Massage Therapy

Continuing Education Credits Approved by NCBTMB

All manuals, certificates, and equipment will be available for use at the seminar.

For more information about the Allied Health Massage Therapy Programs call: Janet Baker, Director Allied Health at 215-968-8324, email: bakerj@bucks.edu

Courses

Cool Lift Face Rejuvenation (8CEs)

Learn a new and unique treatment for the face, designed to soften lines and creases, as well as tighten facial muscles. Staff

Prerequisite: Massage Therapist, Esthetician or Cos­metologist

Newtown Campus/ $225/ OHEAL 0106 WB1/ Sun 4/7, 9 am-6 pm

Couples Massage (3 hrs)

Have your special date night at home.  Learn how to massage your partner to reduce stress and muscle discomfort.  Weekend warrios and people who perform repetitive task will especially enjoy this class.  Some basic massage techniques will be taught as well as when not to use massage.  Staff

Newtown Campus /$45 per person or $80 per cou­ple/ RHEAL 0080 WB1/ Fri, 4/12, 6-9 pm

Advanced Reflexology I (8CEs)

Learn how to recognize and treat problem areas through reflex pathways to help relieve the client’s discomfort. Staff

Prerequisite: Basic Reflexology

Newtown Campus/ $225/ OHEAL 0105 WB1/ Sun 4/28, 9 am-6 pm

Executive Stress Relief (4CEs)

Offer your clients a whole new experience with the Executive Stress Relief treatment. It is a chance for them to experience a deep relaxation with incredible therapeutic results.  Staff

Prerequisite: Massage Therapist, Physical Therapist

Newtown Campus/ $125/ OHEAL 0107 WB1/ Sun 5/19, 9 am-1 pm  

Advanced Corrective Therapies   *NEW*
(21 CE hrs) 

This "hands-on" course focuses on an advanced foundational cross fiber friction stroke to facilitate the body’s healing process. Advanced Corrective Therapies lecture component uses computerized kinesiology animations as a visual tool to expand the therapist’s knowledge of muscle fiber direction, agonist/antagonist relationships and strain patterns. This expanded understanding and review of anatomy and assessment prepares the therapist to identify overactive and inhibited muscles. Once identified, we will focus on navigating through superficial tissue to isolate and treat deep myofascial tissues. Through the process of choosing, then layering, appropriate corrective techniques, adhesions are released, rehydration is facilitated, and the agonist/antagonists’ length/tension relationship is re-established. You will leave this 3-day, hands on seminar with the skills to take these techniques immedi-ately from classroom to your table.  Theresa Macy, LMT, CPDMT, CPT

Prerequisites: Graduate of an accredited 500-hour massage therapy program.

Supplies: Set of massage table sheets, headrest cover, unscented massage lotion or cream, massage table, note taking supplies

Recommended Text: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel

Newtown Campus/$375/OHEAL 0108 WB1/ Fri/Sat/Sun, 5/31, 6/1 & 6/2, 9am-5pm 

Massage & Clients with Cancer
(8 CE hrs)


This course will introduce therapist to the "new thoughts" of dealing with clients who have cancer. A basic overview discussing cancer, its contraindica-tions and approaching individuals who are still in treatment phase. Participants will be introduced to common medical terms, common side effects from treatment, lymphedema, levels of pressure and self-care.  Carrie Ann Wiedemann, LMT, MLD-CDT

Prerequisites: Massage Therapist, Nurse or Physical Therapist

Supplies: Massage Table & set of sheets.

Newtown Campus/ $199/ OHEAL 0109 WB1/ Sat., 6/8, 9am-6pm

Acupressure For Anyone – Your Health is in Your Hands
(24 CE hrs)

Acupressure for Anyone puts the extraordinary healing gifts of acupressure into the hands of ordinary people. It is designed to teach individuals of any age, profession or educational background to take charge of their own health using acupressure. Acupressure for Anyone provides simple methods that a person can apply on their own to enhance health, body awareness, and well-being. Acupressure formulas are given for common health issues such as headache, insomnia, colds & flu, digestion, etc. as well as powerful balancing formulas for managing stress and calming the mind and spirit.   Missy Oleaga, LMT

Prerequisites: None

Supplies: Bring sheets, wear comfortable clothes

Newtown Campus/$480/RHEAL 0087 WB1/ Tue-Fri, 6/11-6/14, 9am – 3:30 pm

Clinical Acupressure 1: Basic Applications
(24 CE hrs) 


This workshop teaches how to use acupressure to balance and energize the whole body and specific parts. Demonstration and practice show the application of formulas for all parts of the body, such as the head, neck, back, face, chest, abdomen, pelvis, legs and feet, arms and hands, and many symptoms, such as blood pressure, constipation, digestive problems, headaches, etc. You will learn to locate and access more than 35 potent acupressure points. In addition, you will also receive a clinical handbook and study guide with more than 70 specific acupressure formulas for specific body parts and conditions. Appropriate for clinical applications. This workshop is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience. Non-experienced practitioners should consider taking an introductory course such as the SEVA/Stress Release workshop or seek approval from the instructor.  Missy Oleaga, LMT

24 CEUs:

  1. Massage Therapists (NCBTMB)
  2. Acupuncturists (NCCAOM)
  3. Asian Bodywork Therapists (NCCAOM)
  4. Nurses (AHNA)

Newtown Campus/ $595/OHEAL 0110 WB1/ Thur-Sun, 6/20-6/23, 9 am-3:30 pm 

Previously Offered Courses:

Hot Stone Pedicure & Manicures (8 hrs)  Nature’s Stones, Inc. presents an innovative, full-body treatment in this hot stone pedicure & mani­cure session, including the use of warm stones about your neck in our patented Nexauna®, a stone warm­ing the center of your being on your belly, stones on your hands in specially designed mitts, and your feet resting on top of warm stones in the pedicure basin. Students should bring 6 Hand Towels and 2 Large Towels. 8 CE’s.  Prerequisite: Cosmetologist or Nail Technician

Massage for Kids (3 hrs):  This class teaches children that there is a good touch.  Parents can learn how to massage their children to help them sleep better, relax more, and comfort their tight and growing muscles. 

Basic Reflexology *No prerequisites  - anyone can take this course:  Learn how to perform a Basic Reflexology session taught by an expert instructor. You will learn the Ingham method of Reflexology as well the history and benefits. This 16-hour course offers hands-on learning. Increase your income with reflexology as a wonderful stand-alone treatment or as an add-on to a massage, facial, pedicure or manicure.

 To register, please call 215-968-8409.     For program questions, please call 215-968-8025