2012 Classes

In this Part II Course, you will have the opportunity to deepen your “listening” skills; learning to listen with   the heart. You will also deepen your understanding of the principles of Crano Sacral Therapy, as well as adding new skills; including dysfunctons of the cranial base and of the hard palate. Finally we will develop skill in indentification, evaluationand treatment of the cranial base and hard palate into a whole body protocol. Discover how you can incorporate this profoundly powerful, yet subtle, noninvasive therapy into your existing practice. The Skills you learn in this class will expand your “listening ability” and presence for your clients and yourself.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification: 45 CEU Hours

(Basic & Advanced, Vodder Technique)

May 21-26, 2012

Course Description: This 6-day MLD certification course is based on the techniques developed by Dr. Emil Vodder, Ph.D., MT. When skillfully applied, this therapeutic form of soft-tissue mobilization dramatically enhances lymph formation and promotes drainage within the superficial and deep systems of the lymph vascular network. During this course, students will be instructed in anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. Basic MLD treatment sequences as well as MLD treatment sequences for mild, medically uncomplicated upper and lower extremity lymphedema will be demonstrated and practiced. Each day will be divided into two sections: theoretical and hands-on application.

Course Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and the relevant scientific terminology related to the lymphatic system
• Demonstrate an understanding of the differentiation between the normal and diseased states of the lymphatic system (physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the indications and contraindications related to the use of MLD
• Competently perform the techniques of MLD for all body areas
• Develop appropriate treatment strategies for indications such as post-surgical edema, post-traumatic edema, fibromyalgia, general detoxification and other conditions
• Competently perform MLD on clients after breast surgery for cancer (clients at risk to develop lymphedema)
• Competently perform MLD on clients with mild, medically uncomplicated, primary or secondary lymphedema

Please note: This course will not prepare the participant for the Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) treatment of lymphedema. Students who are so motivated must take an additional certification training course and meet other requirements of enrollment.

Class Times:
A total of 45 hours of instruction are provided in this MLD Course, given over a 6-day period.

Usual class hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm.

Prerequisites:

This course is offered to all: Licensed/Registered Massage Therapists, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, RN, and MD.

*Massage therapists must show proof of completion of a minimum 500 hours training program or be certified through the NCBTMB.

Tuition:
The total tuition for the course is $950.00 (includes course manual). A deposit of $300.00 is required at the time of registration and will hold your spot until the total amount is due three (3) weeks prior to the first day of class. $100.00 is non-refundable; no refunds will be given in case of cancellation less than 3 weeks before class.

Instructor:

Rene Janiece, LMT, NCTMB, CLT

Rene brings nearly twenty-five years of experience in the field of massge and bodywork to ther classroom instruction.  She is a graduate of Scherer Institute of Natural Healing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has a broad background in both comfort-oriented and therapeutic modalitites.  Her private and clinically based practices have focused largely on palliative and hospice care, specializing in oncology.

Community outreach and education has been an important priority throughout Rene’s career. She has been a presenter at conferences, massage schools, cancer centers and outreach events focusing on cancer, lymphedema, caregiver support and hospice care. While also maintaining a private
practice, Rene’ has provided consulting and treatment services for medical offices, not-for-profit organizations, and hospitals in New Mexico, Colorado,
and Texas, often being instrumental in new program development.  She has been an assistant instructor for Klose Training’s MLD and Lymphedema Therapy Courses since 2004, and officially joined the faculty as a MLD Instructor in 2006.  In addition to her work with Klose Training & Consulting and her
clinical practice, Rene’ offers courses on massage and lymphedema awareness throughout the United States.