7 CEs. $195
9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday, March 12 – Register Now
Weather date, if needed: Sunday, March 13
Iron Bird – Portland, 399 Fore Street, Suite 7, Portland ME 04101
with Jessica Dafni
Use of Thai herbal therapies in bodywork can help to reduce muscle pain and inflammation, promote circulation, soothe the mind and relax the body. The techniques presented in this course are exceptional therapeutic tools for any bodyworker or massage therapist to incorporate into their current work, or to use as a stand-alone treatment. Therapists will gain experience developing customized treatments using powerful therapeutic tools from the Thai tradition, including hot herbal compresses, herbal balms and liniments and herbal teas, all of which will provide another layer of care for clients and for themselves, both in and out of sessions.
In this course, students will learn:
- Basic Thai Medical theory as it applies to herbal bodywork
- Safe handling and application of hot herbal compresses, herbal balms and liniments and herbal teas in treatment
- Indications and contraindications for use of Thai herbal bodywork therapies
- Simple protocols for common ailments
- How to develop a customized treatment using Thai herbal bodywork therapies
- How to incorporate Thai herbal bodywork into current practice and self-care
Tuition includes all class learning materials
Pre-requisite: none, although prior Thai bodywork experience is helpful
Please use the link above to register and be sure to review class policies and information.
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