The Meridian Connection
Instructor: Randall Gibson
August 19, 2016
Friday 9:00-5:00
7 CEs
Early Registration $125
After August 5, 2016 – Registration is $150
Description:
One of our most popular seminars! This class offers practical, hands-on applications of acupuncture concepts in massage therapy assessment and treatment. The emphasis is not on acupressure points but, on the meridian pathway itself. Students will study fourteen meridians and learn associated muscles, organs, emotions and pathologies.
They will practice techniques to relieve pain, increase or decrease muscle tone, reduce stress and restore balance. This class will enhance any bodywork practice and is especially applicable to practitioners wanting more understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Highlights:
Meridians and muscles
Meridians for pain relief
Meridians in clinical assessment
Meridian massage (energy tracing)
Exercises and self-treatment
Acupuncture theory and concepts
Integrating meridians into your practice
Instructor Bio:
Randall been licensed to practice massage in Ohio for over 30 years and has taught massage therapy professionally for over 20 years as a faculty member of the National Institute of Massotherapy.
He holds a Master’s degree in counseling from Kent State University and has completed an eighteen month training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.
Randall is certified in Shiatsu by the Shizendokai in Japan, certified in Craniosacral Therapy by the Upledger Institute and holds an RPP (Registered Polarity Practitioner) and RPE (Registered Polarity Educator) from the American Polarity Therapy Association. He is also a registered “Touch For Health Kinesiology” instructor.
In addition to the above, Randall is certified in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (St. John method), and has studied Myofascial Release and Postural Integration for a solid background in structural bodywork and clinical massage therapy.
NCBTMB Continuing Education Approved Provider #450558-07
