Advanced Bodywork Trainings

Janie Thorpe-Cooke, lMT, MTI, CEP, 43 Deer Ridge Road, Wimberley, Texas, 78676, Telephone 512/847-5899, Cellular 512/468-8498

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES: Pregnancy/Infant Massage; Sportstherapy; Shiatsu; On-Site Chair, & Transformational Breathwork.

PRIVATE SESSIONS: MASSAGE, SPA TREATMENTS, & TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATHWORK

All classes include lecture, demonstration, hands-on practice, workbook and Continuing Education Certificate. Instructor Janie Thorpe-Cooke is a Registered Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Instructor and Continuing Education Provider. She has a 20 year background in Holistic Health, Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy/ Infant Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Oriental Healing Arts, and Transformational Breathwork. She has trained as a Birth Facilitator with experience in Water Birth and Dolphin Research. In private practice for 15 years, Janie is the owner of A Healing Touch and Advanced Bodywork Trainings. She has developed the curriculum and textsbooks for the below listed workshops and has enthusiastically taught them since 1991.

COST: $129 per day (if registered with $50 deposit two weeks in advance); $150 otherwise
PRIVATE CLASSES: $300 per day
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

All classes are held in Wimberley, Tx which is between Austin and San Antonio, and 15 miles between San Marcos and Dripping Springs.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Pregnancy, labor and the birth process itself is one of the most transformative events in a woman's life. It brings many physical, psychological, social and spiritual changes. As therapists, we are honored to be a part of this process and need to be prepared for the special circumstances that arise with pregnancy massage. Learn to support the expectant mother as you help her feel more at home with her changing body and preparation for childbirth.
CLASS COVERS:
-anatomy and physiology of pregnancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-side lying and semi-seated massage session;
-specific techniques for the 3 trimesters of pregnancy;
-acupressure amd aromatherapy during pregnancy;
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.

INFANT MASSAGE (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Clinical evidence shows that loving, nurturing massage for infants has a positive impact on their physical and psychological development. It is a very powerful means of communication in a non-verbal way, creating bonding between caregiver/mother/father/family and baby.
CLASS COVERS:
-anatomy and physiology of infancy;
-contraindications and potential complications;
-15 and 30 minute infant massage session;
-massage for minor childhood ailments;
-massage for infants with special needs;
-massage for older children;
-plus marketing for individual clients and classes.

SPORTS MASSAGE - Upper Body (6 Continuing Education Hours)
This class teaches a system of bodywork that requires minimum exertion on behalf of the therapist with maximum results to the clients. Through soft tissue release and deep tissue therapy, tense/traumatized tissue will open, enabling full freedom of movement without pain/ restriction while speeding damaged tissue's recovery. These methods can be applied to both acute and chronic pain, as well as a preventative/restorative therapy. Learn direct manipulation techniques for neuromuscular injuries; powerful techniques that effectively break down adhesion and scar tissue; active/passive release techniques for specific muscle/tendon/ligament injuries.
UPPER BODY CLASS COVERS:
- specific techniques for back pain/shoulder injuries/neck problems; hand/wrist/arm conditions.

SPORTS MASSAGE - Lower Body (6 Continuing Education Hours)
This class teaches a system of bodywork that requires minimum exertion on behalf of the therapist with maximum results to the clients. Through soft tissue release and deep tissue therapy, tense/traumatized tissue will open, enabling full freedom of movement without pain/ restriction while speeding damaged tissue's recovery. These methods can be applied to both acute and chronic pain, as well as a preventative/restorative therapy.
LOWER BODY CLASS COVERS:
specific techniques for hip problems (including sciatic); hamstring/quad/calf problems; Achilles tendon and ankle/foot conditions.

BAREFOOT SHIATSU - Acupressure Massage (6 Continuing Education Hours)
Shiatsu (Acupressure Massage) is a powerful form of oriental bodywork and a system of healing and health maintenance that literally means finger (SHI) pressure (ATSU). It incorporates the traditions of acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, effective breathing, and exercise. Shiatsu is one of the fastest growing areas of complementary medicine in the West because it combines the traditional understanding of the body's energy systems with current knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
CLASS COVERS:
-basic techniques of Shiatsu;
-theory of Oriental Healing Arts;
-awareness of Ki;
-yin/yang interaction;
-relaxation techniques for tight muscles;
- joint stretches;
-meridian systems;
-specific acupressure points;
-and self-care through movement (Do-in).

ON-SITE CHAIR MASSAGE (6 Continuing Education Hours)
On-Site Chair Massage is an innovative personal care service that will educates the masses of the value and accessibility of massage therapy. On-Site massage has made professional bodywork accessible to the mainstream public because of its convenience and affordability. It is utilized in offices, factories, health clubs, convention halls, hair salons, clinics, shopping centers, airports, and a multitude of other locations. The adaptability of chair massage provides the therapist with almost limitless therapeutic possibilities, while creating innumerable promotional and marketing opportunities.
CLASS COVERS:
-a complete 20-30 minute, stress relieving, on-site massage sequence for the neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands,
-scalp (sequence will be taught on massage chairs, stools, and standard chairs);
-a modified 10 minute "mini" sequence (applicable for use at malls, health fairs, craft shows, and for demonstration/promotional purposes).

INTEGRATING MASSAGE w/THERAPEUTIC BREATHWORK: (12 Continuing Education Hours)
This 12 hour, two day class deepens the healing potential of two therapeutic processes, combining the energetic approach of body therapy with breathwork. Therapeutic Breathwork integrates several powerful breath therapies with creative thought, intuitive energy work, and acupressure massage to clean out impurities and toxins from the physical/mental/emotional/spiritual body, resulting in stress reduction, increased energy, improved breathing, greater awareness, expanded intuition, emotional healing, spiritual growth and youthing.