*NEXT SERIES STARTS IN FEB 2020*
Massage Basics Workshops: A series of four hands-on practicums:
1. Head, neck and shoulders
2. Upper back, mid back and low back
3. Hips and legs
4. Foot reflexology
Cost: $85/class
Time: Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Bliss Health and Healing Center
Questions? Call or text Sable at 216-371-2547
Time: Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Bliss Health and Healing Center
Questions? Call or text Sable at 216-371-2547
Learn practical massage techniques from a licensed massage therapist. For singles, couples or caregivers.
This hands-on, clothes-on workshop is designed for people who want to massage a loved on but don't know where to start; maybe it's a partner who works at a computer screen all day or a student who carries a heavy backpack to school or a senior who needs touch therapy for emotional and mental wellness. This class can help.
In this educational practicum, you'll learn:
Emily Hellesen, LMT, leads this workshop. Emily is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio, working on over 1600+ clients over the last 8 years. Her focus is on medical massage, pain therapies and energy techniques that create an environment for client's to heal themselves. With a degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State, she combines an analytical approach with a precision touch. As she says, "The Heart of a Healer, the Hands of an Engineer."
The workshop is divided into three sections: 30 min for lecture, 30 min to work on a paired partner and 30 min for you partner to work on you. Bring a partner or connect with a partner in class. Registrants must be 21 years of age or older and in reasonable health to get up on a massage table and work on a person's skin. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. No previous experience necessary.
Pre-pay registration only. Registration is transferable but not refundable.
This class does not certify you for the legal practice of massage therapy as defined by the State Medical Board of Ohio, nor count for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This class is an educational practicum for personal purposes only.
In this educational practicum, you'll learn:
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the focus area (no quiz, I promise)
- What muscles are being used
- How to use bones as landmarks
- What is considered therapeutic pressure
- How to protect your hands during massage work
- The difference between a knot and trigger point
- When to use oil v. cream
- How to set you intention before you give a massage
- How touch is the foundation of all healing
Emily Hellesen, LMT, leads this workshop. Emily is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio, working on over 1600+ clients over the last 8 years. Her focus is on medical massage, pain therapies and energy techniques that create an environment for client's to heal themselves. With a degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State, she combines an analytical approach with a precision touch. As she says, "The Heart of a Healer, the Hands of an Engineer."
The workshop is divided into three sections: 30 min for lecture, 30 min to work on a paired partner and 30 min for you partner to work on you. Bring a partner or connect with a partner in class. Registrants must be 21 years of age or older and in reasonable health to get up on a massage table and work on a person's skin. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. No previous experience necessary.
Pre-pay registration only. Registration is transferable but not refundable.
This class does not certify you for the legal practice of massage therapy as defined by the State Medical Board of Ohio, nor count for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This class is an educational practicum for personal purposes only.
