Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage - School of Continuing Education

Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
School of Continuing Education

Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage is approved by NCBTMB as a continuing education approved provider.

"As massage therapists, continuing education gives us an opportunity to learn new techniques to improve our skill set."

Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage (NVSTM) provides an opportunity for massage therapists to continue their education in massage therapy. Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage delivers advanced massage education so that our students increase their existing skill set and provide the highest quality massage treatments to their clients.

Continuing Education Course Descriptions:

Myofascial Release Introduction:

A 1-hour talk about the three-part course.

Myofascial Release Part I, II & III:

In this workshop you will learn to identify, manipulate, and release myofascial tissue that holds chronic, painful, and exhausting stress and tension.

Hot Stone Therapy:

Smooth basalt stones are placed on the body to warm and relax muscles. Students will learn the uses and benefits of hot stones in conjunction with therapeutic massage. Supplies, equipment, temperature range and cleaning of the stones will be thoroughly explained and demonstrated to perform a safe therapeutic treatment.

Reiki I:

Reiki means universal life energy and Reiki treatments are administered by the "laying on of hands." This course is the starting point for experiencing and working with healing energy.

Reiki II:

This course is a continuation of Reiki I where attunements are provided to the student, which creates a link between the student and the Reiki source.

Reiki III:

This course is a continuation of Reiki II and is a teacher/master level.

Tui Na - Chinese Medical Massage & Visceral Manipulation:

A variety of Chinese hand techniques are provided that are deep and vigorous in nature, however not painful to perform. Tui Na treats conditions that would require physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic or sports therapy.

Lomi Lomi with Japanese Facial Massage:

A Hawaiian therapeutic massage technique known as the "dance of massage" because of its long flowing style and continuous beat. The basis for Lomi Lomi is an integration of mind, body and soul in a ritual of transformation and inspiration.

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