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Provider: Bodywork Therapy Seminars | Hands On Health

Wanted to buy: Electric or Portable Massage Table

We are seeking both electric and portable massage tables. If you are looking to sell a table, please reach out by text and let us know where you are located, your price, and type of table. A photograph is also welcome.

Ethics (Standards Of Practice)

Taught by Laura Landsiedel Ford | Standards of Practice ethics class discusses and explores best practice for informed consent, clear boundaries and expectations, as well as best practices that represent a qualifed industry. From time to time sub-topics relating to current events affecting our industry will be included. We will discuss matters pertaining to recent issues brought to a licensing or registrant board’s attention as well as national news affecting the industry.

Cupping Principles and Applications

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | Glide and stationary cupping is a fantastic complementary modality for any career massage therapist. Have you thought about using massage cupping in your practice but you feel you need more direction and a better understanding of how cupping helps? In this course you will gain confidence in integrating cupping into any type of massage session or setting.

Body Mechanics & Self Care

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | Learning how to move our bodies around a massage table and to take care of our joints is paramount. You will learn movements and exercises that will help improve your balance and posture while moving around a massage table and using your body to apply more pressure without compromising your joints. Plus, you will learn a routine to keep your body happy in body, mind and spirit.

Cupping Principles and Applications

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | Glide and stationary cupping is a fantastic complementary modality for any career massage therapist. Have you thought about using massage cupping in your practice but you feel you need more direction and a better understanding of how cupping helps? In this course you will gain confidence in integrating cupping into any type of massage session or setting.

I-NMT: Neck and Jaw for TMD and Craniofacial Pain

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | I-NMT Integrated Neuromuscular Myofascial for Neck (Emphasizing Anterior & Upper Cervicals) And Craniofacial (Emphasizing Internal TMJ). Learn precise methods of treating anterior cervical regions, specifically along the bodies of the cervical vertebrae and anterior occipital-C1-C2 and C2-C3 junctions. Learn to apply internal jaw treatments to muscles contributing to TMJD and headache and facial pain patterns. Posterior and lateral neck will be addressed generally. Learn effective techniques for treating disorders such as whiplash, head forward posture, upper thoracic pain, and disfunction of the TMJ.

Marketing Platforms and Business Education

Taught by Laura Landsiedel Ford | An introduction to business coaching focusing on business matters of concern specifically for YOU. This class has a 2 hour break for “business lunch” built in.

Myofascial Release

Taught by approved instructor Laura L. Ford. Learn how to effectively use treatment time to address both the symptom area as well as key causal regions that might, at first glance, appear unrelated. Learn to effectively treat soft tissues with superficial myofascial release and skip the deep pressure techniques wherever possible. Save your fall for outdoor fun and join Laura Landsiedel Ford for class in the Capital region during the heat of summer.

Myofascial Release

Approved instructor Laura L. Ford. Learn how to effectively use treatment time to address both the symptom area as well as key causal regions that might, at first glance, appear unrelated. Learn to effectively treat soft tissues with superficial myofascial release and skip the deep pressure techniques wherever possible. Save your fall for outdoor fun and join Laura Landsiedel Ford for class in the Capital region during the heat of summer.

I-NMT: Thigh, Knee, Foot & Biomechanics

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | This course will be held on a Friday and Saturday | In this course we cover neuromuscular and myofascial treatments of the Anterior/Posterior/Lateral/Medial compartments of the thigh and of the lower leg. Spend time studying the knee and ankle joints and applied treatments. Biomechanical observations are emphasized in this course.

I-NMT for Abdomen, Torso, and Breath

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | Learn to treat abdominal cavity musculature and fascia for low back/hip, torso/thoracic, and shoulder conditions. Explore diaphragm and intercostal treatments that enhance one’s ability to tap into greater breath capacity. Apply these techniques and assist in the reduction of postural stress and painful deviations.

Ethics (Standards Of Practice) (Webinar)

Taught by Laura Landsiedel Ford | Standards of Practice ethics class discusses and explores best practice for informed consent, clear boundaries and expectations, as well as best practices that represent a qualifed industry. From time to time sub-topics relating to current events affecting our industry will be included. We will discuss matters pertaining to recent issues brought to a licensing or registrant board’s attention as well as national news affecting the industry.

Body Mechanics & Self Care

Taught by approved provider Jean Rowe. Learning how to move our bodies around a massage table and to take care of our joints is paramount. You will learn movements and exercises that will help improve your balance and posture while moving around a massage table and using your body to apply more pressure without compromising your joints. Plus, you will learn a routine to keep your body happy in body, mind and spirit.

I-NMT for Thoracic Outlet & Shoulder Mobilizers

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | Learn how postural distortions that deviate from homeostatic posture cause pain and inflammation in the shoulder region and, if not addressed, often prevent the full rehabilitation of this region. Discover why it’s essential to properly release antagonist muscles to maintain shoulder integrity. Explore how distortions in the shoulder girdle contribute to postural dysfunction in the neck, thorax, and pelvis. Study the thoracic outlet and brachial plexus and thoracic inlet and how they relate to treatment of the neck, shoulder and arm pain.

Cupping Principles and Applications

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai, Glide and stationary cupping is a fantastic complementary modality for any career massage therapist. Have you thought about using massage cupping in your practice but you feel you need more direction and a better understanding of how cupping helps? In this course you will gain confidence in integrating cupping into any type of massage session or setting.

I-NMT for Lumbar & Pelvis and Posture Analysis

Taught by approved instructor Jessica Mai | Learn how tilt, rotation, torque, flexion/extension and projection affects spinal and pelvic alignment and pressure on the sacroiliac joint. Learn to rebalance fascial and muscular pelvic tonus surrounding the body’s center of gravity. Learn to recognize how other regions and their fascial components can cause low back pain. Specific routines are introduced that will effectively treat frustrating low back/hip conditions.

Ethics (Standards Of Practice)

Taught by Laura Landsiedel Ford | Standards of Practice ethics class discusses and explores best practice for informed consent, clear boundaries and expectations, as well as best practices that represent a qualifed industry. From time to time sub-topics relating to current events affecting our industry will be included. We will discuss matters pertaining to recent issues brought to a licensing or registrant board’s attention as well as national news affecting the industry.

Ethics (Standards Of Practice) (Webinar)

Taught by Laura Landsiedel Ford | Standards of Practice ethics class discusses and explores best practice for informed consent, clear boundaries and expectations, as well as best practices that represent a qualifed industry. From time to time sub-topics relating to current events affecting our industry will be included. We will discuss matters pertaining to recent issues brought to a licensing or registrant board’s attention as well as national news affecting the industry.

Body Mechanics & Self Care (Rescheduled from 4/12/2024 to 4/19/2025)

Taught by approved provider Jean Rowe. Learning how to move our bodies around a massage table and to take care of our joints is paramount. You will learn movements and exercises that will help improve your balance and posture while moving around a massage table and using your body to apply more pressure without compromising your joints. Plus, you will learn a routine to keep your body happy in body, mind and spirit.

Myofascial Release

Approved instructor Laura L. Ford. Learn how to effectively use treatment time to address both the symptom area as well as key causal regions that might, at first glance, appear unrelated. Learn to effectively treat soft tissues with superficial myofascial release and skip the deep pressure techniques wherever possible. Save your fall for outdoor fun and join Laura Landsiedel Ford for class in the Capital region during the heat of summer.

Myofascial Foam Rolling and Movement Repatterning

Taught by approved instructor Jessie Mathers, PT from Evolution Physical Therapy & Wellness. Learn and experience movement repatterning as it relates to massage therapy. Help counter the effect of injury that results from habitual and dysfunctional movement patterns. For more information, visit the website.

Business Building Blocks

Approved Instructor: Laura Landsiedel Ford | Let’s conquer those busy blocks that get in your way of your successful professional/business venture. Building blocks by learning from a coach can be just the ticket to launch your success. Class is 4 CE without business lunch and 6 CE if you join us for the business lunch. 10-4pm