During School
At Denver Integrative Massage School, I was able to learn a number of techniques! Swedish, Table & Floor Thai, Deep Tissue, Thai Yoga, Sports massage, reflexology, along with Prenatal/Side Lying. Bringing all of this information together I was able to create an “integrative” type massage!
I was also able to learn quite a few extra modalities such as hot stones, Thai compresses(hydrotherapy), cryotherapy (cold stones), Contrast therapy (hot and cold together), exfoliation, cupping
There’re also other techniques I was able to learn, however I don’t use them often in my current practice. Body masks, body wraps, dry brushing, detoxifying, body scrubs, along with the use of singing bowls.
Continued Education of 2023
In the year of 2023, I was able to attend my first national conference for massage therapy! During this convention I was able to take 2 courses. The first course was “Entrapment Neuropathy for the Lower Extremities”. I was able to learn where nerves run in the lower body and how they become pinched. Resulting in neuropathy and how to treat that condition.
The second course was intro to craniosacral. During this course I was able to learn the basis of anatomy and physiology regarding the brain and the cranium.
Continued Educaton of 2024
During the year of 2024 I was able to learn quite a bit! Starting in January I was able to take a 20-hour course regarding Manual Lymphatic Drainage! This included Essentials for Edema Reduction, Pre & Post-Op, Head, Neck and Face, Pregnancy and Pediatric, Peak Performance & Sports Injuries, and Integrated Modalities for Pain Management.
Coming September I was again able to attend the National Convention for Massage Therapy! During this conference I took 4 different classes.
Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy for the Ear, Nose and Throat. During this course I was able to learn about the 13 different nerves, location and intervention. The ability to palpate, identify symptoms and pain patters, along with the relationship to trauma.
Massage Therapy for Back Pain with Visceral Manipulation. During this course I was able to identify History, Indications/Contraindications for Palpation and Myofascial Listening. I also learned how to identify and release the Liver, Stomach, Mesentery, and Large Colon.
I also took a refresher on Prenatal massage and was able to learn updated guidelines, massage and pregnancy loss, Hydrotherapy/essential oils, about Preeclampsia, Mood disorders, Labor/delivery, along with Postpartum regarding massage.
My last class was about Managing Fibromyalgia. Being able to understand the basics of the condition regarding symptoms and what I can do as a therapist to bring good change for the client.