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Massage Therapy Instructors

This group is for those Licensed Massage Therapists who selflessly give their time, energy and skill to instructing students of all ages the benefits of Massage Therapy. "Good teaching comes not from behind the desk, but from behind the heart."

Location: Mesa
Members: 104
Latest Activity: Aug 15, 2016

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Instructors needed in Springfield, IL - Lincoln Land Community College

Body Biz, Inc., in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College, is seeking qualified Massage Therapy instructors for its Massage Therapy Diploma Program…Continue

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Comment by Dawn Lewis on January 22, 2014 at 4:09pm

Reasons you want to take the approved continuing education course SMRT:  Hips, Lower Back, & Abdomen in Winter Park, FL from April 4 - 6:

  1. to gain a complete understanding of the pelvic girdle

  2. to release the ligaments of the pubic symphysis

  3. to help the coccyx realign

  4. to quickly unlock tension in sacral tissues

  5. to lower the tone in piriformis in a fast and lasting fashion

  6. to release obturator externus (you know, the muscle causing all the deep hip tension that you cannot get to!)

  7. to get effectively worked on yourself

  8. and, as Laurie said, " The class was well paced; the content was well organized; the instructor gave the foundational anatomical information before doing the bodywork so that the students had a greater understanding of what we are affecting; we had plenty of time on the table to gain hands-on experience; lectures were accompanied with stories that demonstrate how much change can occur.  I absolutely loved this class!  I cannot say enough wonderful things about it.  And best of all, everything I learned is something I can apply immediately." ~Seattle, WA October 11-13, 2013 Hips, Abdomen and Lower Back Class~

Can't wait to see you!  Register at http://efullcircle.com/class-schedule/

Comment by Dawn Lewis on January 19, 2014 at 1:14pm

Do you need CE's right now?  All of our approved massage therapy continuing education videos are available for 60-day rental or digital download.  You can access videos worth 4 to 24 CE's immediately, take the test when you are ready, and receive your certificate within 2 days time.  Don't need CE's, but still interested in learning Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique, you can purchase both 60-day rentals and digital downloads with CE's attached.   Check out Full Circle's website at http://efullcircle.com/ for more information.

Comment by Dawn Lewis on January 19, 2014 at 1:14pm

Buy SMRT continuing education DVD's for multiple areas of the body and receive fantastic discounts!  Purchasing multiple DVD's gives you discounts of 5% to 25%, depending on how many DVD's you purchase.  DVD's may be purchased with CE's or without CE's attached.  Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique integrates beautifully with the other modalities you now use.  Whether your go-to modality is Swedish massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Thai massage, or Orthopedic massage (just to name a few!), SMRT will enhance your practice and allow you to achieve results faster.  Check out our website for more information, http://efullcircle.com/

Comment by Dawn Lewis on January 19, 2014 at 1:13pm

Hit this link, http://efullcircle.com/class-schedule/, to check out our live seminars!  This is a comment from a student last year:  "Small class size; Good students; Dawn was organized — loves her work; Also she allows time to work with you — She has the ability to adjust to help each of us; After the class she is there to support us and will allow us to email her and will help you."
~Participant, Seattle, WA October 11-13, 2013 Hips, Abdomen, and Lower Back Class~

Comment by Dawn Lewis on January 6, 2014 at 3:15pm

"SMRT:  Lower Extremities" DVD set, available February 28, 2014, pre-order now for significant savings!  24 NCBTMB approved CE hours.  We will address all structures from the iliofemoral joint ligaments to the ligaments of the interphalangeal joints, as well as learning to release the ACL, PCL, MCL, & LCL, painlessly unlock tone and adhesions in the adductors, work with chronic edema in the lower leg, mobilize the tibia to relieve shin splints, balance the structures in the feet and ankles, and much more.  Pre-order this DVD at http://efullcircle.com/store/spontaneous-muscle-release-technique-d...

Comment by Dawn Lewis on January 6, 2014 at 3:07pm

"SMRT:  Shoulder, Axilla, Ribcage, & Upper Back" live seminar, April 25-27, 2014, 8:30 to 5:30, in Rochester, MN.  24 NCBTMB approved CE hours.  We will address axillary tension and adhesion, as well as learning to release the costovertebral ligaments to allow realignment of the posterior rib heads, release all muscles attaching to the scapula, balance the ribcage, allow realignment of the 1st rib through ligament release, and much more.  Register at http://efullcircle.com/class-schedule/

Comment by Dawn Lewis on January 6, 2014 at 2:57pm

"SMRT:  Hips, Lower Back, & Abdomen" live seminar, April 4-6, 2014, 8:30 to 5:30, in Winter Park, FL.  24 NCBTMB and CE Broker approved CE hours.  We will address sacral compression through muscle release and connective tissue release, as well as learning to elongate the lower back, dissolve abdominal adhesions, remove abdominal inflammation, and release the posterior hip tissue to create balance in the pelvic girdle.  Register at http://efullcircle.com/class-schedule/

Comment by Shirley Knapp on November 13, 2013 at 11:14am

 "Developing Your Intuition" Distance Learning Teleclass Mon. Nov.18-Dec 23. Six NCBTMB CE Hours!
7-8 pm EST. recorded on Skype so you won't miss a class. Open to everyone! www.shirleyknapp.com/developyourintuitionclass.html
Available in Home Study format!
NCBTMB Approved Provider for Continuing Education #450819-08
www.shirleyknapp.com

Comment by Pete Whitridge on February 5, 2013 at 12:47pm

February 4, 2013 -- For Immediate Release

ALLIANCE PUBLISHES COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER STANDARDS DOCUMENT

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education has completed Phase 1 of its National Teacher Education Standards Project, and is pleased to announce the publication of the Core Competencies for Massage Therapy Teachers. This document – the first of its kind in the massage therapy field – describes the foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) needed for teachers to produce successful and consistent outcomes with adult learners in a variety of educational settings.

These comprehensive standards apply to the work of teachers across the entire continuum of massage therapy education, from entry-level training programs to post-graduate studies. They also apply to teachers throughout the arc of their professional careers.

In December 2010, the Alliance launched the National Teacher Education Standards Project (TESP) as part of its long-term commitment to strengthen and improve the quality of massage therapy education. This endeavor is both timely and essential because the majority of instructors in this field have not received formal training in the theory and methodology of teaching. As well, there are few jurisdictions that uphold competency standards for massage therapy teachers.

The Core Competencies will provide guidance to classroom teachers, continuing education providers, schools, national accrediting commissions, state regulatory agencies and other organizations in the massage therapy field.

The National Teacher Education Standards Project (TESP) will be carried out through a series of five phases: With Phase 1 now finished, the Alliance moves into Phases 2 and 3, which involve the creation of a model teacher training curriculum and the identification and development of training resources. To ensure that teachers have achieved the competencies, a voluntary certification program will be established as Phase 4. The final step will involve working with school accreditors and regulators to incorporate these teacher education standards. Overall, it's estimated the TESP will take 5-10 years.

The Alliance's Professional Standards Committee was responsible for the development of this document. A diverse group of experienced teachers, CE providers and massage school directors researched existing teacher standards throughout the realms of public education and specialized professional education. The committee incorporated some of these well-researched templates, adding to them the unique nature and attributes of massage therapy education. Throughout the process, important feedback on working drafts was obtained from attendees at the Alliance's 2011 and 2012 Annual Conferences, as well as through public comment periods. The finished product is a true community effort.

According to Alliance President Pete Whitridge, LMT, "The establishment of the Core Competencies is a landmark achievement in the massage therapy field. Now that these standards are in place, we are shifting our focus to the practical tasks of implementation. In the months and years to come, the Alliance will provide resources to assist individuals and institutions in the process of meeting these standards, for the ultimate benefit of students and clients of massage therapy."

In ongoing support of this project, the Alliance will focus on the theme of "Creating a Culture of Teaching Excellence" for it's 2013 Annual Conference. This event will be held July 18-20 in St. Charles, Missouri, and will feature workshops and discussion forums about the process of implementing teacher standards. The Alliance looks forward to the input of all who attend this conference, as these voices and perspectives shape the future of massage therapy education.

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on April 5, 2012 at 8:39am

HISTORY OF MASSAGE youtube video ~ share link with instructors and students (fellow MTs too)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg-MFMGjYc8&list=UUVROW6MqPGRRog...

 

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