BIOTONE Launches New Sports Massage Workshop.Workshop Conducted By Member of 2004 Olympic Sports The Olympic sports comprise all the sports contested in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The current Olympic program consists of 35 sports with 53 disciplines and more than 400 events — the Summer Olympics include 28 sports with 38 disciplines, and the Winter Olympics Massage Team SAN DIEGO -- BIOTONE is adding another continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). workshop to its already successful Spa Body Treatments Workshop series. The new Clinical Sports Massage sports massage Sports medicine A Western massage that addresses specific needs of athletes Components Swedish massage, cross-fiber friction massage, deep compression massage, trigger point therapy Timing During training, before or after events, to enhance Techniques Workshop teaches massage therapists the most effective massage techniques for treating sports related injuries and increasing athletic performance. The two-day workshop sessions will be held at massage therapy Massage Therapy Definition Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or schools across the nation. BIOTONE workshop attendees will receive 16 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is an independent, private, nonprofit organization formed to set high standards of ethical and professional practice through a recognized, credible credentialing program. (NCBTMB NCBTMB National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork ) continuing education (CE) contact hours. Dr. Pete Pfannerstill, workshop instructor, has been a highly sought out sports massage therapist for professional athletes since 1997 and is owner of UltraSports Massage Therapy, Inc. Dr. Pfannerstill is the coordinator of the local Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA FSMTA Florida State Music Teachers Association ) Tampa Bay Chapter Sports Massage Team. His achievements include receiving the Florida State Massage Therapist of the Year award in 2005 and his selection as a massage therapist to the 2004 Athens Olympic Sports Massage Team. BIOTONE currently offers a Spa Body Treatments workshop designed to help massage therapists learn how to effectively add spa services to their business while reducing stress on their hands and wrists. BIOTONE is also expanding its successful BIOTONE Spa Body Treatments Workshops to other major cities around the nation including popular destination locations Hawaii and Las Vegas. How to Register Registration and a listing of all workshop dates and locations is available at www.biotone.com/specials.html or by calling 800.445.6457 ext. 119. About BIOTONE BIOTONE, headquartered in San Diego, CA, is the leading manufacturer of superior quality professional massage oils, cremes, lotions, gels as well as spa body treatment products. Founded in 1980, BIOTONE is a family-run, woman-owned business. The company sells its products in the US and Internationally. More information can be found at www.biotone.com. www.biotonespa.com or by calling 800.445.6457. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion