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Live_Self-Care: Body Mechanics for the Massage Therapist (6CE)

from $225.00

Do you want to ensure career longevity? Now is the time to learn recommended body positions to help you work effectively and minimize the stress on your body.

Become familiar with common injuries in this profession, and gain awareness of how your body mechanics can prevent particular injuries and problems as a massage therapist. Learn how the delivery of force in massage therapy is affected by gravity, table height, lubricant, and tools. Dr. Crystal Abitz will provide hands-on assistance to help you adjust your body mechanics while you trade bodywork with your partner in class. This is a great opportunity to check-in with yourself and enjoy some bonus self-care while earning CE credit.

Do you want to ensure career longevity? Now is the time to learn recommended body positions to help you work effectively and minimize the stress on your body.

Become familiar with common injuries in this profession, and gain awareness of how your body mechanics can prevent particular injuries and problems as a massage therapist. Learn how the delivery of force in massage therapy is affected by gravity, table height, lubricant, and tools. Dr. Crystal Abitz will provide hands-on assistance to help you adjust your body mechanics while you trade bodywork with your partner in class. This is a great opportunity to check-in with yourself and enjoy some bonus self-care while earning CE credit.

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Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

Supplies Needed: Massage sheets + Stool + Notebook and pen (encouraged) + Snacks and water (encouraged)

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Licensed massage therapists can receive 6 CE (NCBTMB approved, Course #CE4022636) upon completing this course. All participants must check with their State Regulatory Boards to verify their CE requirements. Must be present for duration of class.

You will have time to describe and demonstrate proper body mechanics and explain when it may be appropriate to lean, pull, push, or squat while giving a massage. We will discuss how to maintain upper extremity joint alignment (stacking) while working around the massage table. We will also discuss and demonstrate proper head and neck posture while delivering a massage.