Two Very Special Classes
Fall 2008

Classes to be held this year will
be conducted in Houston, Texas.
See the list below for topics. Dates
and locations are not specific at
this point. It is hoped the two classes
will be presented in August and October.
Check back often. As soon as times and
dates are set they will be published here.
Combining Bio-Energy with Massage in the Treatment of Cancer
Patients.  
This 12 contact hours course contains many innovative energy and body
work techniques specifically developed for massage professionals working
with cancer patients.  This course is based on my experience working with
cancer patients at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, as well as my additional
training in Medical Massage Therapy (70 hours), Medical Qigong Therapy
(126 hours), and Treating Cancer Patients(18).  The main topics are as
follows:
        Energy Anatomy and Cancer
        Working with conventional Medical providers
        Purgation, Tonification, and Regulation of the Human Energy System
        Combining Massage and Energy Techniques
        Relieving physical and emotional issues with tapotement
        Working with connective tissue, or fascia
        Permanent removal of scar tissue
        Organ massage and Jing point therapy
        Relieving Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation
Special Class
Special Energy Techniques for Body Workers  
This 12 contact hours course, although designed specifically for Massage
Therapists, it will also be valuable to nurses, physical therapists, and other
healthcare professionals.  This course includes many bio-energetic
techniques  to improve the delivery of conventional healthcare. Some of the
health conditions to be addressed will include fibromyalgia, recovery from
surgery, asthma and alllergies, varicose veins, and other conditions. The main
topics to be covered include the following:

        Introduction to Energy Concepts
        Simple Energy Anatomy
        Experiencing Your Own Energy
        Preparing Yourself for Energy Work
        Relaxing Your Client with Energy
        Reducing or Eliminating Pain with Energy Work
        Working on Deep Tissue
        Tapotement of the Energy Channels to Relieve Stress
        Scar Tissue Reduction
        Integrating These Techniques into Your Practice