Effective Treatments for Sciatica

This condition can cause extreme pain and numbness and in some cases, the syndrome has no specific cause. Traditional medical treatment is beginning to be replaced by alternative therapies such as specialized massage with amazing results.

February 15, 2012 - Long Island, NY

February 16, 2012 - Manhattan, NY

February 17, 2011 - White Plains, NY

March 7, 2012 - Buffalo, NY

March 8, 2012 - Syracuse, NY

March 9, 2012 - Albany, NY

March 21, 2012 - Columbus, OH

March 22, 2012 - Cincinnati, OH

March 23, 2012 - Indianapolis, IN

• Identify common compression sites of the sciatic nerve.
• Identify lower crossed syndromes of muscle imbalance.
• List 4 contributing factors associated with sciatica.
• Discuss different available treatment options.
• Perform 6 self-help exercises.
• Enhance treatment with active assisted stretching and passive assisted stretching.
• Discuss kinesiology tape treatment of sciatic pain.
• Demonstrate 2 techniques to treat soft tissue dysfunction on the legs, sacroiliac, gluteus, low back, and anterior hip.

Hot Stone Massage

The student will be taken from the beginning of Hot Stone Massage to advanced flow in only 2 days.

March 31-April 1, 2012 (14 CE Hours)

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage
1102 6th Street
Port Huron, MI. 48060-5347
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$235.00* per attendee

*early registration discount ($260.00 thereafter)

• This class goes beyond the basics with an emphasis on mastering the use of stones as extension of your own hands.
• Creating a flow that is truly an art form.
• Discover the tools to take your hot stone work to the next level.
• Your clients will love it!

Effective Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

An informative seminar using proven effective multiple modalities.

April 21-22, 2012 (14 CE Hours)

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage
1102 6th Street
Port Huron, MI. 48060-5347
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$235.00* per attendee

*early registration discount ($260.00 thereafter)

• Identify common compression sites of the Median nerve.
• List 11 contributing factors associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
• Discuss different available treatment options.
• Perform 16 self-help exercises.
• Demonstrate 3 techniques to treat soft tissue dysfunction on the back, arms, shoulders, chest and neck.
• Identify the mechanics of pressure to work more effectively to ensure a pain free career.

Effective Treatments for the Neck and Head

A one day manual therapy course to improve your treatment of radicular pain and foraminal impingement syndromes.

May 4, 2012 (6 CE Hours)

Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, TX 77060
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$179.00* per attendee

*early registration discount ($199.00 thereafter)

• Discuss the disruption of the guide wire effect in the sensitive neck region and how this imbalance multiplies compression to lead to disc degeneration.
• Identify key noncontractile elements of the soft tissue that hinder proper cervical function and produce predicable tightness.
• Learn how joint deterioration and chronic neck problems can be slowed or reversed.
• Discover techniques to release specific muscle groups and the stretches to re-educate them.
• A fast and effective treatment for TMJD.

Effective Treatments for the Upper Body

Second in the series this one day manual therapy course will improve your treatment of Frozen Shoulder and upper rib pain.

May 5, 2012 (6 CE Hours)

Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, TX 77060
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$179.00* per attendee

*early registration discount ($199.00 thereafter)

• Specific techniques for common structural and functional complaints of the upper body.
• Utilizing both active and passive movement to treat mid-thoracic and rib pain.
• Improve shoulder joint range of motion in one treatment session.
• Discover fresh approaches to release specific muscle groups and the stretches to re-educate them.
• Kinesio taping of related areas for support and functional retraining.

Effective Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

An informative seminar using proven effective multiple modalities.

May 11, 2012

Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Annual National Conference
Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta
(See brochure for start times and fees)

*early registration discount till March 9th

• Identify common compression sites of the Median nerve.
• List 11 contributing factors associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
• Discuss different available treatment options.
• Perform 16 self-help exercises.
• Demonstrate 3 techniques to treat soft tissue dysfunction on the back, arms, shoulders, chest and neck.
• Identify the mechanics of pressure to work more effectively to ensure a pain free career.

Effective Treatments for Sciatica and the Low Back

This condition can cause extreme pain and numbness and in some cases, the syndrome has no specific cause. Traditional medical treatment is beginning to be replaced by alternative therapies such as specialized massage with amazing results.

May 12, 2012

Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Annual National Conference
Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta
(See brochure for start times and fees)

*early registration discount till March 9th

• Identify common compression sites of the sciatic nerve.
• Identify lower crossed syndromes of muscle imbalance.
• List 4 contributing factors associated with sciatica.
• Discuss different available treatment options.
• Perform 6 self-help exercises.
• Enhance treatment with active assisted stretching and passive assisted stretching.
• Discuss kinesiology tape treatment of sciatic pain.
• Demonstrate 2 techniques to treat soft tissue dysfunction on the legs, sacroiliac, gluteus, low back, and anterior hip.