Integrated Deep Tissue Massage for Massage Therapists (IDT1)

Learn how to combine your knowledge of Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial techniques, neuromuscular techniques and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) in this putting it all together session designed to increase client satisfaction and build repeat business.

Overall description of workshop

This workshop is designed for massage therapists who want to add new techniques to their “massage toolbox” and refine techniques they may already know.

The first in our “Integrated Massage Therapy” series of workshops offers a mix of teacher presentation, demonstration, discussion and (mostly) hands-on learning. Among other skills, you will learn a different way to approach a session for a client that requests “deep tissue” that results in both a relaxing and an effective therapeutic massage. You will also explore new techniques and flow and learn more about how to show your clients the results of your work.

Prerequisite for this class: Be a graduate of a massage therapy program that included techniques in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and basic anatomy and kinesiology.

Format: Presentation, discussion, and group and individual practice time. Breaks, with coffee / tea, snacks, refreshments will be provided.

Workshop Overview

The workshop will give you tools you need to get a job where deep tissue is requested or refine your skills with your private clients to increase your business.

• Define "deep tissue" and learn ways to explain it to clients
• Explore new ways to use the pressure scale
• Be able to explain differences between a myofascial issue, a muscular issue, and an issue best handled with trigger point therapy
• Observe signs of release in your client - how do you know it's working?
• Gain new understanding of lschemic Compression, Cross Fiber Friction (Deep Transverse Friction), Longitudinal Release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Myofascial stretching as well as all the techniques of Swedish Massage

The workshop consists of presentation time, exercises, group discussion and summary exercise. Breaks are built in for your comfort. WiFi is available.

What to bring: (Required):

• Your massage table
• Medium (cream is preferred but oil or lotion will work)
• Full set of sheets (bottom sheet, top sheet, face cradle cover)
• Bolster or pillow
• Clothing: Loosely fitting sports clothes (shorts, t-shirt, tank top, sports top). You'll be draped for any targeted work.

Optional:

• Blanket

Instructor: Curtis Hisao, CMT, BA, BBA

Curtis has more than 10 years experience teaching massage and developing massage curriculums for leading massage therapy schools. He has had his own private practice since 2003 and has been the lead massage therapist for the San Jose Earthquakes (Major League Soccer Team) since 2007. Before starting a career as massage therapist and massage therapy instructor, Curtis worked for 30 years in customer service.

Registration and Fees

Register before the early bird deadline and pay only $80. After the early bird deadline, you'll pay regular price, $100. This price includes a four-hour hands-on workshop in a small group with individual one-on-one mentoring to help you get the practice you need to start using your new techniques in your practice right away.

How to register for SVMTG:ED workshops

Select the workshop you want to attend and then click the payment button in the REGISTER AND PAY section of the sidebar on this workshop page. Payment in advance is required when you register each workshop. We accept all major credit cards through PayPal. Call us at (408) 260-2256 between 11am and 5pm M-F if that doesn't work for you and we'll arrange to recieve payment.  All workshops are non-refundable. Read the FAQ for more information.

You may register up to 48 hours before a class, but classes fill quickly. No walk-ins, please.

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