Acupoints For Bodyworkers
Did you know you can ease neck, shoulder and back pain through the feet and hands?As a bodyworker, I know giving multiple deep massages and physical therapy can be hard on your own body. And let’s face it, we want to give great service without depleting ourselves!
I can teach you specific therapeutic acupressure points to use during massages. Your clients will love the results – while easing your physical burden.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
I. Intro to acupressure and shiatsu therapy
energy meridians, 5-element/organ theory, causes of disease
II. Benefits of acupressure therapy
including relief of musculoskeletal pain and injury and psychological imbalance
III. Overview of meridians and major acupoints
location, functions, symptoms of imbalance
IV. Specific conditions and their treatment
headache, stiff neck and shoulder, back pain, sciatica, knee pain, hip/piriformis pain, carpal tunnel
-Contraindications for specific points
V. Acupressure techniques and when to use
VI. Case studies and hands-on practice
Amie Brooke, MSOM, Lic. Ac, is a state and nationally- licensed acupuncturist with a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine. She is the owner of Blue Soulspace in the Vail Valley.
Her training includes both Chinese and Japanese style acupuncture and herbology, dietary counseling, meditation guidance, physical rehabilitation, and cranial sacral therapy.
Amie works with massage and physical therapists to help them incorporate Chinese Medicine into their bodywork and sports medicine treatments.
DETAILS
Class Dates:
Contact Amie to schedule your class:
amie (at) bluesoulspace.com
Bodyworker TESTIMONIALS
“I took Amie’s Acupoints class and wow, I can’t believe the immediate results I am getting with clients…they love it and so do I!“
“Learning acupressure points to incorporate into my massages is a game-changer. I now don’t have to work so hard to release tight muscles on clients when I use my “magic points.”