Continuing Education for Licensed Massage Practitioners

All workshops held at Passages Retreat Center

Exceptional Instruction at Reasonable Rates

These classes are the regular offerings of our gifted instructors.  Our curricula is truly world class and unique to Washington State.  Passages is a serene workspace in a natural woodland setting where class time or lunch time can be spent outdoors in our organic gardens.  Our goal is to provide instruction to transition bodyworkers into true artisans of their craft. 

Continuing education coursework satisfies Washington State Health Department licensure, AMTA and NCBTMB requirements.  Those instructors who are NCBTMB approved are listed.  Passages Retreat Center is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork as a continuing education Approved Provider. 

Please let us know what you'd like to see on the schedule for continued expansion in 2010 & 2011.   We are looking forward to a 100 hour Esalen Certification course in Spring 2011.  Brian Utting will return this Fall for another dinner lecture and Deep Tissue class.  Donna Bajelis's Structural Integration was amazing and she has said she'll return.  All other requests cheerfully considered, especially for groups.  Check the web site periodically for new dates.  If you would like to be on our mailing list, please send your email and snail mail addresses to passages@charter.net  Your support is gratefully requested in order to continue providing top quality continuing education in North Central Washington.

To register for a class, please send a $50 deposit to Passages Retreat Center.  Itemize your name and address with the requested class.  Please send a deposit for every class!  It is most helpful if you do not pay in full; please send only the $50 deposit. Upon receipt, we will mail you a confirmation along with supplies list.  Deposits are fully refundable if class is full or needs to be cancelled by Passages or the instructor.  If you find you are unable to attend after registering, deposits are refundable ONLY if request to withdraw is received in writing 3 weeks prior to class. 

Certificates of Completion are presented at the end of the workshop and kept on file for 5 years.  In the event you need another copy we are happy to mail you a new one for a fee of $15.

Massage Workshops Page is arranged chronologically.

Check back periodically for further updates. 

 
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June

June 20, 21 & 22
Acutonics Level I

This workshop introduces the Acutonics Healing System and is open to anyone interested in studying Acutonics.   Participants explore the philosophy, cosmology, and scientific and mystical roots of Acutonics. The workshop focuses on the cross-cultural uses of sound, concepts of the human body as sound resonator, energy meridians and points as pathways for sound, concepts of the world harmonies, cellular memory, sound imprinting, and reformatting. It offers fresh new insights into pre-meridian energy networks.
Students learn how to apply Acutonics precision calibrated tuning forks, using sound intervals that are based on the orbital properties of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. A wide variety of physical, psychological, and spiritual conditions are treated through the use of the extraordinary vessels, microcosmic orbit, windows to the sky, and selected points with transformational overtones.
Participants experience the art of listening, cellular re-entraining, attuning, and their combined role in biological reharmonization. Students learn to work with the Acutonics Earth Moon Set and the Acutonics Solar 7th Set.

Instructor Susan Wadden 
Cost $385;24 CE hours.   Includes workbook materials.   NCBTMB Provider   
9 am to 6 pm daily

July

July 13 Changed to July 25. 

Ethics

The issues surrounding the ethics of touch and caring within our profession, especially as we work with clients in "altered states of consciousness".  An interactive day with real-life scenarios, self-examination, and case studies from our practices.  NCBTMB Provider #451213-10

Instructor  Sheila Morris                       
Cost $100;   6 CE hours
noon-6pm

August
 

Closed for workshops in August.  Im checking out bodywork in the Himalayas!

September

September 26

Hot Stone Massage

This one day workshop includes everything you need to practice immediately.  Heater unit and stone set that you hand select included in price.  We cover safety, choosing stones, & set up.  Learn, practice and receive a full body procedure, plus how to use stones as treatment tools.  Marketing tools to “make it your own”.  This class has established Hot Stone Massage practices for spas & independent practitioners in Alaska, Oregon, Washington & Idaho since 1998.   NCBTMB Provider #451213-10

Instructor Sheila Morris, LMP                      
Cost:  $250 All inclusive;    8 CE hours
9 am- 6pm
 

Finishing Touch; The Way of the Bodyworker
Twelve-week, 100 hour mentoring program; $1,800

This training program is designed to introduce a variety of modalities, fine tune your touch, and build a practice. Learn how to develop your own distinctive skills and talent. Coursework includes review of muscles with treatment specific to each muscle and/or group, with assessment and resolution of issues. Learn business tools, rules and regulations, plus various license procedures. We will especially focus on learning to listen to your intuition and building your confidence in communicating directly with soft tissue through your hands. Practice making every stroke with intention, learning the art of gentle feedback, and choosing the right modality for each person. In addition, this program will help you create your own unique and secure space for your clients. Leave with complete confidence in your abilities!

This mentoring program is limited to 4 people per 12 week session and is by application only.　 You must fill out an application in order to be considered for this program. This allows full interaction between classmates while providing individual attention from our professional team. Class times will be arranged by mutual agreement and will include some evenings & some weekends. 　Runs April to June and October to December. 　

October

October 17 & 18

The Essence of Esalen(R) Massage: an Introduction for Practitioners

This course will introduce the essential elements of the flowing Esalen Massage style and specific ways of integrating this approach into your work.   This is an exploration into the artistry of touch-- making a massage more than just an application of techniques so that it becomes a profound experience for both Practitioner and recipient.  You will learn to bring greater integration and connection to your session with the Esalen long stroke and to be more effective in your practice by deepening your awareness and the quality of your touch.  There will be specific hands-on work as well as time for attention to your own body mechanics.  This is a comprehensive approach to improving your skills as a massage professional and the only opportunity to learn and experience Esalen massage in Washington State.  

Instructor Dean Marson, LMP
Cost: $300;  16 CE hours NCBTMB Provider

9-6 daily

October 10 & 11

Part 2 of Lecture Series with Brian Utting.  Details to follow.  Topic is nutrition for our own well being.  Time will be 2-7.

Monday, October 11 will be a Deep Tissue Fundamentals with focus to follow.  Stay tuned! 

October 24 & 25

Active Client / Focused Applications

Learn techniques to deal with chronic pain from injury and tendonitis.  Focus on individual muscles of the upper and lower body to start the client on the path to optimal function.  Methods include assessment, Pin & Stretch, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and increasing range of motion.  NCBTMB Provider #451213-10

Instructor Sheila Morris, LMP 
October 24, Lower Body, October 25, Upper Body,
Cost $125 per day;  8 CE hours per day. 
9 am - 6 pm

November

Sunday November 6

Massage Therapy and Emotional Release

Together we will talk about the healing potential of emotional release, ask questions, share experiences and learn some simple skills to "be with" a client, as well as "being with" ourselves in the process.  We will also learn skills to help ourselves be clear emotionally.
 

Instructor JoAnn Zugel

Cost $40 - $80 sliding scale
4 CE hours ; 10 am - 2 pm