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