Workshops
Introduction
Continuing education is a necessity
for today's massage therapist. A therapist must know more than just the
basic Swedish massage. Clients continually demand new techniques that a
friend may have told them about or saw on television. EMTI is dedicated to
providing quality continuing education to students and RMT's, so that they may
expand their knowledge of their profession, while benefiting the client.
EMTI offers a full range of continuing education workshops from aromatherapy to
postural analysis and many others.
European Esthetics Institute, Inc.
d/b/a European Massage Therapy Institute is proud to present its Continuing
Education Catalog for Massage Therapy and Post-Graduate Esthetics Training in
the same tradition of quality and adhering to the highest standards in the
training of professional Massage Therapists and Estheticians.
Every teaching institution has a
specialty of its own. At European
Massage Therapy Institute and European Esthetics Institute, we consider
analytical assessment and manual techniques in both body and facial care to be
our strengths. Because we view the
human body as a nearly perfect and logical machine, Participants in our courses
are extensively trained in observation and analysis as they proceed to master
techniques of application. We
believe that without proper assessment techniques, the Professionals in health
and beauty care cannot appropriately proceed with any treatment, regardless of
their training.
Our instruction in continuing
education is directed by Maria Esperanza Gomez Sanchez, also known as, Mari Paz
Gomez of Barcelona, Spain. Mari Paz
is nationally and internationally known as an expert in her areas of specialty,
having been in the teaching field for over 25 years.
The mass of knowledge and the sensitivity of the hands of this great
professional are so unique as to annually attract students throughout the United
States as well as from countries such as Spain, Chile, Brazil, Canada and
Mexico.
As a Co-Director of the Institute,
Rosario Perez Garza received her training from and assists Mari Paz in the
classroom; being the one responsible for the structure of the curriculum
presented. Rosario has been in the
fields of Massage Therapy and Esthetics for the past 12 years, and is the
administrator of the Institute in addition to being an instructor.
Our courses follow a strict hands-on
approach for the proper mastery of technique.
Classes are restricted to 24 Participants in order that each may receive
maximum individualized attention. Our
facility and equipment are of the most modern and highest quality.
Many professionals of Massage Therapy
and Esthetics travel annually in search of valid continuing education to
increase their knowledge and improve their services, only to be occasionally
disappointed. A brief stay at our
Institute to attend a continuing education program in beautiful San Antonio will
assure the Participant of receiving the best and most comprehensive training
available in the United States.
We look forward to seeing you in
class!
Co-Directors
Mari
Paz Gomez
Rosario Perez Garza
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2001
Workshops
| February |
Feb 17-19 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (18 contact
hours) |
| March |
Mar 3-4 Reflexology (12
contact hours) |
| Mar 17-18 Aromatherapy (12 contact hours) |
| Mar 31 - April 1 Muscle Toning Facial Massage (12
contact hrs) |
| July |
Jul 7-9 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (18 contact
hours) |
| Jul 21-22 Reflexology (12 contact hours) |
| Jul 28-29 Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage (18
contact hrs) |
| August |
Aug 4-5 Paraffin Treatments & Painful Joints
(12 contacts hours) |
The following classes may be scheduled based on demand.
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Paraffin Treatments & Painful Joints (12 contact hours).
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Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage (12 contact hours).
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Postural Analysis (12 contact hours)
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Muscle Toning Facial Massage (12 contact hours)
The following Spa Therapies
& Facial Care workshops are scheduled based on demand.
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Cellulite Treatments
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Pre & Postpartum Massage Treatments
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Body Exfoliation Treatments
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Skin Analysis / Salon Equipment
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Cosmetic Chemistry/ Glycolic & Alphahydroxy Acids /
Dilated Pores
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Asphyxiated Skin / Men's Skin / Acne Analysis &
Treatment
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Skin Toning Treatments / Treatments for the Skin
Experiencing Menopause / Winterizing the Skin
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Safer Tanning....Facial Care / Hyper pigmentation / Waxing
at its Best
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Payment
EMTI continuing education workshop prices
are $325.00 for a 2 day course and $375.00 for a 3 day course. EEII
Esthetics Training classes require a minimum product purchase. Cash,
Checks, MasterCard, Visa and American Express accepted.
Late Cancellation:
In the event of a cancellation less than 7 days prior to a scheduled workshop,
the registrant may apply the registration fee to a workshop scheduled by EMTI
within one year from the date of the scheduled workshop. if the
participant does not attend a course within the given time frame, 50% of the
pre-paid registration will be refunded.
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Registration
Pre-registration fee
of $100.00 is required 30 days in advance of the scheduled workshop. if
registrant is a member of a professional organization and the fee is received 30
days in advance, registrant will receive a 10% discount on course fees. if
not a member of a professional organization, but registers 30 days early, a
5%discount will be awarded. The remaining balance of tuition will be due
the first hour of the first day of class.
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Massage
Therapy Systems & Techniques
The following section of Workshops
represents courses officially approved by Texas Department of Health for
continuing education units. Courses are available to professionals of health and beauty
care whose scope of practice allows them to exercise the subject matter and
techniques of the content of each individual course. These Workshops are scheduled twice a year (or more
frequently if demand dictates), and the duration, the accredited continuing
education units, the fees and the pre-requisites, if any, are set out at the
conclusion of each course description.
The requirement in the State of Texas for Registration in Massage
Therapy as prescribed by the Texas Department of Health, is a course of study
totaling 300 hours. European
Massage Therapy Institute has developed Advanced Massage Therapy I, taught by
Mari Paz Gomez and/or Rosario Perez Garza, in an effort to better prepare
Practitioners of Massage Therapy for the increasing demand being placed on our
profession by the medical community.
This course begins with an intensive
study of the anatomy and kinesiology of the muscles of the neck and upper
extremities. It covers the roll of
the Massage Therapist in treating dysfunction of articulations, including
whiplash, thoracic outlet syndrome, rotator cuff injuries, elbow
tendonitis
and
carpal tunnel syndrome, among others. In
addition, the principles of medical terminology and
communicable/non-communicable diseases are part of this curriculum.
This 100-hour Continuing Education Program meets once a week in 4-hour
intervals for a period of 25 weeks.
Course Content:
1.
Anatomy & Kinesiology of the:
a.
Neck
b.
Shoulder Girdle
c.
Glenohumeral Joint
d.
Upper Extremity
e.
Elbow
f.
Wrist
20 Hours
2. Areas of Special Concern for Injuries to the:
a.
Neck-Whiplash
b.
Shoulder-Rotator Cuff Injuries
-Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
-Median
Nerve Entrapment
20 Hours
3. Medical Terminology
Uses and origins of medical terms for
communicable and non-communicable diseases
5 Hours
4.
Pathology
Communicable and non-communicable
diseases and the relevance of contra-indications for massage
5 Hours
5.
Applied Practicum
50 Hours
Course
Requirements
1.
Formal Application for admission at least two weeks in advance of the
first scheduled day of class;
2.
Current Massage Therapy Registration with Texas Department of Health;
3.
Payment of a Non-refundable Processing Fee in the amount of $50.00, two
(2) weeks prior to the first scheduled day of class along with a signed
enrollment agreement between the prospective Student and E.M.T.I.;
4.
Payment of Registration Fee in the amount of $325.00 prior to the first
scheduled class. This fee includes:
a. Textbooks & Outlines
b. Work Materials &
Supplies
c. Establishment &
Equipment Fees
d. Uniform, Linens &
E.M.T.I. Supply Bag
5.
Proof of Professional Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) at the time of enrollment.
Participants
of this course are advised that the principles learned in this course may be
applied only as dictated by their scope of practice and with patients previously
diagnosed by a qualified physician.
Duration: 1 night per week/25 weeks
Continuing Education Units:
100
*NOTE:
Tuition of $700.00 for Advanced Massage Therapy I is payable in monthly
installments of $140.00 each for 5 consecutive months.
Aromatherapy
New
interest and growth in alternative and complementary therapies, has created an
important position for Aromatherapy in both Esthetics and Massage Therapy. Many do not realize that plants are the foundation of a great
part of modern medicine. The
mention of Aromatherapy brings to mind fragrances and perfumes, but to accept
this as the heart of the art and science of the chemistry of Aromatherapy is a
total misunderstanding of its potential.
“Aromatherapy is something more than just another alternative
therapy…Without a doubt, it is definitely more than a superior beauty
treatment…Aromatherapy is truly an art that utilizes essential oils extracted
from diverse parts of plants and trees to promote the health of the body and
serenity of the mind.” 1
The
artistic value of Aromatherapy lies in the ability of the practitioner to create
“marvelous aromas mixing and combining vegetable oils and fragrant
essences.” 2 The
therapeutic effect of Aromatherapy requires knowledge and understanding of the
organic chemistry contained in the extracted essences and “lies in its ability
to promote relaxation while simultaneously generating a sensation of joy or
tranquillity to the recipient.” 3
The more pleasant the experience, the greater its therapeutic
effect. “Perhaps this has been
the principal reason why Aromatherapy has been discarded by some stubborn
traditionalists, because they consider it necessary to experience a certain
grade of discomfort in order to obtain any benefit.” 4
An extensive understanding of the constituents of plant extracts and
their related/inter-related effects requires years of study.
This course in Aromatherapy proposes to lay a strong foundation for
further study of the complexities and endless combinations of the principal
ingredients in a limited number of essential oils and the effective and diverse
application of these in both esthetic and massage therapy treatments.
Course Content: The
theoretical section of this course is centered on analysis of the sources,
components, effects and applications of fifteen (15) essential oils as well as
combinations of these substances. The
practical section is focused on the hands-on application of the subject
essential oils depending on the case study and the desired effect of the
treatment.
This course is available to Registered Massage Therapists, Students of
Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals, Students of Healthcare, Estheticians,
Students of Esthetics, Cosmetologists, Students of Cosmetology, Nail Technicians
and Students of Nail Techniques.
1.
Translation
from “Aromaterapia Masaje con Aceites Esenciales”
Wildwood,
Christine, Plural de Ediciones, S.A., Barcelona,
Spain, 1992,
p. 11
2.
Ibid.
3.
Ibid.
4.
Ibid.
Duration: 2 days
Fee: $325.00
Continuing
Education Units: 12
Manual
Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) I
The
lymphatic system has demanded increased attention from research specialists in
recent years. Due to the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) concern has led to new interest in the anatomy and
physiology of the lymph and its role in the general health of the human body.
Dr. Emil Vodder of Austria in the early 1930’s - 1940’s, was greatly
concerned with the importance of the role of the lymphatic system as the defense
mechanism of the human body. With
limited technology, but enormous inquisitiveness and insight, he accomplished
great results through his system of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in kindergarten
children who suffered chronic tonsillitis; in adults experiencing edema,
migraines and abnormal sleep patterns. Little
did he imagine that his system could be used on the conditions which he tested
as well as application in cases of acne, pre and post-operative care and other
conditions where a dysfunction in the movement of the lymph occurs.
To Practitioners of preventive and rehabilitative health care, as well as
Professionals of Esthetics, Manual Lymphatic Drainage is an invaluable tool for
the treatment of conditions where the human organism can benefit from an
increased mobilization and renewal of the lymph.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is applied to increase the body’s natural
defense mechanism by a direct manual mobilization of the lymph.
Since the lymph is not directly pumped by the heart, but rather it is
moved by muscular contraction, normal blood flow, and respiration; a tendency
exists for it to slow down or in some cases stagnate due to inefficiencies of
the body’s mechanism. This can
cause obstructions (swelling) and other discomforts.
As a system of massage, MLD is extremely precise, and the most important
elements for the Practitioner to consider are:
1.
A
complete understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic
system;
2.
Precise pressure and direction of movements;
3.
Proper application and contra-indications of the
system.
European Massage Therapy Institute offers an introductory 3-day, course
in Manual Lymphatic Drainage taught by Mari Paz Gomez, who studied this
specialized system of massage under Dr. Emil Vodder in 1976 and/or Rosario Perez
Garza who studied under Mari Paz Gomez in 1987.
Course Content: A
functional knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, as
well as an intensive hands-on practical application of the movements, pressure
and direction of Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
The areas of application covered in this course include the neck, which
is essential to all lymphatic drainage treatments, as well as the face.
Professionals whose scope of practice allows them to treat the upper
extremities are introduced to drainage of the arms, while Professionals of
Esthetics receive additional instruction on the treatment of the face.
All practical applications are first demonstrated by an instructor and
then exercised among the Participants in the course, with a well-structured plan
that allows for equal participation.
This
course is available to: Registered
Massage Therapists, Students of Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals,
Students of Healthcare, Estheticians, Students of Esthetics, Cosmetologists,
Students of Cosmetology. The
content of this course may be exercised only within the scope of practice of the
Participant.
Duration:
3 days
Fee: $375.00
Continuing
Education Units:
18
Manual
Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) II
Some
are lead to believe that to in order to learn Manual Lymphatic Drainage properly
one must travel to Europe, or that a pressure-therapy machine can deliver MLD
with the same precision as the hands. Mari Paz Gomez, who has been teaching this unique system
totally disagrees.
Having studied under the direction of Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife
Estrid, Mari Paz has dedicated 20 years to maintaining the philosophy and the
purity of this system as it was taught to her.
Additionally, she has incorporated into her instruction the many advances
which have been made in the research of the lymphatic system.
Even though the manual movements of MLD are few and easy to understand,
precise delivery of these movements takes great practice and concentration.
Attending a course of Manual Lymphatic Drainage as offered by Mari Paz
gives each Participant the personalized attention so necessary to correctly
master this technique.
Course Content: This second
course of study covers a review of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic
system as well as the movements and systematic routine covered in the first
course, thereafter, promptly proceeding to the techniques required to cover all
areas of the body not studied in the first course.
This
course is available to: Registered
Massage Therapists, Students of Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals, and
Students of Healthcare only, as no other licensure in the State of Texas allows
for the application of massage to the trunk of the body.
Duration:
2 days
Fee: $325.00
Continuing
Education Units:
12
Muscle
Toning Facial Massage
The
face is the recipient of the majority of external aggressions to the human body
via the senses of sight, hearing, taste, and smell; in addition the facial
muscles are in constant contraction through speaking, smiling, laughing,
chewing, blinking, frowning, whistling, swallowing, coughing, breathing and
crying. Furthermore, the skin shows
earlier signs of aging as contracted muscles decrease the flow of blood and thus
the exchange of gases and the elimination of waste; the skin and underlying
muscles lose tone and elasticity. Some
clients manifest discomforts later resulting in headaches, sinus,
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain as well as visual and auditory problems.
The
movements necessary to manipulate the large structures of the body are
extensively covered during the Basic Massage Therapy Course at E.M.T.I.
Although facial skin care is reserved for the Esthetician or
Cosmetologist in the State of Texas, it is essential that Professionals of
Massage Therapy master techniques to manipulate the small structures of the
face, scalp and neck to provide a therapeutic effect within their scope of
practice to Clients seeking this type of service.
The
Esthetician and the Cosmetologist are generally taught facial manipulations that
are more superficial due to the misconception that the skin might be displaced
by deep manipulation of the tissue. Facial massage for therapeutic purposes
demands that the underlying muscles, blood vessels and nerves be manipulated in
order to produce better color, tone and elasticity to the skin, while providing
all surrounding structures, including the nose, eyes, ears and the mouth (4 out
of 5 senses) with an improved blood flow, thus delivering better oxygenation and
nutrition to these structures.
Course Content:
1.
The
anatomy and physiology of the facial, scalp and neck structures;
2.
The
effects, benefits and contraindications for facial massage;
3.
The
materials and procedures necessary to prepare the areas to be treated;
4.
A
complete massage routine for a general facial, scalp and neck massage with
emphasis on manipulations of specific bones, muscles and nerves supplying these
areas.
This
type of facial massage is particularly appropriate for Clients experiencing the
effects of aging when the processes of the body begin to diminish as it produces
an instantly noticeable “Lifting” of the facial structures.
Facial massage is also indicated for clients preparing for cosmetic
facial surgery (combined with Manual Lymphatic Drainage), and for those
experiencing the conditions mentioned in the first paragraph of this course
description, e.g., headaches, TMJ, visual and auditory problems.
This
course is available to: Registered
Massage Therapists, Students of Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals,
Students of Healthcare, Estheticians, Students of Esthetics, Cosmetologists and
Students of Cosmetology. The
content of this course may be exercised only within the scope of practice of the
Participant.
Duration: 2 Days
Fee: $325.00
Continuing
Education Units: 12
Paraffin
Treatments & Painful Joints
A
basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology leads Practitioners of the healthcare
and beauty industries to search for specialized therapeutic treatments which can
enhance their practice and yield desired results in their clients/patients.
This workshop covers the effects and benefits, as well as the
contraindications of paraffin applications within the scope of practice of the
esthetics or healthcare professional. All
Participants in this class are clearly advised that application of paraffin in
cases of physical dysfunction must be assessed with caution, and that diagnosis
for any pathological condition must be made by a qualified physician only.
Paraffin
is a petroleum derivative, the primary effect of which is the creation of heat
which increases circulation and promotes muscle relaxation.
By forming an occlusion, paraffin can be used to maintain heat in the
area being treated. The effects of localized and general heat must be thoroughly
understood to effectively apply paraffin treatments.
Course
Content: The effects of paraffin
treatments and the indications/contraindications of paraffin applications are
the general theoretical topics of this course.
After the introductory theoretical session, participants of this course
proceed to the practical applications of paraffin among themselves.
Participants learn techniques of application to insure not only the
effective but the fine-tuned, economically feasible applications of paraffin,
related working materials and procedures.
A
demonstration of application techniques by an instructor is followed by all
Participants in the course working through a well-structured plan which allows
for equal participation in the practical applications.
The attendees in this course receive a UIL approved paraffin bath, plus
six pounds of paraffin which is included in the Pre-Registration Fee for this
workshop.
This
course is available to: Registered
Massage Therapists, Students of Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals,
Students of Healthcare, Estheticians, Students of Esthetics, Cosmetologists,
Students of Cosmetology, Nail Technicians and Students of Nail Techniques.
The content of this course may be exercised only when within the scope of
practice of the Attendee.
Duration: 2 Days Fee:
$325.00
Continuing
Education Units: 12
Postural
Analysis
Posture
is defined as the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or
assumed for a special purpose.
Biomechanics
refers to the mechanics of biological and especially muscular activity (as in
locomotion or exercise). The human
body adapts its structure to any repeated position (posture) or movement
(biomechanics). These repeated
gestures over a period of time may develop what may be considered misuse,
overuse or abuse of certain body structures.
This continued misuse, overuse or abuse may lead to dysfunction of
certain areas of the body, which may affect internal organs and other
surrounding structures related by their position to a given “meridian”,
“energy line” or “nerve path” (Reflexology).
Postural Analysis is the study of:
1.
The
structure of the foot
2.
The
possible effects of improperly-fitted footwear
3.
The
positioning of the foot in standing and walking
4.
The
relationship between the positioning of the foot in activity, its
biomechanical
effect on the muscular system and the
possible resulting influences on the underlying
skeletal structures
Course
Content: The primary objective of
this course is two-fold: to teach
the Participant techniques of observation along with massage techniques.
This allows the Practitioner to inform the Client of possible posture
corrections. Some
corrections may be accomplished by the Client but others may require the
Client to seek a Physician.
This
course is available to: Registered
Massage Therapists, Students of Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals,
Students of Healthcare, Cosmetologists, Students of Cosmetology, Nail
Technicians and Students of Nail Techniques.
Duration: 2 Days
Fee: $325.00
Continuing
Education Units: 12
Pre-requisite:
Reflexology Recommended
Reflexology
Egyptian
hieroglyphics attest to the practice of Reflexology around 5000 B.C.
Reflexology is the study of the relationship of the hands and the feet to
the overall homeostasis or balance of the human body.
It is believed, although scientifically unproven by modern medicine, that
the extremities of the body have a direct effect on the proper function of the
internal organs because of the compression created by the tensile stress
produced by the mechanical action of the limbs as appendages of the trunk.
If logically analyzed, any compression created by repeated movements of
our muscles will inevitably affect all structures within the body, whether
directly or indirectly. This effect
will reflect in lymph vessels, blood vessels, nerves and all tissues affected by
these compressions.
A
commonly accepted practice is that of trigger point therapy, which is based on
the premise that a nerve trunk conveys messages of the nervous system in various
directions branching from the nerve’s main trunk.
If this principle is accepted, then a nerve path with an interruption in
its conductivity, must in turn affect all of the structures it supplies.
This obstruction may eventually lead to dysfunction of one or more of the
areas affected. Reflexology is a therapeutic massage technique designed to
re-establish nerve communication via “meridians”, “energy lines” or
“nerve paths” which have the capacity to affect many other structures in the
line of nerve conductivity.
Course
Content: An introductory course in
Reflexology, utilizing a highly-analytical approach to the effect of the feet on
the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
This 12-Unit Continuing Education Course is taught by Mari Paz Gomez,
with a brief but comprehensive overview of anatomy, physiology and the “Zone
Theory” of Reflexology. This is
followed by an intensive hands-on practical application of the theoretical
principles.
A
demonstration of techniques by an Instructor is followed by all Participants in
the course, working through a well-structured plan which allows for equal
participation in the practical applications.
This
course is available to: Registered
Massage Therapists, Students of Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals,
Students of Healthcare, Cosmetologists, Students of Cosmetology, Nail
Technicians and Students of Nail Techniques.
The content of this course may be exercised only within the scope of
practice of the Participant.
Duration: 2 days
Fee: $325.00
Continuing
Education Units:
12
Specialized
Chiromassage™ Techniques
Chiromassage™
defined simply means “hand massage”.
Massage techniques derive from different sources and are based on
different philosophies, all striving to produce the desired results for each
individual Client or Patient receiving our services.
European Massage Therapy Institute adheres to the following basic
principles in teaching massage:
1.
The hands of the Practitioner are the most priceless tools of our
profession, and they must be carefully guarded and developed to allow for many
years of practice without excessive physical stress; the hands must be trained
and developed uniformly by utilizing all of the digits to avoid discompensation
of any part of the Professional’s hands;
2.
In the application of Swedish Massage, which “involves the
manipulation of soft tissue through, including but not limited to, effleurage,
petrissage, tapotement, compression, vibration, friction, nerve strokes and
Swedish gymnastics,” the Practitioner can yield a more effective and less
invasive result by lifting, rather than pressuring the soft tissue, and this can
best be accomplished by working with a bare hand to maintain greater control of
the tissues, thus avoiding possible injury of underlying structures.
Oils, creams or lotions may be applied as a compliment to the
Practitioner’s work as each treatment requires, but only after a thorough
assessment and manipulation of a particular area
3.
Through its natural mechanical rhythm the human body locomotes with the
limbs moving alternately, and in keeping with this natural mechanical motion,
the Practitioner applying massage should execute massage movements primarily
with an alternate rhythm, rather than simultaneously. If properly analyzed, this alternate movement will keep the
Therapist from having to incorporate his/her own body in delivering massage.
This can better preserve the Practitioner’s hands and level of energy.
Chiromassage™
is a derivative of Swedish Massage
and its techniques revolve principally around “Palmer and Digital Kneading”
which are both forms of petrissage, with a meticulous delivery by flexible
wrists and agile digits to work small spaces involved with areas to be treated.
These techniques allow for greater depth and precision to regenerate and
revitalize deep tissues through better blood flow without possible damage to the
Recipient or the Practitioner.
Chiromassage™ is the technique taught in the Basic Massage Therapy Course at European
Massage Therapy Institute as developed by Mari Paz Gomez, who has been in the
instruction of Chiromassage™ for over 25 years.
Course Content: Chiromassage™ techniques designed to teach Participants who have been trained in
basic massage at other facilities, and who wish to incorporate these techniques
into their practice.
This course is available to: Registered
Massage Therapists, Students of Massage Therapy, Healthcare Professionals,
Students of Healthcare
Duration:
3 days
Fee: $375.00
Continuing Education Units:
18
Post Graduate Esthetics Training Workshops
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INTRODUCTION
- POST-GRADUATE ESTHETICS TRAINING
The
laws governing Cosmetology in the State of Texas do not allow for specialty
schools of Esthetics. Of the
schools of Cosmetology in our State, as in many other states, few are prepared
to teach an Esthetics program that adequately prepares the Esthetician for the
many demands made by the public today. These
demands continue to grow in light of the changes occurring in our environment
and its effects on the skin. Additionally,
the life span of Americans has increased, and our population is trying to stay
younger and healthier longer, in order to be able to remain productive and
competitive for a greater period of time to meet the increased life span.
The
Esthetician today is gaining ground in clinical and paramedical skin care,
fulfilling the need to inform and treat Clients/Patients in pre and
post-operative care and management. Due
to the deficiencies generally existing in the basic Esthetics programs available
throughout the country, professionals like our Co-Directors, Mari Paz Gomez and
Rosario Perez Garza of European Esthetics Institute, can only share their
extensive knowledge and experience on the subject of skin care through the sale
of skin care products. In the
workshops taught at our Institute, the Instructor must educate the Esthetician
in the most basic principles of our profession, which this Student should have
received in the basic program.
The
anatomy and physiology of the skin has not changed since the beginning of the
human race. The principles of skin
care are simple and uncomplicated, but very precise.
It is misleading publicity and extremes that make Esthetics complicated.
A good foundation in anatomy and physiology, psychology, nutrition, and
cosmetic chemistry, in addition to trained eyes and hands creates a
knowledgeable, caring confident and financially successful, professional
Esthetician.
Our
Post-Graduate Esthetics Training and continued consultation services are
available to licensed Estheticians and Students of Esthetics who represent our
products. These training sessions
are also available to those who represent other product lines in their
establishments but are in need of learning the specific subject matter of any of
our workshops. Any session of this
type requires a minimum net purchase according to the number of hours of course
content, for individual or group instruction on any one topic, with the hands-on
practical approach for a true learning experience!
NOTE:
Any mention in course content of “facial equipment” refers to one or
more of the following as might be applicable:
Steam, Brushing, Suction-Spray, High Frequency, and/or Galvanic.
Acne:
Analysis, Sources & Treatment
The most difficult type and condition
of skin to treat esthetically is a skin that is fair, congested, oily, acneic
and with hereditary circulatory dysfunction.
This is the Esthetician’s nightmare, but one that can lead to sweet
dreams of personal satisfaction and accomplishment when able to return to a
Client the confidence and pride that a healthy, radiant skin can provide.
This is the type of case that requires a true bonding between
Professional and Client to accomplish the gradual process from congestion, to
stabilization, to regeneration of the skin’s surface as scar tissue
diminishes.
Acne
may develop due to poor hygiene, hormonal imbalance, poor nutrition, a nervous
condition, and other internal imbalances to which a skin might be predisposed;
it may be superficial or cystic. The
correct information on daily management for this type of condition, in addition
to professional esthetics treatments may mean the difference between success and
failure in a condition of this type. A
young, adolescent skin, properly treated at an early age can be prevented from
becoming a dermatological case, with psychological repercussions under the
watchful caring hands of a qualified Esthetician. Prevention is the specialty of Esthetics.
Course
Content: The analysis, the possible
sources, the products, the professional procedures, including facial equipment,
as well as the daily management program for this type of condition.
Practical procedures for this course are hands-on as in all other
workshops at European Esthetics Institute.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Asphyxiated
Skin: The Most-Common,
Little-Known Skin Condition
The characteristics of an asphyxiated skin include:
a.
Hyperkeratinized corneum layer
b.
Dull, sallow, grayish or uneven
color
c.
Taut surfaces
d.
Fine superficial lines
e.
Entrapped small oil deposits (whiteheads or comedones)
Hyperkeratinization can be found in oily, normal (combination) or dry
skin, but the source of the problem may be different in each of these cases.
An obstruction created at the openings of the pilosebaceous and
sudoriferous glands will prevent the natural flow of sebum and sweat.
Due to the lack oxygenation, this skin condition will reveal an
alteration in color, and perhaps a slight circulatory problem which is often
partly responsible for the change or unevenness in color.
In all cases of asphyxiated skin, there is a resistance to the absorption
of cosmetic products. This is the type of condition which can prevent a skin from
being its perfect self!
Course
Content: Analysis of the probable
causes of this skin condition, the cabin procedures, including the proper use of
facial equipment, the products, and the daily management for this type of
problem.
Duration:
3 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$75.00
Basic
Principles of Cosmetic Chemistry
The great majority of ingredients in cosmetics are generally organically
available, however their cost is much greater than the laboratory chemical
reproduction of similar ingredients. The
trend in our market is towards the natural form of cosmetic components, which
should be considered more effective; however, when we speak of “all natural”
in a jar that must maintain even a minimal shelf life, it is nearly impossible
to consider the content “totally natural”.
The “all natural” principle begins to diminish as the economic
feasibility decreases.
Without speaking in favor of the “artificial” in skin care products,
the comparison must be made with other beauty products such as those for hair
and nails that have come to be replaced by more scientific formulations in order
to meet new demands for new lifestyles. Cleopatra,
with hundreds of slaves at her command could afford the luxury of bathing in
donkey’s milk as she was considered to be the most beautiful woman in the
then-known world. Today new
attempts are being made at re-creating Cleopatra’s beauty secret as endless
formulations of glycolic acid and other AHA’s are considered to hold the
promise of everlasting physical beauty.
The professional of Esthetics and Massage Therapy (unless Clients have
only faces and no bodies) must maintain himself or herself well informed of the
latest in scientific research and development of cosmetic formulations to be
able to knowledgeably respond to the questions and needs of their Clients. They must be thinking Professionals who are able to
differentiate between marketing gimmicks and validity of products; they must
have sufficient knowledge of chemistry to know when basic ingredients are
complementary and when they are contradictory; they must be able to make
economically logical decisions without sacrificing the quality of their services
and products with which they service their Clients.
Course Content: Basic
knowledge of types of ingredients in cosmetic formulations; organic vs. chemical
components; the effectiveness vs. fantasy about cosmetics; sources of principal
ingredients, oils, alcohols, fatty acids, excipients, sun protection factors,
preservatives, colors and fragrances.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of $150.00
Comprehensive
Skin Analysis: From Oily to Dry... And All the Conditions in Between
If
the professional Esthetician cannot identify the nature of a type of skin or a
condition that a skin has developed, that Professional cannot apply the correct
facial treatment with any confidence that the treatment will yield the maximum
positive results without negative repercussions.
Skin analysis is simple in theory, with a few common characteristics that
a Student finds easy to memorize. This
is not a valid skin analysis. An
accurate history of the skin in question, processing all of the factors that can
influence the condition of a skin: heredity,
age, climate, nutrition (including medication, tobacco or alcohol consumption),
rest and exercise, and the management program the Client follows, are the clues
to the positive conclusion of the care of the skin.
Theory is not practicum;
lecture cannot substitute hands-on experience.
An Esthetician is a true Professional when he/she can correctly assess,
by identification, the type and condition of the skin.
Course
Content: Differentiating between
skin types and skin conditions and the possible approaches to treat a skin at a
given stage in order to obtain optimal results over both the short and the long
term management of that skin. The
use of the magnifying lamp and the interpretation of the Wood’s Lamp are
included.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Facial
Toning: Manual & Mechanical, Products, Treatments & Procedures
The
facial muscles like any other skeletal muscles have the characteristics of
contractile muscle tissue. Facial
muscles, although not greatly appreciated, directly or indirectly, are in almost
constant contraction as we speak, smirk, smile, laugh, chew, whistle, swallow,
cough, breath, smell, sneeze, see, blink, wink, squint, frown, cry, hear … and
the list continues. Because the
face is the recipient of most external aggressions, e.g., sound, light, smell,
taste, due to the location of the majority of our sensory organs, the use,
overuse and abuse of facial muscles will inevitably lead to degeneration of
these tissues as well as their surrounding and supporting tissues.
Just
as some individuals are blessed with strong, skeletal body muscles, some are not
as blessed. Some skins are of such
a consistency that the aging process seems to arrive one decade later than it
should. So if the skin and its
underlying facial muscles and supporting structures are to be maintained in peak
condition, the quality and condition of these anatomical structures must be
carefully assessed to determine the possible preventive and remedial esthetics
treatments to be applied.
There
is much value to active facial exercises as most cosmetic surgeons will attest,
however, the habit is either developed late or not at all.
Massage is considered a passive exercise, and whether the exercise is
manual or mechanical, most Clients of esthetics will opt for having someone or
something else exercise for them. Here
lies the key to the success of this service!
Course
Content: Procedures for determining
the type of candidate for facial toning services, active facial exercises,
stimulating manual massage manipulations, electrocosmetic lifting, and products
for cabin and daily maintenance programs for facial toning.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Hyperpigmentation:
Determining the Source to Find the Solution
The
treatment for pigmentary changes is one which requires a well-coordinated system
in order to produce effective results, since it is one of the most difficult and
problematic processes. The success
of an esthetics treatment for pigmentation alterations highly depends on the
ability of the Professional to determine the possible source of the problem.
Possible sources of staining of the skin include:
pregnancy, medication (including birth control pills), perfumes, cosmetic
products (certain facial and hair colors, depilatories, or hair bleaching
preparations), sun exposure (certain types of lighting, extensive driving), scar
tissue and others. If the cause of
the alteration can be accurately determined and eliminated, the results
from esthetics treatment are long-lasting.
If, however, the cause remains, as in the case of permanent hormonal
imbalance, then the result can be immensely noticeable, but not complete.
There
are many approaches to this type of problem, some more aggressive than others,
some giving quick, short-term results, while others giving slower, long-term
effects. The choice will depend on
the Client’s decision, and the approach will depend on the Esthetician’s
scope and type of practice.
Course
Content: In depth study of the
formation of melanin, as well as the physiology of the endocrine system. In addition, this course will give step by step cabin
procedures, including the use of facial equipment, the types of products
available to address this condition through esthetics treatments, including the
subject of sun protection factors, and the recommended daily skin care
management for long term results.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Maximizing
Salon Equipment: When, When Not
To, Why & How
Facial
equipment must be remembered as an aid to efficiency, not as a substitute for
the well-trained eyes and hands of the Professional Esthetician. Estheticians who have not received adequate training in the
functions and purposes of facial equipment tend to think that the equipment will
make their work more impressive to their Clients, when the apparatus is not used
to any degree near its potential.
Even
a Brushing must be correctly used to avoid damage, particularly to delicate or
sensitive skins. A Brushing, in
addition to its mechanical action of cleansing the surface of the skin, can have
a stimulating effect on the nervous system, and can damage superficial
capillaries of the circulatory system. From
the simple Brushing machine to the complex Galvanic Current, the Esthetician
must be conscious of the mechanical as well as the physiological effects created
by each current utilized.
Regardless
of the sophistication of a facial machine, its correct application, like that of
any product, will depend on the precision of the analysis of the skin by the
Professional Esthetician.
Course
Content: The purposes, the
functions, the effects and the recommended duration of the application of each
of the sections of the facial machine, with hands-on practical according to the
type of skin and the assessment of the case under
consideration.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Men’s
Skin: Common Problems & the
Perfect Shaving Solution
The
shaving process creates thousands of micro-cuts, and thus produces sensitivity
in a man’s skin. Shaving also
frictions the surface of the skin causing further irritation.
When the skin is dehydrated, a condition which is common in most men (due
to the application of drying shaving soaps and lotions with a high alcohol
content), the hair (beard) is unable to protrude through the skin’s surface,
much like roots in dry soil.
As
the hair attempts to exit, and is obstructed by the dehydrated surface, it finds
an alternate route and begins to grow inward, creating an extremely common
condition know as folliculitis or “ingrown hair”.
This can at times lead to a great deal
of discomfort and even infection
Course
Content: The basics of skin
analysis, the natural growth process of the beard, the products and procedures
for shaving and skin care management for great-looking, happy men!
Duration:
3 Hours
Fee: Minimum
Net Product Purchase of
$75.00
Menopause:
Characteristics & Treatment of
the
Skin Experiencing
Menopause
More
than 70 million women in the United States are presently undergoing menopause.
Seventy percent of the women seeking salon services regularly are
experiencing this biological phase. There
has been a growing scientific interest with relation to menopause, a problem of
actual concern for many, which previously has not always been treated with
enough objectivity. During the last
few years there has developed a great understanding of the endocrine behavior
and cellular action of hormones which are set in motion by menopause.
This
course especially considers those organs or systems of the body greatly affected
by the diminishing quantity or total lack of hormones such as estrogen and
progesterone. This study further
includes the psychological and emotional changes which greatly affect women
undergoing menopause. In addition,
the subjects covered will include consideration of the long term changes that
are inevitable, e.g., cardiovascular and metabolic changes, osteoporosis, etc.
Establishing a treatment for a Client experiencing menopause must be
personalized.
Course
Content: A comprehensive Client
history, followed by the correct cabin procedures, including the use of facial
equipment, the frequency of procedures, the products, and the daily management
program recommended.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Preparing
the Skin For Summer: Facial
Care for Sensible Safer
Tanning
In spite
of the warnings concerning our environment, many Clients continue to subject
their bodies to the sun or tanning booths indiscriminately.
In self defense against the aggressions of the sun’s rays, the skin
increases its color and thickens it cornium layer.
These reactions, if understood by an individual, should cause a positive
reaction of withdrawal from the sun, but instead, our public, especially the
younger set, continues to be influenced by magazine and television commercials.
They have come to believe that if the sun protection factor is increased,
the damage is decreased. In
addition, they know little or nothing of the effects of the sun and the
reactions of the body during the intake of birth control pills and other
medications, while exposure to ultraviolet rays continues.
The body requires the correct sun exposure to synthesize Vitamin D, which
is essential to bone health, but it is the quality and the quantity of sun
exposure, plus the effectiveness of sun protection factors that must be
monitored.
Course
Content: Analysis of the
physiological effects of the sun on the skin, particularly the facial skin,
which is of major concern to misinformed Clients.
The procedures and products for skin care treatment and management are
presented, with available alternatives and structured programs for healthy
tanning with the least possible damage.
Duration:
3 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Safe,
Sure & Effective…Glycolic and
Alphahydroxy Acids (AHA)
The
type and condition of a skin undergoing treatment, the degree of exfoliation
capacity of the product utilized, and the scope of practice of the Esthetician,
are the major factors to be considered in determining “peel” treatments:
a.
The type of skin, the condition of the skin, the Client’s needs and
the final results expected from glycolic or other acid treatments must be
carefully and thoroughly evaluated before determining the approach of a
treatment. If this type of service
is not thoroughly personalized, an indiscriminate set routine of application and
removal can lead to unnecessary discomfort, undesirable results and possible
claims for damage. Comprehensive
information to the Client about his/her treatment and the expected results
should be honest and direct.
b.
Retin A took the Professional and retail markets by storm some years
ago, only to later be determined as having negative effects over time, which
began to diminish its popularity. Glycolic
and AHA’s have sought to replace Retin A, and there are presently countless
products on the market claiming to contain some amount of these acids.
The degree of exfoliation of a glycolic or other acid product will depend
on the quality of the ingredients, the amount and combinations of the content,
and the buffered or unbuffered formulation.
Different formulations will yield different results, even when the same
formulation is utilized, because the final results will depend on the type and
condition of the skin of the Client.
c.
The educational training and the type of practice of an Esthetician
should determine the products and procedures to be utilized in acid “peel”
treatments. Not every Esthetician
is prepared for clinical or para-medical skin care. Clients and Patients have different needs, and should be
evaluated differently with reference to acid treatments.
It is the Esthetician’s obligation to stay within his/her respective
scope of practice. There are
varying educational programs to prepare Estheticians for various roles within
the practice of skin care. The Professional of esthetics should seek the appropriate
training to meet the demands of his/her practice. The effectiveness and safety of their Clients demands it.
Course
Content: The chemistry and function
of Glycolic and Alphahydroxy Acids, comparison of various acid products, a
comprehensive Client history, preparation of the skin prior to acid treatments,
procedures for safe acid treatments and long term results, post-treatment skin
care management.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee: Minimum
Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Treating
Cuperose & Sensitive Skin
A
skin may be sensitive because of its nature or composition, or because of some
external element or condition which has caused the skin to become sensitive.
The progressive phases of the aging process are equally reflected on
delicate or sensitive skin. The level of lipids, the capacity to retain an adequate
moisture level, and the degree of elasticity and tone in delicate skins is
translated into sensitivity, dehydration and flaccidity.
Sensitive skin easily reacts to extreme temperature changes, spicy foods
and to the use of alcohol or tobacco. It
is prone to broken capillaries and cutaneous irritations which make it
intolerant of ordinary cosmetics.
Course
Content: The psychology of the
sensitive or delicate skin, the facial procedures for sensitive or delicate
skin, including the proper use of facial equipment, emphasizing and
demonstrating soothing, calming massage techniques and products capable of
forming a protective coating or barrier on the surface of the skin in order to
provide insulation against external aggressions.
Duration:
3 Hours
Fee: Minimum
Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Treatment
for Dilated Pores:
A Noticeable Difference
Although
the principal cause of dilated pores is the hypersecretion of sebum, it is not
unusual to find dilated pores even on a true dry (alipid) skin. The difference in the condition between the two is that an
oily skin secretes its own excess sebum, while
a true dry (alipid) skin transports the excess lipids onto itself through some
external agent, (i.e., excessively oily products which this type of skin,
because of its small structure, is incapable of absorbing).
Dilation
of the pores does not occur overnight, and the correction of this condition does
not come about with one facial treatment. All
factors affecting the skin must be carefully considered in order to determine
the source of the problem; a personalized treatment series must be developed,
and the recommended products must be faithfully followed at home on a daily
basis. The cabin treatment for
dilated pores may vary according to a given condition, but the primary goal is
to draw all of the excess sebum that prevents reduction of the pores.
Course
Content: Observation and assessment
of varying degrees of pore dilation, analysis of the type of skin observed as
well as the cabin procedures, including the proper facial equipment, products,
and daily management for this type of condition.
Duration:
3 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$75.00
Waxing
at Its Best: Programming for Great results Plus Hair Retardant System
Superfluous
hair is an esthetic problem of concern to many women, whether this hair appears
in small areas that can be easily controlled or whether the excess hair is
caused by a major hormonal imbalance which increases the difficulty in its
management. Regardless of the
severity of the problem, diligent preparation prior to depilation and
personalized, systematic hair removal sessions can yield very favorable results.
Since
hair growth is directly related to the hormone levels in the body, hair removal
should be programmed to coincide with the period immediately after the menstrual
cycle in women. The skin tends to
be more sensitive to waxing during the menstrual period, therefore, hair removal
should occur immediately after the period is completed so as to avoid the
sensitivity as well as to prevent the hair follicles from being nourished by the
increased hormone levels in the body. The
better the correlation between the menstrual cycle and the hair removal
sessions, the better and longer-lasting the results.
When there is no menstrual cycle to correlate with, then the level of
static electricity in the atmosphere should be considered as this also
influences the stimulation of hair growth.
These basic principles apply to any type of hair removal other than
shaving.
Waxing
is a comfortable method of depilation which can be a great source of income when
properly done. Certain preparations
should be made prior to and after the hair removal for best results.
A low melting point, the liquidity of the wax, the ease and the
cleanliness of the application and removal, and the role of hair retardants are
important factors to consider in selecting a waxing system.
Course
Content: Comparison of hair removal
systems, programming Client sessions, preparation prior to and after hair
removal, high frequency in waxing, control of irritation, application and
removal procedures, pre and post depilatory products.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Winterizing
the Skin: The Effect & Characteristics caused by
cold Temperatures and Recommended Preventative and Remedial
Treatments
Just
as it is accepted that a skin changes with age, it must be understood that a
skin also changes according to the climate to which it is exposed. Some of the most insidious sun burns do not come directly
from the sun, but from the snow or other surfaces which reflect the sun’s
rays. The physiological effects of
cold must be clearly understood and the results, as reflected on the skin must
be correctly identified in order to properly advise a Client whose skin is
exposed to the cold weather only for short or long periods of time. Whether the Client lives in North Dakota or skis in Colorado,
annually he or she must be aware of the physiological changes occurring in the
vascular system which is responsible for the temperature, nutrition and
oxygenation of the skin.
Course
Content: Directed at identification
of the physiological changes
produced by cold climates, the professional esthetics treatment in preparation
for exposure to the cold, the types of procedures, including facial equipment,
and the products necessary to insulate the skin during winter.
Duration:
3 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$75.00
Body Spa Therapies Workshops
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Spa Therapies
The
following group of workshops are concerned with topics which are growing in
demand. These sessions are not
approved for Continuing Education Units by Texas Department of Health as of the
date of this writing, as no application has been made for credit.
However, the subjects covered are of great importance in the diversity of
services which a Massage Therapist should be able to offer.
If the subjects are carefully analyzed, it will be noted that these
topics fall within the scope of practice of any healthcare professional, yet
little attention has been given to any of these topics.
These
topics should not allow any Professional to make unfounded, exaggerated claims
about the possible results from these treatments.
Offering these services should be based on thorough knowledge of anatomy
and physiology, the effects and contraindications of massage in applying each
treatment to individual Clients, the content of products applied, and the
complementary contributions the Client should make to improve the final result.
The
anatomy and physiology of the human body has not changed since the beginning of
mankind. It is the changing factors
influencing our anatomy and physiology which we must thoroughly understand in
order to address any condition for which our Clients seek our services.
The subjects under study in this section concern conditions which are
inevitable results of processes which the human body may experience because of
poor nutrition, lack of exercise, pregnancy, careless sun exposure, normal or
premature ageing, or a predisposition to cancer due to hereditary factors.
In
treating any Client requesting any of the services listed in this section, the
Practitioner should request a “clean bill of health” from the Client’s
physician, should there be any doubt as to the safety of the Client.
Each case should be individually assessed and should be recommended in
series according to each individual case, as the majority of the conditions
under study require discipline and continuity to yield the desired results.
As priorities change, and we seek a better, longer
life, the demand for a variety of
these services continues to increase. Whether
a therapeutic body treatment is directed at preventive or rehabilitative
results, the final goal in both is a healthier, happier human being…and that
is the specialty of the Healthcare Professional.
Body Contouring:
Massage as a Complementary Therapy in
Weight Reduction
The
dangers of obesity with relation to heart disease, diabetes and other
life-threatening diseases in our country are well recognized.
The physically and mentally fit population in America dominates the
covers of most major magazines, yet there is a large segment of our population
that unfortunately seems unable to join the world of the fit and able.
Members
of this community have tried every diet plan imaginable; they have taken every
diet pill conceivable; they have begun every exercise plan available; they have
promised themselves that “tomorrow” they will begin the road to recovery
from this seemingly-hopeless state, but somehow each time they begin the trip,
they are unable to reach the end of the road.
Most
Patients with a weight problem will seek advice from their Physicians, which
will come to them in the form of common sense:
controlled nutritional intake, exercise, and prescribed medication, if
the Physician feels that it is necessary. In
many cases this common sense formula just does not seem to pave the way to the
greatly desired but unattainable weight reduction.
The
physiological effects of obesity inevitably have a great psychological impact on
individuals experiencing a weight problem.
The physical stress placed on their entire anatomy can produce aches,
pains, and other discomforts that take their toll on motivation to embark and
continue on a structured program. Each
individual case must receive the individual attention it needs.
Because
massage is considered a passive exercise, it can make a great contribution to
any weight reduction program, but it is not a stand alone solution.
In the common sense formula, massage can contribute to the acceleration
of the metabolism, the production of natural endorphins, and the general feeling
of well being of the Individual. In
the structured, periodic consultation and follow-up of the Client, much can be
done to raise the motivational level as massage provides the instant result of
feeling better; it provides the much-needed attention to each Client’s
individual concerns without any side effects.
The famous comedian, Bob Hope, has been quoted as saying that he
attributes his longevity, in part, to having received massage for a great number
of years. The short and long-term
effects of massage in a planned, weight-reduction program can yield great
benefits to the Recipient, and an enormous gratification to the Practitioner who
has contributed to the accomplishment of a healthy goal!
Course
Content: Client consultation,
principles of nutrition and metabolism, therapeutic exercise, massage techniques
and accessory procedures.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$250.00
Bust
Treatment: The Health &
Beauty of the Breasts
A
hereditary factor such as a predisposition to breast cancer can be a source of
great anxiety to American women in view of the high incidence of this disease in
our country. Research studies
continue to shed new light on the subject as new discoveries are made, but no
solution has been found except for the diagnostic tools for the early detection
of the disease.
Following
the logic of the functions of the human body, and without exposure to any risk,
an alternative as a preventive measure for this dreaded disease might be the
maintenance of the mammary glands and their surrounding tissues in optimal
physiological condition. Mobilization
of the fluids which nourish and oxygenate these tissues, and which
simultaneously rid these structures of waste and toxicity could possibly give a
much unexpected, positive result.
The
beauty of the breasts has always been of concern to most women, yet the health
of the breasts has been a subject not greatly considered until threatened by
disease. Women spend billions of
dollars on the most beautiful and finest lingerie, yet the design and function
of these luxurious undergarments are determined not by physicians who are
concerned with the health of the breasts, but by fashion designers whose
ultimate goal is sales.
Although
the complexities of the hormonal system of women and other factors influencing
the health of the breasts are far beyond the study of Practitioners of Classic
Massage or Manual Lymphatic Drainage, the very visible effects of
improperly-fitted undergarments, such as changes in color in the skin of the
back and immediately under the breasts, the depressions at the shoulders causing
compression on the underlying nerves, as well as blood and lymph vessels should
not continue to be ignored. Perhaps
manipulation of the soft tissue of the neck, the back, the shoulders and the
anterior thorax in an effort to maintain these structures free of lymphatic and
waste obstructions does not offer the solution that cancer research has been
unable to find, but the benefits to this complementary, non-invasive therapy
might be well worth considering.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee: Minimum
Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
Cellulite
Treatment: Procedures,
Techniques & Products
Webster’s
Dictionary defines cellulite as “lumping fat found in the thighs, hips and
buttocks of some women,” yet the controversy and misconception about cellulite
and the methods to reduce the unwanted “dimples” continues.
This annoying condition is being medically treated today as “hydrolipodystrophy”,
which translated into laymen’s terms equates to a malfunction of water
(fluids) and lipids (fats) in the human organism, which leads to a toxicity in
the connective tissue lying underneath the skin.
As
Massage Therapists we are strong proponents of the effects and benefits of
massage to general health. The main
physiological effect of massage is the mobilization of body fluids to increase
the delivery of oxygen and nutrition to body cells, while simultaneously
increasing the elimination of waste materials.
Curiously enough, cellulite seems to occur in those body areas where
circulation is more likely to become slow or sluggish, particularly the thighs,
hips and buttocks.
There
are no magical formulations for the elimination of cellulite, but the
influencing factors to be considered are simple:
a.
Sensible eating
b.
Moderate exercise
c.
Massage
d.
Treatment products
The
entire theory and application of this type of service is based on:
a.
Massage as a passive exercise,
especially of the affected areas, to
accelerate
the body’s
natural processes of metabolism and
elimination;
b.
Discipline and continuity to produce results.
Course
Content: Compilation of a complete
Client history; assessment of a cellulite condition, massage techniques (general
and localized), product application, Client follow-up and monitoring of results.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of $250.00
Pre
& Post-Partum Massage Treatments
Prenatal
care for mother and child are the concerns of the gynecologist, his efforts
throughout a pregnancy are dedicated to the final goal of delivering a healthy
child to happy parents. As the
trend is moving more toward a drug-free pregnancy and delivery, there are
certain discomforts of pregnancy which are being addressed through massage
treatments.
The
common areas for concern of the expectant mother are the shoulders, due to the
increase in weight of the breasts, the possibility of irreparable stretch-marks
as the abdomen distends, the lower back due to the increase in weight of the
fetus, and the lower extremities and the possible development of varicose veins
as the circulation becomes affected by the overall increase in weight and
pressure on the pelvis.
The
pre-delivery period can be made much more comfortable without any intake of
medications under the care and guidance of a knowledgeable Massage Therapist,
who can inform the mother as to the possible solutions to concerns she might
have regarding the outward changes occurring on her body.
Stretch-marks and varicose veins can be prevented, but cannot be
corrected except through surgery. It
is in the area of prevention and comfort for a healthier, more enjoyable
pregnancy that the Massage Therapist plays an important role.
The
discomforts of pregnancy are easily overshadowed by the joy of giving birth to a
healthy child. The pediatrician
takes care of the baby’s needs for inoculations and other post-natal care; the
gynecologist follows the mother through her last post-partum checkup, but
neither does the baby come with care instructions nor does the mother know where
to turn when her once perfect silhouette becomes resistant to her once perfect
dress size. These seemingly
insignificant concerns can become overwhelming for the first-time as well as for
the experienced mother, and again, through the specialized care given to the
abdomen, the thighs and any other areas of special concern, the Massage
Practitioner can ease the return to normalcy as soon after pregnancy as
possible.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee:
Minimum Net Product Purchase of
$250.00
Preparing
the Skin for Summer: Safer
Tanning … Body Care
Our
population has always been fascinated by the beauty of European women. Most women dream of what is depicted in magazines as a causal
but elegant lifestyle on the French Riveria, where bodies lying on the beach
would challenge the gifts of Venus de Milo herself.
The beauty of European women does not come from some magical potion in a
jar, nor does it appear instantly or overnight. The secret to the beauties of Europe lies in an entire
philosophy of life and living life in moderation but to its fullest.
In
the hurried, “chase the dollar” and “instant gratification” society
which America has grown to be, we have created an emergency mode which confuses
the order of our priorities. American
women, in general, place more value on a silk blouse which they will soon tire
of, than in the care of the face that they must wear every day.
We spend countless funds on gymnasium memberships and exercise equipment,
but we will not consider trading our “couch potato” habits for any activity
that might be more physically or mentally stimulating.
So, on the 4th of July, we look to synthesize maximum levels
of Vitamin D, by baking our bodies once and for the whole year to come, without
considering the long term damaging effects of exposure to the sun in our
presently threatening atmosphere…or maybe, we might consider the
indiscriminate bi-weekly dose of tanning booths to be the perfect alternative to
create a bronzed, god-like body!
Tanning
in simple terms is the body’s defense mechanism against the aggression of the
sun’s rays. It is the increase in
melanin production to ward off this aggression.
Tanning without proper care before, during and after the tanning process
can produce long-term damaging effects as is well known and understood.
If the body is properly prepared for tanning, the results can not only be
better, more uniform and longer lasting, but less damaging as well.
Information
on preparing for, during and after tanning, if it must be, is another service to
be rendered by the knowledgeable body care specialist.
Body care is not muscle tone alone; the muscles cannot be reached without
first touching the skin. This
course is about the care of the skin of the body during the summer months and
the rest of the year…year after year!
Course
Content: The physiology of tanning,
the natural desquamation process of the body, exfoliation alternatives, tanning
accelerators, moisturizers, masks and sun protection factors.
Duration:
6 Hours
Fee: Minimum
Net Product Purchase of
$150.00
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