Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

2009 New Year's Greetings! We, here at CCMT, are bristling with the energies of change, growth and a

sense of hopefulness and renewal. Now a member of a collection of 17 premier massage schools, the Steiner

Education Group, CCMT invites you to celebrate with us, the life-long exploration of the limitlessness of

touch modalities and ways to bring health and peace to the body, mind and soul. Our program presents a

full spectrum of therapeutic approaches ranging from clinical massage, to advanced anatomy and

kinesiology, to ethics, working with special populations, spa treatments, allied modalities, Ayurveda and

Reflexology. Some of the best continuing education teachers in the country will join us, some who have been

with us for years and others joining us for the first time, all in the warm environment of CCMT's learning

community. Come boost your massage practice, enrich your heart and head, reconnect with old friends

and meet new ones! We look forward to supporting your continuing education experience.

Linda Derick, CE Director & Jess Porter, CE Coordinator

Orthopedic Massage Techniqueswith Whitney Lowe

Connecticut Center for Massage Therapya Steiner Education Group member

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Continuing Education Series 2009

For more information or to register, visit our website at www.ccmt.edu, or contact us [email protected], 860.667.1886, or toll free 877.282.CCMT(2268).

Train with the founder of Lowe's Orthopedic Massage system. Learn Whitney's secrets to high quality clinical work and stimulate your practice withskills that keep your clients coming back. Today's clients often come with high expectations from their therapist as they seek massage for a host ofcomplaints, from sports activities to work related pain. You will learn and practice simple evaluation tests and cutting-edge techniques that contributeto maximally effective treatments that can help you to meet clients' needs. We will focus on three key elements of Lowe's system:

You will learn these key elements of Lowe’s system:- 5 critical components of Orthopedic Massage- Essential assessment techniques- Essential Orthopedic Massage techniques

October 9-11, 2009: Orthopedic Massage Techniques I (Lower Body)Explore exciting new concepts for low back pain and lower extremitydisorders. Learn creative new ways to think, on your feet, about treatment whiledramatically expanding your skills with innovative hands-on strategies. We will ex-plore a variety of common client complaints including piriformis syndrome andother lower extremity nerve impingement conditions, iliotibial band friction syn-drome, knee injuries, shin splints and plantar fasciitis.

Orthopedic Massage Techniques II (Upper Body)(To be offered in Spring, 2010)Clients are bringing upper extremity disorders to massage therapists with increasing frequency. Delve into assessment and treatment strategies for thesoft tissue complaints generated by neck pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, tennis elbow, whiplash, shoulder impingement and rotator cuff disorders,carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral and medial epicondylitis and upper extremity nerve entrapment conditions.

These hands-on courses cover the how to aspects of orthopedic assessment and massage treatment. Courses may be taken in either order. Use either orboth courses as part of your certification in Orthopedic Massage with OMERI.

Whitney Lowe is the founder of the Orthopedic Massage Education & Research Institute (OMERI) and the author of Orthopedic Assessment for Massage Therapy and Orthopedic Massage: Theoryand Technique. His career spans 20 years, and he is a highly respected educator and clinician. He has published extensively, has been a featured author in Massage Today, Massage Magazine, Mas-sage & Bodywork, Massage Therapy Journal and the Journal of Soft-tissue Manipulation, and sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. For moreinformation, see www.omeri.com.

Orthopedic Massage Techniques I: Lower Body

Date: Friday, October 9—Sunday, October 11

Time: Fri.: 6pm to 9:30pm; Sat. & Sun.: 9am to 5:30pm

CE Hrs: 18

Cost: $340

Location: Newington

Bring: Linens

Positional Releasewith Bob Pecora

CORE Myofascial Therapy is the primary certification of the CORE Institute’sadvanced structural integration program, commonly known as CORE bodywork.CORE Myofascial Therapy is a client-centered, full body treatment approach thatmobilizes the myofascial network, improving human structural and functionalpotentials. CORE’s program centers on advanced structural and myofascialprocedures, exercises, and educational strategies that increase your client’s resiliency,flexibility, balance, and awareness.

Complete this 48 hour certification program in two 3-day weekends. Myofascial Imay be taken as a single course. It is a prerequesite for Myofascial II.

You will learn:

six myofascial techniques

connective tissue anatomy and physiology

advanced body reading techniques

session protocols

client education strategies

complete history of structural therapies

CORE bodywork was developed by George P. Kousaleos, founder of the CORE Institute and one of the nation’s most innovative teachers ofmyofascial and structural therapies. He created an approach that focuses on the intrinsic spiral found in the human body. Therapists using histechnique apply slow, deep pressure that follows Langer’s lines, the road map of deep fascia.

George Kousaleos is a licensed massage therapist and the founder and director of the CORE Institute. George has been a leader in the fields of structural integration and myofascial therapyfor the past 20 years. He worked extensively on the development of national certification and coordinated fund raising for massage related research, scholarships, and community outreachprojects. For more information, see www.coreinstitute.com.

CORE Myofascial I

Date: Friday, April 24—Sunday, April 26

CORE Myofascial II

Date: Friday, May 29—Sunday, May 31

Time: Fri. & Sat.: 9am to 6pm; Sun.: 9am to 4pm

CE Hrs: 24 per weekend

Cost: $425 per weekend

Location: Newington

Bring: A set of sheets, towels and comfortableclothes. Manuals will be provided at the workshop.

CORE Myofascial I & IIwith George Kousaleos

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CLINICAL MASSAGE

Positional Release is the positioning of either the whole body or a body area in such a way as toevoke a therapeutic response to help resolve musculoskeletal dysfunction. You will learn how toposition the client so that muscles are off-stretch or slackened, eliciting a neuromuscularresponse which releases hypertonicity, spasm, and pain. In this position, treatment to triggerpoints is administered with maximal effectiveness and minimal discomfort.This technique isboth user and patient friendly. Each of the following three workshops is stand alone and may betaken independently. By taking the series of all three workshops, you will have a solid under-standing and the technical proficiency to work effectively with Positional Release techniques.

Positional Release I: Postural MusclesThe theory and principles of Positional Release work will be presented. The majority of theworkshop will be spent learning and practicing the application of Positional Release techniquesto the postural muscles. You will practice the clinical approach of assessment, treatment andre-assessment.

Positional Release II: Jones Tender PointsIn this workshop the theory and principles of Positional Release work will be reviewed. You willlearn how to use PR techniques to address tender points throughout the body. The release ofthese specific points can be effective to reduce pain and increase range of motion of the relatedbody region. We will explore the application of PR to relieve the pain resulting from conditionssuch as whiplash, low back pain, thoracic and cervical pain, as well as pain related to scoliosis,osteoporosis and facet joint impingement.

Positional Release III: ExtremitiesIn this workshop you will learn the application of Positional Release techniques to common soft tissue complaints occurring in the shoulder, elbow,wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot, such as tendonitis, rotator cuff syndrome, sciatica, iliotibial band syndrome, achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, andcarpal and tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Robert Pecora, P.T.A., L.M.T., graduated from Miami Dade College in 1978 with a physical therapy assistant degree, and has worked in many different areas of physical therapy since then, includingOrthopedics, Sports Medicine clinics, acute care and nursing home facilities where he specialized in soft tissue manipulation/medical massage. He has been a massage therapist in CT since 1994. Bob hasa private practice, Medical Massage for Chronic Pain, LLC with locations in Bristol and Southington. His Medical Massage Workshop Series includes 16 workshops that he teaches in Southington,CT, and other locations. For more information see, www.medicalmassagenow.com.

Positional Release I: Postural Muscles

Date: Sunday, June 7

Positional Release II: Jones Tender Points

Date: Sunday, September 13

Positional Release III: Extremities

Date: Sunday, November 22

Time: 9am to 5pm each day

CE Hrs: 7

Cost: $150 per day

Location: Newington

Bring: Linens

Deep Tissue Techniqueswith Joe Muscolino

Kinesiology & Treatment Techniques for the Low Back and Pelvis, June 6This 8-hour workshop is an intensive workshop on the pelvis and low back. It begins with areview of the joints and muscles of the region, along with a thorough examination of thecrucial importance of the posture of the pelvis as it relates to the spine. Treatment tech-niques are then workshopped for the remainder of the day. We begin with body mechanicsfor efficient deep tissue work. Comprehensive stretching of the pelvis and low back, includ-ing CR (PNF) stretching, is performed. We then practice joint mobilization techniques forthe lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints.

Pathologic Conditions and Assessment of the Low Back and Pelvis, June 7This 8-hour workshop is an intensive workshop on the pelvis and low back. It begins byreviewing the most common pathologic conditions of the low back and pelvis that massagetherapists and bodyworkers will encounter and treat. Conditions covered are muscle spasmsversus myofascial trigger points, strain and sprain, lumbar joint dysfunction, disc patholo-gies, sciatica, excessive pelvic tilt, hyperlordosis, scoliosis, piriformis syndrome, and sacroil-iac joint dysfunction. The effects of lower extremity conditions upon the spine are also dis-cussed. We then workshop assessment approaches for the low back and pelvis. Assessmentprocedures covered include postural assessment, muscle palpation, orthopedic assessmenttests, and motion palpation of the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints.

Note: The Saturday workshop creates the ideal foundation to critically understand the pathologic conditionsand assessment techniques presented in the Sunday course. Each day is a stand-alone workshop and may betaken independently.

Stretching and Deep Tissue Work to the Back and Neck, November 7This workshop is a hands-on experience that covers two topics: (1) simple effective steps forproper technique are presented and practiced to be able to deliver deep tissue work to theback and neck with minimal effort and minimal risk of injury to the therapist, and (2) effec-tive back and neck stretches are then presented and practiced. This workshop is valuable forthe clinical-minded therapist who either believes that s/he is unable to do effective deepwork, and/or works long hours and wants to avoid physical burnout and injury now andinto the future. It is also valuable for therapists who are looking to incorporate stretching ofthe spine into their practice. Note: This workshop effectively prepares the participant to takethe workshop being given the following day on Advanced Stretching Techniques and Joint Mobili-zation of the Back and Neck. Taken together, these two workshops offer a thorough approachto advanced musculoskeletal treatment techniques for the back and neck!

Advanced Stretching Techniques and Joint Mobilizationof the Back and Neck, November 8This workshop is a hands-on experience that covers two topics: (1) advanced stretchingand (2) joint mobilization techniques. We begin with a brief explanation of the mechanismsof how “Contract Relax” (also known as PNF), “Against Contract,” and “Contract RelaxAgainst Contract” stretching work. These techniques are then practiced with special empha-sis upon application to the spine. The technique of joint mobilization is then demonstratedand practiced, with special emphasis upon application to the neck. This workshop is valu-able for the clinical-minded therapist who is looking to incorporate advanced treatmenttechniques into his/her practice. Note: While not required as a prerequisite, this workshopfollows from the Stretching and Deep Tissue Work to the Back and Neck Workshop offered the daybefore. Taken together, these two workshops offer a thorough approach to advanced musculoskeletal treatment techniques for the back and neck.

Note: Taken together these two workshops offer a thorough approach to advanced musculo-skeletal treatment techniques for the back and neck. Each day is a stand-alone work-shop and may be taken independently.

Joe Muscolino, D.C., is a licensed Chiropractic Physician and has been an instructor of musculoskeletal and visceral anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology courses for the past 21 years. Dr.Muscolino also runs numerous advanced study workshops, including deep tissue, stretching, and joint mobilization workshops, as well as Anatomy in Clay™ workshops, cadaver labs, and in-services forinstructors of massage therapy; he is an NCBTMB approved provider. Dr. Muscolino also serves as a subject matter expert and is on the Continuing Education and Exam Committees for NCBTMB,is a member of the Editorial Review Operational Committee (EROC) for the Massage Therapy Journal, and was a member of the CCMT Faculty Leadership Team. Dr Muscolino is the author ofKinesiology, the Skeletal System and Muscle Function, The Muscular System Manual, the Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 2nd edition, The Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book,The Musculoskeletal Anatomy Flashcards, and Flashcards for Bones, Joints, and Actions of the Human Body published by Mosby of Elsevier, and used within massage and bodyworkcurricula throughout the country. Further, he has a regular column entitled Body Mechanics in the Massage Therapy Journal (mtj). For more information, see www.learnmuscles.com.

Kinesiology & Treatment Techniquesfor the Low Back & PelvisDate: Saturday, June 6

Time: 9am to 6pm

CE Hrs: 8

Cost: $160

Location: Westport

Pathological Conditions & Assessmentof the Low Back & PelvisDate: Sunday, June 7

Time: 9am to 6pm

CE Hrs: 8

Cost: $160

Location: Westport

Stretching & Deep Tissue Workto the Back & NeckDate: Saturday, November 7

Time: 9am to 6pm

CE Hrs: 8

Cost: $160

Location: Newington

Advanced Stretching Techniques& Joint Mobilization of the Back & NeckDate: Sunday, November 8

Time: 9am to 6pm

CE Hrs: 8

Cost: $160

Location: Newington

To all workshops, please bring linens. Wear loose-fitting shorts

(not spandex) and a button down shirt that can be worn

backwards, or a gown.

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CLINICAL MASSAGE

“I call my approach to investigating body structure ‘The Spirit of Anatomy.’ Knowledge of anatomyis important to me only when it makes my work more engaging -- when it helps me help a client ormyself. Approaching the body experientially, and tying concepts to sensations, stretches and treat-ments, helps us take anatomy by the tail and set it in the direction we need it to go. Energetic andspiritual aspects of anatomy and cross-cultural approaches such as the chakra system enrich our wayof seeing the self and using our bag of tricks for approaching health and its opposite. For me, this isthe true spirit of anatomy, and my reason for teaching it.” - George Russell

The Core & Ribcage, March 22The core has never been a more popular buzzword. What is it, and how can we workwith it, in our own movement, and to help our clients. The relation of the core to thebreathing apparatus will also be discussed.

The Ankle and Knee, June 28The ankle and knee are multi-use, complex joints that absorb a lot of the stresses of the body and provide its foundation. We'll learn someanatomy, discuss syndromes, and work on improving our own bodies in our work, as well as the bodies of our clients who present with legdifficulty.

Beyond Rubbing the Hurt, October 4From patient complaint to bodywork strategies, it's great to rub shoulders when they hurt. But we can help more if we can learn to look underthe surface of client complaint to the syndromes that give rise to patient's difficulty and create pain. We'll discuss compensation strategies ingeneral and specific, referral pain, postural pain and dysfunction, and other situations where the problem and the pain are found in differentplaces. Postural analysis, interpreting client language, and ways to talk to clients about their issues will all be presented and workshopped.

George Russell, D.C., M.A., is a bodyworker, chiropractor, and movement specialist. He is a former professional dancer, and a long-time student of Yoga, Pilates and the Alexander technique. En-ergy medicine, guided imagery, the 12 steps, and psychotherapy all inform his approach to care. Dr. Russell holds a summa cum laude doctorate from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiroprac-tic and has taught at CCMT in Westport, the Swedish Institute, Kripalu Center, New York University, The New School, Wesleyan University, Vassar College, Rutgers University and de FactoDance Company. For more information, see www.georgerusselldc.com.

Date: Sunday, March 22

Sunday, June 28

Sunday, October 4


CE Hrs: 7 per day

Cost: $140 per day

Location: Newington

Bring: Linens

“The Spirit of Anatomy” Kinesiology Courseswith George Russell

The Cadaver Workshop is a unique and valuable opportunity to see and palpate anatomicalstructures. Additionally, often there are pathologies such as arteriosclerosis, polycystic kidneysand meniscus tears that can be seen. Students may participate as much or as little as they like.

Brett M. Carr, DC, MS, is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic (UBCC), and holds aMasters of Science in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. He also teaches Neuroscience and Anatomy at UBCC,while maintaining a rehabilitation and nutrition based private practice in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Carr teaches Neurology,

Date: April 4

April 5

November 21

November 22

Time: 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm

CE Hrs: 3

Cost: $100

Location: University of Bridgeport

College of Chiropractic

Human Cadaver Workshopwith Brett Carr

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ADVANCED ANATOMY/KINESIOLOGY

Professional Ethicswith Marion Visel

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) gives you the ability to aid your clients andyourself in leading a healthier more flexible life. AIS can be applied in many areasof healthcare and sports, and practiced by a wide range of professionals includingMassage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Personal Trainers andathletes. The seminar is 20% lectures, 80% hands-on work, including detailedapproaches to each muscle surrounding a joint. Also covered are variousindications and contraindications related to diseases, injuries, joint replacements, osteoporosis and aging factors. Specifically, Carpal tunnel,thoracic outlet syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, back problems, neuropathy, and various other sports medicine considerations arediscussed.

Marjorie Brook is a Nationally Certified, New York Licensed Massage Therapist since 1997. As an Active Isolated Stretching Practitioner and a Certified Personal Trainer, she has trained underand assisted Aaron Mattes across the United States & Canada. Marjorie’s private practice caters to both healthy and special needs adults and children. She currently teaches Active Isolated Stretchingclasses throughout the country. For more information, see www.brookseminars.com.

Date: Friday, September 11—Sunday, September 13

Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm each day

CE Hrs: 24

Cost: $450

Location: Westport

Bring: Linens

Active Isolated Stretchingwith Marjorie Brook

The therapeutic relationship between the massage therapist and their client is intimate andunique. We often work with people in non-ordinary states of consciousness when boundary is-sues of separateness and connectedness become very important. Whether we are a new graduateor a seasoned practitioner, we are frequently confronted with a range of ethical dilemmas thatarise within the context of the therapeutic relationship. This workshop will use the National Cer-tification Board’s Ethical Standards and Practice Guidelines as a filter through which we will ex-plore ethical issues and define ethical wellness. Emphasis will be on identifying the ways that wecan support one another and the resources we have individually for cultivating and maintainingethical wellness.

Carol Bufithis earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Southern Connecticut State University in 1973. She has been teaching all of her adult life in various settings including:public schools, hospitals and workshops throughout the state. She has been a faculty member at CCMT since 1985 and teaches Discovery Workshops and Personal Potential/ProfessionalPotential. Carol has owned the Therapeutic Massage Center in Middlefield CT since 1983 where she continues to maintain a private practice.

Date: Sunday, June 7

Location: Groton

Date: Sunday, November 22

Location: Newington

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

CE Hrs: 6

Cost: $100

Ethics at Our Edgeswith Carol Bufithis

In this workshop we will explore our professional roles and boundaries using the teachingmethods of lecture, journaling, dyad and group discussion and especially your questions. The ques-tions participants bring will help us all to better understand expectations of professional con-duct established by NCBTMB’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This opportunity tolearn from and share with your colleagues will help you re-think and possibly redefine your pro-fessional and commercial practice. (This 6 hour workshop meets NCBTMB’s requirement that2 of the 6 hour CE Ethics requirement focus on Standards of Practice, Standard V.)

Marion Visel is a CCMT graduate in practice for 18 years, and has worked in private practice, physical therapy, hospital and retreatcenter environments. She Chaired NCBTMB’s Ethics Committee and co-authored the NCB Standards of Practice. Marion also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Graduate Theological Un-ion and is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister.

Date: Monday, March 30

Location: Mercy Center


Cost: $150 (includes lunch)

CE Hrs: 6

Date: Sunday, October 4

Location: Westport


CE Hrs: 6

Cost: $100

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CLINICAL MASSAGE

This intensive course combines the art and science of touch to create safe, effectivemassage sessions for clients with cancer, in cancer treatment and with cancer histo-ries. In a lively, supportive learning environment, we carefully debunk the long-held contraindication to massage, then discuss current research findings about thebenefits of touch for people with cancer. You will learn essential cancer intakequestions, proper follow-up on the client’s answers, and proven strategies to deter-mine when and how to involve a client’s physician in decision-making. We de-scribe concrete massage adjustments for surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, bone metastasis and vital organ involvement. A balanced approach tolearning blends lecture, spirited discussion, and hands-on work with volunteer clients with cancer. Music, art and poetry by people who have hadcancer help expand our understanding of the journey. Massage therapists from varied backgrounds and massage settings leave with tools thatcontinue to support them in their work: sample client intake forms, physician information and permission materials, and numerous articles onmassage research.

Tracy Walton has worked in private massage therapy practice since 1990, seeing clients with complex health issues including countless people in cancer treatment. A seasoned teacher, Tracy has served asthe Academic Dean and Instructor in Physiology and Pathology at the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She consults to hospitals and massage schools, develops curriculum,writes and teaches nationally on the indications and contraindications to massage therapy. Back home, she works with Harvard Medical School’s Osher Institute, researching the role of massage therapyat end of life in patients with metastatic cancer. Tracy holds a Master’s degree in Biology, with concentrations in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology. In 2003 the AMTA Council of Schools named herthe Teacher of the Year. For more information, see www.tracywalton.com.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Caring for Clients With Cancer:Simple Steps to Safe, Effective Practice

with Tracy Walton

During the “MotherMassage” workshop, you will learn the physiology of pregnancy and postpartum, as well as the skills and tech-niques necessary to massage your pregnant clients competently from their first trimester, through labor and postpartum recovery.Hands-on work will include full-body massage in side-lying position, labor support massage and postpartum care. Appropriatedraping and client positioning, as well as proper practitioner body mechanics will be discussed. Special attention will be paid tohigh risk pregnancies and the most common discomforts of pregnancy such as lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciat-ica. The contraindications of prenatal massage are discussed in detail.

Elaine Stillerman is the author of MotherMassage, and the Encyclopedia of Bodywork. A New York state licensed massage therapist since 1978, she has been working with pregnantwomen since 1980. This professional course is taught at many schools across the country. In 2005, Elaine completed her latest book, Prenatal Massage: A Textbook of Pregnancy,Labor and Postpartum Bodywork. This book will be published in 2006-2007. In addition, Elaine is a writer and consultant for the PBS TV Show "Real Moms, Real Stories, RealSavvy." For more information, see www.mothermassage.net.

Date: Friday, June 26—Sunday, June 28

Location: Westport

Date: Friday, September 25—Sunday, September 27

Location: Newington

Time: Friday& Saturday, 9am to 6pm

Sunday, 8:30am to 3pm

CE Hrs: 21

Cost: $395

Bring: Two towels, two sets of linens, two pillows,

unscented oil or lotion and a notebook to class

each day. Purchase and read Prenatal Massage: A

Textbook of Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum

Bodywwork (Elaine Stillerman, Mosby, 2008).

Mother Massage®:Massage During Pregnancy

with Elaine Stillerman

Date: Friday, November 13—Sunday, November 15

Time: 9am to 6pm

CE Hrs: 24

Cost: $365

Location: Newington

Bring: Linens

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Bones of the Earth™:Hot Stone Massagewith Chris Sherwood

SPA

Raindrop Technique™ is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body byutilizing the antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action of several keyessential oils. Vita Flex Technique is a specialized form of hand and foot massagethat is exceptionally effective in delivering the benefits of essential oils throughoutthe body. Essential oils are applied to contact points, and energy is released throughelectrical impulses created by contact between the fingertips and reflex points. Byintegrating Vita Flex and simple massage techniques, the power of essential oilsbrings the body into structural and electrical alignment. During this hands-on work-shop you will become familiar with the therapeutic benefits of the nine essential oils used in the Raindrop Technique™ and gain an understand-ing of the practical applications of therapeutic grade essential oils and how to integrate them into your massage practice.

You will have the opportunity to practice Raindrop Technique™ on one another and will be supplied with your own essential oil kit. As heatpacks are applied during the session, students are also asked to bring two bath towels and table linens to the workshop.

Richard Harris graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1995. He is founder and owner of A Growing Practice, LLC, specializing in craniosacral and myofascial release tech-niques along with energy work and chakra balancing. Richard has over thirty years of horticulture experience that ultimately led him to integrate the healing properties of plants into his massage andbodywork sessions. Richard has integrated aromatherapy into his private practice for over ten years. Richard teaches MT2, Energetic Foundations, Clinic, and Discovery Workshops. He also serves onthe faculty at the New England School of Feng Shui, where he teaches classes on feng shui garden design.

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Massaging with heated stones- The Bones of the Earth™- invites thepractitioner into a state of listening, and moving to a deeper rhythm; an-cient guidance from within Self and from within the Earth. Join us, withChris Sherwood, to explore this place of possibility, creation, and thesoothing potentiality of heated stones. Massage with heated stones canhelp muscle tissue to absorb heat quickly, to soothe the nervous system,and release pain and tension from stubborn areas of the body. It is pow-erful medicine for the body, mind, and soul. Each participant will begifted a set of stones of your choosing.

Chris Sherwood, a 1991 graduate of the Scherer Institute in Santa Fe, has resided in Taos, New Mexico since 1995. Since then she has devoted herself to practicing and teaching mas-sage therapy full-time. She teaches iMassage Technique, Professional Development and Process Skills, and Homeopathy at the Scherer Institute. Chris began working with heated stonesin her massage practice in 1993 and has been teaching the work since 1996.

Date: Saturday, March 28—Sunday, March 29

Saturday, October 24—Sunday, October 25

Time: 9am to 5pm

CE Hrs: 14

Cost: $350

Location: Newington

Bring: Massage table linens, two towels, a crock potand a slotted spoon. Optional: any additional stonesthat you would like to utilize during the workshop.

Raindrop Therapy™ &Vita Flex Techniques

with Richard Harris Date: Sunday, May 3


CE Hrs: 7

Cost: $165 (includes $25 materials fee)

Location: Newington

Bring: Massage table linens & two bath towels.

ALLIED MODALITIES

Introduction to Cranio-Sacral Therapywith Anna Wiedeler

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on, non-invasive method of evaluating and improvingthe function of the CranioSacral system. CranioSacral Therapy enhances the client’s ownself-corrective healing processes and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associ-ated with pain and dysfunction. You will learn effective tools that exponentially elevate pal-pation and treatment skills that can either stand on their own or be included in a massagesession. This introductory course is part of the Upledger curriculum and provides the basis for subsequent CranioSacral coursework. A certifi-

cate from the Upledger Institute will be provided in addition to the one provided by CCMT.

Anna Wiedeler is a physical therapist with certifications in CranioSacral Therapy and Zero-Balancing. She owns and operates “Inner Directions,” a practice for holistic physical therapy andcounseling in Windsor, CT. For more information, see www.I-align.com.

Date: Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26


CE Hrs: 14

Cost: $275

Location: Groton

Bring: Linens

Originating in India, this form of bodywork is over 3000 years old andmay best be described as a combination of shiatsu, yoga, and movingmeditation. Performed fully clothed on a mat on the floor, Thai Massageincorporates slow, rhythmic rocking motions, assisted yoga postures,deep sustained compressions, and thumb, palm, elbow and foot pressesalong the “Sen” lines of the body with the intent to releasetension and instill a deep sense of relaxation, well-being and renewedenergy. In this hands-on intensive workshop, we will discuss the history,philosophy, and theory of Northern Style Thai Massage, and explore the techniques, routine, and body mechanics for the front, back and sittingpositions. You will be introduced to a 90 minute full body routine. This is a full weekend of stretching the body and mind to new dimensions.

Rick Haesche is a Nationally Certified, Connecticut State Licensed Massage Therapist. He was introduced to Thai Massage at CCMT in 1994. After attending a Thai Massage demonstration atIPSB in San Diego, CA, he began formal study with Maxine Shapiro in Newton, MA. In 1997 he traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand to study, practice and receive Traditional Thai Massage. In2006 Rick took advanced studies with Pierce Salguero of the Tao Mountain Thai Massage School. Currently he has a private practice in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and teaches at massage schools, yogastudios, and spas throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. For more information, see www.bodymindthai.com.

Traditional Thailand Massagewith Rick Haesche

Date: Friday, April 24—Sunday, April 26

Location: Westport

Date: Friday, October 16—Sunday, October 18

Location: Newington

Time: Friday, 6pm to 9pmSaturday & Sunday, 9am to 5pm

CE Hrs: 16

Cost: $265

Bring: Linens. Please wear loose fitting clothing.

In this two-day course you will learn simple, effective techniques for integrating acupressure withtherapeutic massage. This balancing and grounding treatment provides comfort, pain relief and en-ergetic renewal.

The first day includes an introduction or review of the meridians, concepts of chi and yin/yang andbody mechanics and client positioning for the application of acupressure within a massage therapysession. The second day of the workshop teaches the incorporation of over 30 acupoints into a full-body massage routine. You will learn to evaluate and balance areas of deficient and/or excessenergy flow.

Will Parks graduated from both the Massage and Shiatsu Therapist Programs at CCMT and has maintained a private practice in therapeutic massage and shiatsu since 1981 in the Hartford area.He continued his advanced shiatsu training with Kaz Kamiya in Toronto. Will also completed the Zen Bodywork advanced training with Dub Leigh. He is a former President of the CT Chapter of theAMTA. Will currently teaches Acupressure and MT2 at CCMT. For more information, see www.willparks-integratingacupressure.com.

Date: Saturday, September 19 &

Sunday, September 20


CE Hrs: 12

Cost: $240

Location: Newington

Bring: Linens

Integrating Acupressurewith Will Parks

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The Ancient Art of Lomi-Lomi(Hawaiian Massage)with Madeline L. Dusky

The Ancient Art of Lomi LomiThe objective of this workshop is to introduce the participants to the spiritual healing artof Hawaiian Massage, and to awaken the intuitive nature of each of those who have beencalled to the laying on of hands. This awakening takes place as you experience the connec-tion and integration of the body mind and spirit as described in the ways and philosophiesof the Kahuna Healers. Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi will benefit all of those you touch from thepremature infant, to the medically frail client and to those patients preparing for theirsoul’s journey. This Lomi Lomi class opens the therapist to the healing gifts and needs oftheir own spirit so they might be an open channel to others. This course will prepare youto provide your patients/clients with a full Lomi-Lomi treatment.

Lomi-Lomi II: Listening with Your HeartListening With Your Heart is an intensive class for those therapists who have been intro-duced into the ways of the Kahuna Healers through LomiLomi to delve further into thehealing secrets of these traditional spiritual healers. This work creates a sacred, safe spacefor healing to begin using Intuition, Bone Washing, Po’o (cranial head massage),Ho'oponopono and the Aloha breath to create spaces within the body for opening andhealing. Madeline will be sharing the secrets of the Hawaiian Kahuna Healer Harry Uhane Jim who has graciously encouraged us topass these secrets on for personal and planetary growth and healing.

Madeline L. Dusky earned her B.S. degree in Alternative Health from the University of New Hamp-shire. She has been a licensed massage therapist in Ohio since 1988. Madeline has continued her educa-tion in stress/pain reduction at the University Of Massachusetts Medical Center with Jon Kabat-Zinnand is certified by Dr. Herbert Benson in the clinical training program at the Mind/Body Medical Insti-tute in Boston, Mass. Madeline founded a Fibromyalgia Support Group at the Monadnock CommunityHospital, in New Hampshire. The insights and needs of her clients and group members contributed agreat deal of the information that is presented in her Fibromyalgia seminar. Madeline’s studies withspiritual/ traditional healers in Central America, Mexico and Hawaii have contributed to and enlivenedthe Lomi-Lomi course that she has been teaching for over 10 years.

The Ancient Art of Lomi-Lomi

Date: Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18


CE Hrs: 14

Cost: $250

Location: Groton

Bring: Linens

Lomi Lomi II: Listening with Your Heart

Date: Sunday, September 13

Time: 9am to 6pm

CE Hrs: 8

Cost: $175

Location: Newington

Bring: Linens

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ALLIED MODALITIES

This workshop is designed to help you understand and work with those clients who have been diag-nosed with Fibromyalgia/Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Post Traumatic Fibromyalgia. FMS affectsapproximately 5 million people nationwide, 80-85% of whom are women. You will learn to identifythe 18 FMS tender points, differentiate between Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, and un-derstand the powerful effect neurotransmitters have on those with Fibromyalgia. You will be intro-duced to massage techniques and positions that are tolerable to most patients. You will learn methodsto help those patients with self-care management such as exercise, meditation and self massage. Manyof the self help exercises can be incorporated into your own lifestyle.

See Madeline’s bio under “Lomi Lomi.”

Date: Saturday, September 12

Time: 9am to 5pm

CE Hrs: 7

Cost: $150

Location: Newington

Bring: Linens

Fibromyalgia-Myofascial Pain Syndromewith Madeline L. Dusky

A Classic Ayurvedic Facial:Principles & Treatment

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AYURVEDA

Ayurvedic Certification Program:Dr. Guha offers a 200-hour program (75 classroom hours & a 125-hour clinical practicum in Jaipur, India) that will begin in March 28, 2009.For information regarding this program contact Dr. Guha directly at 860.561.4857 or at [email protected]. For further information go towww.ayurvedahealth.org.

Restore the natural beauty and facial glow through Ayurvedic techniques oftouch, transdermal pressure point (marma) massage and herbal oils. Ondays one and two of this course, you will learn (1) the basic principles ofAyurveda of how body, mind and spirit are connected to bring internal andexternal harmony, (2) various facial pressure points and their role in facialrejuvenation, and (3) selection of herbal oils for various skin types. On daythree, massage techniques and simple recipes for cleansers, toners and nour-ishing elixirs will be introduced to use in a 60-minute treatment protocolthat will leave your clients glowing.

Date: Friday, March 13—Sunday, March 15

Location: Newington

Time: Friday & Saturday, 9:30am to 4:30pmSunday, 9am to 5pm

CE Hrs: 19

Cost: $300

Bring: Linens.

The Role of Ayurvedic Marma Pointsin Massage Therapy

This course will provide an overview of marma points (tissue/pressurepoints), an understanding of neuro-immune system in context of skin andhow various techniques of massage influences the system effectively usingmarma points in providing relaxation, balance and energy. The first day willbe theory and the second day you will learn and practice the ayurvedictreatment of marma points.

Date: Saturday, June 13—Sunday, June 14

Location: Newington

Time: Saturday & Sunday, 9am to 5:30pmCE Hrs: 15

Cost: $250

Bring: Linens.

Ayurvedic Treatmentswith Lorraine Gengo & Dr. Amala Guha, PhD, MPH, MA

Lorraine Gengo, LMT, is a nationally certified Clinical Massage Therapist licensed in both New York and Connecticut. Lorraine operates The Magdalene, amassage therapy practice in Norwalk, Conn., specializing in Ayurvedic massage and dosha assessments. She received her certification in Ayurvedic Massage fromthe University of Pune, India, in 2006. Lorraine is also a certified Prana Yoga teacher and a Usui Reiki II practitioner. A former journalist, Lorraine holds aBachelor’s degree in communications from Boston College. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, the International Society of Ayurvedaand Health, and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.

Dr. Amala Guha, Ph.D., MPH, MA is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and the founding Director of Complementary & Alternative Supportive Care(CASC), at the University of Conecticut School of Medicine where she teaches Ayurveda and conducts workshops nationally and internationally. She collaborateswith Ayurvedic Medical Schools in India including Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. Dr. Guha is thefounding president of the International Society for Ayurveda and Health (ISAH), a not-for-profit academic society, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal"Elements: Ayurveda, Health & Nutrition."

Newington

FROM THE NORTH OR FROM THE SOUTH (1-95)Follow 1-95 to Exit 17. Go to the end of the exit ramp, and turn left onto Saugatuck Avenue (which will later merge with andbecome Riverside Avenue). Go 1 mile and turn left at a Sunoco gas station onto Sylvan Road South. Turn right into the drivewayfor the Westport Office Building (#25 Sylvan Road South). Drive back to the rear of the building. Park anywhere. Enter throughthe middle doorway, Suite “K”, with the CCMT sign on it.

FROM THE NORTH OR FROM THE SOUTH (MERRITT PARKWAY)Follow the Merritt Parkway, Route 15, to Exit 41, Route 33 Westport-Wilton. At the end of the exit ramp, look at the street signsand take Route 33 South toward Westport. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn right at a Sunoco gas station on Sylvan RoadSouth. Turn right into the driveway for the Westport Office Building (#25 Sylvan Road South). Drive back to the rear of thebuilding. Park anywhere. Enter through the middle doorway, Suite “K”, with the CCMT sign on it.

Westport

FROM THE NORTH OR FROM THE SOUTH (I-95)

Follow I-95 to Exit 88 and go south on Route 117 (just over a mile to the stoplight at Route 1). Turn right and go west on Route 1(Poquonnock Road) about 3/4 mile to the CCMT parking area on the right side of the street, approximately 1/10 mile beforeBuddington Road.

1154 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340 860-446-2299 877-295-2268

Groton

FROM THE NORTHFollow I-91 approximately 1 to 2 miles south from Hartford, pastthe I-84 interchange, and get off at Exit 28 for Routes 5 and 15(Newington-Berlin Turnpike). Follow Routes 5 and 15approximately 4 to 5 miles to Newington. Look for a McDonald’srestaurant on your right at the intersection of Routes 5 and 15with Route 287 (East Robbins Avenue). Turn right and go west onRoute 287 for one-tenth mile. Turn left (south) on Kitts Lane, andgo two-tenths mile to No. 75, on the right side of the street.Turn right into the driveway, and go halfway down the left side ofthe building. Enter through the doorway towards the end of thebuilding that says “Hands-On Supply.” When you enter please lookfor the CCMT Directory located on the left as soon as you enter thedoor. Signs will be posted directing you where to go.

FROM THE EAST (I-84)Follow I-84 west to Exit 57, which is a left exit, and it will take you over the Charter Oak Bridge. Stay in the left lane and followthe signs to Routes 5 and 15 (Berlin Turnpike). See above description for remainder of directions to CCMT.

FROM THE SOUTHFollow I-91 north to Exit 17 for Route 15 (Berlin Turnpike) at Meriden. Exit onto Route 15, and stay to the left as you follow theBerlin Turnpike-Route 15 north into Newington. Go approximately 11 miles, then turn left at McDonald’s restaurant on the leftside of the street onto Route 287 (East Robbins Avenue). See above description for remainder of directions to CCMT.

FROM THE WESTFollow I-84 east to Exit 35 (left-hand exit) onto Route 72 east toward New Britain. Go approximately 2.5 miles. Take left exit forRoute 9 north. Go 2 miles and get off at Exit 29 (Newington 175). Turn right onto Cedar Street (still following Route 175).Go 1.2 miles to Willard Avenue (Route 173) and turn right. Go nine-tenths mile to stoplight and turn left onto Robbins Avenue(Route 287). Go 1 mile and turn right (south) onto Kitts Lane. See above description for remainder of directions to CCMT.

75 Kitts Lane, Newington, CT 06111 860-667-1886 877-282-2268

25 Sylvan Road South, Westport, CT 06880 203-221-7325 877-292-2268

This 80-hour certification program includes five two-day seminars, plus 20 hoursof required documented practice sessions. All are Saturday and Sunday classesand run from 10:00am -5:00pm each day.

·This program of study provides a solid foundation for the professional practice of Reflexology and is designed to support you in the mastery ofReflexology techniques and theory, anatomy, body systems, business practices and client education while assuring proper body mechanics andself care.

Meeting once per month, with required documented practice sessions in between, allows ample time for practice, integration and the develop-ment of professional competence. You will have the opportunity to learn from an advanced practitioner and master teacher with over 25 yearsof clinical experience and 20 years of teaching experience. Anya blends the art, science and soul of Reflexology along with her eclectic back-ground offering both the traditional approaches to Reflexology, as well as, special techniques that she has discovered and developed through hermany years of professional experience.

This certification program puts you on the cutting edge of the healing arts with tools to help empower yourself and others in creating deep statesof relaxation and balance.

C. Anya Hricko is a Body Centered Therapist and Somatic Movement Therapist currently earning her PhD in Somatic Psychology. She is the founder/director of Soma Wisdom Institute for Body/Mind Healing and Creative Arts. Anya is passionate about assisting others in discovering how connecting with their body wisdom can bring more ease, creativity and well being into their lives and work.Her professional practice is a synthesis of over 30 years of training and experience in body/mind integration with extensive experience in somatic approaches. To learn more please visit: www.somawisdom.com

Tuition is $1475.00. This program plus an optional extension including several private tutorials, completion of a project and 30 documentedpractice sessions prepares you to sit for the American Reflexology Certification Board exam and subsequent certification. For an additional $200this can be coordinated individually with Anya, the program instructor.

THE CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR MASSAGE THERAPYa Steiner Education Group member

75 Kitts Lane, Newington, CT 06111 (Main Campus)

25 Sylvan Road South, Westport, CT 06880 (Branch Campus)

1154 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340 (Branch Campus)

860-667-1886 or 877-282-CCMT (2268)

www.ccmt.edu

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDHARTFORD, CT

PERMIT NO. 1048

NCBTMB CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

CCMT is approved by the National Certification

Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

(NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education provider.

Reflexology Certification Programwith C. Anya Hricko

Reflexology Certification Program Dates:March 7 & 8April 18 & 19May 16 & 17June 13 & 14July 11 & 12

Documents

Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy