Your Future's in Your Hands

We are happy to inform you of ASHA's Continuing Education Program. Whether you consider yourself a life-long learner, always interested in expanding your knowledge, or simply want to meet your yearly requirements, our program is very flexible and offers you many options. Seasoned therapists with years of experience and recent graduates of a massage program will find that this program takes you to a deeper level into the field of bodywork and massage.

Interested students may choose from Continuing Education courses, like Deep Structural Release or Muscle Testing for Body Therapists, which will earn CE Contact Hours or courses like Advanced NMT which may also be applied to our innovative Certified Somatic Therapy Program*. We also offer a variety of course seminars which may be taken by people who have little or no experience in massage or bodywork, like Reflexology.

We look forward to providing what you need to enhance your career and personal fulfillment.

*Prerequisite: Completion of 500 hours or more of a certified massage therapy program.

Registration is Easy

To register, simply return the completed form with your payment. Continuing Education Registration


INTEGRATIVE CRANIOSACRAL I - Concepts, Assessment and Somatic Releases*

This seminar starts the practitioner with concepts that make neuromuscular and other somatic therapies immediately more effective. Basic craniosacral anatomy is presented. Techniques include palpation of craniosacral motility and landmarks, assessment tools and somatic releases. Pelvic balancing, atlanto-occipital release and extremity releases are included. This is a seminar designed to change the practitioner’s perspective and begin a month of discovery in preparation for the next seminar.

This series of seminars start with basic somatic releases and builds to advanced craniosacral techniques. As the training progresses, each seminar teaches concepts and techniques that blend well with myofascial techniques. From the first seminar, neuromuscular therapists learn to take their work to the next level making trigger point release easier and longer lasting. Each seminar presents techniques and concepts that dramatically enhance treatment. This approach focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of the system as a whole and organizing the treatment approach in a much more effective sequence.


* This 7-part series of courses must be taken in order.

A slide presentation on these seminars with more detail is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dftt5pqw_8dg4k3qfx&invite=1564045665
These seminars will be very limited in size to ensure quality. Please contact ASHA to reserve your place.


Assisted Yoga Postures from Thai Massage - Part 2

Attend parts 1 - 4 in any order.
You will learn more than 20 carefully chosen assisted yoga postures from Thai Massage and how to integrate them into a massage therapy routine on the massage table and massage chair when applicable.
Traditionally, Thai Massage is performed with the client fully clothed on a floor mat. These postures are assisted stretching of muscle fascia, tendons, and ligaments at its best!
Assisted yoga is within the soft tissue scope of Massage Therapy; focusing on connective tissue stretching, which is very different from muscle massage.
Come and expand your Horizons!



Additional information on the course can be found at www.camdenclay.com


DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE OF THE QUADS & ADDUCTORS

DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE will teach the theory and techniques for structural realignment of the body. This can enable you to integrate and combine the conscious awareness of body, mind and spirit to facilitate advanced states of healing. The intent of the treatments is to balance the body into alignment with its environment, freeing the energy flow that will enhance the body’s physiological and psychological function.

During this 2-day workshop: We will review the anatomical structure of the Quadriceps and Adductors, learn structural assessment for each area, learn the hands-on techniques and give and receive a two hour session for each area. For the structural assessment and hands on work you should bring sheets and shorts.


Please bring a sheet set and a pair of shorts.


INTEGRATIVE CRANIOSACRAL II - Decompression

With a month of practice, the therapist is now ready to use these new skills to assess and decompress the cranium. Techniques learned in the last seminar are used to assess changes in the body as craniosacral components are released. This provides a new understanding for the therapist in relationships between cranial governors and somatic accessories. Detailed anatomy, concepts on therapy and a decompression protocol are presented.

This series of seminars start with basic somatic releases and build to advanced craniosacral techniques. As the training progresses, each seminar teaches concepts and techniques that blend well with myofascial techniques. From the first seminar, neuromuscular therapists learn to take their work to the next level making trigger point release easier and longer lasting. Each seminar presents techniques and concepts that dramatically enhance treatment. This approach focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of the system as a whole and organizing the treatment approach in a much more effective sequence.


* This 7-part series of courses must be taken in order.

A slide presentation on these seminars with more detail is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dftt5pqw_8dg4k3qfx&invite=1564045665
These seminars will be very limited in size to ensure quality. Please contact ASHA to reserve your place.


Assisted Yoga Postures from Thai Massage - Part 3

Attend parts 1 - 4 in any order.
You will learn more than 20 carefully chosen assisted yoga postures from Thai Massage and how to integrate them into a massage therapy routine on the massage table and massage chair when applicable.
Traditionally, Thai Massage is performed with the client fully clothed on a floor mat. These postures are assisted stretching of muscle fascia, tendons, and ligaments at its best!
Assisted yoga is within the soft tissue scope of Massage Therapy; focusing on connective tissue stretching, which is very different from muscle massage.
Come and expand your Horizons!


Additional information on the course can be found at www.camdenclay.com


DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE OF THE ABS & PSOAS

DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE will teach the theory and techniques for structural realignment of the body. This can enable you to integrate and combine the conscious awareness of body, mind and spirit to facilitate advanced states of healing. The intent of the treatments is to balance the body into alignment with its environment, freeing the energy flow that will enhance the body’s physiological and psychological function.

During this 2-day workshop: We will review the anatomical structure of the Abdominals and Psoas, learn structural assessment for each area, learn the hands-on techniques and give and
receive a two hour session for each area. For the structural assessment and hands on work you should bring sheets and shorts.


Please bring a sheet set and a pair of shorts.


ETHICS (includes Standard V: Roles and Boundaries)

Here you will explore the role and purpose of a code of ethics and practice standards for massage therapists. You will examine common issues in everyday practice in the light of ethics and practice standards. You will understand the importance of confidentiality.


You must attend both classes to receive a certificate of completion.


CHAIR MASSAGE

In this course you will learn how to give a quick and effective chair massage.
You will learn techniques for use on clothed clients as well as how to apply those techniques with good body mechanics. Proper technique protects your body, increases your force, and makes the work nearly effortless!
You will learn how to give a massage that is not only relaxing but also therapeutic.
Anatomy Review will include how to recognize what muscles cause common pain complaints. Techniques will cover how to treat muscles specifically for pain relief and relaxation.


A supplemental book written by the instructor will be available for purchase for $20.


INTEGRATIVE CRANIOSACRAL III - Sutural Release of the Vault

After practicing basic decompression techniques with associated assessments, the practitioner is ready for a greater understanding of cranial details and releases of the vault. Anatomy that is more detailed, more advanced treatment concepts and a protocol for functional organization of the vault are presented.

This series of seminars start with basic somatic releases and builds to advanced craniosacral techniques. As the training progresses, each seminar teaches concepts and techniques that blend well with myofascial techniques. From the first seminar, neuromuscular therapists learn to take their work to the next level making trigger point release easier and longer lasting. Each seminar presents techniques and concepts that dramatically enhance treatment. This approach focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of the system as a whole and organizing the treatment approach in a much more effective sequence.



* This 7-part series of courses must be taken in order.

A slide presentation on these seminars with more detail is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dftt5pqw_8dg4k3qfx&invite=1564045665
These seminars will be very limited in size to ensure quality. Please contact ASHA to reserve your place.


DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE OF THE HAMSTRINGS

DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE will teach the theory and techniques for structural realignment of the body. This can enable you to integrate and combine the conscious awareness of body, mind and spirit to facilitate advanced states of healing. The intent of the treatments is to balance the body into alignment with its environment, freeing the energy flow that will enhance the body’s physiological and psychological function.

During this 2-day workshop: We will review the anatomical structure of the Hamstrings, learn structural assessment for each area, learn the hands-on techniques and give and receive a two hour session for each area. For the structural assessment and hands on work you should bring sheets and shorts.


Please bring a sheet set and a pair of shorts.


Assisted Yoga Postures from Thai Massage - Part 4

Attend parts 1 - 4 in any order.
You will learn more than 20 carefully chosen assisted yoga postures from Thai Massage and how to integrate them into a massage therapy routine on the massage table and massage chair when applicable.
Traditionally, Thai Massage is performed with the client fully clothed on a floor mat. These postures are assisted stretching of muscle fascia, tendons, and ligaments at its best!
Assisted yoga is within the soft tissue scope of Massage Therapy; focusing on connective tissue stretching, which is very different from muscle massage.
Come and expand your Horizons!


Additional information on the course can be found at www.camdenclay.com


REFLEXOLOGY: A HEALING ART

In this 2-day introduction to the highly popular and fast growing field of reflexology you will learn the fundamentals of reflexology, some basic history, and hands-on application and theory. Roz teaches a very systematic approach to working the feet following the body systems and places a strong emphasis on the mind-body connection. At the end of the class, you will have learned how to work the nervous system, endocrine system, respiratory system, as well as the joints and muscles.


Students who attend this course and are interested in doing more in-depth training may continue their studies through the Heal Center, (50+ hours) at a 25% discount being applied to the full course fee. Please visit the heal center website for more information: www.healcenteratlanta.com


DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE OF THE BUTTOCKS

DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE will teach the theory and techniques for structural realignment of the body. This can enable you to integrate and combine the conscious awareness of body, mind and spirit to facilitate advanced states of healing. The intent of the treatments is to balance the body into alignment with its environment, freeing the energy flow that will enhance the body’s physiological and psychological function.

During this 2-day workshop: We will review the anatomical structure of the Posterior Pelvis, learn structural assessment for each area, learn the hands-on techniques and give and receive a two hour session for each area. For the structural assessment and hands on work you should bring sheets and shorts.


Please bring a sheet set and a pair of shorts.


INTEGRATIVE CRANIOSACRAL IV - Sutural Release of the Face*

This seminar focuses on anatomy and techniques for releasing the face. This marks an important point as the therapist has learned techniques for a much more complete treatment of the craniosacral and somatic systems. At this point, the practitioner has a detailed protocol for functional organization of the craniosacral system.

This series of seminars start with basic somatic releases and builds to advanced craniosacral techniques. As the training progresses, each seminar teaches concepts and techniques that blend well with myofascial techniques. From the first seminar, neuromuscular therapists learn to take their work to the next level making trigger point release easier and longer lasting. Each seminar presents techniques and concepts that dramatically enhance treatment. This approach focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of the system as a whole and organizing the treatment approach in a much more effective sequence.



* This 7-part series of courses must be taken in order.

A slide presentation on these seminars with more detail is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dftt5pqw_8dg4k3qfx&invite=1564045665
These seminars will be very limited in size to ensure quality. Please contact ASHA to reserve your place.


DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE OF THE SPINE & ARMS

DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE will teach the theory and techniques for structural realignment of the body. This can enable you to integrate and combine the conscious awareness of body, mind and spirit to facilitate advanced states of healing. The intent of the treatments is to balance the body into alignment with its environment, freeing the energy flow that will enhance the body’s physiological and psychological function.

During this 2-day workshop: We will review the anatomical structure of the Spine and Arms, learn structural assessment for each area, learn the hands-on techniques and give and receive a two hour session for each area. For the structural assessment and hands on work you should bring sheets and shorts.


Please bring a sheet set and a pair of shorts.


NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY**

This comprehensive, advanced clinical course focuses on myofascial pain and dysfunction. NMT uses scientifically-applied pressure to relieve myofascial pain, balance structure, restore movement, and promote integration of mind and body. All aspects of NMT are taught including postural assessment and trigger-point referral patterns. This course is for graduates of massage programs who have had 100 hours of NMT. It is ASHA's basic NMT course and is a prerequisite for Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy. 230 Contact hours.


**This course may be used as an elective in the Graduate Program.


INTEGRATIVE CRANIOSACRAL V - SBS Patterns

Now that the practitioner as a more complete set of skills for functional organization, SBS patterns are presented. These important techniques move the cranium as a whole through patterns. These techniques are the key to systemic changes and to the release of Sustaining Governors.

This series of seminars start with basic somatic releases and builds to advanced craniosacral techniques. As the training progresses, each seminar teaches concepts and techniques that blend well with myofascial techniques. From the first seminar, neuromuscular therapists learn to take their work to the next level making trigger point release easier and longer lasting. Each seminar presents techniques and concepts that dramatically enhance treatment. This approach focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of the system as a whole and organizing the treatment approach in a much more effective sequence.


* This 7-part series of courses must be taken in order.

A slide presentation on these seminars with more detail is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dftt5pqw_8dg4k3qfx&invite=1564045665
These seminars will be very limited in size to ensure quality. Please contact ASHA to reserve your place.


DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE OF THE HEAD, NECK & FACE

DEEP STRUCTURAL RELEASE will teach the theory and techniques for structural realignment of the body. This can enable you to integrate and combine the conscious awareness of body, mind and spirit to facilitate advanced states of healing. The intent of the treatments is to balance the body into alignment with its environment, freeing the energy flow that will enhance the body’s physiological and psychological function.

During this 2-day workshop: We will review the anatomical structure of the Head, Neck and Face, learn structural assessment for each area, learn the hands-on techniques and give and receive a two-hour session for each area. For the structural assessment and hands on work you should bring sheets and shorts.


Please bring a sheet set and a pair of shorts


INTEGRATIVE CRANIOSACRAL VI - Sustaining Governor Releases I

These seminars reveal releases for long-term patterns in the system. These techniques address craniosacral and somatic patterns with a lasting change that appears to be unaddressed by other techniques.

This series of seminars start with basic somatic releases and builds to advanced craniosacral techniques. As the training progresses, each seminar teaches concepts and techniques that blend well with myofascial techniques. From the first seminar, neuromuscular therapists learn to take their work to the next level making trigger point release easier and longer lasting. Each seminar presents techniques and concepts that dramatically enhance treatment. This approach focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of the system as a whole and organizing the treatment approach in a much more effective sequence.


* This 7-part series of courses must be taken in order.

A slide presentation on these seminars with more detail is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dftt5pqw_8dg4k3qfx&invite=1564045665
These seminars will be very limited in size to ensure quality. Please contact ASHA to reserve your place.


INTEGRATIVE CRANIOSACRAL VII - Sustaining Governor Releases II

These seminars reveal releases for long-term patterns in the system. These techniques address craniosacral and somatic patterns with a lasting change that appears to be unaddressed by other techniques.

This series of seminars start with basic somatic releases and builds to advanced craniosacral techniques. As the training progresses, each seminar teaches concepts and techniques that blend well with myofascial techniques. From the first seminar, neuromuscular therapists learn to take their work to the next level making trigger point release easier and longer lasting. Each seminar presents techniques and concepts that dramatically enhance treatment. This approach focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of the system as a whole and organizing the treatment approach in a much more effective sequence.


* This 7-part series of courses must be taken in order.

A slide presentation on these seminars with more detail is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dftt5pqw_8dg4k3qfx&invite=1564045665
These seminars will be very limited in size to ensure quality. Please contact ASHA to reserve your place.


CLINICAL SPORTS THERAPY**

This course is for every massage therapist not just those planning to specialize in Sports Massage. Designed by Alannah Levian, LMW, CMT, RN, ND, DC, DCCHom and ASHA's Clinical Sports Department, this course is based on the latest scientific research on Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology. Dr. Levian has 35 years experience as a competitive triathlete and Sports Medicine specialist who helped introduce Sports Massage and Chiropractic to the Olympic movement. This program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to practice Sports Massage on athletes of all ages, abilities, and sports interests. This program regards everyone as an athlete. You will learn to aid athletes in warm-ups, preparing for and recovering from competition, avoiding injuries, and rehabilitating from injuries. You will learn how to become an invaluable member of an athlete’s performance team or a weekend warrior's health care team. 150 Contact hours.


**This course may be used as an elective in the Graduate Program.