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Continuing Education PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 22 July 2009 18:16

Continuing Education

MBI is dedicated to conducting ongoing educational seminars that provide licensed therapists with effective tools to improve their practice while meeting their requirements for continued education. MBI sponsors seminars and presenters representing the vanguard of therapeutic massage. For more information about our continuing education program, or to register for any classes offered by MBC, please e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 615.360.8554.

Mind Body Connection is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education approved provider. Our provider number is 450194-06.

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Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 16:45
 
Rent the Location PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 22 July 2009 18:55

MBI regularly rents out its 5,600-square-foot space for seminars, meetings and events. The large classroom space is extremely conducive to large-group gatherings. If you're interested in reserving the space or stopping by to check it out, email us and we'll set something up.

If you are interested in more information about renting the location or becoming involved with our continuting education programs, please email your request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at (615)360-8554.

 
August CEs PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 25 March 2010 09:35

TN Law & Ethics
Saturday 7th of August
9am-1pm, 4 CE hrs total, $89.00
@ Mind Body Institute with Maj-Lis Nash, LMT

The first two hours of this course is designated to helping you better understand the current Tennessee Massage Therapy Laws & Rules. In an attempt to go GREEN, CD's will be provided containing the current set of Laws & Rules as well as PDF attachments of the necessary forms you might need to manage your license.  The last two hours of this course has been put together to assist you in group discussions in regards to several different ethical boundaries in the massage profession.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:31
 
September CEs PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 25 March 2010 09:36

CTM training 2
Thursday-Sunday 9th,10th,11th & 12th of September
9am-5pm each day at Mind Body Institute
28 Continuing Education Hours
Contact John Latz at (305) 754-0983 and/or Mary Alice Felder at (615) 260-1929 for pricing.
Prerequisite: CTM 1 training
Instructor: John Latz, LMT

The Advanced Connective Tissue Massage class is a qualitative shift in working with fascia and learning how to create structural changes in the body. These structural changes are dramatic in scope yet simple to achieve through new, sophisticated techniques of fascial palpation and manipulation. These new approaches enable students to work deeper layers of fascia and to understand broader fascial relationships in the body.

To REGISTER and for more information on Connective Tissue Massage contact John Latz at www.johnlatz.com or by calling 1-305-754-0983.

TN Law & Ethics
Friday 10th of September
5pm-9pm, 4 CE hrs total, $89.00
@ Mind Body Institute with Maj-Lis Nash, LMT

The first two hours of this course is designated to helping you better understand the current Tennessee Massage Therapy Laws & Rules. In an attempt to go GREEN, CD's will be provided containing the current set of Laws & Rules as well as PDF attachments of the necessary forms you might need to manage your license.  The last two hours of this course has been put together to assist you in group discussions in regards to several different ethical boundaries in the massage profession

Integrative Trigger Point Therapy - Head and Neck
Saturday 11th of September
9am-6pm,  8 CE hrs total,  $150.00  (take Back/Hip too and receive 10% off total weekend price)
@ Mind Body Institute with Selina Oelberg, LMT  (NCBTMB< TN>MS approved)

This class will review the anterior and posterior neck and head muscles.  Therapists will treat trigger points by incorporating an intense muscle-by-muscle approach integrating myofascial techniques resulting in a thorough musculoskeletal release.  Therapists will learn to treat pain associated with TMJ, headaches, whiplash, and chronic neck pain.

Integrative Trigger Point Therapy – Back and Hips

Sunday 12th of September
9am-6pm, 8 CE hrs total, $150.00 (take Head/Neck too and receive 10 % off total weekend price)
@ Mind Body Institute with Selina Oelberg, LMT  (NCBTMB< TN>MS approved)

This class will review the thoracic, mid-thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and gluteal muscles.  Therapists will treat trigger points by incorporating an intense muscle-by-muscle approach integrating myofascial techniques resulting in a thorough musculoskeletal release.  Therapists will learn to treat pain associated with sciatica, piriformis syndrome, and chronic back pain.

Teaching Skills for the Workshop Leader
Fri-Mon, 17th, 18th, 19, & 20th of September
9am-5pm daily,  24 CE hrs total,  $475.00
@ Mind Body Institute with Nancy Toner Weinberger, BS, LMBT

BECOME AN APPROVED CE PROVIDER!
In this 4-day hands-on course, those who aspire to teach at the professional continuing education level will prepare for the application process and delve into the principles of adult learning:

  • Learn how to write and effectively use a syllabus, lesson plans and learning outcomes
  • Choose and use teaching strategies that engage your students’ interest
  • Hone your presentation skills to bring in rave reviews
  • Develop a step-by-step plan for obtaining the certification that’s right for your course

Come prepared to absolutely have fun and to also be satisfyingly serious.
If you are not currently teaching, but want to begin, the following is recommended:

  • Minimum 4 years utilizing the modality to be taught in a full-time practice.
  • Advanced certifications in the modality or approach to be taught and/or in related approaches, including certification to teach if that is customary in the modality.
  • Clear cut ideas for a course to the point that parts of your ideas are already in writing and perhaps parts of it have been preliminarily taught informally.

Instructor’s Note: This is a true workshop. Yes, you will get lots of information. But you will also put what you learn to use right in this workshop. Come prepared to write syllabi, learning objectives and lesson plans for your class, actually try out part of your presentation with your classmates, prepare a written plan for implementation of your marketing strategy, decide what level of certification is right for you, and if it is National Certification, actually begin to fill out the NCBTMB application in class.

Click on this link for more information and to register for the course: http://www.dynamicequilibrium.com/TSWL-ClassDescription.htm
OR Call 919-562-1548.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 08:10
 
October CEs PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 25 March 2010 09:56

TN Law & Basic Business Tax Deductions
Wednesday 20th of October
2pm-6pm, 4 CE hrs total, $89.00
@ Mind Body Institute with Maj-Lis Nash, LMT and Director of Education

The first two hours of this course is designated to helping you better understand the current Tennessee Massage Therapy Laws & Rules. In an attempt to go GREEN, CD's will be provided containing the current set of Laws & Rules as well as PDF attachments of the necessary forms you might need to manage your license.  The last two hours of this course has been put together to assist you in learning the items you may be eligible to deduct from your taxes as a licensed massage therapist.  Let us help you learn how to keep as much of your money as you can.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:36
 
November CEs PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 25 January 2010 14:03

The Manifest Mind: Unlocking the Body-Mind Through Rhythmic Movement and Intuitive Touch

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 12-14, 9:30am-6pm
21 CE hours, $375.00 Instructor: Nancy Toner Weinberger

There is one place, and one place only, that we experience our physical existence: our body. Every experience we have is filtered through our senses which dance upon the landscape of our body. Every thought, every belief, is based upon what we have experienced in that sacred space. As bodyworkers, touch and movement are the two tools we have to reach the body, and deeper, the mind, where we can help to create a milieu for healing to occur. Touch that reaches the mind can generate lasting changes in health and well-being. Discover the light, free, deeply effective work of Dr. Milton Trager taught by a seasoned professional.

(Level 1) Principles & Technique
Topics covered: Process of inquiry and acceptance; Gravity, momentum, acceleration; Concepts of physical force, and consequent biology; Reaching the unconscious mind through awakening proprioception; Weighing, receiving weight, compression, tossing & lightness, fluid weights (shimmers), rocking; Full basic protocol to address front or back of the body.

To obtain more information about courses contact Nancy Toner Weinberger, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 919-562-1548 or visit www.DynamicEquilibrium.com.

Integrative Trigger Point Therapy – Upper Extremities
Saturday 13th of November
9am-6pm, 8 CE hrs total, $150  (take Lower Ext.  too and receive 10% off total weekend price)
@ Mind Body Institute with Selina Oelberg, LMT  (NCBTMB< TN>MS approved)

This class will review the upper extremities including anterior and posterior shoulders, arms, and hands. Therapists will treat trigger points by incorporating an intense muscle-by-muscle approach integrating myofascial techniques resulting in a thorough musculoskeletal release.  Therapists will learn to treat pain associated with thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and frozen shoulder, and arm pain.

Integrative Trigger Point Therapy – Lower Extremities
Sunday 14th of November
9am-4pm, 6 CE hrs total, $130.00 (take Upper Ext.  too and receive 10% off total weekend price)
@ Mind Body Institute with Selina Oelberg, LMT  (NCBTMB< TN>MS approved)

This class will review the lower extremities including the anterior and posterior thighs, legs, and feet. Therapists will treat trigger points in by incorporating an intense muscle-by-muscle approach integrating myofascial techniques resulting in a thorough musculoskeletal release.  Therapists will learn to treat pain associated with plantar fasciitis, IT Band Syndrome, Shin Splints, and chronic leg pain.

Beginner's Aromatherapy
Saturday 13th of November
8am-4pm, 7 CE Hrs total, $129.00
@ Massage Institute of Memphis in Memphis, TN with Monica Oakley, LMT

Learn the basics of how essential oils work how to integrate them into your practice as well as your every day life. We will cover the healing properties, safety precautions and contraindications of essential oils. A starter kit is included in the price of the course.

TN Law & Ethics
Sunday 14th of November
9am-1pm, 4 CE hrs total, $89.00
@ Massage Institute of Memphis in Memphis, TN.  With Maj-Lis Nash, LMT

The first two hours of this course is designated to helping you better understand the current Tennessee Massage Therapy Laws & Rules. In an attempt to go GREEN, CD's will be provided containing the current set of Laws & Rules as well as PDF attachments of the necessary forms you might need to manage your license.  The last two hours of this course has been put together to assist you in group discussions in regards to several different ethical boundaries in the massage profession.

TN Law & Ethics
Monday 22nd of November
2pm-6pm, 4 CE hrs total, $89.00
@ Mind Body Institute.  With Maj-Lis Nash, LMT

The first two hours of this course is designated to helping you better understand the current Tennessee Massage Therapy Laws & Rules. In an attempt to go GREEN, CD's will be provided containing the current set of Laws & Rules as well as PDF attachments of the necessary forms you might need to manage your license.  The last two hours of this course has been put together to assist you in group discussions in regards to several different ethical boundaries in the massage profession.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:08
 
December CEs PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:08

NMT of the Neck, NMT of the Shoulder and Weekend Warrior SPECIAL
Each class is $100, or 2 classes for $175, all 3 for $250


NMT of the Neck
Friday 3rd of December
9am-6pm, 8 CE hrs total, $100.00
@ Mind Body Institute with Jan Lang, LMT

This course is designed to enhance your skills of treating the cervical region.  Using several new assessment skills we will learn to decrease the clients discomfort and pain and will also increase your clients range of motion.  This class will not only change your treatment plan, but also your way of treating  neck conditions you see in your office.

NMT of the Shoulder
Saturday 4th of December
9am-6pm, 8 CE hrs total, $100.00
@ Mind Body Institute with Jan Lang, LMT

This course is designed to enhance your skills of treating the shoulder region.  Using these new assessment skills will decrease your clients discomfort and pain but will also increase your clients range of motion.  This class will not only change your treatment plan, but also your way of treating shoulder conditions.

Stretching for the Weekend Warrior
Sunday 5th of December
9am-6pm, 8 CE hrs total,  $100 
@ Mind Body Institute with Jan Lang, LMT

This course is designed to teach you to assist your clients in the recovery process from overworked and injured muscle tissue by learning proper stretching techniques for your clients.  This is a primarily hands on course.  You will leave with a better understanding of how to stretch the soft tissues that are effected when a client overworks themselves doing a sport or activity they normally do not do.

TN Law & Ethics
Wednesday 8th of December
2pm-6pm, 4 CE hrs total, $89.00
@ Mind Body Institute.  With Maj-Lis Nash, LMT

The first two hours of this course is designated to helping you better understand the current Tennessee Massage Therapy Laws & Rules. In an attempt to go GREEN, CD's will be provided containing the current set of Laws & Rules as well as PDF attachments of the necessary forms you might need to manage your license.  The last two hours of this course has been put together to assist you in group discussions in regards to several different ethical boundaries in the massage profession.

UltraSports Massage Tool Box
Friday-Sunday 10th, 11th & 12th of December
8am-5pm daily, 24 CE hrs total, $475.00
@ Mind Body Institute with Pete Pfannerstill



TN Law & Ethics
Saturday 18th of December   FINAL ONE OF THE YEAR DO NOT MISS
9am-1pm   OR   6pm-10pm
4 CE hrs total, $89.00
@ Mind Body Institute.  With Maj-Lis Nash, LMT

The first two hours of this course is designated to helping you better understand the current Tennessee Massage Therapy Laws & Rules. In an attempt to go GREEN, CD's will be provided containing the current set of Laws & Rules as well as PDF attachments of the necessary forms you might need to manage your license.  The last two hours of this course has been put together to assist you in group discussions in regards to several different ethical boundaries in the massage profession.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:40