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Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage on the Table

Prince Albert, SK

Join Master Thai Massage Instructor Sharon Brown-Horton this September for authentic Thai Massage and Thai Foot Reflexology Training in Saskatoon & Prince Albert! Sharon is Owner of Banyan Thai Massage Academy, based in Vancouver, BC and received her Teacher Certification from the renowned 'ITM' Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2004.

Offering both In-Person & Livestreaming Online Training!
10% OFF when registering for more than 1-Course

Learn more about our SK-based Thai Massage Events!

"Thai Massage on the Table" - Saskatoon, SK
2-Days, Sat. Sept. 14 & Sun. Sept. 15 | 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's

"Thai Foot Reflexology" - Saskatoon, SK
1-Day, Mon. Sept. 16 | 7.0 MTAS Primary CEC's

"Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
2-Days, Thurs. Sept. 19 & Fri. Sept. 20 | 14.0 Primary CEC's

"Thai Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
-Days, Sat. Sept. 21 & Sun. Sept. 22 | 14.0 Primary CEC's

www.BanyanThaiMassage.com

Course #3

"Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage on the Table" | Prince Albert, SK
Credits: 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's | No pre-requisites
Date: 2-days, Thurs. Sept. 19 & Fri. Sept. 20 | 9:30AM - 5:30PM each day
In-Person Location: 'Coronet Hotel' 3551 - 2nd Avenue W., Prince Albert, SK
In-Person Cost: $550+tx | Livestreaming Cost: $495+tx

• The Old School Doctors or Physicians used the Herbal Compresses for remedies of certain conditions such as improving the immune system, relaxing and healing strained muscles & tendons, stimulate circulation, decrease high blood pressure, recovery from fatigue, increase one’s energy and relax one’s emotional state & mind and balancing health during an illness

• Learn how to work with the Hot Herbal Compresses, alternating gentle pressure and compression with Thai Massage sequences.

• Passive yogic-like stretches in the Thai Massage segments of treatment are used to adjust the skeletal structure, increase flexibility and restore movement.

Includes: Picture Workbook + 2-Hot Herbal Compress Balls + Zoom practice video of the training event for 90-days. + Certificate with MTAS 14.0 Primary CEC's (handed out at end of course day).

Register for In-Person Training: Pay $100 Deposit | Balance of $477.50 due Sept. 1st
Register for Livestreaming Online Training: Pay $495+tx  Includes Shipping of Workbook & 2-Herbal Compress Balls + Certificate
Learn more about the Livestreaming Online Training Details

Thai Massage Master Instructor, Sharon Brown-Horton is a Certified Graduate Teacher of the “ITM Thai Massage School” of Chiang Mai, Thailand and has been teaching authentic Thai Massage courses across Canada since 2004. Sharon is authorized to teach the very same curriculum as that of the school. When taking Sharon’s courses, it is like stepping right into the school in Chiang Mai! Sawasdee! (Welcome!!)

Contact:
Email: sharon@banyanthaimassage.com 
Call or text 604-773-2645

Other payment options:

1) Send your $100 non-refundable deposit by ETRANSFER to: sharon_brownhorton@hotmail.com (please be sure to state which course(s) you wish to register for in the Description section of the Etransfer  OR
2) Pay by phone with Visa or MC by calling Sharon directly at 604-773-2645.

 

Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal Manipulation An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1)

Calgary, AB

Barralinstitute.com

Course: Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal Manipulation; An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1)

Date/Location: September 20-22, 2024 • Calgary, AB
Teacher: Annabel Mackenzie, RST, BI-D

Normal Price: $834.75 (USD)
Early Registration Price: $624.72 (USD)
For registering 30 days in advance, you save $210.03 (USD)


Date/Location: December 19-21, 2024 • Vancouver, BC
Teacher: Annabel Mackenzie, RST, BI-D

Normal Price: $890.40 (USD)
Early Registration Price: $666.72 (USD)
For registering 30 days in advance, you save $224 (USD)

Con-ed credits: 18 primary

Description: Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1 (NM1) is a specialized course focusing on the impact of trauma and whiplash.

Course Highlights:

  • Study the three primary areas of trauma as they relate to whiplash: physical laws, evaluation and treatment.
  • Learn the appropriate anatomy and physiology for treatment of whiplash and trauma conditions.
  • Learn to locate and release restrictions along the meningeal system.
  • Assess injuries to the soft tissues of the cervical region and learn treatment protocols for optimal release.
  • Learn tests to determine restriction patterns of the cervicobrachial region.
  • Understand how whiplash creates restriction patterns throughout the body.
  • Identify techniques that encompass the whole body, as the whole body receives collision forces in a whiplash injury, not just the cervical spine.
  • Learn to evaluate restrictions in the lumbosacral region.
  • Discover new applications of visceral manipulation principles and techniques as they can be utilized for patients presenting whiplash and other conditions involving trauma.
  • Compare treatment sequences and tests for whiplash and traumatic injuries.

Contact: Barralinstitute.com
Email: info@barralinstitute.com
Phone: 866-522-7725, Ext. 2

Thai Massage on the Table

Prince Albert, SK

Join Master Thai Massage Instructor Sharon Brown-Horton this September for authentic Thai Massage and Thai Foot Reflexology Training in Saskatoon & Prince Albert! Sharon is Owner of Banyan Thai Massage Academy, based in Vancouver, BC and received her Teacher Certification from the renowned 'ITM' Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2004.

Offering both In-Person & Livestreaming Online Training!
10% OFF when registering for more than 1-Course

Learn more about our SK-based Thai Massage Events!

"Thai Massage on the Table" - Saskatoon, SK
2-Days, Sat. Sept. 14 & Sun. Sept. 15 | 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's

"Thai Foot Reflexology" - Saskatoon, SK
1-Day, Mon. Sept. 16 | 7.0 MTAS Primary CEC's

"Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
2-Days, Thurs. Sept. 19 & Fri. Sept. 20 | 14.0 Primary CEC's

"Thai Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
-Days, Sat. Sept. 21 & Sun. Sept. 22 | 14.0 Primary CEC's

www.BanyanThaiMassage.com

Course #4

"Thai Massage on the Table" | Prince Albert, SK | 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's
Dates: 2-days, Sat. Sept. 21 & Sun. Sept. 22, 2024 | 9:30AM - 5:30PM each day
In-Person Location: 'Coronet Hotel' 3551 - 2nd Avenue SW, Prince Albert, SK
Cost: In-Person $495+tx | Livestreaming $450+tx

Learn a full body 60 - 120 min. Thai Massage sequence with the recipient in the Supine, Side Lying & Prone Positions. Perfect for those who wish to offer authentic Thai Massage, but cannot get down on the floor Mat. Explore the potential of this 2,500-year-old healing wisdom. Recent research has found Thai Massage to have positive health benefits to easing low back pain, enhancing flexibility, lowering blood pressure and opening up energy channels to increase overall health. All techniques of Thai Yoga stretching & Thai Massage taught may be incorporated into to the RMT's regular practice. Sharon will guide you with her fun and informative teaching style in step-by-step techniques on how to smoothly transition and execute 15-effective Thai Yoga Massage stretches, in combination with ergonomic Thai Massage techniques that truly save the Practitioners' body from undo stress.

Includes: Picture Workbook + Zoom Practice Video recording of the training event with Sharon for 90-days + Certificate with 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's.

Register for In-Person Course: Pay $100 Deposit | Balance of $419.75 due Sept. 1st
Register for Livestreaming Online Course: Pay $450+tx
Learn more details on the Livestreaming option.

www.BanyanThaiMassage.com

Thai Massage Master Instructor, Sharon Brown-Horton is a Certified Graduate Teacher of the “ITM Thai Massage School” of Chiang Mai, Thailand and has been teaching authentic Thai Massage courses across Canada since 2004. Sharon is authorized to teach the very same curriculum as that of the school. When taking Sharon’s courses, it is like stepping right into the school in Chiang Mai! Sawasdee! (Welcome!!)

Contact:
Email: sharon@banyanthaimassage.com 
Call or text 604-773-2645

Other payment options:

1) Send your $100 non-refundable deposit by ETRANSFER to: sharon_brownhorton@hotmail.com (please be sure to state which course(s) you wish to register for in the Description section of the Etransfer  OR
2) Pay by phone with Visa or MC by calling Sharon directly at 604-773-2645.

Theory and Applications for Neuro-Lymphatic Therapy

Online

Instructed by Carmen Recupero, MBA, LPTA, CMT, CLT-LANA, WCC
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Wound Therapist


Register here: Theory and Applications for Neuro-Lymphatic Therapy September 2024

Registration Deadline: September 7, 2024

Date:                September 21, 2024 )  LIVE, ONLINE + Self-Paced Videos/Lab Assignments  *Maximum: 40 participants
Location:           1-day 7.5 hours + Self-Paced Component
Time:                9:00am–5:30 pm (AST)
Fee:                  $225 (ANBMT member) $325 (Non-member)

*This live & online course is $249 USD ($338 CAD) when delivered directly by Monarch Consulting and Education.

(PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION; RESERVATIONS NOT ACCEPTED)

CEUs:    7.5 primary credits for MTAS members

Course Description

This is a one-day LIVE & ONLINE seminar + self-paced video work and lab assignments.

In this course, students will learn how to manage the symptoms of degenerative CNS conditions with the use of manual lymphatic drainage and cranial sacral techniques to mobilize and remove proteins and debris from the brain. Students will be able to identify indications for treatment and implement specific treatment protocols to affect symptom reduction and increase function for clients with MS, Parkinson’s, dementia, Autism, ADHD, Long Covid, Post Chemo toxicity. This is a wonderful treatment addition for MLD trained therapists.

Course Objectives

  • The participant will be able to interpret the anatomy of lymphatics in the CNS and the anatomy of the CNS with respect to the physiological manifestation of diseases.
  • The participant will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the manifestation and presentation of MS, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other degenerative processes of the brain.
  • The participant will be able to assess the presentation of symptoms in these processes and how MLD therapy can affect change and increase in function.
  • The participant will be able to establish treatment protocols for patients suffering from the manifestations of degenerative CNS disease by mobilizing proteins and debris on the brain via MLD.
  • The participant will be able to correctly implement the manual therapy protocols necessary for the manipulation of the CNS according to cranial and lymphatic anatomy.
  • The participant will be able to demonstrate patient education techniques related to soft tissue mobilization, exercise, compensation for side effects, and other CNS care patient needs.
  • The participant will be able to relate the basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system to that of a patient in a weakened state due to CNS restrictions.
  • The participant will understand how lymphatic congestion can impact cognition and lead to CNS pathologies.
  • The participant will be able to explain the gold standards of lymphatic care in a patient who has had a lymph node removal or impairment.
  • The participant will be able to review and become familiar with current CNS research (from the last five years), CNS lymphatics, and its interrelationship with cumulative degenerative conditions in the body.

What to Bring

  • Wear or bring loose-fitting.
  • A mat and blanket (or portable massage table and linens if you prefer).
  • Comfortable clothing for the lab portion.
  • The course will be conducted through the Zoom platform, ensuring a seamless learning experience.
  • Participants can expect to receive comprehensive course details five days prior to the start date for optimal preparation.
  • Upon completion of the live, online 1-day component, participants will gain access to a wealth of resources, including instructional videos and engaging lab assignments.
  • Additionally, PDF versions of the course presentation and curated links to supplementary videos will be provided for continued learning.

About Carmen

Carmen Recupero, MBA, LPTA, CMT, CLT-LANA, is a licensed physical therapist assistant and certified massage therapist with a specialty certification in lymphatic therapy. She currently provides inpatient and outpatient lymphatic therapy to clients with a variety of diagnoses through her practice, Lymphatic Care Specialists, LLC, and teaches Lymphatic Pathology at the Blue Ridge School of Massage in Blacksburg, Virginia.

She holds an MBA from Darden, UVA, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from California College of Health Sciences in National City, California, and an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy (Magna Cum Laude) from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Virginia. She completed a 140-hour certification course in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy through the Upledger Institute and has extensive experience in Foeldii, Chikly, Vodder and Upledger methods. She integrates the techniques in her approach.

Carmen has worked in a variety of health care settings over the last 14 years, both as a clinical therapist and in administration. Carmen has conducted national and international presentations on the prevention and management of lymphedema in cancer patients and on the development of lymphedema programs in acute and outpatient care. To learn more about Monarch Consulting and Education, please visit her website, https://www.monarchce.com.

They offer full CLT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist certifications as well as Neurolymphatic and Integrative Oncology certifications and Lipedema courses.

Revenue Generation and Social Enterprise

Online

Revenue Generation and Social Enterprise
September 26, 2024
10am - 11:30am
1.5 business credits

Hosted by Community Futures

Revenue generation is almost always a high priority for community organizations, businesses and community serving groups and agencies.

This session will explore different aspects of revenue generation and will look at social enterprise (community economic development) as an approach that has been around for a very long time, but is recently becoming a preferred vehicle to ensure sustainability.

REGISTER HERE

Serenity Somatics Professional Teacher Training Level 1

Sylvan Lake, AB

Somatic Exercise Teacher Training

Spring 2024 Dates
Each module is worth 16 primary CEUs with MTAS

SETT Module 1 (Edmonton, AB) April 9 & 10, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Edmonton, AB) April 11 & 12, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Edmonton, AB) April 17 & 18, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Saskatoon, SK) April 25 & 26, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Saskatoon, SK) April 27 & 28, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Saskatoon, SK) April 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Calgary, AB) May 9 & 10 2024
SETT Module 2 (Calgary, AB) May 11 & 12, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Calgary, AB) May 13 & 14, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Online LIVE Zoom) May 27 & 28, 2024

Registration CLOSES May 13, 2024

SETT Module 2 (Online LIVE Zoom) May 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Online LIVE Zoom) June 3 & 4, 2024

Fall 2024 Dates
SETT Module 1 (Sylvan Lake, AB) September 27 & 28, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Sylvan Lake, AB) September 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Regina, SK) October 4 & 5, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Regina, SK) October 6 & 7, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Regina, SK) October 8 & 9, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Edmonton, AB) October 18 & 19, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Edmonton, AB) October 20 & 21, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Edmonton, AB) October 22 & 23, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Online LIVE Zoom) November 21 & 22, 2024

Registration CLOSES November 6, 2024

SETT Module 2 (Online LIVE Zoom) November 23 & 24, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Online LIVE Zoom) December 2 & 3, 2024

Nikki Semeniuk
www.serenitysomatics.com
780-542-8550
serenitysomatics@gmail.com

Rattan Massage with Oceans Massage

Saskatoon, SK

September 28 and 29

Learn to add rattan/bamboo to your massage! Various shapes and sizes, the sticks can be used for leverage, gliding, rolling, kneading, myofascial release with minimal stress to your hands and joints. Use warm in heating pad or room temperature, use regionally! Adapts well to mobile or seated massage. One of a kind therapy!

This 14 hour, 2 day certificate class includes 2 styles, Thai Style using fewer sticks with more massage, and Full Body Rattan massage using all shapes and sizes. Rattan is solid bamboo and holds heat well.

NHPC 10 ceus, MTAS 14 ceus, CMMOTA 15 ceus, CMRTA 14 ceus,

9am - 5:30pm each day.
15 hour certificate class insurance coverage $420, bamboo kit $168 10 pieces in bag.

https://www.oceansholistic.com

 

Serenity Somatics Professional Teacher Training Level 2

Sylvan Lake, AB

Somatic Exercise Teacher Training

Spring 2024 Dates
Each module is worth 16 primary CEUs with MTAS

SETT Module 1 (Edmonton, AB) April 9 & 10, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Edmonton, AB) April 11 & 12, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Edmonton, AB) April 17 & 18, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Saskatoon, SK) April 25 & 26, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Saskatoon, SK) April 27 & 28, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Saskatoon, SK) April 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Calgary, AB) May 9 & 10 2024
SETT Module 2 (Calgary, AB) May 11 & 12, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Calgary, AB) May 13 & 14, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Online LIVE Zoom) May 27 & 28, 2024

Registration CLOSES May 13, 2024

SETT Module 2 (Online LIVE Zoom) May 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Online LIVE Zoom) June 3 & 4, 2024

Fall 2024 Dates
SETT Module 1 (Sylvan Lake, AB) September 27 & 28, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Sylvan Lake, AB) September 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Regina, SK) October 4 & 5, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Regina, SK) October 6 & 7, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Regina, SK) October 8 & 9, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Edmonton, AB) October 18 & 19, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Edmonton, AB) October 20 & 21, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Edmonton, AB) October 22 & 23, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Online LIVE Zoom) November 21 & 22, 2024

Registration CLOSES November 6, 2024

SETT Module 2 (Online LIVE Zoom) November 23 & 24, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Online LIVE Zoom) December 2 & 3, 2024

Nikki Semeniuk
www.serenitysomatics.com
780-542-8550
serenitysomatics@gmail.com

Serenity Somatics Professional Teacher Training Level 1

Regina, SK

Somatic Exercise Teacher Training

Spring 2024 Dates
Each module is worth 16 primary CEUs with MTAS

SETT Module 1 (Edmonton, AB) April 9 & 10, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Edmonton, AB) April 11 & 12, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Edmonton, AB) April 17 & 18, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Saskatoon, SK) April 25 & 26, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Saskatoon, SK) April 27 & 28, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Saskatoon, SK) April 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Calgary, AB) May 9 & 10 2024
SETT Module 2 (Calgary, AB) May 11 & 12, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Calgary, AB) May 13 & 14, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Online LIVE Zoom) May 27 & 28, 2024

Registration CLOSES May 13, 2024

SETT Module 2 (Online LIVE Zoom) May 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Online LIVE Zoom) June 3 & 4, 2024

Fall 2024 Dates
SETT Module 1 (Sylvan Lake, AB) September 27 & 28, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Sylvan Lake, AB) September 29 & 30, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Regina, SK) October 4 & 5, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Regina, SK) October 6 & 7, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Regina, SK) October 8 & 9, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Edmonton, AB) October 18 & 19, 2024
SETT Module 2 (Edmonton, AB) October 20 & 21, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Edmonton, AB) October 22 & 23, 2024
SETT Module 1 (Online LIVE Zoom) November 21 & 22, 2024

Registration CLOSES November 6, 2024

SETT Module 2 (Online LIVE Zoom) November 23 & 24, 2024
SETT Module 3 (Online LIVE Zoom) December 2 & 3, 2024

Nikki Semeniuk
www.serenitysomatics.com
780-542-8550
serenitysomatics@gmail.com