Tues and Thurs 8:30a-12:30p 20 hour series Greg May Instructor. This course of classes includes deep muscle procedures. Posture, indications and contraindications will be discussed, as well as the superficial and deep musculature of the head and neck. Students will emerge with a working knowledge of the structure and function of specific body parts.

Fri 9a-4p 6 hrs G. Sprague Instructor This course is a basic overview of Chair/seated massage. Students will learn indications and contraindications of seated massage, as well as proper hygiene and safety for clients in a chair. Hands-on-work will include the basic strokes and proper stretching techniques, including proper body mechanics for the therapist to use. This class will also include an introduction to marketing for Chair/Seated Massage, as well as supplies needed for on-site massage.

Sat 9a-4p 6 hrs M Critz Instructor In this class the focus will be on tension and migraine headaches by addressing the muscles of the neck and cervical displacement utilizing Positional Release Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique and Cross Fiber Massage.

Fri 9a-4p 6 hrs L Noska Instructor

Sat 9a-4p 6 hrs Students will be given an advanced awareness of low back anatomy and the use of massage techniques to address issues particular to clients with chronic low back pain. 15% of the adult US population have had persistent back pain at some time in their lives. 5 million Americans are partially disabled by back problems, and 2 million are so severely disabled that they cannot work. Using lecture, illustrations and handouts the instructor will describe some of the more common low back syndromes. The instructor will present detailed information on surface anatomy of the low back; described by structure, actions, and significance. By demonstration and table time, students will be taught several massage techniques used to work with low back pain.