Eastern Relaxation Techniques

CE hours 4

Course Cost$36.00

Course Contents

The course contents will explain how Eastern philosophy addresses stress and manages it by simple techniques. Moreover, will be helpful to educate massage therapists on options available to them as a alternative to stress reduction. This will help therapist to better deal with their stress and enhance their work productivity by helping them to interact with clients that are experiencing acute or chronic stress. This could help you to: Perform at the peak of your abilities when under immense pressure. Produce good quality work even when tasks are dull and repetitive. Improve the quality of your life, health and job. Avoid the problems of exhaustion, depression, ill health, burnout and breakdown that are associated with excessive levels of long-term stress.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Therapeutic Tools

CE hours 2

Course Cost$18.00

Course Contents

Therapeutic tolls are used in conjunction with therapeutic massage and bodywork therapies. When the use of therapeutic tools is combined with bodywork therapies, therapists are able to improve the effectiveness of their treatments. Participants will lean on how to use therapeutic tools in conjunction to massage therapy in order to enhance the therapeutic benefits of massage.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Introduction to Sports Massage

CE hours 3

Course Cost$27.00

Course Contents

The Introduction to Sports Massage subject of study was designed to introduce practitioners of massage therapy and other allied health professionals to the basic fundamentals of sports massage. Sports massage is for anyone who is involved in weekend recreational sporting activities. Sports massage can help athletes and active individulas on the prevention of sports related injuries occurring by warm-up and stimulation of muscles (Pre-Event Massage); tone muscles, improve blood and lymphatic flow which helps respiratory performance; improve flexibility of muscles; aid in stress reduction; help prevent muscular adhesions; clear lactic acid build-up which improves recovery time; assist rehabilitation of sporting injuries such as sprains, strains and muscle stiffness; remove painful muscle spasms; improve performance and endurance.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

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Introduction to Foot Reflexology

CE hours 6

Course Cost$ 54.00

Course Contents

This course begins with an overview on the basic principles of reflexology, focusing on the history and practice. After participantshave been introduced to some of the basics of reflexology, they will begin their study by exploring the fundamentals of foot reflexology. Students learn how to identify, locate, and the general aplication of foot reflexology techniques to reflex areas on the feet, which are related to specific organs and parts of the body. Furthermore, students will learn how a complete foot reflexology session is done.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Hydrotherapy for Massage Therapists

CE hours 4

Course Cost$36.00

Course Contents

This course will introduce practitioners to the therapeutic use of hydrotherapy as an adjunctive procedure along with the application of massage therapy that would help clients to achieve homeostasis and well-being. This 4 CEU course explores the use of water in any of its three forms, solid, liquid, or vapor, internally or externally, as a complement during massage therapy treatments.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Topical Liniments & Ointments

CE hours 4

Course Cost$36.00

Course Contents

This subject of study will cover the use, composition, and general topical application of common liniments and ointments as complements to massage therapy procedures. All the liniments and oitments listed on this course are to be applied externally and wuth the intent to help on the relaxation of muscles and well-being of the client.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Specialized Connective Tissue

CE hours 8

Course Cost$ 72.00

Course Contents

This course will focus on a deeper study of specialized connective tissue structures. This subject of study will covers their connective classifications, anatomy, and identification of abnormalities due to connective tissue injuries, such as adhesions, scar tissue, and pain syndromes. Participants will be exposed to common diseases caused by connective abnormalities.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Introduction to Connective Tissue

CE hours 8

Course Cost$ 72.00

Course Contents

This course will focus on the study of various connective tissue structures. The Introduction to Cytology covers connective tissue classifications, anatomy of Loose Connective Tissue, identification of abnormalities due to connective tissue injuries, such as adhesions, scar tissue, and pain syndromes.Futhermore, this subject of study covers major collagen types and their characteristics along with connective tissue cells that form parts of the body such as bones, cartilages, and other structures.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Introduction to Stress Management

CE hours 6

Course Cost$ 54.00

Course Contents

The series of chapters in this course explain how you can manage stress and enhance your health in order to increase your abilities when under an increase of pressure, which can help you to produce good quality work even when tasks are dull and repetitive. Moreover, improve the quality of your life by avoiding health problems of exhaustion, depression, ill health, burnout and breakdown that are associated with excessive levels of long-term stress.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Principles and Theories of Bodywork Therapies

CE hours 4

Course Cost$ 36.00

Course Contents

The Principles and Theories of Bodywork Therapies class will cover the history, development, and applicability of some of the most common bodywork modalities. This subject of study will expose massage therapists to complementary therapies that are used in conjunction to massage therapy practices. Moreover, gives an opportunity to massage therapists to explore the possibilities to learn other modalities of bodywork that he or she did not learn before and could be a business advantage to explore such modalities covered in this subject of study. Upon completion of this subject of study, the practitioner will receive a certificate of completion referent to 4 continuing education credits on Principles and Theories of Bodywork Therapies.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

Professional Ethics including 2 hours in Standard V, Roles and Boundaries

CE hours 6

Course Cost$ 54.00

Course Contents

The Professional Ethics subject of study was designed to educate and prepare certified and licensed massage therapists to fulfill their professional ethics requirements for continuing education. The student completing the professional ethics subject of study will receive a certificate of completion related to 6 continuing education hours on professional ethics. This subject of study will focus on most standards of practice necessary for the maintenance of appropriate professionalism involved with the practice of massage therapy.

Targeted Audience

Massage Therapists and allied health care professionals

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National Certification Exam Preparatory Classes

"Are you prepared to take the National Massage Exam?"

The Carrico Muscle Therapy Center, a national CEU provider for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is offering graduates of massage therapy programs the opportunity to review topics related to massage and bodywork. This unique opportunity will enhance the candidate's chances to become better prepared to take and pass on the National Board Exam. The areas of studies covered during this exam review follow the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Content Outline. E.g. General knowledge of the Body Systems, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Assessment and Applications, and Professional Standards of Ethics and Business. The national board exam preparatory meeting will be held at the Carrico Muscle Therapy Center on Monday & Wednesday afternoons for two weeks.

Schedule for the National Certification Exam Preparatory Classes

Week 1 -Monday, June 20, 2011 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Topic: General knowledge of the Body Systems, Anatomy, and Kinesiology

Week 1 -Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Topic: Physiology and Pathology

Week 2- Monday, June 27, 2011 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Topic: Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Assessment and Applications

Week 2-Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Topic: Professional Standards of Ethics, Business, and exam simulation

Non graduates and students of INHE Total Cost: $115.00for all four meetings Graduates and students of INHE (Old ABI) $95.00 for all four meetings

All registrations must be competed seven (7) business day beforeJune13, 2011.

Nationa Board Preparatory Classes

INHE & ABI Graduated and Students $95.00 Non Graduates and students of INHE $105.00

 

 

Holistic Practices for Massage Therapists

The Holistic Practices for Massage Therapists certificate of completion can be obtained by fully attending all four Modules related to natural approaches to health listed below. Participants will be exposed to many aspects of natural health practices that could become a complement to the practice of massage therapy along with the enhancement of the practitioner’s health. Practitioners that do not wish to obtain the certificate of completion on Holistic Practices for Massage Therapists can attend individual modules and receive the certificate of completion related to that module.

Registration to one or more modules must be completed 7 business days before the beginning of each module.

NO last minute registrations will be accepted!

The minimum of 5 participants per module is needed in order for a module to be offered.

 

The cost for all four modules is $320.00. You save $20.00

 

Class Calendar

Module 1-Physiological Effects of Stress- Monday, June 20, 2011 -Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm 

 

This module will cover what stress actually is and how stress can become a problem to a person’s health. Attendants will learn about the differences between good and bad stressors, physiological changes upon exposure to bad stress, and ways to avoid and manage stresses that are harmful to a person’s health. Cost: $85.00- 3 CE

 

Module 2-Self-Care Exercises and Activities -      Monday, June 27, 2011             Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

 

The Self-Care Exercises and Activities module is intended to expose massage therapy practitioners to the benefits of practicing Eastern exercise modalities.  The knowledge obtained by attending this module can help practitioners and clients on the enhancement of postural balance, coordination, flexibility, muscular strength, and overall health. The Longevity Exercise “Chi Gong and Yoga will be covered during this module. Cost: $85.00- 3 CE

 

Module 3-Oriental Medicine Approaches -Monday, July 11, 2011 -Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

The healing powers of Oriental Medicine can become an important addition to the practice of massage therapy since the focus is on the treatment of the whole person and not the suppression of symptoms. Many aspects of Oriental techniques will be covered during this module class. Cost: $85.00- 3 CE

Module 4-Natural Supplements and Massage Interactions -Monday, July 25, 2011 - Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Today, more people are seeking the use of natural supplements in addition to traditional health care. Therefore, it would be important for massage therapists to become better educated in regards to common use of natural supplements such as herbs, homeopathy, minerals, and vitamins. During this class, attendants will learn the musculoskeletal benefits and contra-indications to massage of many natural supplements.

Cost: $85.00- for 3 CE

Holistic Practices for Massage Therapists

Module 1-Physiological Effects of Stress $85.00 Module 2-Self-Care Exercises and Activities $85.00 Module3-Oriental Medicine Approaches $85.00 Module 4-Natural Supplements and Massage Interactions $85.00 All four modules $320.00

 

 

 

Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate of Completion 

 

 

The participating practitioner can take an individual module and earn the continuing education certificate for that specific CEU course or complete all six modules and receive the continuing education certificate of completion on “Clinical Massage Therapy” equivalent to a total of 12 continuing education units.

 

Registration to one or more modules must be completed 7 business days before the beginning of each module. NO last minute registrations will be accepted!

The minimum of 5 participants per module is needed in order for a module to be offered.

The cost for all four modules is $320.00. You save $20.0

Class Calendar

Module 1-Musculoskeletal Assessment for the Spine, Hips and Lower Extremities - Monday, August 15, 2011 - Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Health professionals attending this live seminar will be exposed to a unique view of musculoskeletal patterns of imbalances for the hips and lower extremities and precise assessment procedures. By applying this method of assessment developed by Antonio Carrico, a traditional naturopath with more than fifteen years of muscle therapy experience, participants can learn how to develop a strong treatment plan and enhance the results of their treatments. Cost: $85.00- 3 CE

Module 2-Clinical Massage for Spine, Hips and Lower Extremities                                             Monday, August 22, 2011-Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

The Clinical Massage for Hips and Lower Extremities is a hands-on seminar on how to apply muscle therapy techniques for the correction of non-pathological postural deviations of the hips and lower extremities associated to muscular and joint pain. Therapists will analyze different types of musculoskeletal situations and will receive professional directions on how to apply clinical muscle therapy techniques to assist on the correction of such postural deviations restoring balance, decrease muscular discomfort, and increase patient’s range-of-motion. Cost: $85.00- 3 CE

Module 3-Musculoskeletal Assessment for Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Extremities - Monday, August 29, 2011Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Health professionals attending this live seminar will be exposed to a unique view of musculoskeletal patterns of imbalances for the upper extremities and precise assessment procedures. By applying this method of assessment developed by Antonio Carrico, a traditional naturopath with more than fifteen years of muscle therapy experience, participants can learn how to develop a strong treatment plan and enhance the results of their treatments. Cost: $85.00- 3 CE

Module 4-Clinical Massage for Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Extremities-Monday, September 12, 2011-Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

The Clinical Massage for neck and upper extremities is a hands-on seminar on how to apply muscle therapy techniques for the correction of non-pathological postural deviations of the neck and upper extremities associated to muscular and joint pain. Therapists will analyze different types of musculoskeletal situations and will receive professional directions on how to apply clinical muscle therapy techniques to assist on the correction of such postural deviations restoring balance, decrease muscular discomfort, and increase patient’s range-of-motion.

Cost: $85.00- for 3 CE

CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Module 1-Musculoskeletal Assessment for the Spine, Hips and Lowe $85.00 Module 2-Clinical Massage for Spine, Hips and Lower Extremities $85.00 Module 3-Musculoskeletal Assessment for Neck, Shoulders, and Upp $85.00 Module 4-Clinical Massage for Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Extremi $85.00 All four modules $320.00

 

 

 

FACULTY INSTRUCTORS

Antonio Carrico, a natural health consultant and instructor of human sciences for INHE has a Bachelor of Arts from Governors State University, a Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy from Clayton College, and is completing his Master of Science in Psychology with California Coast University. He is involved with program development at INHE, academic advising, and instructional activities.

Melissa Carrico, a natural health practitioner and instructor of human sciences for INHE has an Associate of Applied Sciences in Occupational Therapy from College of DuPage, an Associate of Applied Sciences in Management and Marketing from Kankakee Community College, and she is completing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with California Coast University. She is involved with program development at INHE, academic advising, finance management, and instructional activities.