Massage Therapy Continuing Education Courses
Register Today, class size is limited to 10 students.
To register and insure your spot in the class a $50 minimum, non-refundable deposit is required for all classes.
Instructor: Jesseca A. Maglothin, LMT, RMT
Reiki – Level 1
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $119
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, April 28th 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
Reiki is a universal life force healing energy. It brings harmony and balance to the entire physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dynamic of each individual. In Reiki – Level One, students will learn the history, theory, philosophy, the basic spiritual anatomy (chakra system) in relation to holistic health, first level ancient symbols, and specific application of hand positions for giving a Reiki treatment. You will receive your first attunement and be certified as a first level Reiki Practitioner. Through a series of attunements, energy channels will be opened, empowering you to bring through healing energy for yourself and others.
Reiki – Level 2
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $119
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Prerequisites: Reiki – Level 1
- Sunday, April 29th 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
In Reiki – Level Two, you will explore and expand the understanding of the chakra system, long distance healing, working with animals using Reiki, animal distant healing, and incorporating Reiki in daily activities. Students will receive their second attunement and learn to apply the second level of ancient Reiki symbols, which are effective in treating emotional and mental disorders. Participants will be certified as a second level Reiki Practitioner.
Reiki (Master) – Level 3
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $119
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Prerequisites: Reiki – Level 1, Reiki – Level 2
- Sunday, November 4th 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
In Reiki (Master) – Level Three, you will learn energy balancing for yourself and clients. Students will understand the importance of transformation and manifestation of energy, along with counter-transference of energy and how that may affect you and or the client. Students will receive their third attunement and learn advanced third level ancient Reiki symbols. Upon completion of this course participants will be certified as a Reiki Master Practitioner.
The Basics of Intuitive Energy Healing
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $119
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, February 26th 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm(One hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
In this class you’ll learn the history, theory, philosophy of basic energy healing, various types of intuition, and how you might utilize them consciously in your work with clients. Participants will learn a few simple exercises to help open their inner mind (inner eye) and bring the focused attention to the whole body, while staying connected and intuitively fallowing the clients healing process. This class bridges the physical and non-physical with very practical benefit for those practicing and or interested in the healing arts. You will leave this class feeling extremely energetic and connected.
Connecting with Stillness
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $119
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, July 21th 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm(One hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This course is inspired by the profound benefits of CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, and the concept of deepening holds (resting strokes) to deepen the client’s treatment. The course will start with movement of the spirit, followed by a morning meditation. Participants will explore various centering, grounding and visualization techniques to help the therapist connect with the client’s stillness from within. Participants will have time to trade treatment and give feedback after observing technique demonstration. This course will end with a guided meditation, connecting you with the universal stillness.
Aromatherapy – The Basics
- 5 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $95 (includes your Aromatherapy creation fee of $10.00)
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, August 11th 2012, From 10:00am – 4:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
- This course is available as a private one-on-one course, perfect for those few remaining continuing education hours needed. Designed to fit you schedule, call today and schedule your private one-on-one course.
Course Description:
In this course, participants will learn the history of aromatherapy, general process of extracting the essence of the plant, theory, effects, physical / emotional properties of each oil, indications, contraindications, pre-cautions, notes of the oils and covering in-depth 12 basic essential oil (such as: lavender, peppermint, orange, cypress, eucalyptus, chamomile…). Participants will be able to create your own aromatherapy mist/spray, which could be used for a verity of purposes. Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and inspiration to incorporate aromatherapy into their practice and self-care routine.
Aromatherapy – Creations
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $144 (includes your Aromatherapy creation fee of $25.00)
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Prerequisites: Aromatherapy – The Basics*
- Sunday, August 12th 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This course is the closest you will get to Hogwarts, creating a verity of lotion and potions. Prior to creating your blends you will have a review of aromatherapy “The Basics”. Practitioners will be introduced to 12 new essential oils including the purpose, effects, indications, contraindications, and pre-cautions. Practitioners will learn the set-up, supplies needed for your own custom creations of bath salt, bath/body oil, lotion, massage balm and body scrub. You will leave with a smile on your face and an aromatherapy basket filled with your custom blends.
- * Aromatherapy – The Basics, is a prerequisite for Aromatherapy – Creations, some exceptions may be made if you have prior aromatherapy education.
Healing with Therapeutic Herbs
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $139 (includes your herbal creation fee of $20.00)
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, November 3rd 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This course will begin with an overview of ten common herbs (lavender, chamomile, rose, rosemary, eucalyptus and peppermint…) and their therapeutic properties, indications, contraindication, pre-caution, common application, buying, gathering and storing of herbs. After demonstration, students will have time to create an herbal blend for their client’s needs and will have plenty of time to both give and receive this wonderful and powerful treatment. This is a great alternative technique to warm up the tissue prior to deep tissue work, to relieve acute and chronic muscle tightness, to break up congestion and to deepen a treatment. Upon completion of this course therapist will walk away with two custom herbal creations, and a new alternative tool to incorporate into their practice.
Hydrotherapy – “The Roots”
- 12 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $204
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday & Sunday, December 8th-9th 2012, From 10:00am – 5:00pm (New date to be announced)
Course Description:
Hydrotherapy-The Roots is an inspiring class on the powers of water. Dive straight into the core of H20 as you enjoy an in-depth lecture on the history of Hydrotherapy and how it has evolved throughout centuries and many different cultures. Discussing the principle of Hydrotherapy and how it relates to the basic foundations of most spa treatments. The practitioner will gain knowledge of the theory, terminology, therapeutic benefits, indications, contraindications, pre-cautions and safety. While the majority of this class is lecture, practitioners will watch a demonstration and receive remarkable training of two basic Hydrotherapy treatments (including Cryotherapy and Paraffin spot treatments) followed with hands-on practice.
Hydrotherapy – Detoxification Treatments
- 14 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $238
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday & Sunday, March 31st – April 1st, 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This continuing education course is more like a personal detoxification retreat! Enjoy two full days of learning and practicing two wonderful and powerful Hydrotherapy detoxification treatments. These treatments consist of: Personal Sauna with a Hot Foot Bath, Mystical Mummification Heating Detoxification Sheet Wrap. Practitioners will learn these treatments in depth, the set up, supplies needed along with the theory, purpose, effects, indications, contraindication and precautions. After watching a demonstration of application, therapist will have time to give and receive these treatments. Come and stay hydrated!
Hydrotherapy – Contrast Therapy
- 5 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $85
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, January 28th, 2012, From 10:00am – 4:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
Experience the powerful effect of therapeutic hot and cold contrast therapy. Practitioners will learn contrast therapy in depth; the set-up, supplies needed, theory, purpose, effects, indications, contraindications, pre-cautions and application. Practitioners will be fully proficient in this treatment giving and receiving.
Hydrotherapy – Herbal Fomentations
- 5 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $85
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, January 29th, 2012, From 10:00am – 4:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
Another wonderful Hydrotherapy CE course filled with the aroma of herbs. Participants will learn an herbal fomentation in which they can incorporate into therapeutic treatment. Practitioners will learn this treatment in depth; the set-up, supplies needed, basic herbs and their therapeutic properties, theory, purpose, effects, indications, contraindications, pre-cautions and application. After the demonstration, students will have enough time to give and receive and herbal fomentation treatment. Come hydrated and leave refreshed!
The Business of Hydrotherapy & Spa – Business of the Spa World
- 6 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $102
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- (New date to be announced)
Course Description:
A day for strengthening your business and marketing skills. Discuss basic business strategies for incorporating spa and hydrotherapy treatments into your business and or private practice. Thinking outside the box and becoming creative with marketing of these treatments. Tips and trick with building your own spa menu.
SPA-Body Wraps
- 8 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $136
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, October 13th 2012, From 9:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
Theoretical and practical techniques are offered in this course designed to build your competency and confidence in providing body wraps to clients. Participants will learn basic spa history, terminology, effects, using different substances in dry/wet room setting, indications, contraindications, pre-cautions and application. Focusing on the concepts and theory behind Pelotherapy (Mud), Thalassotherapy (Seaweed) and full body exfoliation. Upon completion participants will perform and receive a spa treatment that includes a full body exfoliation, body wrap, face and scalp massage.
SPA-Herbal Wraps
- 8 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $136
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, October 14th 2012, From 9:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This course is designed to build your knowledge and proficiency in herbal wraps. You will learn basic spa history, terminology, effects, herbal properties of five commonly used herbs (lavender, rosemary, chamomile, rose and eucalyptus), indications, contraindications, pre-cautions, setup, supplies needed, and the application process to provide a full herbal wrap treatment. Upon completion, you will have performed and received a spa treatment that includes a full-body exfoliation, herbal wrap, face and scalp massage with an herbal compress.
SPA-Home Spa Recipes
- 8 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $136
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, May 8th 2012, From 9:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This course is designed to inspire you to create your own luxurious and affordable home spa treatments. You will learn the benefits, indication, contra-indications, and pre-cautions of a large number of treatments using ingredients found in most kitchens or local markets. This course is interactive mixed with lecture and demonstration. You will be learning several treatments including: facial steams, scrubs, masques and various home spa secrets that are quick and easy to make. Register today and learn how to pamper yourself without leaving your home!
SPA – It’s all about the Face
- 8 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $136
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, September 15th 2012, From 9:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This course is a spa day all about the Face! Therapist will learn in depth: theory, purpose, effects, therapeutic properties of herbs and products incorporated into treatments, indications, contraindications, and pre-cautions. Students will observe a demonstration of the application/removal for the following treatments: facial steam using natural herbs, facial exfoliation, facial mask, herbal compress and Thai facial massage. Upon completion of this course therapist will leave with their face feeling rejuvenated but better yet, you will have the knowledge and confidence to create you own facial scrub and mask recipes, as well basic knowledge to give a wonderful and relaxing Thai facial massage.
SPA – It’s all about the Feet
- 8 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $136
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, September 16th 2012, From 9:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
This course is a spa day all about the Feet! Therapists will learn in depth; theory, purpose, effects, indications, contraindications, pre-cautions and application for the following treatments: Foot bath using herbs and natural ingredients, foot scrub, foot mask, herbal compress and Thai foot massage. Upon completion of this course therapist will leave with a smile on their feet and a “footful” of new techniques to incorporate into your practice.
SPA – Exfoliation
- 7 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $119
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, May 19th 2012, From 10:00am – 6:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
Exfoliation is another simple and effective tool to add to you tool box. Let it be for therapeutic purpose and or to incorporate into spa treatments such as a body, hand, foot scrub or prior to a body wrap. Practitioners will learn in depth; theory, purpose, effects, indications, contraindications and pre-cautions. Upon completion of this course, practitioners will know a wide range of natural ingredients and fibers that can be used to exfoliate while also working with the body’s natural lymphatic system to enhance the drainage of toxins. Hands-on practice includes full body exfoliations using natural ingredients such as salt, sugar and herbs, along with practicing exfoliation using fiber tools, such as dry brush.
Body Mechanics & Self Care
- 6 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $102
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- (New date to be announced)
Course Description:
This course presents the foundations of proper body mechanics and self-care to support career longevity in your field of bodywork. We will focus on applying the laws of physics to our work to create a more healthful, joyful and fluid massage dance. Topics in this course will include body mechanics, movement skills, basic self-care, nurturing your-self while nurturing others, body awareness and injury prevention techniques.
Traditional Thai Face Massage
- 4 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $68
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, June 23rd 2012, From 10:00am – 2:00pm
- This course is also available as a private one-on-one course, perfect for those few remaining continuing education hours needed. Designed to fit you schedule, call today and schedule your private one-on-one course.
Course Description:
This course provides a basic history, theory, philosophy and the therapeutic benefits of Traditional Thai Massage. Participants will learn the Thai Sen Lines (Meridian) and acupressure points of the face. Students will observe a demonstration of various ancient Thai face massage techniques. Students will perform a 20 minute Traditional Thai face Massage protocol, utilizing the accurate sequence of positions, while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Traditional Thai Foot Massage
- 4 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $68
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, June 23rd 2012, From 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- This course is also available as a private one-on-one course, perfect for those few remaining continuing education hours needed. Designed to fit you schedule, call today and schedule your private one-on-one course.
Course Description:
This course provides a basic history, theory, philosophy and the therapeutic benefits of Traditional Thai Massage. Participants will learn the Thai Sen Lines (Meridian) and acupressure points of the foot. Students will observe a demonstration of various ancient Thai foot massage techniques. Students will perform a 30 minute Traditional Thai foot Massage protocol, utilizing the accurate sequence of positions, incorporating Thai massage tools, while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Chakra Balancing with Aromatherapy
- 6 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $115
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Saturday, February 25th 2012, From 10:00am – 5:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
Course Description:
A wonderful chakra balancing class. Students will learn the basic theory and philosophy of the seven basic chakras, seven therapeutic essential oils that resonate and help facilitate the balancing of each chakra. After watching a demonstration of the application, students will have time to give and receive a raindrop therapy treatment.
Discovering the Chakra System
- 3 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $60
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, June 24th 2012, From 10:00am – 1:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
- This course is also available as a private one-on-one course, perfect for those few remaining continuing education hours needed. Designed to fit you schedule, call today and schedule your private one-on-one course.
Course Description:
Discover the beautiful and fascinating energetic Chakra system and learn the basic philosophy and theory of the 7 human chakras. Students will learn the location, characteristics, physical association, color, sound, emotion, and associated health conditions of each of the 7 chakras. Students will observe a demonstration on energetic assessment of the chakra system. Upon completion of this course students will have an understanding of how an imbalanced chakra can affect the body.
Cryotherapy – The Art of Ice Massage
- 2 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $40
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, June 24th 2012, From 2:00pm – 4:00pm (one hour lunch break included)
- This course is also available as a private one-on-one course, perfect for those few remaining continuing education hours needed. Designed to fit you schedule, call today and schedule your private one-on-one course.
Course Description:
Jump into hydrotherapy, learn the powerful healing benefits of ice in a simple and affordable ice (cryo) application process, that can be incorporated into any treatment as well as an remarkable self-care tool. This course will cover the therapeutic benefits of cold, indication and contraindications of cryotherapy. Participants will observe a demonstration of application and be able to practice a cryotherapy spot treatment.
Self-care with Active Isolated Stretching
- 1 CE Hours, Approved by the NCBTMB
- Tuition: $20
- Phoenix Arizona ~ West Valley
- Sunday, June 24th 2012, From 4:30pm – 5:30pm (one hour lunch break included)
- This course is also available as a private one-on-one course, perfect for those few remaining continuing education hours needed. Designed to fit your schedule, call today and schedule your private one-on-one course.
Course Description:
New to active isolated stretching (AIS) or just need a refresher, this is the perfect class. This is a quick and easy CE class, in which you will learn the philosophy behind AIS and review joint actions in all three planes of movement. Students will learn a head to toe (full body) stretch routine that will improve their career longevity if incorporated on a regular basis, as part of a self-care routine.