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Geriatric Massage - Level I
Geriatric Massage offers the Massage Therapist fundamental knowledge that will allow him/her to confidently and successfully work
with people in their 60’s, 70’s and beyond. Massage can play a powerful role in the improvement and maintenance of the physical and emotional well-being
of seniors. Older people vary greatly from each other even though they may be of the same age. The therapist must be able to assess the general condition
of each individual client and adjust his/her work accordingly.
Geriatric Massage- Level I
March 2, 3 & 4, 2012
(18 CE Hours)
Instructor: Sharon Puszko, LMT (Day-Break)
Hours: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm (Fri.)
9:00 am-5:30 pm (Sat. & Sun.)
$300 (4 weeks prior to the class)
$350 thereafter (Min. Dep $100)
This course will cover:
- Physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging
- Client assessment, cautions, and contraindications
- Modification of standard massage techniques and development of special methods to suit each client’s special needs
- Practical hands-on work with older people
- How to establish a geriatric massage practice
NOTE: If you can, please bring an elderly volunteer for the Sunday Clinic portion
of this seminar. Please have your volunteer call Erik at 305-285-6991 to confirm their attendance.
If you know anyone who would like to volunteer, please have them call for more information.
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