Provider: Sheila Alexander

Prepare your practice for the ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Baby Boomers! Learn to massage seniors in all stages of health, apply Ayurvedic principles and incorporate spa services for this special population. Most of us already have seniors in our families & in our practices. Special positioning techniques are taught to reduce fatigue in the geriatric client as well as in you, the therapist.

Topics include: guidelines of DHHS for resident’s rights, 3 classes of seniors, types of transport & ambulation aids, 7 stages of Alzheimer’s, special considerations for skin & joints, pathology/contraindications, proper body mechanics and massage techniques on a senior in a wheelchair