed body weight and mother/messenger hand communication
• How HeartMind Shiatsu techniques activate and harmonize Jing, Qi,
Shen, Moisture and Blood
• Releasing and opening the Extraordinary Vessel flows through the
Flying HearMind Shiatsu movements
• Safety, proper body mechanics and contraindications for the Flying
HeartMind Shiatsu techniques
• The Flying techniques of bolstered stretches, flowing movements and
dramatic lifts for powerful therapeutic benefit
“Gua” means to scrape or rub, and “Sha” is the term used to describe the
appearance of a faint pink or red rash, also known as petechiae, intentionally raised by the technique. Once discounted as only a popular folk therapy,
Gua Sha in this modern world has its newfound usefulness as a facial enhancement technique, which has inspired its revival. This class will provide
an entire facial enhancement protocol as well as body techniques.
Upon completion of this class, you will be able to describe the usefulness
of GuaSha to a client, implement the technique effectively for maximum
results and understand all benefits and contraindications. This is an excellent adjunct therapy that can be easily integrated into to your massage or
shiatsu practice.
Instructor: Dona McGlennen, RN, CNP, L.Ac
Flying HeartMind Shiatsu is life changing and life enhancing for you and
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Hospital Massage
#3210
• The benefits and contraindications of Indian Head Massage
Wednesdays, May 6 - August 17 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $795 • Register by April 24
Materials & Lab Fees: $56.44 (includes sales tax)
Total Hours: 45
NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisite: Massage and bodywork therapists and allied
health care professionals; students of a massage/bodywork
training program with completion of physiology, pathology
and a minimum of 120 hours of bodywork training.
Demand is continually growing for skilled massage and bodywork therapists
who are trained to provide complementary care for those who are being cared
for in mainstream medical settings. Hospital Massage prepares you to work in
a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, assisted living, long-term
care facilities, rehabilitation centers, hospice and private practice clients who
are medically frail. Hospital massage therapists work alongside nurses, physicians and other mainstream providers to create integrative health care. You
will learn how to use standard precautions and infection control, identify common symptoms and conditions found in hospital patients, work around medical devices and to document care sessions. The course will cover positioning
the client, and working with clients in hospital beds and wheelchairs. Students
also learn specific indications and contraindications for patients in labor and
delivery, orthopedic units, cardiac units and other specific kinds of care.
Indian head massage can be a stand alone 30 minute treatment or can be
integrated into a Shiatsu, Thai massage or table massage session making it
a great addition to your bodywork service menu.
Instructor: Mary Sullivan, NCTMB
Lomi Lomi In this class you will learn:
In this class you will learn and practice how to:
• The ancient bodywork lineage of Hawaii
• The 7 sacred principles in Lomi Lomi
• How to apply full body strokes
• How to use the forearm to save on wrists and fingers
• What it is to honor your client
• How to hold a sacred space for clients
• Adapt skills to deliver massage to those in a hospital bed or wheelchair without injuring yourself
• Learn to accurately chart massage sessions
• Communicate with medical personnel
• Modify every aspect of giving a massage to be appropriate for clients
in a wide variety of medical settings
• Work in various medical facilities in addition to hospitals (clinics,
rehab centers, long term care facilities, dental clinics, etc.)
Students who learn Lomi Lomi experience self-discovery of what it means
to love, honor, and respect themselves while at the same time honoring
those they work on. Participants use their forearms to embrace the body
and provide pressure that saves hands and wrists. Lomi Lomi provides the
therapist and the receiver with what it means to experience honor and
sacredness in a healing art.
You will gain knowledge of how to choose massage and bodywork techniques for specific conditions including cancer, neurological disorders,
digestive disorders, pre and post surgical needs, psychiatric illnesses,
orthopedic conditions, and geriatric clients.
Instructor: Michele Reid, NCTMB
Instructor: Vicky Grossman, B.S., NCTMB
Indian Head Massage
#655
Friday - Sunday, August 14 - 16 • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $299 • Register by July 31
Materials: $5.00 + tax
Total Hours: 24 NCBTMB: 24 CE hours
Prerequisite: Prior training in Bodywork Therapy.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, two wiping towels, two face cradle covers, two pillowcases and three bath towels for draping. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
Lomi Lomi, a Hawaiian massage modality, is traditionally done as a rite of
passage for children coming of age by the Big Kahunas in the temples of
Hawaii. This ritual bodywork is based on unconditional love and acceptance, where the person receiving is truly honored for who they are without
judgment. This modality is described as long, continuous flowing strokes
using the forearm to embrace the body like an ocean wave that then gently
recedes.
Lymph Drainage Massage
#706
#3205
Thursdays, January 8 - April 16 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $795 • Register by December 26
Materials: $80 + tax
Total Hours: 45 NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisite: For this advanced bodywork training, participants must have completed 120 hours of bodywork
technique instruction and 90 hours of human anatomy and
physiology.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, a bath towel,
and a bathing suit or snug-fitting athletic shorts for practice time.
This course introduces the theory and technique of Lymph Drainage Massage (LDM). This light-touch technique dramatically enhances lymph
production and movement in both the superficial and deep aspects of the
lymph system. Lymph massage is very relaxing. The movement of lymph
improves immunity, reduces stress, decreases recovery time from injury or
surgery, reduces edema and activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Sunday, June 14 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $115 • Register by June 5
Materials Fee: $3.00 + tax
Total Hours: 6
NCBTMB: 6 CE hours
Prerequisite: Prior training in bodywork therapy.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase and one bath sized towel.
The art of Indian Head Massage is an Ayurvedic form of healing and
relaxation used to ease tension and balance energy. Ayurvedic philosophy
holds a belief that if energy isn’t moving freely, it can cause an imbalance
in the flow resulting is discomfort. Beginning with the head, a variety of
massage techniques are used to relax, stimulate and revive the scalp. The
effect of this is to help stimulate hair growth and vitalize the brain. The
use of stretching and pressure points on the neck and shoulder muscles
aid in mobility and ease discomfort. Finally, the treatment finishes with a
calming face massage increasing lymph drainage.
In this class you will learn:
The course begins with a detailed study of the lymphatic system. Concepts
of lymphatic massage, including assessment, indications and contraindications, watersheds and directions of movement are introduced. Basic hand
• The techniques of Indian Head Massage
• Marma points - points in the body where concentrated life force energy is located
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techniques are introduced and practiced. Techniques are applied to the
various body regions, and self-massage techniques are taught for client
homework and therapist benefit. Students will:
• Explore basic treatment principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine
to evaluate Qi
• Learn about and experience the “Qi” of essential oils to determine
therapeutic uses
• Learn 3 essential oil and acupressure treatments you can immediately
use to reduce tension, refresh the mind and balance overall energy.
• Learn the structure and functions of the lymphatic system • Learn techniques to use as a full protocol or to incorporate with other
forms of bodywork
• Use LDM to reduce the negative side effects that sometimes happen
with deep tissue techniques
• Learn how to keep breasts healthy and why this is connected to the
Lymph system
• Learn how to safely massage those at risk for Lymphedema (a non-curable condition) which includes anyone who has had a lymph node
removed
This class is perfect for massage and shiatsu therapists, acupuncturists,
moms and dads or anyone who wants clear, detailed information and
techniques.
Instructor: Jodi Baglien, NCBTMB, Director of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists
Pathology#1301
Wednesdays, January 7 - April 15 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $250 • Register by December 26
Materials: $91 + tax
Total Hours: 45
Prerequisite: Prior training in Massage or Bodywork Therapy
including coursework in Human Physiology
Need a pathology refresher? Don’t miss this one time opportunity to
take CenterPoint’s Pathology class at an incredibly low price! This course
surveys the pathology of musculoskeletal injuries, joint disease, systemic
disease including neuromuscular, neurological, gastrointestinal, integumentary (skin), cardiovascular, respiratory, hematic (blood), genitourinary
and endocrine disorders. Emphasis is on developing familiarity with
approximately 100 common diseases and conditions, their indications
and contraindications for massage and bodywork therapy, and to be able
to identify situations in which clients should be referred to a physician or
other heath care provider. You will develop the ability to make informed
decisions about the safety and applicability of massage modalities as well as
critical thinking skills to be able to find information independently.
Participants will learn to use lymph drainage for common conditions such
as post trauma and surgical edema, soft tissue and sports injuries, chronic
pain, TMJ, recurring colds and infections, sluggish immune systems, stress
and tension, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Traveler's Edema and more.
Because lymph massage does not require the use of a lubricant, it is recommended for clients with chemical sensitivities. This introductory course is
excellent to broaden the therapeutic possibilities with clients. This course
is recommended for those who plan to work in medical settings.
Instructor: Pauline Buller, B.S., NCTMB
Massage Basics #503
Saturdays, February 14, April 11, June 13 or August 8
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuition: $75 (not eligible for discount)
Total Hours: 6
Prerequisite: All are welcome!
Please bring two twin flat sheets, a face towel, and a large blanket or towel for
warmth. Massage lotion will be provided. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
Massage Basics is designed for people who are considering a career in
massage and bodywork, or for those who would like to learn a simple and
safe massage sequence to practice on family and friends. You will learn a
variety of basic massage techniques for the head, neck, back, arms and legs
emphasizing continuity, completeness and confidence. Massage is great for
stress reduction, relaxation and improved circulation.
Instructor: Amberly Hoyer, D.C.
Qi-Yoga#667
14 Mondays, January 12 - April 13 and/or May 11 - August 10
• 5:10 - 5:50 pm
Tuition: $120 • Register by January 9 for winter, by May 8 for
spring
Total Hours: 14 - 40 minute sessions
Prerequisite: All are welcome!
Please come dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement and stretching. For
additional comfort, you may choose to bring a yoga mat (optional).
Finally the perfect blend of Qigong and Yoga! Qi-Yoga (or Qigong-Yoga)
is a rich blend of Yoga Asanas and Qigong forms with meditation to
energize and improve the body inside and out. These exercises focus on the
strength and flexibility of the tendons, muscles and ligaments. In addition, this class will focus on stretching the meridians, using acupressure,
building Qi in the organs and strengthening the connection to one’s inner
landscape and the elements.
Instructor: CenterPoint Faculty
Moving Qi with Essential Oils &
Acupressure#705
Sunday, April 12 • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuition: $115 • Register by April 3
Materials and Lab fee: $13.22 (includes sales tax)
Total Hours: 6.5 NCBTMB: 6.5 CE hours
Prerequisite: All are welcome!
Learn how to quickly help yourself, family or clients with potent combinations of acupoints and essential oils. This introductory workshop provides
powerful techniques for relief from tension and mental / emotional stress
which are the most common blocks to the flow of Qi (energy) in our bodies. By skillfully pairing the “Qi” of essential oils on Acu-points, you can
profoundly enhance your personal wellbeing routine or add a rich new dimension to your bodywork practice with essential oils. You will have time
for hands on learning and practice applying essential oils to Acu-points.
All are welcome! This class is open to those who are interested in this
unique combination of qigong and yoga, and is designed for all skill levels.
By taking this class, you will feel better, have more energy and increase
your overall well-being.
Instructor: Andrea Sullivan, Cert. ABT, AOBTA, NCTMB, ABMP
In this course you will:
• Understand "Qi" - the vital force of the body and mind
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Save Your Wrists - Use Your Elbows!#704
or special “wet room” facilities. The foundation of CenterPoint's Spa &
Resort course is therapeutic. Spa techniques are taught from the healing
perspective, in addition to comfort and relaxation. These ancient practices
have therapeutic benefits for todays massage clients.
In this course you will discover historical background for spa and resort
massage, and a vast array of spa techniques including wraps, clay application,
hydrotherapy, heated stone massage and much more. Essential Oils and Aromatherapy are introduced and integrated into many of the Spa treatments.
In this course you will learn and practice:
• Safe use of hot and cold stones to bring balance and grounding to clients
• The art, science, and application of Aromatherapy Exfoliation techniques
using salt, sugar and manual brushing
• Body wraps with various mediums including clay, mud, seaweed and
herbs
• Hydrotherapy
• Marketing ideas
Sunday, August 9 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $115 • Register by July 31
Total Hours: 6
NCBTMB: 6 CE hours
Prerequisite: Prior training in bodywork therapy
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover and one bath
sized towel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Massage therapists, do you love what you do and want to keep doing it
for a long time? Take this course to learn creative forearm and elbow techniques to prevent wear and tear on your wrists and thumbs. This course is
for massage therapists, specializing in any modality, who want to enhance
their practice and have career longevity. Techniques with the forearm and
elbow will be demonstrated throughout the full body to give you new ways
to preform old strokes. Benefits of this course include learning a variety of
new techniques, a refreshment in proper body mechanics, and giving your
wrists and thumbs a well deserved break!
Upon completion you will be able to your use forearms and elbows to effectively perform massage strokes in a creative manner while maintaining
proper body mechanics. A demonstration and time for hands-on practice
will be given. The instructor will give one on one guidance and feedback
to students during their practice time to ensure they are meeting the objectives of the course.
Instructor: Rose Ostenson, NCTMB, AMTA
Shiatsu Basics
Spa & Resort Techniques is an excellent way to expand your sessions with
clients. You can combine many of the spa techniques with your massage
or shiatsu sessions to create just the right treatment. Take this course to to
increase the types of services you can offer to your clients, both in private
practice and in established businesses.
Instructor: Rachael DeRusha, ABMP
Special Populations
#506
Saturdays: January 17, March 14, May 9, or July 11 • 10:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Tuition: $75 (not eligible for discount)
Total Hours: 6
Prerequisite: All are welcome!
Please bring one twin sheet and a large towel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
For those who wish to practice natural healing at home with family, friends
and self, Shiatsu Basics provides an ideal introduction. Participants learn
simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent
chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. Basic theories of Traditional
Chinese Medicine (Qi, Yin/Yang, and Eight Principles) are taught to facilitate understanding of how and why Shiatsu works.
Learn basic Shiatsu techniques for the back, neck and feet. Discover how
simple and effective Shiatsu therapy is for relieving headaches, back-aches,
stiff necks and fatigue. Experience giving and receiving Shiatsu.
Instructor: CenterPoint faculty
Spa & Resort Techniques
#6301
Tuesdays, January 13 - April 21 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition $795 • Register by December 30
Materials: $18 + tax
Total Hours: 45 NCBTMB: 45 CE Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage,
Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, massage cream
or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
This course is designed for massage or shiatsu therapists to gain a greater
knowledge and understanding, as well as skill and safe practice, to effectively work with various populations. Participants will investigate several
special populations that frequently seek bodywork therapy including
pregnant women, geriatric clients, clients who have HIV/AIDS, cancer,
and survivors of trauma and abuse. The pathology, etiology, indications,
contraindications and emotional considerations will be reviewed from both
massage and shiatsu perspectives. The emphasis is on understanding the
special needs and considerations to create effective sessions. By the end of
the course, students will design and perform beneficial treatment sessions,
from assessment through application. In one or more of the units, students
will have an opportunity to work with guest volunteer clients from the
public who have the conditions being studied in class.
#3208
3 Weekends: January 31 & February 1, February 28 & March 1
and March 28 & 29 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $795 • Register by January 16
Materials & Lab Fee: $375.67 (includes sales tax)
Total Hours: 45 NCBTMB: 45 CE hours
Prerequisites: Prior training in Bodywork Therapy.
Please bring: two twin flat sheets and one pillowcase or face cradle cover. Students
will be given required spa supplies on the first day of class. Please be prepared to
practice the techniques outside of class.
Spas have become the largest employers of massage therapists in the U.S.
Spa techniques combine natural healing traditions with relaxation and
restoration for the spa massage client. Spa training prepares the massage
or shiatsu therapist to find employment in spa establishments, resorts,
hotels, salons and cruise ships. Bodywork therapists also incorporate spa
techniques into private practice without the need for extensive equipment
Instructor: Cale Albert, ABMP
Special Populations: Geriatric Care
#623B
3 Tuesdays: January 13 - 27 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $162 • Register by December 30
Materials: $3.60 + tax
Total Hours: 9 NCBTMB: 9 CE hours
Prerequisite: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage,
Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, massage cream
or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
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The older population has become one of the largest demographic groups
taking advantage of massage and bodywork therapy in the U.S. The “baby
boomer” generation is savvy about the benefits of bodywork for healthy aging. Therapeutic bodywork is beneficial to address the common muscle and
joint discomforts of the older client who frequently has multiple medical
challenges.
This course provides a review of the physiology of aging and some of the
more common conditions that can benefit from bodywork therapy. How
to conduct a thorough intake specific to the older client will be reviewed.
Contraindications and referrals will be discussed. The emotional, psychological and social implications of aging are key factors in a person's wellbeing. Frequently, the massage and shiatsu therapist may be working with
the client's family members or with a health care team in the overall care
of the aging client. You will explore the physiological foundation of aging
from both the Eastern and Western perspective. You will be challenged to
develop original and creative sessions using their own training for effective
application. This course will prepare you to effectively and confidently
work with this very special and ever growing population.
Special Populations: HIV/AIDS
during labor and delivery will be included. The important contraindications
and precautions for bodywork during pregnancy are covered. Register for this
workshop and discover how you can be an important comfort and care provider during your client’s pregnancy. Participants will have the opportunity
to work with pregnant women who volunteer as practice clients for the class.
Special Populations: Cancer Patients &
Survivors#622C
3 Tuesdays: March 17 - 31 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $162 • Register by March 3
Materials: $3.60 + tax
Total Hours: 9 NCBTMB: 9 CE hours
Prerequisite: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage,
Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, massage cream
or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Bodywork by a trained therapist can be safe and beneficial for most people
living with cancer. Learn to ease your client's pain, decrease anxiety, manage nausea, improve sleep, and help relieve fatigue. Discover how to help
strengthen their energy to better tolerate medical and surgical interventions. Participants in this course will learn how to take a history for clients
with cancer, consider contraindications and precautions, make modifications as indicated and translate that information into a balanced and
appropriate session.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
• Locate resources and information on the type of cancer and cancer
treatments
• Take a detailed history with particular emphasis on data pertinent to
bodywork for cancer
• State common side effects of Western medical treatments
• Describe adaptations and modifications of standard massage and/or
shiatsu techniques for use with cancer clients
• Create a unique and individualized bodywork session for your client
with cancer.
#612B
2 Tuesdays: February 3 & 10 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $108 • Register by January 20
Materials: $3.60 + tax
Total Hours: 6 NCBTMB: 6 CE hours
Prerequisite: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage,
Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, massage cream
or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
The purpose of this course is to prepare the bodywork therapist to work
from a therapeutic and comfort approach with HIV/AIDS clients who
are currently in treatment with medical professionals. Participants will
be introduced to assessment and treatment from both the Eastern and
Western perspectives. The course will review the pathology of HIV/AIDS
including etiology, symptomology, and medical approaches. Contraindications, precautions and safety issues are covered. Techniques for stress reduction, immune boosting, and symptomatic relief will be demonstrated and
practiced. This course is an opportunity to experience the powerful benefit
that you can offer with the knowledge and techniques from Western and
Eastern bodywork therapies. Emphasis will be on developing original and
creative sessions that are effective for this population.
Special Populations: Survivors of
Trauma & Abuse
#615B
3 Tuesdays: April 7 - 21 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $162 • Register by March 24
Materials: $3.60 + tax
Total Hours: 9 NCBTMB: 9 CE hours
Prerequisites: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage,
Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, massage cream
or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Clients who have experienced physical or emotional trauma, as well those
who have been through extreme loss, natural disasters, or combat situations have special needs and specific imbalances that can be successfully
addressed with the therapeutic tools offered from Massage and Shiatsu
therapies. This course provides the foundation for massage and shiatsu
therapists to confidently work with clients who have abuse or trauma in
their personal history. Theory and technique from both Western and Eastern approaches will be introduced.
This course covers the theory, indications, contraindications and precautions for work with this population. Boundaries, emotional releases, and
the role of the mental health counselor are covered. Current thinking
regarding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, tissue memory and mind-body
aspects of abuse and trauma will be introduced. The course will also focus
Special Populations: Pregnancy #614A
4 Tuesdays: February 17 - March 10 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $216 • Register by February 3
Materials: $3.60 + tax
Total Hours: 12 NCBTMB: 12 CE hours
Prerequisite: Completion of training in Therapeutic Massage,
Shiatsu Therapy, or equivalent.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover, massage cream
or lotion (no oil), and wear loose comfortable clothing.
The purpose of this course is to prepare the participant to work with
pregnant clients from early pregnancy through delivery. The anatomy and
physiology of pregnancy will be reviewed in detail, including the hormonal
mediation of gestation and delivery, fetal development in each trimester,
stages of labor and delivery, and hazards, such as edema and hypertension
for the mother. Students will learn the typical presenting conditions for
all stages of pregnancy, including assessment and application strategies.
Techniques for use in all stages of pregnancy are covered and include both
massage and shiatsu/acupressure techniques. Strategies and techniques for use
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forearms, elbows and palms for massage and pressure techniques.
In this course, you will discover the main features of Thai medicine,
including the concepts of energy flow through pathways of the body. The
main manual applications of pressure and stretching will be presented and
practiced. Students learn to perform a full body Thai Massage. Techniques
for the supine, side-lying, and prone positions are included. This course
also includes yoga warm-ups and meditation at the start of each class. This
is a great course to choose to integrate Thai Massage techniques to expand
your massage and/or shiatsu toolbox.
Instructor: Attila Pagen, NCBTMB
on technique aspects of bodywork for trauma and abuse, including stress
reduction, emotional clearing, balancing and techniques to create better
relaxation and coping resources.
Spring Equinox Celebration - Meditation
& Yoga
#699
Friday, March 20 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuition: $15 • Register by March 13 (not eligible for discounts)
Total Hours: 2
Prerequisite: All are welcome!
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and foam blocks if you have them. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing.
Spend the evening celebrating the beginning of longer days and the approaching of spring time! In the class you will honor and prepare for the
shedding of winter and the planting of new seeds for spring. The class
begins with gentle movements to restore the body and bring peace to the
mind. The class concludes with guided meditation to set intentions for the
growth of the upcoming season. Not only is this class the perfect way to
celebrate the changing of the seasons, but is also a terrific way start to the
weekend. No previous yoga experience is necessary, all are welcome!
Instructor: Andrea Sullivan, Cert. ABT, AOBTA, NCTMB, ABMP
Thai Massage
Tongue, Pulse & Mapping the Body - An
Advanced Workshop
#698
Saturday, June 13 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $95 • Register by June 5
Total Hours: 5 NCBTMB: 5 CE hours
Prerequisite: The completion of a shiatsu or Asian bodywork
training program, or successful completion of 100 hours of
Traditional Chinese Medical Theory.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing.
Improve and expand your assessment skills! This course is designed for
bodywork practitioners who have a thorough familiarity with Chinese
Medicine theory and tongue/pulse assessment. This course will take you
beyond making a typical assessment around Yin, Yang, the organ systems
and Vital Substances. You will discover how to look at the body itself relative to these factors to deepen your assessment understanding and skills.
You will explore abdominal reflexes for the 5 Elements and Extraordinary
Vessels, as well as patterns of tension and other physical traits in the body
itself. You will have plenty of hands-on practice time to see, discover and
feel these bodily signs.
In this course your will:
• Learn body patterns in the abdomen, back and other areas that correspond to various energy imbalances
• Practice doing body-based assessments
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3 Weekend, Saturday & Sunday: May 30 & 31, June 27 & 28
and July 25 & 26 • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuition: $795 • Register by May 15
Textbook: $42 + tax
Total hours: 45 NCBTMB: 45 CE Hours
Prerequisite: The completion of a massage or shiatsu training program, or an equivalent manual therapy program.
Students currently in a training program need to have completed at least 120 hours of bodywork technique.
Please bring two twin flat sheets, one pillowcase or face cradle cover. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing and wear or bring socks.
Thai Massage is part of the four-fold traditional medical system of
Thailand (the others are herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and
spiritual practices). Thai medicine shares features with Chinese medicine
and Ayurvedic medicine, including the concepts of energy flow through
pathways of the body. This style of bodywork emphasizes the mind-body
connection and has been utilized in the treatment of physical, emotional
and spiritual disorders.
The main techniques of Thai Massage include the application of stretching
and pressure throughout the whole body to stimulate energy flow. Thai
Massage is often called Thai Yoga Massage because the therapist uses his or
her body to move the client into a series of stretches similar to Yoga. Thai
Massage performed on a mat and utilizes the thumbs, fingers, forearms,
elbows, palms, knees, legs, and feet for stretching, massage and pressure
techniques, joint mobilization and muscle compression. Thai Massage is
a very active and energizing, yet deeply relaxing experience for both the
practitioner and the client. Once the client has relaxed, the practitioner,
with a heightened sensitivity, stretches the client to his or her comfortable
limit.
A high level of significance is attributed to the abdominal region. According to Thai Medicine, all the major energy pathways of the body have
their origin in the vicinity of the navel. Therefore, the abdominal massage
techniques are a crucial component of the healing benefit of this training.
Thai Massage is performed on a floor mat, and utilizes the thumbs, fingers,
Upon completion of this class, students will be able to combine tongue and
pulse assessment with bodily signs to create a more in-depth assessment
from which to work.
Instructor: Andrej Peterka, L.Ac, NCCAOM
Yin Restorative Yoga
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8 Tuesdays: March 3 - April 21 • 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
Tuition: $70 • Register by February 27
Total Hours: 5.3
Prerequisite: All are welcome!
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and foam blocks if you have them. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing.
Yin Yoga combines the influences of Indian Yoga, Chinese Daoist Practices
and Western Sciences with an emphasis on holding passive postures to
create strength and mobility in the joints, ligaments and fascia while
stimulating the energetic meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Restorative Yoga utilizes poses that are done on the floor and held for a
long period. Props, such as cushions, bolsters, blankets and blocks are used
for support to allow the body to relax and the mind to let go.
This class will leave you feeling refreshed, open and grounded.
Instructor: Bonita Kosciolek, R.I, AOBTA, Dipl. ABT, NCCAOM
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have confirmed and paid in full for the course no less than 15 days prior to the start date of the course. Registrations after this time will be processed and,
although we will make an effort to accommodate special needs, we cannot guarantee accommodation.
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to cancel the course. In the event of cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund of monies paid to CenterPoint.
* Current members of AMTA, AOBTA and ABMP, and CenterPoint alumni receive 15% savings for eligible Continuing Education course tuition (please
supply documentation of membership).
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