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$25.00
Course Description
This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to the condition known as Post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) and to demonstrate the potential benefits of massage therapy for individuals suffering from it.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Define the term posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- List the three symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.
- List five physiological effects of PTSD that can be treated with massage therapy.
- Describe the potential benefits of massage therapy in people that suffer from the posttraumatic stress disorder.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course will enable you to identify the symptoms and different potential causes of sciatic pain, as well as massage applications that are known to be effective As Sciatica is a condition that deals with nerve and nerve-related pain we are going to spend the first chapter reviewing the nervous system. This is a review, but it goes deeper in-depth than the average massage school education, so it should prove beneficial. We will be reviewing the nervous system as a whole first, then the sciatic nerve in detail.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Define the term Sciatica.
- List the suspected causes of Sciatica.
- Describe what symptoms to expect from clients suffering from Sciatica.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to a variety of sleep disorders and to familiarize the practitioner with them in order to raise their confidence when treating a client that has been diagnosed with one.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Evaluate the efficacy of massage therapy for sleep disorders.
- Describe the physiology importance of sleep.
- Describe the classification of sleep disorders.
- Compare and contrast the types of sleep disorders.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course will enable you to identify symptoms and know the different classifications of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (commonly called TMJD) and the primary causes of it. You will become familiar with the muscles involved with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and will be able to identify the most likely areas for painful trigger points, thus enabling you to provide safe and effective treatment.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Define the term Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD).
- Identify the muscles around the Temporomandibular Joint.
- List the bones of the Temporomandibular Joint.
- Locate the Temporomandibular ligament.
- List the suspected causes of TMJD.
- Describe the symptoms experienced by clients suffering from TMJD.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to the use of massage therapy as a complementary treatment for individuals that are currently in treatment for alcohol/drug addiction. In this course, we examine the physiological and psychological effects of recovery from chemical addiction and the specific application of massage therapy for these conditions.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Identify the physiological effects of delirium tremens (also called DTs) and other withdrawal conditions.
- Describe how massage therapy can be used as a safe and healthy psychological coping mechanism for individuals in addiction recovery.
- Describe how the effects of massage on the levels of dopamine and serotonin production are beneficial to people in addiction recovery.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course is designed to offer detailed treatment strategies for working with victims of sexual abuse in a massage practice. The course includes the specific trust issues facing the practitioner and the necessary communication measures that can be used to establish workable boundaries and a healthy therapeutic relationship.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Describe the various boundary issues a massage practitioner might expect when dealing with a victim of sexual abuse.
- List methods of trust-building you can employ when dealing with victims of sexual abuse.
- Detail a strategy for dealing with the flashbacks, memories, and emotions that might be experienced by a client who is a victim of sexual abuse.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course will address a variety of ethical issues that might arise in the course of a Massage Therapist’s career. Therapists will review ethical standards for massage therapy, and an outline of appropriate roles and boundaries in massage therapy are provided.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Define Ethical boundaries as it applies to massage therapy.
- Identify proper strategies for ethical problem-solving.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course you will be reviewing the most common muscular injuries encountered by massage therapists, as well as learning about the more obscure genetic conditions that are not covered in most massage school core curriculums, like Multiple sclerosis, Paget disease, and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, to name just a few.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
List three causes of muscle spasms.
- Identify the difference between a strain and a sprain.
- Define the term “Tendinosis”.
- Identify the cause of Lyme disease.
- Describe Paget’s disease.
- Describe Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.
- Identify two musculoskeletal conditions of the foot.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
“Nurturing the Lymphatic System,” a comprehensive home study course designed for massage therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of the lymphatic system and its crucial role in overall health and well-being. While massage school core curriculums provide a fundamental introduction to this complex system, this course delves far beyond the basics. It explores the lymphatic system in intricate detail, offering a profound insight into its anatomy, physiology, and the specific pathologies that affect it.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course will enable you to incorporate out-call massage to your practice with minimal personal risk. There are many specific populations that prefer to be serviced by out-call massage including the aged, those requiring palliative care, athletes, pregnant women, and mothers. This course covers the dangers inherent in the out-call massage and appropriate measures that can be taken to minimize risks.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- List the dangers inherent in an out-call massage.
- Describe the safety measures that can be taken to counter each danger.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course will enable the massage practitioner to identify the symptoms of several conditions of the skin that could be encountered in the course of a massage therapy career.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Define the terms Psoriasis, Eczema and Fungus.
- List the suspected causes of Psoriasis, Eczema and Fungus.
- Describe what symptoms to expect from clients with Psoriasis, Eczema and Fungus.
- List at least 10 other skin conditions mentioned in this course that could be encountered by a massage therapist.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Cours Description
This course is designed to assist massage therapists in developing habits and awareness that will lead to a reduced number of medical errors.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Describe the magnitude of medical errors.
- Define the types of medical errors.
- Discuss factors that increase the risk of medical errors.
- Identify populations of special vulnerability.
- Discuss responsibilities for reporting medical errors.
- Identify processes to improve patient outcomes.
- Describe public education measures related to patient safety.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to the world of academic and scientific research for the massage therapist. The purpose of this course is to help the reader build skills in finding, reading, evaluating and applying research to their massage practice.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Describe the difference between a blind and double-blind study.
- List the different types of research designs.
- List the steps of the scientific method.
- Describe the peer review process of scientific literature.
- Define the term “Impact factor” as it applies to scientific journals.
- Describe the concept of “generalizability” and how it relates to sample size in medical research.
- List three signs of “bad” research as detailed in this course.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$35.00
Course Description
Welcome to “Strategies for Chair Massage Success,” a comprehensive online course designed exclusively for professional massage therapists aiming to enhance their business and maximize their earnings through chair massage. This course unfolds a plethora of strategies, insights, and theoretical knowledge, meticulously curated to empower you to elevate your chair massage services to new heights of success.
In the bustling world of massage therapy, chair massage stands out for its versatility, convenience, and the unique opportunity it presents for therapists to expand their client base and business prospects. Whether it’s offering quick relief to clients in corporate offices, at events, or in public spaces, chair massages provide a gateway to introducing the healing touch of massage to a wider audience, often leading to longer, table-based sessions.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Safely select optimal locations for public placement of chair massage.
- Identify target client populations for a mobile chair massage business.
- Implement safety measures for hygiene and environmental factors.
- Identify all of the economics factors associated with a mobile massage business.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course will introduce you to the practice of targeted marketing, which in advertising terms is tailoring your business advertisements for a specific target audience. In this course you will learn how to advertise your massage business to specific groups of people.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Define the term Targeted Marketing as it applies to massage therapy.
- List the steps necessary to identify a target group.
- Identify the benefits of targeted marketing.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
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$25.00
Course Description
This course covers the foundational, core doctrines of Zen Shiatsu and compares them to traditional Shiatsu. It discusses the origin of Shiatsu and traces its history and development. It also covers the scientific efforts being made to prove the existence of Meridians.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Identify the foundational, core doctrines of Zen Shiatsu.
- Explain the difference between traditional Shiatsu and ZenShiatsu
- Describe the scientific efforts being made (and presented in this course) to prove the existence of Meridians
- Define the terms Yin/Yang, Chi, Jing, and Shen.
- Identify the “Seven Emotions” in TCM.
- Explain how Meridians are related to the cause of disease in TCM.
This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.
This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.
