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Hands-Free Thai Massage: Level One
April 28, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - April 30, 2017 @ 5:30 pm
BEING A GREAT THERAPIST DOESN’T HAVE TO BE HARD ON YOUR BODY!
Our unique HandsFree style classes integrate principles from martial arts, bodywork and yoga. Massage therapists – save your hands, establish a sustainable practice for years to come.
April 28-30, 2017 (1 weekend)
- April 28th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
- April 29th, 9:30am-5:30pm
- April 30th, 9:30am-5:30pm
Hours: 20 (certificate awarded upon completion)
CE Hours: 17 (NCBTMB approved)
Prerequisites: Level One Fundamentals, or equivalent Thai Massage training
$500 (includes materials and certificate)
Class size is limited – Early Registration is Recommended!
Training held at: F.LO.A.T
3027 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
About this Course:
This weekend course provides an introduction to the techniques of HandsFree Thai, which allow the practitioner to work on clients in a way that is highly beneficial for the receiver and safe for the practitioner. Many asana variations using feet and knees, comprising a 2-hour treatment. Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent.
Learn to work on large or heavily muscled clients OR ANYONE in a way that is highly effective for you the practitioner as well as for the client. Asana variations using feet, legs and knees allow the therapist to provide broad, deep pressure without endangering the hands, wrists or shoulders. It’s AMAZING work and clients rave about the effectiveness and change in their bodies.
In this class, we learn a 2-hour treatment sequence that employs all treatment positions (supine, side lying, prone and seated). This is an excellent way for the practitioner to safely work with athletes and other clients who require deeper pressure without putting stress on themselves. You can literally do this work all day long and feel relaxed and fulfilled because of the results!
As in all of our courses, we maintain a strong therapeutic focus in our teaching, guiding the student in how to work with specific issues of pain or dysfunction. We employ the principles of Clinical Thai Bodywork to teach the student patterns of pain and its origins while using HandsFree techniques.
Thai massage has a long tradition of walking techniques, as do many other cultures. These techniques can be practiced without elaborate equipment such as ropes, bars or specially made treatment rooms. If the practitioner is developing balance, a simple object like a chair is sufficient to help maintain safe balance while on the client. We teach the student to be able to do this work with as little mechanical assistance as possible. This work will change the way you work forever!