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I provide continuing education (CE) courses to massage therapists. Home study courses are NCBTMB, AL & FL approved (SOME are MS approved). All in-class workshops are NCBTMB and MS, AL, and FL state approved. Classes are held mainly in the Memphis area; however, if you would like to schedule a workshop in your area please contact me at 901-413-2616 or by email at ceinstructor@comcast.net; or by fax at 901-759-3697
Please browse the website and click the links on the right for a more detailed description of the courses I currently offer. Discounts apply when enrolling in more than one workshop at a time.
ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING:
AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) is a sports-oriented class using assisted stretches to achieve muscle strength and flexibility; it is a 2-day course, for a total of 12 CE hours - Cost is $225 plus $35 for the textbook (Active Isolated Stretching by Aaron Mattes) Self stretching assisted stretching on others are taught - Classes will be held on the following dates: The March 15-16/2012 class has been cancelled. Lower Body - Friday & Saturday 4/13-14/2012 from 10:00-5:00 both days @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119 Upper & Lower Body - Friday & Saturday 8/24-25/2012 from 11:00-4:00 both days - Murfreesboro, TN
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AROMATHERAPY & MASSAGE:
Aromatherapy and Massage is a 6-CE hours course - Cost is $135 - Classes will be held on the following dates: Wednesday 2/29/12 from 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119 Tuesday 8/21/12from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Learn about the most popular essential oils, their therapeutic benefits and how to use them. Participants create their own aromatherapy oils and lotions and use them on each other. Don't miss this informative and fun workshop!
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ACUPRESSURE FOR NECK & LOW BACK PAIN:
6-CE Hours - Cost is $135 - classes will be held on the following dates: Wednesday 4/4/12 from 12:00-6:00 pm (very short breaks) @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Park Suite 4, Memphis, TN (Estate Drive between Poplar & Park)o
Monday 8/13/12 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Discover how to relieve headaches and neck, shoulder, low back and sciatica pain by manipulating specific acupressure points. Learn a self-acupressure technique as well as techniques to benefit others.
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ACUPRESSURE FOR WRIST/ARM PAIN:
4-CE Hours - $95 - Classes will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday 2/1/12 from 10:00-2:00 pm @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Park #4, Memphis, TN (Estate Drive between Poplar & Park)
Wednesday 8/8/12 from 1:00-5:00 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Learn how acupressure can help relieve wrist and arm pain due to everyday stress and strain or repetitive strains such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A self-acupressure routine is taught as well as a routine to practice on each other.
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ACUPRESSURE/STRESS RELIEF:
6-CE hours - Cost is $135 - Classes will be held on the following dates: Saturday 2/11/2012 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN Thursday 8/9/12 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
This course is for the practitioner interested in learning acupressure points that help relieve emotional stress and anxiety. Self acupressure techniques are taught as well as a technique to use on clients.
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ACUPRESSURE FOR TONING THE FACE:
Learn a therapeutic acupressure face massage that actually tones the face muscles and improves the skin tone. 6-CE hours - $135
Classes scheduled on the following dates:
Friday 2/10/12 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119
Saturday 3/24/12 from 9:00-4:00 @ Anthem College, Nashville, TN
Monday 8/20/12 from 12:00-6:00 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
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ACU-YOGA FOR THE SPINE:
4-CE Hours - $95 - Classes will be held on the following dates:
Saturday 2/18/2012 from 12:00-4:00 @ Bodyscapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy Suite 4, Memphis, TN 38119
Sunday 8/12/2012 from 12:00-4:00 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Learn a routine using a combination of acupressure points and Yoga stretches. A self-AcuYoga routine is taught as well as a technique to practice on others.
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ACU-YOGA FOR BALANCING THE MERIDIANS:
4-CE Hours - Cost is $95 - Classes will be held on the following dates:
Thursday 2/9/12 from 12 noon - 4:00 pm @ Bodyscapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119
Friday 8/3/12 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
This class teaches a combination of acupressure points and Yoga stretches to balancing the meridians in the body. A self-AcuYoga routine is taught as well as a routine to practice on each other.
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SHIATSU, JIN SHIN & DO-IN :
18-CE Hours (3-Days) - Cost is $310 - Classes will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday March 7-9/2012 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119 (Off Estate Drive, between Poplar & Park)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 27-29, 2012 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Learn self-care routines in qi gong and acu-yoga exercises; plus table work in Shiatsu, Jin Shin and Do-In acupressure bodywork!
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HOT STONE BASICS:
12 CE hours; a 2-day workshop - cost is $225; Classes will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday & Thursday 11/14-15//2012 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN
Discover the benefits of hot stone therapy and how warm stones effect the body. Learn a full-body hot stone therapy technique.
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LYMPH DRAINAGE BASICS:
6 CE Hours - Cost is $135 - classes will be held on the following dates Friday 3/2/12 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119
Review the anatomy of the lymphatic system and how lymph flows through the body to keep our immune systems healthy and strong. Learn how to give a full-body lymph drainage massage.
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SINUSE RELIEF MASSAG:
Learn a 30-minute technique to help relieve sinus congestion. Uses acupressure and lymph drainage techniques along with hot compresses for a most relaxing and uplifting experience. Can be added to your menu of services as an add-on or as a new service. 4-CE hours - cost is $95. Classes are scheduled on the following dates: Friday 3/23/12 from 9:00-1:00 @ Anthem College, Nashville, TN
Friday 7/6/12 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119
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SCALP MASSAGE WITH OILS:
4 CE hours - Cost is $95 - Classes will be held on the following dates:
Friday 3/23/12 from 2:00-6:00 pm @ Anthem College, Nashville, TN
Learn a relaxing and invigorating scalp massage using oils and hot compresses that relieves headaches and conditions the scalp and hair.
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RAINDROP TECHNIQUE:
6-CE Hours' cost is $135 - Classes will be held on the following dates: Thursday 3/1/12 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119
Learn the Raindrop Therapy Technique as taught by Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils and unravel the potent powers of the essential oils used in this powerful form of bodywork.
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PRE-NATAL MASSAGE:
Pre-Natal Massage is a 2-day workshop, for a total of 12 CE hours. Cost is $225 plus $20 for textbook (Massage During Pregnancy by Bette Waters) - Classes will be held on the following dates: Tuesday & Wednesday 4/10-11/2012 from 10:00-5:00 both days @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Park Suite 4, Memphis, TN
Learn the physical and psychological changes that take place during pregnancy as well as table positioning for the mother-to-be to insure her safety and comfort. Textbook entitled Pregnancy During Massage by Bette Waters is used during class and is available for purchase for $20.
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REFLEXOLOGY BASICS:
This is a 2-day; 12 CE hour course. Cost is $225 plus $25 for textbook (The Reflexology Manual by Pauline Wills) Classes will be held on the following dates: Sunday & Monday 3/11 and 3/12/2012; from 10:00-5:00 both days @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38119\
Wednesday & Thursday 4/18 and 4/19/2012 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN Wednesday 4/18 is from 12 noon - 6:00 & Thursday 4/19 is from 10:00-5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8/4 & 8/5/2012 from 10:00-5:00 both days @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Participants draw and color their own foot charts and learn a 1-hour Reflexology technique on the feet and hands.
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PRE & POST EVENT SPORTS:
6-CE Hours - cost is $135 - classes will be held on the following dates:
Monday 3/19/12 from 12:00-6:00 pm @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Park Suite 4, Memphis, TN (Estate Drive, between Poplar & Park) Saturday 7/7/12 from 10:00-5:00 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Learn how to set-up for both pre-event and post-event sports massage events and techniques for both as well.
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RESTORATIVE/REHABILITATIVE SPORTS:
6-CE Hours - cost is $135 - Classes will be held on the following dates: Tuesday 3/20/12 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, Tn 38119 Sunday 7/8/12 from 10:00-5:00 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
This course is for the practitioner wanting to learn more about maintenance massage on athletes and how to keep them at peak performance between events as well as techniques that help prevent injuries to overworked muscles.
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TN LAW:
TN Law is a 2-hour CE courses approved by both the TN Board and the NCBTMB and is a mandatory class for all TN LMTs. All TN LMTs MUST take this course during each CE cycle (currently is during the time frame 1-1-2009 thrugh 12-13-2010) - Cost is $50 - 2-CE HOUR ETHICS COURSES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH HOME STUDY FOR $30 EACH; 3-CE HOUR ETHICS COURSES ARE $35 EACH. Classes are scheduled on the following dates:
Thursday 2/9/12 from 6:00-8:00 pm @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119 Wednesday 3/28/12 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN Friday 7/6/12 from 4:00-6:00 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN Wednesday 8/8/12 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
TN Law is $50 2-CE Hour Ethics home study courses are $30 each
3-CE Hour Ethics home study courses are $35 each
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CPR (ADULT) AED & FIRST AID:
Learn Adult CPR and AED plus First Aid (mandatory for MS LMTs but does not count as a CE) as approved by the American Heart Association (if you are a TN LMT this class is not mandatory but will count as a CE). Cost is $50 ($20 extra to purchase manual).
Classes are scheduled on the following dates (Classes are limited to 5 people):
Friday 2/17/2012 from 12:00-4:30 @ BodyScapes, 5390 Estate Office Pkwy #4, Memphis, TN 38119
Wednesday 3/14/12 from 12:00-4:30 @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Thursday 4/12/12 from 4:00-8:00 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
Saturday 8/11/12 from 12:00-4:30 pm @ BodyScapes, Memphis, TN
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CE WORKSHOP COST:
Costs of Workshops
If paying by check or check or money order, a minimum $50.00 nonrefundable deposit is due for each workshop in which you are enrolling. Please send payment to: Vicki Sutherland, P.O. Box 381664, Germantown, TN 38183-1664.
You may also pay with your PayPal account, debit card or credit card.
This option is offered when you submit the enrollment form. If selecting this payment option, you must pay for the entire cost of the workshop(s) in which you are enrolling. Cost of workshops are calculated as follows:
6 CE hour in-class workshops:
- Enroll in 1 in-class workshop - $135.00
- Enroll in 2 in-class workshops at the same time - $225.00
- Enroll in 3 in-class workshops at the same time - $310.00
- Enroll in 4 in-class workshops at the same time - $395.00
- Enroll in 5 in-class workshops at the same time - $475.00
12 CE hour in-class workshops:
Enroll in 1 in-class workshop - $225.00
Enroll in 2 in-class workshops at the same time - $395.00
Enroll in 3 in-class workshops at the same time - $565.00
Any questions? Please email me or contact me at 901-413-2616.
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