writing materials

Required Text: ABC's Part B, writing materials

Foam Roller, theraband, and mini balls. Available for purchase at OSM Bookstore prior to first class.

Flat sheet, blanket, 2 pillow cases. Work is done on the floor, so if you want them, bring 2 small pillows or bolster, and 1 or 2 regular pillows. Class will include a one hour lunch break so students are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Please wear soft clothing, no blue jeans or metal belts, etc. Also note that this class is contraindicated for pregnant women. Thank you.

MATERIALS TO BRING: sheets and face cradle cover (blanket if desired for receiving), oil/lotion, comfortable and flexible clothing, athletic wear recommended.

Sheets and face cradle cover (blanket if desired for receiving), oil/lotion, comfortable and flexible clothing, athletic wear recommended.

Writing materials.

Sheets, bolster, and blanket RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Myofasical Massage and Body Mechanics and Self Care Manual, Dixon;

Writing materials, sheets, oil (lotion won't work), face cradle cover, bolster. Students will be required to provide their own cups. Sets are available in the OSM store. Cups that are bought elsewhere need to be approved by the instructor. The instructor can be contacted at: (971) 227-3117 and prefers to be texted.

lotion, witchhazel or rubbing alcohol, 2 towels PLEASE HAVE YOUR NAILS TRIMMED SHORT! It is very important in this particular class. Thank you.

Dress for optional movement Alison Wesley and Ann Teachworth (Anatomy in Asana)Nope. We�re not sisters. But people ask that all the time. We�re just two long-time yoga practitioners/teachers/therapists with an obsessive love for anatomy who came together through applied anatomical study in the Franklin Method and want to change the world by improving each person�s sense of themselves one bone at a time. With an emphasis on embodied functional anatomy, kinesiology, and mindbody training, their work helps people understand and experience their design and function so that they can operate more fully and freely in their bodies, minds, and lives.Alison is a Faculty Franklin Method Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher/Therapist in Portland, OR. She owns Working with Yoga, offering workplace yoga and assists Franklin Method Teacher Trainings alongside the creator, Eric Franklin. With him, she co-wrote Understanding the Pelvis: A Functional Approach to Yoga, published by Human Kinetics. She designed and leads mobility classes for back care at Rebound Physical Therapy and has a therapeutic movement video series called ThrUMovement.

Dress for optional movement

Dress for optional movement Alison Wesley and Ann Teachworth (Anatomy in Asana)Nope. We�re not sisters. But people ask that all the time. We�re just two long-time yoga practitioners/teachers/therapists with an obsessive love for anatomy who came together through applied anatomical study in the Franklin Method and want to change the world by improving each person�s sense of themselves one bone at a time. With an emphasis on embodied functional anatomy, kinesiology, and mindbody training, their work helps people understand and experience their design and function so that they can operate more fully and freely in their bodies, minds, and lives.Alison is a Faculty Franklin Method Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher/Therapist in Portland, OR. She owns Working with Yoga, offering workplace yoga and assists Franklin Method Teacher Trainings alongside the creator, Eric Franklin. With him, she co-wrote Understanding the Pelvis: A Functional Approach to Yoga, published by Human Kinetics. She designed and leads mobility classes for back care at Rebound Physical Therapy and has a therapeutic movement video series called ThrUMovement.

Dress for optional movement

Dress for optional movement Alison Wesley and Ann Teachworth (Anatomy in Asana)Nope. We�re not sisters. But people ask that all the time. We�re just two long-time yoga practitioners/teachers/therapists with an obsessive love for anatomy who came together through applied anatomical study in the Franklin Method and want to change the world by improving each person�s sense of themselves one bone at a time. With an emphasis on embodied functional anatomy, kinesiology, and mindbody training, their work helps people understand and experience their design and function so that they can operate more fully and freely in their bodies, minds, and lives.Alison is a Faculty Franklin Method Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher/Therapist in Portland, OR. She owns Working with Yoga, offering workplace yoga and assists Franklin Method Teacher Trainings alongside the creator, Eric Franklin. With him, she co-wrote Understanding the Pelvis: A Functional Approach to Yoga, published by Human Kinetics. She designed and leads mobility classes for back care at Rebound Physical Therapy and has a therapeutic movement video series called ThrUMovement.

Dress for optional movement Alison Wesley and Ann Teachworth (Anatomy in Asana)Nope. We�re not sisters. But people ask that all the time. We�re just two long-time yoga practitioners/teachers/therapists with an obsessive love for anatomy who came together through applied anatomical study in the Franklin Method and want to change the world by improving each person�s sense of themselves one bone at a time. With an emphasis on embodied functional anatomy, kinesiology, and mindbody training, their work helps people understand and experience their design and function so that they can operate more fully and freely in their bodies, minds, and lives.Alison is a Faculty Franklin Method Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher/Therapist in Portland, OR. She owns Working with Yoga, offering workplace yoga and assists Franklin Method Teacher Trainings alongside the creator, Eric Franklin. With him, she co-wrote Understanding the Pelvis: A Functional Approach to Yoga, published by Human Kinetics. She designed and leads mobility classes for back care at Rebound Physical Therapy and has a therapeutic movement video series called ThrUMovement.

Massage supplies (cupping kit included)

sheets, breast drape, no lotion or oil, pillow or bolster as needed

sheets, breast drape, no lotion or oil, pillow or bolster as needed

2 sheets, face cradle cover, bolster; wear loose comfortable clothes Recommended text: Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy by Whitney Lowe Required text: Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy by Whitney Lowe

Linens, oil/lotion. Wear comfortable clothing.

sheets, lotion (not oil), 2 pillows Required text: Myofascial Massage (2007, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins) by Marian Wolfe Dixon

sheets, massage cream (not oil or lotion), 2 pillows, blanket, REQUIRED TEXT: Dixon, Myofasical Massage, 2007. Read ch 3. 6 & 8 before class. Recommended Text: Body Mechanics and Self Care Manual, Dixon

2 sheets, face cradle cover, bolster, Recommended text: Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction by Travell & Simons

Linens, 2 sets per day, King pillow case, oil or lotion

Supplied by Instructor

Supplied by Instructor

2 sets of sheets, lotion or oil, 3 head pillows, pillowcases

blanket, sheets, bolsters Remember to wear comfortable clothing and have your nails trimmed short.

sheets, blankets, bolsters, required text: Long Form Handbook - Cleaver

blanket, sheets, bolsters

sheets, pillow, blanket, water bottle, writing materials Remember to wear loose, comfortable clothing (no blue jeans, jewelry or belts with a lot of metal) and to have your nails trimmed short. Friday evening is a free introductory session, as well as part of the class, so bring a friend! Your attendance is required Friday evening in order to receive credit for this class.

pillow, queen-size sheet/blanket, water bottle, writing materials. Remember to wear loose, comfortable clothing (no blue jeans, jewelry or belts with a lot of metal) and to have your nails trimmed short.

Course SyllabusUnderstanding Chronic PainCourse Description: Pain is a global health problem. One in five people suffer with pain every year. One in ten people experience chronic pain every year. The annual costs of treating pain are greater than the costs of treating cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined. 43% of Americans receiving massage reported they did so for health conditions such as pain management, injury rehabilitation, migraine control, or overall wellness. 88% of consumers agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain.Chronic Pain is very different from acute Pain and presents unique challenges for both the patient and the treating therapist. Chronic Pain is defined as pain that has not abated after 6 months, however it could have been continuing for several years. Patients may be taking a number of medications and coping with losses in relation to their job, family, other health problems, social identity, loss of positive experiences. This class presents options for working with this population who often don�t receive the consistent care that they need.Chronic pain has its own unique physiology and symptom picture.� Treatment goals aim to reduce problematic symptoms and improve quality of life. Once goals are identified, optimum treatment techniques, hydrotherapy and homework/self-care can be prescribed to follow clear critical thinking guidelines.� Massage therapists who complete this class will able to understand chronic pain. Armed with solid information and together with patient input, therapists are prepared to figure out what will be most helpful for their individual clients.Learning Outcomes:Students will demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking/ making clinical decisions about tactics to help patients cope with:1. Chronic Pain2. Fibromyalgia3. Stress and Sleep challenges4. Anxiety and DepressionStudents will be introduced to subtle energy applications appropriate for use with chronic pain patientsClass Hours: class meets for a total of 3 hours Competency-based Objectives: The LMT/student who successfully completes this course will be able to:1. Describe anatomy and physiology of acute, subacute and chronic stages of inflammation 2. Explain contraindications for patients in acute, subacute and chronic stages of inflammation 3. Know a variety of massage approaches that are appropriate for patients in acute, subacute and chronic stages of inflammation 4. Describe and suggest hydrotherapy homework for patients in acute, subacute and chronic stages of inflammation Course Evaluation: To determine that students have competence in these skills there will be the following evaluation. (in-class participation)To pass the class and receive CEU�s, a student must attend 90% of class and get a minimum of 90% of total available points.Required Materials � Supplied by the instructorInstructor: Marian Wolfe Dixon, MA (Psychology and Health Education), LMT (#3902), NCTMB approved Continuing Education Provider (#769), www.marianwolfedixon.comClass Schedule (to be adapted as needed):Students will be introduced to processes that affect the pain cycle with regard to inflammation. In-class participation is essential! Keep your videos on so instructor can better see you to give individualized feedback Introduction to class, instructor, studentsPain as a major health problem / Focus for massage therapistsInflammation as a factor affecting Pain and treatmentAcute Pain - Not the same as Chronic PainAdditional Challenges for PatientsHow additional challenges affect TreatmentAvoiding Burnout for TherapistsDemo gentle approach(optional) Breakout Groups �practice DiscussionReview, Q&A - where to go from here