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OMTA
1710 Oakhurst Court
Eugene, OR 97402-8002

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Continuing Education University

 

Upcoming classes in Eugene and Tacoma.


 

TACOMA

Sunday, February 28
9 am to 4:30 pm
Massage Connection School of Natural Healing
13 Oregon Avenue, Suite 408 (elevator)
Tacoma, Washington

Each class is six CE hours. Select one of two classes:

Emotional Freedom Techniques
or
Repetitive Strain Injuries—Upper Extremities


Robert Bike, LMT #5473
Introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques

Register online at: http://eft1tacoma.eventbrite.com
or mail a check, money order or credit card info for $125.00 to:
Robert Bike
1710 Oakhurst Court
Eugene, OR 97402-8002

or call: 541-465-9486

Make checks payable to:
Robert Bike LMT LLC

Based on the ancient principles of acupuncture, Dr. Roger Callahan (Thought Field Therapy, TFT) discovered that tapping could release phobias. Gary Craig (Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT) simplified the tapping procedure. Robert Bike will show you how to use EFT to enhance your practice and your life.

Just as cholesterol clogs blood vessels, negative emotions clog energy meridians, leading to illness and dis-ease. Tapping on energy meridians jars loose emotional clogs, realigns energy pathways, expels negative memories (sometimes without having to remember them), and quite often removes the resulting symptoms.

Some cases are complex and require more detailed attention from an experienced tapping practitioner.

These classes teach EFT, Tapping Therapy, and variations created by many people in the field.

EFT is a six-hour workshop that will equip you to produce rapid results with yourself and with clients in one session. Topics include the history and basis of tapping, the set-up, the tapping sequence, the gamut point, how to work with clients, what to say, when to stop, and practicing on yourself and others. This is a fun and lively experiential training.

High Success Rate

“So far, the effects of your treatment have been amazing. It has been two weeks, and I have had no desire to drink at all.”—Natalie, Oregon

“Given what a skeptic I am, I find myself even more surprised with the total lack of cravings I have for chocolate.”—Vicky, Las Vegas

“Robert, you are a gracious and humble teacher. Even though you refuse to take credit for the healings that occur, I believe it is your skill as a teacher, and your ability to create a safe yet stimulating space that has enabled me to progress so quickly.”—Jo, Salem

Robert Bike, EFT-ADV, LMT # 5473, has used Emotional Freedom Techniques since 2004. Always looking for a panacea for his clients, a single healing method that works for everything, he found that Emotional Freedom Techniques truly does work for almost everything with no negative side effects. A body worker since 1981, Robert has a private practice in Eugene. Try a session, or take a class. Let EFT work its magic on you!

Robert is currently serving as the President of the Oregon Massage Therapists Association and is a Professional Member of the Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals (ABMP).


Donovan Monroe, LMT #10214
Repetitive Strain Injuries - Upper Extremities

Register Online at: http://rsitacoma.eventbrite.com/
or mail a check, money order or credit card info for $125.00 to:
Donovan Monroe
3310 SE Division St.
Portland, Or 97202

or call: 503-984-1963

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), RSI’s are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem. Most repetitive strain injuries can be prevented and treated with massage therapy. This class is designed to teach 12 of the most common repetitive strain injuries that affect the upper extremities.

We will discuss the varying causes, symptoms, treatments and preventative measures. I incorporate myo-fascial release, trigger point, deep tissue, PNF and general massage techniques into the class to help create the most effective treatments.

The conditions discussed include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Frozen Shoulder, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis. Guyon’s Canal, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, Trigger Finger and Dupuytren’s Contracture.

This class focuses heavily on the ability to comprehend the various conditions our clients may present.

There is a solid scientific background to this class. The goal of the class is to give us as massage therapists the necessary knowledge to address these conditions as they arise so that we may prevent them from getting worse.

We will learn what we can do, how to do it, and when we need to refer out to more qualified healthcare professionals. We will also learn how to prevent these injuries in ourselves so we may continue as long as possible in this great career of massage therapy.

Donovan Monroe, LMT # 10214 maintains a busy practice is Portland, Oregon. He has worked in natural health clinics as well as in private practice for the past 10 years. Donovan has assisted and taught for various seminars and schools.

In his free time, Donovan composes music for massage therapy.

Be sure to check out www.driftingintobliss.com when you get a chance!

Donovan is currently serving as OMTA's Portland Area Rep.


EUGENE

Sunday, May 2
9 am to 4:30 pm
Lane Community College
1059 Willamette Street
Downtown Campus, Eugene

Each class is six CE hours. Select one of three classes:

Emotional Freedom Techniques
or
Repetitive Strain Injuries—Upper Extremities
or
European Sports Stretching


Robert Bike, LMT #5473
Introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques

Register online at: http://eft1e.eventbrite.com
or mail a check, money order or credit card info for $125.00 to:
Robert Bike
1710 Oakhurst Court
Eugene, OR 97402-8002

or call: 541-465-9486

Make checks payable to:
Robert Bike LMT LLC

Based on the ancient principles of acupuncture, Dr. Roger Callahan (Thought Field Therapy, TFT) discovered that tapping could release phobias. Gary Craig (Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT) simplified the tapping procedure. Robert Bike will show you how to use EFT to enhance your practice and your life.

Just as cholesterol clogs blood vessels, negative emotions clog energy meridians, leading to illness and dis-ease. Tapping on energy meridians jars loose emotional clogs, realigns energy pathways, expels negative memories (sometimes without having to remember them), and quite often removes the resulting symptoms.

Some cases are complex and require more detailed attention from an experienced tapping practitioner.

These classes teach EFT, Tapping Therapy, and variations created by many people in the field.

EFT is a six-hour workshop that will equip you to produce rapid results with yourself and with clients in one session. Topics include the history and basis of tapping, the set-up, the tapping sequence, the gamut point, how to work with clients, what to say, when to stop, and practicing on yourself and others. This is a fun and lively experiential training.

High Success Rate

“So far, the effects of your treatment have been amazing. It has been two weeks, and I have had no desire to drink at all.”—Natalie, Oregon

“Given what a skeptic I am, I find myself even more surprised with the total lack of cravings I have for chocolate.”—Vicky, Las Vegas

“Robert, you are a gracious and humble teacher. Even though you refuse to take credit for the healings that occur, I believe it is your skill as a teacher, and your ability to create a safe yet stimulating space that has enabled me to progress so quickly.”—Jo, Salem

Robert Bike, EFT-ADV, LMT # 5473, has used Emotional Freedom Techniques since 2004. Always looking for a panacea for his clients, a single healing method that works for everything, he found that Emotional Freedom Techniques truly does work for almost everything with no negative side effects. A body worker since 1981, Robert has a private practice in Eugene. Try a session, or take a class. Let EFT work its magic on you!

Robert is currently serving as the President of the Oregon Massage Therapists Association, is a Professional Member of the Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and is a member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP).


Donovan Monroe, LMT #10214
Repetitive Strain Injuries - Upper Extremities

Register Online at: http://rsieugene.eventbrite.com/
or mail a check, money order or credit card info for $125.00 to:
Donovan Monroe
3310 SE Division St.
Portland, Or 97202

or call: 503-984-1963

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), RSI’s are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem. Most repetitive strain injuries can be prevented and treated with massage therapy. This class is designed to teach 12 of the most common repetitive strain injuries that affect the upper extremities.

We will discuss the varying causes, symptoms, treatments and preventative measures. I incorporate myo-fascial release, trigger point, deep tissue, PNF and general massage techniques into the class to help create the most effective treatments.

The conditions discussed include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Frozen Shoulder, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis. Guyon’s Canal, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, Trigger Finger and Dupuytren’s Contracture.

This class focuses heavily on the ability to comprehend the various conditions our clients may present.

There is a solid scientific background to this class. The goal of the class is to give us as massage therapists the necessary knowledge to address these conditions as they arise so that we may prevent them from getting worse.

We will learn what we can do, how to do it, and when we need to refer out to more qualified healthcare professionals. We will also learn how to prevent these injuries in ourselves so we may continue as long as possible in this great career of massage therapy.

Please bring sheets.

Donovan Monroe, LMT # 10214 maintains a busy practice is Portland, Oregon. He has worked in natural health clinics as well as in private practice for the past 10 years. Donovan has assisted and taught for various seminars and schools.

In his free time, Donovan composes music for massage therapy.

Be sure to check out www.driftingintobliss.com when you get a chance!

Donovan is currently serving as OMTA's Portland Area Rep.


Carol Duncan LMT #6367, RA
European Sports Stretching


Register Online at: esse.eventbrite.com
or mail a check, money order or credit card info for $125.00 to:
Carol Duncan, LMT
2179 Azalea Drive
Elkton, Oregon 97436

Take your massage practice to a whole new level!

Learn how to effectively stretch your clients and yourself using European Sports Stretching.

Developed by Carol Duncan, LMT, RA, as a way to help prevent injuries among her daughter’s high school volleyball team, it proved its efficacy with a year of no injuries and led Carol to establish it in her daily massage practice.

Effective for tendonitis, preventing sprains & strains, giving greater flexibility (even in the elderly), better balance, and promoting better health, ESS can easily be incorporated into relaxation or therapeutic massage.

ESS is easy to learn, with short two second stretches that speak to the muscle, bringing it to proper resting length.

You will learn this powerful yet simple technique and be able to use it immediately!

Six hours of hands on training.

Please bring sheets and wear loose clothing.

Carol Duncan has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1997 and a Registered Aromatherapist since 2004. She owns Massage Central and Heaven'Scent Aromatherapy in Sutherlin, Oregon. Carol has been using and teaching ESS since 2000. Carol is OMTA's Vice President and is a Professional Member of ABMP.

Last updated Friday, January 29, 2010 7:05 PM Pacific Time.
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