Includes:

• Clinical and Health Science review
• Professional Development review
• Developing effective treatment strategies relevant to the client's goals, signs and symptoms, functional abilities, and medical condition.

Free Introductory Chair Massage Training Date: November 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Come join in on a portion of the first day of class to see what this fun complete course has to offer.) Register by October 15, 2016. If you are interested in taking the complete Chair Massage Training Course, your hours will be applied to the full course upon registration. Please note the regular cost of the introductory class is valued at $125.00.

Location:
Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy
220 Lesmill Road, Toronto, Ontario

Massage can be an effective technique to improve the health, fitness and overall well-being of your canine companion. Massage can benefit all dogs including puppies, senior dogs, show dogs, agility dogs and service dogs. This course combines theory and practice in a classroom setting with dogs complemented by home study and case scenario practice. Participants will learn such topics as the general principles of massage, basic techniques, benefits of massage, basic animal anatomy and physiology, behavioural issues and common pathologies. This course is designed for people who: (1) are thinking about starting their own canine massage business practice; (2) want to gain skills to complement an existing business/skill set; or (3) simply want to learn how to massage their own dogs for relaxation and well-being purposes. Please call now to reserve your spot!

For all kinds of dogs - from puppies to service dogs to show dogs to seniors.

The 80% incidence of low back pain in North America is a staggering statistic and is something health care practitioners are faced with treating everyday. After taking this course, the Massage Therapist/student will be able to provide evidence-informed, professional, and knowledgeable care for their low back pain clients. The participant will learn about:

• The multi-dimensional and multifaceted structures forming the functional low back
• Theory and practical techniques for providing evidence-informed therapy, and self-care strategies for low back pain patients.
• Developing effective treatment strategies relevant to the client's goals, signs and symptoms, functional abilities, and medical condition.
• Creating a plan of management which emphasizes prophylactic training, as well as prevention of pain re-occurrence.
• General knowledge of unnecessarily prescribed pain medication for conditions treated with massage therapy

This course will teach and prepare students for a profession in osteopathy or assist practicing health care professionals such as chiro or RMT, integrating osteopathy into their existing practices.

Diploma is recognized by many osteopathy associations and insurance companies.

Osteopathy is a great up and coming modality!

Weekend Chair Massage Training Dates: Saturdays - November 5, 19, Dec 3, 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays - November 20, Dec 4, 11* from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

* Exam date if you feel you are ready

Future Weekend Chair Massage Training Dates:

- Starting January 14, 2017

Hollywood comes to RCCMT! Learn and Earn $$$

Cosmetic Acupuncture Course

• Booklet, Starter Kit, Acupuncture Chart
• In-class, practical, video, clinic

• Module 1 – Introduction to Medical Acupuncture, Overview of the 12 Channels and how they work, CNT, Safety, Contra-indications, Physiological response to the insertion of acupuncture needles, Palpation, Kit Contents, Measurements, Insertions of acupuncture needle, Lung Channel
• Module 2 - Review - Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen Channels, Upper Extremity Problems. Protocols for chronic and acute treatment of pain, common conditions of the muscles, joints and upper extremity. Treatments for the above.
• Module 3 – Review – Heart, Small Intestine, Urinary Bladder. Emphasis on spinal points for musculoskeletal pain and health challenges. (neck, lower back and extremities), Psycho-emotional health. Treatments for the above.
• Module 4 – Review – Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Warmer (San Jaio), GallBladder, Liver Channels, Head, Face and Lower extremity health challenges. Special Techniques include Electric Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxabustion. Treatments for the above.
• Module 5 – Review – Brief Introduction to Auricular Acupuncture (Ear Points) and the use of ear seeds, Integration of Medical Acupuncture, Lower Extremity Problems. Treatments for the above.

Advanced Chair Massage Training Dates: Saturday and Sunday, November 12, 13, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information on this fantastic course that will add over 100 techniques on top of the Basic Course. Please click here for more information. This course is great for anyone with massage experience.

1. To enable therapists to tape areas using precut kinesotape such as SpiderTech, strips (Y and X), and other tape variations
2. To provide therapists with the theory and application of kinesotaping for structural support (joints) and muscular support
3. Know when to use tape and when not to use tape