DEEP TISSUE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Instructor: Eloise Albrecht Students may take a total of 100 hours (at discounted price) to earn a Certificate of Completion in Deep Tissue Specialization or take individual classes and receive individual certificates. Recommended Texts: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs Trail Guide to the Body, 3^rd Edition Required Materials: 1 set of twin sheets 2 pillowcases 1-inch 3-ring binder Massage cream (preferably Biotone Dual Purpose Cream. No oils) Prerequisites: Deep Tissue Fundamentals (6 hours) Medical Terminology (9 hours) Kinesiology (45 hours) After completing the above prerequisites, students will be able to take Deep Tissue I, II or III in any order. However, the student must take any two classes of Deep Tissue I-III to qualify for Deep Tissue IV. NOTE: Students who take one of the A&K classes and have fulfilled the prerequisites for Deep Tissue can take the corresponding Deep Tissue class. Deep Tissue Specialization Instructor: Eloise Albrecht 100 Hours $1,320.00 + texts Course description: Deep Tissue massage is a broad term that encompasses both specific techniques and a different perception of the body.  The techniques have names like neuromuscular, myofascial, trigger point, proprioceptive, etc.  The perception skills of the deep tissue massage therapist are more educated, focused and specific.  The techniques are only tools, however.  The primary question is 'Do you have the awareness to use them accurately?' In the four Deep Tissue sections, we view each body section in the light of how the musculature works together, how to touch individual muscles, how to access individual muscle fibers - and how this discrete section of the body connects to the rest of the body.  We continue the exploration of how to deepen the therapist's awareness as well as the touch.  Suggestions for how to talk about the work so your clients understand it will be offered and discussed.  Movements that you can teach your clients will be shown - and practiced. How to talk to people while they are on the table - plus how to talk so they want to get on your table [marketing in a conversational setting] will be practiced.  And - we learn different techniques, and apply them to the body parts of the moment. Class also covers some beginning Qi development - Qi Gong - exercises Classes include Deep Tissue I: Chest/Arms, Deep Tissue II: Legs/Feet, Deep Tissue III: Back/Neck and Deep Tissue IV Pelvis/Abdomen/synthesis of I-IV, and a look beyond. Recommended texts: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs Trail Guide to the Body, 3^rd Edition Required materials: 1 set of twin sheets 2 pillowcases 1-inch 3-ring binder Massage cream (preferably Biotone Dual Purpose Cream. No oils) Prerequisites: Deep Tissue Fundamentals Medical Terminology Kinesiology (45 hours) Deep Tissue Fundamentals Instructor: Eloise Albrecht 6 Hours $$89 Class description: Deep Tissue massage is a broad term that encompasses both specific techniques and a different perception of the body.  The techniques have names like neuromuscular, myofascial, trigger point, proprioceptive, etc.  The perception skills of the deep tissue massage therapist are more educated, focused and specific.  The techniques are only tools, however.  The primary question is 'Do you have the awareness to use them accurately?' The Fundamentals class will introduce the themes of present-centered awareness, cellular consciousness and creating and holding space for transformation.  We will talk about the cellular connection of all cells in the body, and the unity of mind, body, thought and emotions.  We will discuss boundaries and emotional release and how a therapist can use both language and quiet to assist that process. These themes will be re-visited in each Deep tissue section, as we get specific in how to touch individual body parts. This is basically a lecture class.  There are some hands-on exercises and movement explorations.  We will not need to disrobe for table work, although students should bring a bottom sheet.  No lubrication is needed.  Please wear looser, comfortable clothing. Prerequisite for: All Deep Tissue classes. Only has to be taken once. Deep Tissue I: Chest/Arms Instructor: Eloise Albrecht 25 Hours $330 + texts Class description: In the four Deep Tissue sections, we view each body section in the light of how the musculature works together, how to touch individual muscles, how to access individual muscle fibers - and how this discrete section of the body connects to the rest of the body.  We continue the exploration of how to deepen the therapist's awareness as well as the touch.  Suggestions for how to talk about the work so your clients understand it will be offered and discussed.  Movements that you can teach your clients will be shown - and practiced. How to talk to people while they are on the table - plus how to talk so they want to get on your table [marketing in a conversational setting] will be practiced.  And - we learn different techniques, and apply them to the body parts of the moment. Class also covers some beginning Qi development - Qi Gong - exercises Recommended texts: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs Trail Guide to the Body, 3^rd Edition Required Materials: 1 set of twin sheets 2 pillowcases 1-inch 3-ring binder Massage cream (preferably Biotone Dual Purpose Cream. No oils) Prerequisites: Deep Tissue Fundamentals Medical Terminology Kinesiology (45 hours) For Testimonials Click Here Deep Tissue II: Legs/Feet Instructor: Eloise Albrecht 25 Hours $330 + texts Class description: In the four Deep Tissue sections, we view each body section in the light of how the musculature works together, how to touch individual muscles, how to access individual muscle fibers - and how this discrete section of the body connects to the rest of the body.  We continue the exploration of how to deepen the therapist's awareness as well as the touch.  Suggestions for how to talk about the work so your clients understand it will be offered and discussed.  Movements that you can teach your clients will be shown - and practiced. How to talk to people while they are on the table - plus how to talk so they want to get on your table [marketing in a conversational setting] will be practiced.  And - we learn different techniques, and apply them to the body parts of the moment. Class also covers some beginning Qi development - Qi Gong – exercises Recommended texts: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs Trail Guide to the Body, 3^rd Edition Required Materials: 1 set of twin sheets 2 pillowcases 1-inch 3-ring binder Massage cream (preferably Biotone Dual Purpose Cream. No oils) Prerequisites: Deep Tissue Fundamentals Medical Terminology Kinesiology (45 hours) For Testimonials Click Here ____________________________________________________________ Deep Tissue III: Back/Neck Instructor: Eloise Albrecht 25 Hours $330 + texts Class description: In the four Deep Tissue sections, we view each body section in the light of how the musculature works together, how to touch individual muscles, how to access individual muscle fibers - and how this discrete section of the body connects to the rest of the body.  We continue the exploration of how to deepen the therapist's awareness as well as the touch.  Suggestions for how to talk about the work so your clients understand it will be offered and discussed.  Movements that you can teach your clients will be shown - and practiced. How to talk to people while they are on the table - plus how to talk so they want to get on your table [marketing in a conversational setting] will be practiced.  And - we learn different techniques, and apply them to the body parts of the moment. Class also covers some beginning Qi development - Qi Gong - exercises Recommended texts: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs Trail Guide to the Body, 3^rd Edition Required Material: 1 set of twin sheets 2 pillowcases 1-inch 3-ring binder Massage cream (preferably Biotone Dual Purpose Cream. No oils) Prerequisites: Deep Tissue Fundamentals Medical Terminology Kinesiology (45 hours) For Testimonials Click Here Deep Tissue IV: Abdomen/Pelvis Instructor: Eloise Albrecht 25 Hours $330 + texts Class description: In the four Deep Tissue sections, we view each body section in the light of how the musculature works together, how to touch individual muscles, how to access individual muscle fibers - and how this discrete section of the body connects to the rest of the body.  We continue the exploration of how to deepen the therapist's awareness as well as the touch.  Suggestions for how to talk about the work so your clients understand it will be offered and discussed.  Movements that you can teach your clients will be shown - and practiced. How to talk to people while they are on the table - plus how to talk so they want to get on your table [marketing in a conversational setting] will be practiced.  And - we learn different techniques, and apply them to the body parts of the moment. Class also covers some beginning Qi development - Qi Gong – exercises NOTE: Entrance to Deep Tissue for is with instructor approval Recommended texts: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs Trail Guide to the Body, 3^rd Edition Required Materials: 1 set of twin sheets 2 pillowcases 1-inch 3-ring binder Massage cream (preferably Biotone Dual Purpose Cream. No oils) Prerequisites: Any two classes of Deep Tissue I-III. 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