Massage Presentations - 1 CEU
"Massage Connections" in Portland and the "LMT Gathering" in Salem are a series of presentations organized by Oregon School of Massage for LMTs and massage students. The presentations are intended as an opportunity to learn about topics of interest and network with fellow professionals. There is no charge for these events. One hour of continuing education (for Oregon massage licensure) will be granted for each of the above presentations. Bring a colleague. Other healthcare professionals are welcome. For more information, please call the location nearest you.
Upcoming Events
Effects of Massage on Digestion - Michael Sumner, LMT
Tuesday, February 2nd, 7-8:30PM - 1 CEU
Oregon School of Massage - 2111 Front St -Building 3, Salem
Free - Call 503-585-8912 to reserve a seat.
Effects of Massage on Digestion - Stress and tension have long been associated with digestive problems. As negative emotions build up, physical changes such as tightening of muscles can occur. Fascia surrounding the organs hardens, limiting organ flexibility and the flow of blood and energy. Michael will introduce use of deep tissue and Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese internal organ massage) to aid in digestion and elimination. He will also touch on anatomy of the abdomen and pelvic floor.
Michael Sumner, LMT #10763, NCBTMB is a practitioner of Japanese Restorative Massage. He and his wife Beverly own Altair Therapeutic Massage in Salem. Michael travelled to Thailand to train in Chi Nei Tsang and was an assistant instructor at Palmetto Jujitsu Academy and healing Arts center in Lexington, SC. Michael teaches Massage-Assessment and Application, as well as Active Isolated Stretching at OSM. He is a NCBTMB certified provider of Continuing Education for Massage Therapists.
Those attending will receive a certificate for one hour of massage continuing education credit.
BOWENWORK® with Pratiti Fullerton
Monday, Feb 8th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm - 1 CEU
Held at: Oregon School of Massage, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd #100, Portland
Free - Call 503-244-3420 to reserve a seat.
Bowenwork with Pratiti Fullerton: Bowenwork, developed in Australia, is based on the principle that our bodies are self-healing, and with the right stimulation, can return to a healthy state. Pratiti Fullerton, with 13 years of experience practicing Bowenwork and 2 years of teaching will be presenting information on the history and philosophy of this technique.
Bowenwork practitioners use a series of very gentle, precise manipulations, called "moves" on muscles, joints and connective tissue that send messages to the brain and initiate the body's own healing mechanisms. After each move has been executed the practitioner allows time for the body to respond before administering the next. The nature of this work allows the practitioner to get maximum results with minimal physical effort, and a practitioner can treat more than one client at a time.
Pratiti will explain how the classic, four-part Bowenwork move is done and some participants will have a chance to experience a sample of the work. Come and get a taste of this unique style of bodywork on Monday evening February 8th from 6:30- 8:00 at the Portland OSM campus.
Those attending will receive a certificate for one hour of massage continuing education credit.
Pratiti Fullerton began her massage career in California in 1986 and has been studying Bowenwork since 1996. A 2005 graduate of Oregon School of Massage, she has been a Registered Bowenwork Instructor since November 2007. Pratiti is currently practicing Bowenwork at her clinic in St. Helens.
Examples of Previous Presentations
NEUROFASCIAL PROCESSING - Kim Holman
PRANIC HEALING & Energy Hygiene for LMTs
TAX TOPICS FOR SELF-EMPLOYED PRACTITIONERS - Margo Bowman
EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES FOR LMT’S – Panel Presentation
BODYWORK and PSYCHOLOGY with Kate Jobe
MOTHERTOUCH: Nuturing Touch for Birth (a film)
YOGA for LMTS - Dr. Zhora Campbell, D.C.
MASSAGE BUSINESS LEGAL TOPICS - Types of Business Entities
LISTENING TO THE BODY - Joan Williamson, MA, LPC
AN EVENING OF REFLEXOLOGY INFORMATION presented by Amy Goetz, NBCR
THUMBBY™ WORKSHOP - Susan Baer
TAX TOPICS FOR SELF-EMPLOYED PRACTITIONERS with Margo Bowman
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN EUROPE presented by Neil Moore
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
ENERGY HYGIENE – An Introduction to Pranic Healing
ON BECOMING A PROFESSION with Rick Rosen
PLANTAR FASCIITIS with Russell Colgan, DC
