INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN BODYWORK
For Massage Therapists
Would you like to spend a fun day exploring the ideas and hands-on work that are the basis for Chinese Acupressure, Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic Massage? In this course you will learn ancient concepts behind these types of treatments, experience hands-on practice of several techniques (many of which you can easily incorporate into relaxation table massage sessions), and take away an enjoyable self-treatment routine that you can add to your own daily health practices.
Asian Bodywork treatments are becoming more and more commonplace offerings by massage therapists in a wide variety of settings. Destination spas and resorts routinely offer treatments such as Thai Massage, Shiatsu, and Ayurvedic (Indian) techniques. Acupressure is offered at the mall, chair massage routines are increasingly based on Shiatsu techniques, and TV and magazine articles featuring these approaches have piqued the curiosity of the massage-receiving public.
Satisfy your own curiosity and acquire knowledge and techniques you can share with your clients!
This 6-hour course includes:
• The theories behind Shiatsu, Chinese Acupressure, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic practice.
• The meridians, acupressure points, sen lines, and marma points.
• Instruction in the use of manual pressure, stretches, and other techniques to effect relaxation, pain relief, range of motion, and improved over-all health. This will allow a therapist to use palms, elbows, forearms, knees, and, feet, which, with proper body mechanics, can prevent wear and tear on thumbs, fingers, wrists, and shoulders.
• A simple “Self Shiatsu” routine that you can customize for your own health benefits.
• Handouts summarizing the concepts, meridians, and techniques.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for floor-mat work (Yoga apparal, for example).
David Washburn, LMT, LMTI, is a massage therapist with over 19 years of experience and over 1000 hours of basic and advanced training. He has studied Shiatsu with Randall Cummins of Chicago, Thai Massage with Lotus Palm School of Toronto, Ayurvedic Massage with Mark Nasralla of the Crossings Spa in Austin, and Zero Balancing with David Lauterstein. David also specializes in myofascial massage, sports massage, lymphatic massage, and chair massage. Before moving to Wichita Falls he owned a private practice and worked at world-class spas in Austin, Texas, and is currently a candidate for certification in Zero Balancing.