Classes for Massage Therapists

Ethics for Massage Therapists - 6 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
This workshop will cover a variety of issues affecting massage therapists and bodyworkers. Discussions on draping, sexual massage, dual relationships and communications will be explored. Unlicensed activity and its effect on therapists and education vs. competency will be addressed.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: Thursday, April 17, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008 or Sunday, June 29, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1 hour lunch)
Cost: $95
Location: Alexandria, VA

HotStone Massage - 8 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
Learn how to use hot stones while doing Swedish strokes to alleviate stress and strain to your hands, wrists and arms allowing you to work for longer periods of time. You will gain experience in how to apply hot stones to your client without hurting them.
Practice proper stone placement on your client as your are doing the massage. Also the importance of cleaning stones and roaster. You will learn the history of healing with hot stones. Marketing ideas will be discussed.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Time: 10am - 6pm (1 hour lunch)
Cost: $195
Location Alexandria, VA
NOTE: Instructor will have teaching stones for the workshop that are not for sale. You must bring your own stones to class.

Lypossage Spa Treatments - 20 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
Cash in on this $12 Billion a year business. Lypossage is widely used in the United States as an anti-aging, body contouring treatment and as an adjunct to liposuction, and often instead of liposuction. Even if you are not a Lypossage Practitioner, this class is so valuable for the massage therapist who wishes to incorporate spa treatments into his/her business.

Learning Objectives:
• Students will learn various spa treatments
• Introduction to Spa Terminology
• Product Knowledge
• Practice Building
Instructor: Linda Steele, Lypossage 5-Star Educator
Dates: May 3-5, 2008
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Monday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $395 (includes manual, products for needed for spa treatments during practical, marketing materials)
Location: Alexandria, VA

Lypossage Zones 1, 2 and 3 - 24 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
Work smarter not harder! Learn the most profitable service performed by days spas and increase your income by earning up to $200 per hour. Just one client will double your investment.

Lypossage is a specific blend of massage modalities that derive from physical therapy, lymphatic drainage and deep tissue release. Charles Wiltsie created this massage technique that will allow you to help your clients smooth their skin, flush toxins and improve their shape.

In this three day class you will learn all three Lypossage zones - Zone 1 consists of upper legs, buttocks and lower abdomen; Zone 2 consists of back, ribs, arms and chest; Zone 3 consists of face and head.

During class you will receive a Lypossage Training Manual, extensive hands-on training, product information, marketing materials and on-going support. Instructor will have approved Lypossage products for use in class as well as having products available for purchase to take home to work on your clients.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: April 22-24,2008; May 12-14, 2008 or June 21-23, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily (1 hour lunch)
Cost: $995
Location: Alexandria, VA

Marketing Massage - 6 CEs, NCBTMB Approved Provider
In this seminar, you will receive hundreds of ideas to get all the massage clients you desire and retain their business. I will teach you several low-cost or no-cost methods of marketing.

You'll also learn:
• How to use Gift Certificates to create a huge and immediate cash flow for your business.
• How to use independent contractors to prevent "burn-out" and triple your income with no additional effort
• Ways to market effectively using your website.
• Expand your business by earning money outside the massage room.
• How to create customer loyalty and get your clients to return again and again.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (1 hour for lunch)
Cost: $95
Location: Alexandria, VA

Reflexology I - 8 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
Historical origins and the basic principles of Reflexology will be traced. Zones of the feet and the anatomical body will be charted on the feet. The student will learn basic Reflexology techniques such as thumb-walking, finger and hand positions, mapping and reading the feet and a protocol for a complete treatment procedure and more. Interwoven throughout 4-5 hours of hands-on work, business, ethical and workplace practice are presented. Students will perform a complete reflexology sequence on each other's feet.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour for lunch)
Cost: $195 ($375 if Reflexology I and II are taken together)
Location: Alexandria, VA

Reflexology II - 8 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
This class starts with review of Reflexology I. Students will learn additional treatment procedure for anatomical and physiological aspects of the body as it reflects on the feet and legs, client-therapist interaction, reflexology goals, benefits, contraindications, techniques, new reflex points and how to "work" them. Students now learn how to record and comment on their findings as they mark foot charts for each student; during this process, students focus on further developing their sensory skills and reading the feet.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour for lunch)
Cost: $195 ($375 if Reflexology I and II are taken together)
Location: Alexandria, VA

Reiki I - 6 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
History and principles of Reiki are taught and techniques for using Reiki on yourself and others. By the end of this one day class, you are able to do a complete Reiki session.

A handbook and certificate is awarded to each student.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008
Time: 10 am - 4 pm (1 hour lunch)
Cost: $150
Location: Alexandria, VA

Reiki II - 6 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
Students are taught three sacred symbols (a power symbol, an emotional healing symbol and a long distance symbol) to use in deepening their use of Reiki for themselves and others while continuing the journey of transformation that begun in Reiki I. Practice time with symbols and several new Reiki techniques are included.

A handbook and certificate is awarded to each student.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: TBA (if interested please let me know and we can do a private class)
Time: 10 am - 4 pm (1 hour lunch)
Cost: $150
Location: Alexandria, VA

Reiki III Practitioner - 6 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
Not ready to teach but want to go further in your Reiki practice, take the Reiki III Practitioner Course where you will learn Reiki III symbols, using Reiki to access information for yourself and others, during meditation, scanning, beaming and advanced Reiki Techniques using crystals, Reiki grid, powerball and manifesting goals.
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: TBD (if interested please let me know and we can do a private class)
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $200
Location: Alexandria, VA

Reiki III Master/Teacher - 6 CEs; NCBTMB Approved Provider
In addition to the benefits listed in Reiki III Practitioner, the Reiki Master/Teacher training has the following benefits: (1) the ability to teach Reiki to others, and to pass attunements; (2) resources, discussion and support for developing a Reiki practice (3) master symbol used for attunements; (4) Reiki Master manual; (5)Master/Teacher certificate
Instructor: Linda Steele
Dates: TBD (if interested please let me know and we can do a private class)
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $400
Location: Alexnadria, VA