Workshops
Saturday 22 October 2011
Zone 1
An Introduction To Seated Acupressure (On Site) Massage – Pauline Baxter
On Site Massage is one of the most effective, convenient and popular complementary therapies, especially in the corporate sector. Why not come along and find out more – this could be the therapy for you! Discover the massage’s history, benefits, the equipment needed, and where this type of massage can be carried out.
Ayurveda For Women – Dr Deepa Apte
This workshop will look at a woman’s life from an Ayurvedic perspective. It will show how various Ayurvedic techniques can prevent common ailments and also include a short demonstration of the Ayurvedic abdominal massage targeted towards women’s well-being and health; including pacifying menstrual ailments.
Heated Holistic Bamboo Massage – Deborah Kelly
Heated Holistic Bamboo Massage is a new and innovative style of massage therapy and bodywork, which incorporates gently-warmed and oiled, flexible bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide penetrating deep-tissue work. Powerful and effective results every time and yet, once mastered, effortless to deliver with minimal physical exertion.
An Introduction To Reflexology And Pregnancy – Gill Thomson
This workshop will introduced you to the benefits and techniques of reflexology in pregnancy. Having worked as a midwife both within the NHS and in private practice for 25 years, Gill is a founding member of the maternity reflexology consortium and teaches the technique to therapists and midwives across the UK.
Zone 2
Sophrology - A New Way To Get Rid Of Stress, Anxiety & Insomnia, Florence Parot
Sophrology is a holistic therapy using relaxation, breathing, concentration, visualisation and simple movements, at the crossroads between Western relaxation techniques and Eastern meditation. Discover how to use its modern, easy, everyday-life exercises to transform your life and that of others.
Thai Yoga Massage – Dympna O’Brien
Thai Yoga Massage is a unique treatment – combining acupressure massage, stretching, and applied yoga postures. Often described as ‘lazy yoga!’, you will give and receive a treatment in this enjoyable and practical workshop. The techniques you learn here will definitely be more tools in your toolbox. Please bring your own towel.
Bi-Aura School Of Bio Energy Therapy: Working With Chakras – Dan Kahn
Experience feeling, sensing and directing energy and find out all about working with the powerful chakras. Practice chi-kung induce energy flow, witness a full Bi-Aura therapy session, and learn pain-relieving Bi-Aura techniques. You’ll feel totally energised on completion of this workshop with the CMA’s ‘Energy Medicine Expert’.
Energy 4 Life – Caroline Shola Arewa
Most people want enough energy and vitality to experience life fully, yet modern living drains energy, causes stress and leads to disease. See how subtle energetic changes can have a big impact, top up on your energy levels, and learn powerful tools to use with family, friends or clients.
Zone 3
Effortless Power Sports Massage – Susan Findlay - SOLD OUT
Work smartly, deeply and sensitively. Generate power and movement using your body effectively without causing strain to your hands, arms, shoulders and back. This approach has been proven to be both a client and therapist pleaser, come and discover why.
Colon Massage Workshop – Galina Imrie
Colon massage techniques are designed to provide relief from the physical and emotional stress that we carry in the digestive system. They can alleviate symptoms of bloating, gas and discomfort, help restore bowel regularity, and increase the blood flow to the entire abdominal tract and digestive organs.
Kinesiology – Helps You To A Positive Future – Linda Hodges
Kinesiology is rapidly gaining in popularity as a powerful, yet gentle, way of helping people regain their health and achieve their potential. It can help with emotional, structural and nutritional problems. See how non-invasive muscle testing identifies imbalances in your body and what is required to make the corrections.
Introduction To Osteopathic Techniques To The Upper Body – Cameron Reid - SOLD OUT
Learn a range of Osteopathic soft tissue techniques, which can be applied to the upper body. Be taught when to use these and how to increase their effectiveness, with your client in different positions. Plus, see how to palpate dysfunctional areas and improve your client assessment.
Zone 4
The Back: Clinical Tips And Tricks – Jane Johnson
Learn how to differentiate between muscle and bone problems in the neck; dispel the myth of tight rhomboids; and discover what those ‘knots’ could really be. Plus, practice safe passive neck mobilisation, how to decrease lumbar lordosis, and tricks for stiff spines. This jam-packed workshop is ideal for students and newly-qualified therapists.
Postural Assessment – Jane Johnson - SOLD OUT
Learn key elements of postural assessment, including why, when and how to do it. Explore how to identify clients with increased lordosis in the neck or lumbar spine, kyphosis, flatback and scoliosis. Discover how to differentiate between an anteriorly or poteriorly tilted pelvis; and internally rotated shoulders, genu varum/valgum or hyperextended knees.
Positional Release And Cranial Technique Workshop – Jonathan Lawrence
These gentle techniques can be extremely effective in unlocking old patterns of pain and disability. They are safe and have very few side effects, and can have positive benefits for non-pathological and psycho-emotional conditions. Learn some simple techniques that can be readily applied in your work.
MFR In The Treatment Of Jaw, Face, Sinus And Head Pain – Ruth Duncan - SOLD OUT
This workshop will provide the therapist with the anatomy, biomechanics and effective, easy to use, techniques that offer relief of general jaw, sinus, face and head pain. Many people suffer unnecessarily from jaw tension and blocked sinuses, MFR can help. These valuable techniques can be immediately incorporated into any therapeutic practice.
Zone 5
Thai Foot Massage – Chris Parker & Annalisa Zisman
This vibrant foot treatment from the temples of Thailand incorporates pressure points, deep stretches, foot wrapping and Thai foot sticks, all in one action-packed treatment. Taught by Thai-trained therapists, learn how to leave your clients with a feeling of balance, relaxation and well-being.
Chris Parker & Annalisa Zisman
Thai Herb Compress Massage – Chris Parker
This amazing treatment combines the best of Thai Massage with the amazing power of the compresses, packed with herbs which, once steamed, release amazing aromas and essential oils that leave your clients feeling like they’re on a beach in Thailand.
Inspire Facial – Glenda Taylor & Niki Wakeman
Want to offer a treatment with amazing results that will increase your clients and revenue? Welcome to the Inspire Facial, a fabulous facial treatment created in collaboration with Balm Balm and its organic skin care range. Learn a combination of pampering techniques and massage movements to give amazing results.
Table Thai Massage – Traditional Thai massage with the comfort of the couch…. Chris Parker
Come and experience all the benefits of traditional Thai massage, on the comfort of the couch. This powerful treatment uses ancient Thai massage techniques to stretch, release and relax the whole body whilst minimising pressure on the hands and wrists.
Zone 6
Trigger Point Therapy, Stretching - A Powerful Duo In Treating Pain Through Clinical Massage – Rachel Fairweather
These two advanced techniques go hand in hand in Jing’s revolutionary approach to clinical massage. Use the same simple yet, powerful techniques that chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists do and learn how to incorporate them into your practice safely and easily. Appropriate for all levels. Please bring your own towels.
Myofascial Release For Carpal Tunnel And RSI – Rachel Fairweather - SOLD OUT
Discover the profound power of MFR in the treatment of complex and chronic pain conditions, including RSI, fibromyalgia, ME, and ongoing pain from accident, injury or emotional trauma. Learn about how to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, prevent unnecessary surgery, and help aid recovery from surgical intervention. Please bring your own towels.
Pregnancy Massage – Meghan Mari
Feeling confident in massaging pregnant women is an excellent way to increase your clientele and engage in an endlessly rewarding career. Learn table-based advanced techniques to treat the common pain associated with pregnancy, such as low back pain, lymphodema, and Carapal tunnel. Appropriate for all levels. Please bring own towels and oil.
Hot Stone Fusion -Clinical Treatment For Chronic Low Back Pain – Meghan Mari
Stones can be sublime and supreme in treating chronic pain. They can save your hands and can reduce clients’ recovery time, sometimes by half! Treat erectors, Q.L and other essential areas for low back pain with this therapeutic and sensitive massage. Appropriate for all levels. Please bring own towels and oil.
Sunday 23 October 2011
Zone 1
Hands Free Chair Massage Techniques – Pauline Baxter
Looking after yourself as a practitioner is vital to ensure the longevity of your career. By increasing your knowledge and skills, with the use of a variety of hands free massage techniques, it is possible to help avoid injury yet still provide the best massage possible at all times.
Traditional Ayurvedic Facelift Massage – Dr Deepa Apte
Explore the rejuvenating secrets behind a successful, traditional Ayurvedic facelift massage technique. Learn various pressure points on the head and face that will relax and refresh your clients and help towards keeping wrinkles away. Come and see how you can integrate this technique into your facial routines.
Have You Got A Pain In The Neck? Are Your Shoulders Up Around Your Ears? MFR Can Help – Ruth Duncan - SOLD OUT
Learn effective, easy to use myofascial techniques that will provide relief from general neck and shoulder pain and discomfort. This workshop will provide a wealth of information and useful tips on treatment approaches, as well as insight into treating the entire body and not only the symptom.
Adrenal Fatigue – The Integrated Naturopathic Approach – Jackie Day
Adrenal fatigue is an increasingly common problem, so it’s important that practitioners can recognise its symptoms and provide clients with appropriate therapeutic strategies. Run in conjunction with the Naturopathic Nutrition Association and the General Naturopathic Council, this workshop brings together tried and tested strategies that can be used in your clinic immediately.
Zone 2
The Power Of Breath – Swami Saradananda
Discover the powerful revitalising and regenerating effects that breathing exercises can have on your body and mind. Although no one can survive without breathing, you may be allowing yourself to become stressed out and overly tired by failing to breathe properly. Learn powerful tools to make more efficient use of your vital energies.
Energy 4 Life – Caroline Shola Arewa
Most people want enough energy and vitality to experience life fully, yet modern living drains energy, causes stress, and leads to disease. See how subtle energetic changes can have a big impact, top up on your energy levels, and learn powerful tools to use with family, friends or clients.
Bi-Aura School Of Bio Energy Therapy: Working With Chakras – Dan Kahn
Experience feeling, sensing and directing energy and find out all about working with the powerful chakras. Practice chi-kung induce energy flow, witness a full Bi-Aura therapy session, and learn pain-relieving Bi-Aura techniques. You’ll feel totally energised on completion of this workshop with the CMA’s ‘Energy Medicine Expert’.
Dorn Method For Back, Neck And Joints – Brigitte Nath
The Dorn Method is a gentle non-manipulative treatment, as well as a self-help therapy for common back and joint pain. Learn valuable self help exercises to keep you or your clients in alignment.
Zone 3
Kinesiology – Helps You To A Positive Future – Linda Hodges
Kinesiology is rapidly gaining in popularity as a powerful, yet gentle, way of helping people regain their health and achieve their potential. It can help with emotional, structural and nutritional problems. See how non-invasive muscle testing identifies imbalances in your body and what is required to make the corrections.
Introduction To Osteopathic Techniques To The Upper Body – Cameron Reid - SOLD OUT
Learn a range of Osteopathic soft tissue techniques, which can be applied to the upper body. Be taught when to use these and how to increase their effectiveness, with your client in different positions. Plus, see how to palpate dysfunctional areas and improve your client assessment.
Tsuboki® Face Massage – Anne Parry - SOLD OUT
Discover the 4 stages of Tsuboki® (Japanese) Face Massage – a truly holistic treatment, which works on a physical, mental and emotional level. See how it can be relaxing yet energising, why it feels like a full body massage, and learn the most important acupressure points for ‘lifting’ the face.
Colon Massage Workshop – Galina Imrie
Colon massage techniques are designed to provide relief from the physical and emotional stress that we carry in the digestive system. They can alleviate symptoms of bloating, gas and discomfort, help restore bowel regularity, and increase the blood flow to the entire abdominal tract and digestive organs.
Zone 4
The Back: Clinical Tips And Tricks – Jane Johnson - SOLD OUT
Learn how to differentiate between muscle and bone problems in the neck; dispel the myth of tight rhomboids; and discover what those ‘knots’ could really be. Plus, practice safe passive neck mobilisation, how to decrease lumbar lordosis, and tricks for stiff spines. This jam-packed workshop is ideal for students and newly-qualified therapists.
Postural Assessment – Jane Johnson
Learn key elements of postural assessment, including why, when and how to do it. Explore how to identify clients with increased lordosis in the neck or lumbar spine, kyphosis, flatback and scoliosis. Discover how to differentiate between an anteriorly or poteriorly tilted pelvis; and internally rotated shoulders, genu varum/valgum or hyperextended knees.
Neuroskeletal Re-Alignment Therapy – Revolutionising The Treatment Of Back Pain – Carole Preen
Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy is a non-manipulative technique that allows the body to gently regain natural balance. It works through muscles, nerves and lymph, as well as energy meridians and chakras.
The Balance Procedure – Jenny Cox
Learn how to change your mind and create a positive emotional attitude in this meridian energy workshop. Explore meridian pathways and chakra centres recognised for centuries as the subtle vibrational energy flow connecting mind, body and spirit. This relatively simple technique can help you achieve the health and happiness you desire in life.
Zone 5
Pregnancy Massage – Kim Johnson
Experience how you can relieve many of the common symptoms that pregnant women suffer such as lower back pain, swollen ankles, fatigue, and general aches and pains in this inspiring workshop. Taught by an experienced physiotherapist, it will give you an insight into a very rewarding treatment.
Meridian Massage – Nick Johnson
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the basic concepts of the Chinese medicine meridian system. Hosted by a highly experienced acupuncturist, learn how to identify the distribution of pathways, locate the important acupuncture points along the meridian network, and create a therapeutic acupressure treatment for some common health symptoms.
Cupping Workshop – Nick Johnson
Cupping therapy has been part of Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Primarily used to treat musculoskeletal conditions, it draws waste and toxins from deep within the muscles. Results can be quick and amazing, especially in areas of deep chronic tension. (Suction cupping rather than fire cupping will be used in practical demos.)
Trigger Point Therapy – Kim Johnson
Trigger points can be a huge barrier to achieving the results that clients want. But what are they exactly, and how do we find them and treat them? Find out how techniques like ischaemic compression, and deep stroking, can help make trigger points a thing of the past.
Zone 6
Deep Tissue And Forearm Massage – Meghan Mari
Being able to give your clients a deeper more specific massage, which engages the soft tissue and yields a profound outcome is good for business. However, knowing how to do it without injuring yourself is invaluable. Learn the value of ‘less is more’ with these exciting deep tissue techniques. Please bring own towels and oil.
Clinical Massage For Migraine And TMJ Pain – Tracey Kiernan
Unrelenting migraine and temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ: deep jaw pain) are two conditions that the traditional medical community is baffled by. Now you can be the expert dealing with this soft tissue pain! Learn simple and precise techniques to really change people’s lives. Please bring own towels and oil.
Fix In Six: Introduction To Advanced Clinical Massage Techniques – Rachel Fairweather & Meghan Mari
Explore effective, proven techniques for the advanced body worker. Learn how to take your massage to the next level by incorporating myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Eastern massage, and sports stretching to get your clients out of pain in 1-6 sessions. Please bring own towels and oil.
Rachel Fairweather & Meghan Mari
Treating Common Sports Injuries With Advanced Clinical Massage – Rachel Fairweather
Take the mystery out of common sports injuries, such as muscle strain, sprains, tendonitis and tendinosis. Learn how to successfully treat these conditions, with advanced clinical massage, incorporating trigger point, cross fibre friction, myofascial release, PNF and soft tissue release. Appropriate for all levels. Please bring own towels and oil.
