Advanced Business
Advanced Business Practices
Kristen Stephens
This is a great new class for anyone who knows they want to open their own massage therapy business…..or want to take their business to the next level. You will be learning from an Award Winning Business woman.
The University of Iowa Small Business Development Center teams up with Kristen, the President and Executive Director of the school to guide you through the essential steps to creating a successful business. This program is not available at any other school and is outstanding! You will leave with confidence!! You will also get to meet many influential business guest speakers during this program.
Many students choose to open their own business after earning their license. We want you to have an excellent foundation in the business area. Kristen has taught business at the University of Iowa and has over 20 years of involvement with business practices. Your success is Kristen’s top priority!
Kristen is also an award winning business woman, and her business won “Business of the Year” in the 2008 as nominated by the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. Her belief is:
If you love what you do, you love it, and it helps people, success should follow.
Anatomy
Western Anatomy
Dr. Mary Audia, D.C.
Structure and function of the human body and bodily systems. Attention will be paid to the relevance of these systems to therapeutic massage and bodywork. Among the variety of modalities used are lecture and awareness exercises. Additionally, faculty will provide education in experiential anatomy, expanded organ system instruction, and tissue release.
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Dr. Mary Audia D.C
This course presents an overview of the organization of the human body. Although body systems are studied, there is an emphasis placed on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The study of regional anatomy focuses on surface landmarks; individual muscle origins, insertions and actions; posture and movement analysis; and specific nerve innervations. Anatomy, being the study of the structure of the body parts while physiology is the study of the function of these parts. The levels of organization in the body are discussed. Various terms can be used to describe the location of body parts and organs. These terms are explained, as are terms used to describe body sectioning, body regions, and major cavities in the body. The major functions of the organ systems are also summarized and the concept of homeostasis is explained. The anatomy course work at East-West School of Integrative Healing Arts is College level emphasized and taught by a doctor and not a Massage Therapist, in the case of most area schools. Over 60% of your Boards will cover anatomy and pathology. We guarantee you pass the first time, or we give you the anatomy and pathology classes again for free. (A $1,000 value.) Your success matters to us!
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy
This is an introductory class to Aromatherapy. Theory, practice and use of essential oils will be taught. Students will learn the fundamentals of blending, and be able to make their own body products for use with their clients and at home. This class is taught in two half days and will give you a great start on using Aromatherapy for your health and well being and a great addition to your massage practice.
Business
Business Practices
Kristen Stephens
Topics include ethical behavior and principles, record keeping, manifesting and building a successful business, and attitude. The importance of ethical professional practice will be stressed. Liability issues and marketing will also be discussed. Kristen is a firm believe in the following: “It’s not what you do, but how you do it that counts!” There is a recipe for being a successful massage therapist. “Love what you do, be really great at it, and help a lot of people….and success will follow!” Kristen is know for her award winning business practices. Business classes at East-West School are fun!
Chair Massage
Chair Massage
Jason Auer-Sears
Many people benefit from Chair Massage. It’s quick, affordable and your clothing remains on. We spend two half days teaching you how to incorporate Chair Massage into your practice. This is a fun class and you will receive and give Chair Massages. Everyone taking this class will get to practice giving Chair Massage during our Massage Clinic that is open to the public.
Community Wellness Classes
We offer not only a career based Massage Therapy Program, but we also are the leading school in the area for body, mind & spirit education. We offer many evening and weekend classes for the community and are adding new classes all the time. Some to choose from include:
Nutrition
Life Balance & Abundance
Meditation
Healing Touch Certification, Level I
Light Language
Intro. to Energy Healing Level I & II
Reiki, Level I & II
Advanced Reiki
Healing through Nature Retreat
Aromatherapy
and more…..please give us a call if you’re looking for a program.
We are also always looking for quality instructors. If you would like to teach something in this area, please contact us. 319-351-3262.
Eastern Theory
Eastern Theory
Like He, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.
Structure and function of the human body as seen through the energetic system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Topics covered include the meridian system and Chinese medical cosmology. Students will be given both theoretical and hands-on experience with meridian therapy. Additionally, five phase theory and the eight principles approach are taught using the understanding of patterns of disharmony and appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Effective Treatment of Common Pain Patterns
Effective Treatment of Common Pain Patterns: Triggerpoint, NMT, DeepTissue
This course is intended to provide the developing therapist with techniques to manage common, specific soft tissue complaints that often present during a massage session. We will explore the possibilities of cause, the symptoms, and certain effective treatment for issues such as: TMJ syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, psoas pain and dysfunction, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff imbalance and pain, and gluteal/IT band dysfunction; possible additional technique, time permitting. These applications may be used to augment a ‘routine’ massage or as stand alone treatments for pain relief.
Energy Medicine I
Energy Medicine I
Mary Thompson, MA
An introduction to energy healing systems, theory and technique is taught. Discussion of the body’s major and minor energy centers and their relationship to the body’s energy field is included. Use of techniques for balancing, harmonizing, clearing, and expanding the field will be practiced.
Energy Medicine II
Energy Medicine II (Prerequisite: Energy Healing I)
Mary Thompson, MA
Advanced techniques for working with the human energy field are taught. These include opening the energy field, pain management, mind clearing, release of stagnant energy, wound sealing, headache relief, and spinal release.
Ethics
Professional Ethics
Topics include ethical behavior and principles, record keeping, manifesting and building a successful business, and SOAP charting. The importance of ethical professional practice will be stressed, including client confidentiality and the professional relationship. Liability issues and marketing will also be discussed.
Fridays
Eastwind School is Closed on Fridays.
No Classes or Self-Directed Study.
Graduation
Congratulations! You Did It!!
We have a wonderful graduation celebration where awards and honors are given. Family and friends are welcome to join in on the fun. This is a day you will never forget. Be sure to bring your camera!
“We had so much fun at the graduation party! I’m going to miss everyone so much! They’re like family to me.”
Liz Smith, 2007 Student
Cedar Rapids, IA
Healing Theory
Healing Theory is taught throughout your program by many of the instructors. Eastern & Western Massage, along with Energy Healing are all modalities taught at East-West School. All are proven modalities to help people of all ages, genders, races and creeds.
Question: What do people do when they bump their head? They touch and rub the soar area. Is it possible, that touch and rubbing are the most natural healers of the human being?
Hot Stone
Heated Stone Therapy
Kristin Bergman B.A., LMT
Use of hot stones, oils and specific techniques for relaxation and deep tissue massage. Benefits to the practitioner include increased client appeal and ease of application.
Please bring sheets, oils, stones and crock pot to class.
Integrative Massage
Integrative Massage
Pamela Sabin, BA, LMT
This class allows students to blend the skills they have acquired in Asian and Western bodywork forms as well as the use of therapeutic stretches. Offered near the end of the term, students have an opportunity to incorporate all they have learned into a coherent whole. Please bring sheets and oil.
Isolated Stretching
Active Isolated Stretching
Jason Auer-Sears
The Mattes Method will expand the potential of your profession. Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) one of the safest and most effective therapeutic stretching methods practiced today. A.I.S. has been developed over the last 35 years by kinesiotherapist, Aaron Mattes.
An effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, A.I.S. isolates hypertonic muscle groups and increases their range of motion through assisted repetative stretches. These stretches promote physiological wellbeing by promoting improved circulation, joint mobility and tissue elasticity.
Jason Auer-Sears has used AIS along with massage and energy healing techniques in a clinical environment for five years. As a licensed massage therapist, chiropractic assistant, reiki master and chakra therapist, Jason has utilized Active Isolated Stretching as a way to enhance the therapeutic quality of all modalities used in his wellness clinic on a daily basis. He continues to learn from and assist Aaron Mattes. Recently, Mr. Auer-Sears used Active Isolated Stretching to treat the 150 members of team LIVESTRONG. The Lance Armstrong Foundation’s grassroots fund raising cyclists made quite an impact on RAGBRAI this year with the appreciated daily help of AIS and massage.
This two day course will focus on the lower body. Materials will be provided. Students will stretch and be stretched, so bring loose, comfortable clothing. Information on the upper body course will follow.
Light Language
Light Language
Ancient Mayan system of healing and manifesting, using the energies of specific colors and sacred geometries in sequences called grids. These grids act as a loud prayer and shift the aura of the person, group, object or place to magnetize the desired outcome.
Light is a valuable resource that can be programmed and used to create desired outcomes. Its use gives you conscious control of your reality. Light is the ultimate form of energy and is available to you all the time. Light Language is a healing and manifestation system. This class is practical and gives you techniques to use in your everyday professional and personal life. Using the energies of the specific colors and sacred geometries in sequence you will enhance your client care, your own healing abilities, and lengthen the life-span of your career.
Syllabus:
What is Light Language
How does it structure energy for healing & energy/manifestation
How to incorporate into client care and massage therapy
How to use Light Language professionally and personally
Learn 20 colors, definition and uses
Learn 14 shapes, definition and uses
How to construct personal chakra grids, stationary grids, dictionary grids and 49-shape grids
Learn healing grids for more than 164 different diseases
Benefits for practitioner, enhance abilities & ease of practice
Why Light Language is growing in popularity as a complimentary method of healing/energy manifestation
Light Language as an additional source of income
Become certified Light Language Practitioner
Massage Clinic
- Massage Clinic
One hour massage with a student.
$29.00/hour or $99.00 for 4 massages.
20 for $399.00 (19.95 each)
10 for $225.00 (22.50 each)
4 for $99.00 (24.75 each)
There will be lots of time for you to practice your newly learned techniques!
Monday and Tuesday
1:30, 3:00, 4:30 and 6:00pm
Medical Massage
Medical Massage
Craig Steuer
Medical Massage is a new addition at Eastwind School due to popular demand, along with Sports Massage.
In this course you will learn about how massage can improve medical problems such as migraine headaches, carpal tunnel issues and more. This will make a great CEU addition to any current LMT.
Please bring sheets and oil to this class.
“Craig is a great teacher! I want to come back for anything he teaches!”
2007 CEU student for Sports Massage
Meditation
This is a half day course on the fundamentals and benefits of meditation. You will learn the theory of meditation and participate in the meditation process.
Nutrition
Nutrition
Like He, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.
This class will cover basic Western nutrition along with overviews of nutrition theories in Eastern cultures. Biochemistry will be discussed as related to nutrition and massage therapy.
Syllabus:
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Atomic structure and food sources of Vitamins & Minerals
Routes of absorption
Metabolic Typing
Blood Type Diet
Ayurvedic and Eastern perspectives on nutrition
Nutrition as related to massage therapy
Nutrition for the practitioner
Pathology
Pathology
Joan D’Sousa
Disease processes, symptoms, and their effects on bodily tissues an organ systems. Nervous system pathology also includes psychological issues as they relate to your practice. Understanding how to respond appropriately to various types of emotional problems will be discussed. Important issues regarding modifications and contraindications in bodywork technique to given pathological states form an important aspect of the course.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Kristin Bergman, B.A., LMT
This course teaches specific techniques supportive to pregnancy, birthing, post-partum recovery and nursing. It also issues that parents need to consider in order to greet their new babies compassionately and confidently.
Psych Aspects
Psych Aspects
Kirsten Richardson, MSN
In this course, you will learn about the different types of psychological diseases and challenges your clients may have that you will encounter as a LMT.
Reflexology
This class is so popular, we’ve added a second day! This is an introduction to Reflexology…....massaging the feet with some focus on hands also.
Day 1: Feet
Day 2: Feet & Hands
This also makes a great CEU course for anyone looking for 8-16 credits hours.
Reiki I
Reiki I
Mary Thompson, MA
This course explores this simple, unique, and powerful energy therapy for treating oneself and others. Students will be attuned to the Usui method of healing, and will be given introductory information on how to use Reiki most effectively. The latest information about the origin of this healing system will be included from Dr. Usui’s own writings.
Reiki II
Reiki II
Mary Thompson, MA
This course explores this simple, unique, and powerful energy therapy for treating oneself and others. Students will be attuned to the Usui method of healing, and will be given introductory information on how to use Reiki most effectively. The latest information about the origin of this healing system will be included from Dr. Usui’s own writings.
School Begins-Orientation
The first day of school at Eastwind.
- Time: 09:00 AM
- Location: Eastwind School
Self Directed Study
Self Directed Study time is available to students on Monday and Tuesday evenings, and Thursday from 10:00-4:00. We request that student study quietly on their own during this time.
Soap Charting
Soap Charting is an essential part of keeping proper records on your clients. Craig will teach you how to do this with ease. Forms and examples will be provided.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage Technique
Techniques of shiatsu and Western massage are applied to some specific types of sports injuries, with tips on injury prevention.
Please bring sheets and oil to class.
Student-Massage Clinic
Student Massage Clinic
You will get hands on experience in this clinic where you will practice both Chair & Table Massage on friends, family and paying clients from the community. These clinics are very affordable for the community and you will receive feed-back regarding your technique and overall style and appeal as a future LMT. Because you are not licensed yet…..you can not charge a fee, but you can receive tips. Many of our clients will tip you.
During clinic you will learn how to have rapport with clients, how to collect money, complete an intake form, and how to offer excellent customer service. All things you will want to know when you become a Licensed Massage Therapist. (LMT)
Swedish, Spa, Hydrotherapy
Swedish, Spa, Hydrotherapy
Kristin Bergman B.A., LMT
Kristin has enhanced this course! We want everyone to know the benefits of Shiatsu and Swedish massage and how they can be integrated into a beautiful art form that will create your signature style. In this class you will learn the theory of Swedish Massage, how to properly “drape” your client, the use of oils and lotions and get a tour of a thriving local spa. We will talk about opportunities for employment in the Spa Business and also touch on other treatments such as wraps, scrubs and other spa modalities including hydrotherapy.
Please bring sheets, oils and lotions to this class.
Technique
Eastern Massage Technique I
Craig Steuer, LMT
Instruction in shiatsu/acupressure. The course covers techniques, schools of thought, and various theories of shiatsu. Body analysis, practitioner body mechanics, indications and contraindications for massage, and the use of tuning forks and sound therapy for energetic and physical balancing will be covered.
Thai Massage
Thai Massage
Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art that combines the application of finger and hand pressure to specific pressure points and energy pathways, in the body, with assisted yoga stretching. This graceful dance of practitioner and recipient balances the body energetically, relaxes muscles, increases circulation and boosts the immune system. In this 3 day training, the student will learn to give a basic, relaxing Thai Yoga Massage. Floor mattresses will be provided for this class by the school.
Please wear lose comfortable clothing for this class. Dresses and skirts are not recommended!
The Healing Touch International Certificate Program
The Healing Touch International Certificate Program
The Healing Touch International Certificate Program is a multi-level course of study in energy-based therapy that moves from beginning to advanced practitioner and is complementary to heath care. The program incorporates a variety of energy-based modalities that are sequenced in Levels 1 through 5, allowing participants to progress from beginner to practitioner. Students receive a certificate of completion at each level. Upon completion of levels 1-5 and additional requirements, students are eligible to apply for certification through Healing Touch International, Inc. Level 6 prepares the individual to become an instructor.
Each level in the Healing Touch International Program includes both didactic and experiential learning in which participants’ practice and share experiences using energy-based healing techniques. In addition the program encourages the developing practitioner to enhance skills and knowledge through recommended readings and practice sessions. There is also a strong commitment to personal growth and knowledge of holistic health principles.
Target Audience
The Healing Touch International Certificate Program is a nursing continuing education program for registered nurses, health care professionals, body-oriented therapists, psychotherapists or other licensed health care professionals and individuals who desire an in-depth understanding of healing work that uses energy-based concepts.
Certification as a Healing Touch Practitioner is an appropriate goal for those who wish to establish a Healing Touch practice or incorporate Healing Touch as a major focus within an existing professional practice.
Level 1 Description
Level 1 begins with 15-18 continuing education contact hours of instruction, allowing persons with varying backgrounds to enter, acknowledge their previous learning and to further develop concepts and skills in energy-based therapy. A strong commitment to personal growth is required.
Western Massage
Western Massage Techniques
Kristin Bergman, B.A., LMT
Integrated instruction in Swedish and other Western approaches to bodywork, including proper body mechanics, and indications and contraindications for massage. Various strokes are taught including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement along with their proper usage throughout the body.
Please bring sheets and oil/lotions to this class.
Yoga
Yoga
This is a 75 minute introduction to the health benefits of Yoga. You will learn Yoga Theory, do a few moves, and learn about how Yoga and stretching can help you and your clients. Taught by James Miller, local Yoga instructor for 17 years and Yoga Business owner.
Your Best Life 101
Your Best Life 101
Kristen Stephens
9AM -11PM New Class!! First of it’s kind!!
This is a new and exciting addition to our program that is open to the public and limited to 14 participants each class. This class will sell out so sign up early. It will run just four times in the Summer of 2008. June, July and August. Dates to be announced on May 1st. (Wednesdays & Thursdays only)
We will begin at 9:00 AM at the famous Devonian Fossil Gorge by the Coralville Lake in Iowa City. It will be a day of fun, laughter, adventure, healing, looking inward, journaling and connecting with nature, spirit, yourself and others. There will be hiking, climbing, swimming, playing in the sand, a pontoon boat ride, singing, games, journaling, alone time and more. If you are afraid of water you should not sign up for this class. Swimsuits are optional. Sunscreen required.
Evening Bon-fire and “campground dinner” included. (If you don’t like campfire food, bring a healthy snack dinner also)
There will be lots of surprises along the way. Be sure to bring your adventurous side! This is a great retreat for those of you seeking renewal, rejuvenation, balance and growth.
COST: $395.00 (Journal, Breakfast, Dinner & Snacks included)
What you should bring:
Your adventurous side!!
Picture of yourself as a child (ideally 2-7 years old)
Good hiking shoes
Dress in layers for chillier weather at night.
Backpack
Swimming Suit-optional
Walking Stick-optional
Towel
Camera
Sunscreen
Bug Spray-optional
Sunglasses
Pen
Healthy sack lunch
Healthy sack dinner-optional
An open mind to trying some new things!!
Other:
*Couples are welcome to participate together.
*Must be 18 yrs. or older to attend.
*Must be physically capable of walking and hiking up to 2 miles.
*Please be sure you get a good nights rest the night before.
*You are required to participate for the full event. If you can not be available for the entire event, please do not sign up. Thanks!