SeniorSpa Part 1 & 2 w/Sheila Alexander – CLASS CANCELLED

SeniorSpa Part 1 & 2

August 18-19, 2018

Saturday and Sunday 9:00-5:00 each day

14 CEs

Registration is $300

Instructor:  Sheila Alexander, LMBT 3536

This class is for professional therapists or well skilled beginners.

Part 1

This class is for professional therapists or well skilled beginners giving therapists confidence in massaging seniors in all stages of health.

Topics include:

• Their Ayurvedic ‘dosha’ (body type)

• The 3 classes of geriatric clients

• Demonstration of body mechanics , routines and massage techniques to work with seniors on a massage table, arm chair or wheelchair

* Appropriate moist heat and aromatherapy applications to open the minds and senses of this special population

* The 7 stages of Alzheimer’s disease

* Special considerations for skin and joints

* Pathology for indications/contraindications for geriatric massage

Part 2

Completion of Part 1 is required for this class.

Topics include:

* Special positioning techniques that reduce fatigue in the geriatric client as well as the therapist

* massage routines for the client in a side-lying position on a massage table or hospital bed

* Back exfoliations for the geriatric client in prone and sidelying positions on a massage table or hospital bed

* Instruction for proper completion of forms such as intake, SOAP notes, charting and use of standard medical abbreviations used within the healthcare setting

* Examples of how to set protocol and determine correct modality

* Marketing concepts that work

Supplies:

* set of sheets

* massage tables are provided by NC Massage School

* 2 pillows

* 2 extra pillowcases

* bath towel

* hand towel

* 2 washcloths

* Massage cream/lotion

Wear loose, comfortable clothing.