| Dates/Times |
Course Title and Description |
May 3-June 14, 2010
Mondays
1-3 pm
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Advanced Nutrition
You will learn the link between nutritional and dietary principles and chronic degenerative disease. You are introduced to macro nutrition balancing, micro nutrients, supplements, popular diets and their clinical applications. You will also examine principles for the promotion of health, wellness and longevity through diet. $477- 30 hours. |
May 3-June 14, 2010
Mondays,
5:30-9:30 pm
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Reflexology I
You will learn how to integrate reflexology with a massage therapy session or to use it as an independent modality. Learn the history, philosophy, and principles of reflexology; a reflex map of the feet related to reflexology; specific reflexology techniques; as well as pathology and contraindication as the relate to the technique. $477 - 30 hours. |
| Jun 21-Aug 9, 2010
Mondays
5 -9 pm |
Reflexology II
You will learn more advanced principles of reflexology in a hands-on environment. Be prepared to give and receive treatments. Will prepare you for the certification exam. $477 - 30 hours. Prerequisite: Reflexology I
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Not offered this Trimester |
Exploration of Career Environments
You will explore the different career environments available to the massage therapist. Find out which environment suits you best. $477 - 22.5 hours. |
Not offered this Trimester |
Geriatric Massage
Learn techniques for massaging the aging population. You will explore physical, emotional and mental changes associated with aging. Common symptomologies and disabilities for which massage is indicated will be discussed. Hands-on techniques will be covered. $477 - 30 hours. |
May 15-16, 2010
Sat, 8am-5pm
Sun, 8am-5pm
Plus optional
21-hour clinical rotation.
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Cancer and Massage Therapy
You will learn to deliver massage therapy to patients at various stages of cancer treatment, from early diagnosis to advanced stages. You start with a 16-hour weekend which will teach you the basics of working with clients with cancer including contraindications, precautions, benefits, psychological components. Then you will participate in a 21 hour (seven 3-hour sessions) clinical rotation at a local outpatient cancer treatment center. Rotation schedule determined during the class. $477 - 37 hours; or $318 - 16 hour class only. |
| May 22-23, 2010
Sat, 8am-5pm
Sun, 8am-5pm
Plus optional 21-hour clinical rotation. |
Hospital-Based Massage Therapy
Prepare yourself to work in a hospital setting. You will gain knowledge of techniques that allow massage for medically frail patients and explanation of common medical conditions and symptoms. This will enable you to work confidently in the highly complex and sometimes mystifying medical setting. Start with a 16-hour weekend which will cover the fundamentals of working as a massage therapist in a hospital setting. Then you will participate in a 21-hour (seven 3-hour sessions) clinical rotation at a Twin Cities hospital. $477 - 37 hours; or $318 - 16 hour class only.
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June 5-6, 2010
Sat 8am-Noon; Sun, 8am-Noon
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Insurance Billing Practices for Massage Therapists
The decision whether or not to accept insurance as a form of payment, in your office, can be a challenging one to make. Attending this class will teach you the policies and procedures for proper insurance billing and successful reimbursement. You will learn step by step the process of submitting claims for third party reimbursement, sample claim forms and correct coding information. $159 - 8 hours.
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May 8, 2010
Sat, 8am-5pm
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Sports Massage
There is no question that massage is an important modality providing specific benefits with regard to sports health care and athletics. Sports massage is a system of massage techniques designed to address this specialized population. This one day class is an introduction to (a) the purpose and effects of sports massage; (b) the various goals of sports massage; (c) the categories of sports massage, and (d) the techniques used in sports massage. Also included is plenty of hands-on time for practicing the delivery of the 10, 12, and 15 minute sports massage post event sessions. $159 - 8 hours. |
Not offered this trimester
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Infant Massage
Learn to teach parents techniques for massaging infants and growing children. You will explore physical, emotional and mental changes associated with the developmental stages of infants and children. Common childhood symptomologies and disabilities for which massage is indicated will be discussed. Hands-on techniques include working with infant models. $465 - 30 hours. |
