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NEW 2023 COURSE: 6 CE Evidence-Based Massage Therapy with Hands-on Skills

NEW 2023 COURSE: 6 CE Evidence-Based Massage Therapy with Hands-on Skills

Evidence-based massage therapy and bodywork practice should be first and foremost for licensed therapists and bodyworkers.  It's important to validate our work through research and science to show efficacy.

For students who do not want to spend 12-hours reviewing an evidence-based massage therapy research course, we have a new 6 CE hour option with our 6 CE Evidence-Based Massage Therapy with Hands-on Skills:  https://ceinstitute.com/collections/webinars/products/6-ce-evidence-based-massage

This training consists of the first 6-hours of our 12 CE Hour Advanced Evidence-Based Massage Therapy & Bodywork with Hands-on Skills Course.  Please click HERE if you would like to register for the 12-hour training that includes this 6-hour course.

In this new 6 CE course, students will review:

  • DOI or digital object identifier definition and use
  • The difference between case studies, comparative research, clinical trials and reviews
  • The difference between blind and double blind research studies
  • The difference between high and low quality research studies
  • Retrograde application
  • Pain relief achieved through massage therapy application
  • Timing and frequency of massage therapy appointments and applications
  • Various massage and bodywork research papers and studies

For more information about this training, please clink the link above to view or register!  Thanks so much and we hope you enjoy the training!

#EvidenceBased #bodyworker #cupping #cuppingmassage #orthopediccupping #massage #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #LMT #bodywork #painrelief #MFR #myofascialrelease #neuromusculartherapy #prenatalmassage #hotstonemassage #aromatherapymassage #oncologymassage #oncology #geriatricmassage #triggerpointtherapy #tp #reflexology #sportsmassage

 

 

 

 

CE Institute LLC is Offering a NEW Online Self-paced Course for FL LMTS: 5 CE Germs, COVID-19 & Sanitation Info

CE Institute LLC is Offering a NEW Online Self-paced Course for FL LMTS:  5 CE Germs, COVID-19 & Sanitation Info

This 5 CE Hour Online Computer E-book Course includes 5 CE education of Germs, COVID-19 & Sanitation Information.  Anyone is welcome to take the training, but this course is only eligible for GENERAL CE Credit with the FLORIDA  Board of Massage: https://ceinstitute.com/products/5-ce-sanitation

#COVID19 #omicron #covid #safetyfirst #massagetherapist #massage #bodyworker #bodywork #spa #LMT #lmtlife #safety #prevention #cleaning #disinfection  #massagetable #hotstone #hotstonemassage #hotstonesafety

 

NEW 2023 COURSE: 12 CE Advanced Evidence-Based Massage Therapy & Bodywork with Hands-on Skills

NEW 2023 COURSE: 12 CE Advanced Evidence-Based Massage Therapy & Bodywork with Hands-on Skills

For years, we have suggested we will teach an evidence-based massage CE course for therapists would would like to validate their hands-on skills and appointments through research.  We have already successfully taught this class in January 2023, and that will be our last live training in this subject this year.

To review our remaining live classes, please visit:  https://ceinstitute.com/apps/bookthatapp/calendar

To learn more about what will be included in our 2023 evidence-based training, please visit:  https://ceinstitute.com/collections/webinars/products/12-adv-evidence

#EvidenceBased #bodyworker #cupping #cuppingmassage #orthopediccupping #massage #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #LMT #bodywork #painrelief #MFR #myofascialrelease #neuromusculartherapy #prenatalmassage #hotstonemassage #aromatherapymassage #oncologymassage #oncology #geriatricmassage #triggerpointtherapy #tp #reflexology #sportsmassage

 

 

 

COVID-19 Does Live on Skin, Hair and Surfaces (for Longer Than You Might Think)!

COVID-19 Does Live on Skin, Hair and Surfaces (for Longer Than You Might Think)!

WebMD has shared a new study on January 25, 2022  (https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220125/omicron-survives-longer-plastic-skin-than-other-covid-variants) that shows the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can live on SKIN for 21 hours and plastic for 193.5 hours.

According to WebMD prior to Omicron (https://www.webmd.com/lung/printables/graphic-coronavirus-live-surfaces), they published in 2020 that COVID-19 can live on surfaces for:

5-Days: Metals (door knobs), Jewelry, Silverware and Dishes

Up to 5-Days:  Newspapers, Drinking Glasses and Windows

4-Days: Wood and Wood Furniture

2-3 Days: Plastics, Sinks, Water Bottles, Elevator Buttons

1-Day: Cardboard

 

 WebMD has also reported that COVID-19 can also cling to HAIR.

 

Given that COVID-19 and omnicron can live longer on surfaces than originally thought, it is important to practice these sanitary measures and more:

 

CLICK ON THE TITLE OR LINK TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION:

 

To view all of our COVID-19 Safety Information to help while practicing massage therapy, bodywork or cosmetology service, please visit our COVID-19 awareness blog for more articles and tips at:  https://ceinstitute.com/blogs/news/tagged/covid-19

 

To learn more, please register for quality, affordable, professional training at: https://ceinstitute.com/

 

#COVID19 #omicron #covid #safetyfirst #massagetherapist #massage #bodyworker #bodywork #spa #salon #salonlife #salonsuites #LMT #lmtlife #safety #prevention #cosmetology #cosmetologist #esthetician #communications #clientcommunications #cleaning #disinfection #plastic #metal #skin #wood #massagetable #hotstone #hotstonemassage #hotstonesafety #hotrockmassage #medical #esthetics #medicalservices #appointments #massagesessions

 

A Short Explanation of Energy in Massage Therapy or Bodywork

A Short Explanation of Energy in Massage Therapy or Bodywork

by Selena Belisle, Founder, CE Institute LLC

Do you feel energy in your massage or bodywork?
Many massage therapists (LMTs) and bodyworkers who are in harmony with their sessions and clients might feel something that they cannot measure with scientific methods. I'm talking about those feelings that are happy and positive with one individual but may be scary or negative or some other reaction with another.  They are feelings that we sometimes cannot explain. These feelings are likely a result of the energy shared between the practitioner and the client.

Energy is not largely talked about because it's not wholly recognized by science. We feel it but we're taught to ignore it and simply focus on what we can physically feel or what we can see with our own eyes.

Humans are Energetical Beings
Emergency Room (ER) procedures will apply an energetical electric shock to the chest when the heart stops beating. ER staff use machines to emit energy but then, do not recognize the energy being emitted from humans. This should give us a pause and make us think. We often feel these human energies especially when someone is touching us, but most of us will regularly ignore these feelings, especially during medical distress.



How Science is Used to Measure Something Else we Cannot See
What we do acknowledge is that humans have different blood types and they do not all match. We cannot visually see the differences in blood types, but science has developed a test for it. An individual with type A blood cannot receive blood from an individual with type B. The body’s immune system of type A will attack the type B blood. What’s to say that our energies would not be dissimilar?

Have you ever been “rubbed the wrong way”? Who has ever felt worse after receiving bodywork than before starting? Or have you ever been in the presence of someone who made you feel awkward or ill without words or physical contact? All of this might be influenced by an individual’s energy, never mind two combined energies which can produce a whole new feeling.

Does the Practitioner and Client Match?
Acknowledging human energy could explain why some massage therapists instantly blend with some clients.  Unfortunately because we have different energies, sometimes we do not blend well and we can usually feel that too.  We usually soldier on with those feelings, but is it healthy to do so?  That's a multi-million dollar question that should be answered soon by researchers in science.

Unintentional Transfer of Energy During Massage Therapy and Bodywork
The tool used in massage and bodywork application should primarily be the practitioner’s hands. So, whatever energy the practitioner has will be extensively inputted to the recipient’s body. And whatever the client is energetically holding onto is likely "rubbed off" onto the practitioner as well.  There’s probably better efficacy for the massage or bodywork when the energy between client and practitioner are congruent.

A Brief Summary
In time, science will likely catch-up to those secret feelings that we're all taught from early on to ignore. Don't ignore them.  Those energetical feelings might be the most important part of your being, but until we have science behind us to validate them, we'll just do our best to direct them with positive intention and know that there is something there, even if science cannot prove it.

To learn more, please register for quality, affordable, professional training at: https://ceinstitute.com/

#energymedicine #massage #massagetherapist #bodywork #bodyworker #energy #feelings #health #healthcare #alternativehealth #complimentaryhealth

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Please do not register for CE training with us if you are SOLELY seeking CE credit!

ATTENTION STUDENTS:  Please do not register for CE training with us if you are SOLELY seeking CE credit!

A message from CE Institute LLC founder: Selena Belisle,

CE Institute LLC is committed to providing quality affordable education.  We often cut "right to the chase", by teaching relevant material that goes direct to complementary healthcare manual medicine.  We try to avoid the traps of sharing unnecessary and useless information that cannot be immediately applied, which allows us to offer shorter, more condensed training than typical, longer and more expensive seminars.  Unfortunately, this no nonsense approach has attracted students who are only seeking CE credit, without any true desire to learn.

We are not interested in trying to sell class or teach students who have no desire to attend class.  Our experience has been that these students are often disruptive to our operations and learning processes when they solely seek CE credit.  These students pay less attention to the material being taught, but some then ask for materials to be excessively repeated which is extremely disruptive to training and can limit the amount of new material presented.  They also request training to be cut short, make inexcusable requests or demands of the instructors and school, have damaged school property, been verbally abusive towards others and they complain often given they never wanted to take the training in the first place.  These students are regularly discharged from our school without CE credit, but unfortunately not before they have damaged the good intention of others.

We have cherished turning many students who solely showed up for CE credit into students who loved learning. This is an incredible experience that creates great pride and joy for every instructor.  But for every 9 out 10 students that experience this wonderful turnaround with our education, we can no longer tolerate the 1 in every 10 students who did not want to learn, given their inevitable disruption that often ensues.
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We are committed to providing quality education for those who truly want to learn, and as such, we only wish for students who seek CONTINUNG EDUCATION to register for our training. CE is abbreviated for Continuing Education. Of course, we're happy to provide CE credit for students who require this with any of our registered boards.  However, our training is not offered solely to provide CE credit. We are NOT trying to fill classes with as many students as possible with discounted CE credit.  To the contrary, while we would love our classes to be full, what's more important is that our students want to be in class so that we can all enjoy learning together.  We love thought provoking questions from interested students who help us all learn.  Our goal is to provide incredible training experiences with accessible and affordable prices for those who seek real, quality affordable education.
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Please do not register at CE Institute LLC if you are solely seeking quick and easy methods to earn CE credit. While we may be able to provide this, it is not our business.  And as always, if you are taking our training for CE credit, please check with your own board to ensure you will receive the credit you need PRIOR TO registering, paying for or attending our class.
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We try to make education easy and fun, but our commitment to quality does not waver.  Our goal is to give interested practitioners useful skills and information with CE training to enhance their future practice. We teach the full amount of hours and curriculum advertised.  We do not cut corners and we try to set the professional precedence that all education should be.
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Thank you for reading and we hope to enhance our educational offerings with this important statement.

Massage is a Non-pharmcological Pain Management Strategy, According to the U.S. Joint Commission

Massage is a Non-pharmcological Pain Management Strategy, According to the U.S. Joint Commission

Massage therapy is a wonderful nonpharmacological modality to help manage pain.  There is growing recognition of this fact, including at The U.S. Joint Commission which is responsible for certifying and accrediting over 22,000 healthcare ORGANIZATIONS and PROGRAMS. 

On May 5, 2017, they issued the Joint Commission’s Pain Standards: Origins and Evolution which you can view by clicking HERE.

In The Joint Commission report's report, they stated that both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies have a role in the management of pain. This was their list of examples of nonpharmacologic pain management strategies: "physical modalities (for example, acupuncture therapy, chiropractic therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, massage therapy, and physical therapy), relaxation therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy; Pharmacologic strategies: nonopioid, opioid, and adjuvant analgesics.”

This is just another affirmation that massage therapy is a non pharmacological apporach for pain management.

To learn more about massage modalities, please visit and register for training with us at:  https://ceinstitute.com/  Please keep in mind that our courses are primarily for licensed healthcare professionals, however lay people are also welcome to attend most courses in an observer capacity to learn more about massage therapy and the many modalities practied by massage therapists.

#bodyworker #cupping #cuppingmassage #orthopediccupping #massage #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #LMT #bodywork #painrelief #MFR #myofascialrelease #neuromusculartherapy #painmanagement #pain #nonpharmacological #prenatalmassage #hotstonemassagetherapy #aromatherapymassage #ayurvedicmassage #shirodhara #oncologymassage #oncology #geriatricmassage #triggerpointtherapy #tp #reflexology #sportsmassage 

 

 

 

 

Ablative Cosmetic Laser Treatment with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and other Bodywork Services

Ablative Cosmetic Laser Treatment with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and other Bodywork Services

Ablative lasers vaporize the top layers of damaged skin. They are usually more aggressive than nonablative lasers that leave the skin intact.

An article in the Seminars in Plastic Surgery reports:  “Although ablative lasers result in far more down time and a more difficult recovery process, they remain the lasers that produce the most dramatic outcomes.”[i]

Skin must be whole and intact to provide most hands-on bodywork, including MLD.  

Because ablative laser treatment destroys the outer layer of skin, bodywork and all hands-on services including massage and MLD are contraindicated until the skin has healed.

Practicing MLD is a wonderful nonpharmacological benefit for clients  who have pain or swelling; however, practitioners should be thoroughly trained in all treatment precautions and contraindications prior to practicing.  To learn more, please register for manual lymphatic drainage training with us at:  https://ceinstitute.com/collections/lymphatics

 

#orthopedics #orthopedicsurgery #MLD #manuallymphaticdrainage #lymphaticdrainage #bodywork #bodyworker #massage #massagetherapist #mt #LMT #lymphedema #postsurgical #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgery #swelling #edema #chronicswelling #incisiondrainage #pressotherapy

 

 

 

 

 

[i] Preissig, Jason, et al. “Current Laser Resurfacing Technologies: A Review That Delves beneath the Surface.” Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, Aug. 2012, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3580982/#:~:text=Ablative%20lasers%20vaporize%20tissue%20and,produce%20the%20most%20dramatic%20outcomes.

 

Questions that a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner Should Ask a Surgeon Prior to Practicing MLD

Questions that a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner Should Ask a Surgeon Prior to Practicing MLD

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is used to reduce swelling, which can result in pain relief, increased range of motion, physical function restoration and more.  It is often performed post-surgery to help prevent secondary injury and increase healing times and outcomes.  The two most common post-surgical MLD treatment requests are for cosmetic and orthopedic surgeries.

MLD practitioners must have post-surgical MLD training when working with post-surgical clients.  They must also communicate with the surgeon to ascertain each MLD client's specific requirements for their post-surgical treatment and healing processes.  The following are some suggested questions a MLD practitioner can ask a surgeon when providing post-surgical MLD.

Practitioners can request this information in the form of a treatment prescription if desired.  It is always best to request treatment directions in writing:

  1. Would an increase of circulation be harmful to this client?
  2. When can I start MLD appointments for this client?
  3. Does the client have any surgical drains, implants, injectables or joint replacements?
  4. Does the client have any areas I should not touch? If yes, where?
  5. Can I work around the client’s stitches and if yes, how far of a distance should be maintained between my hand and the client‘s stitches (Practitioners can add: I will use only the weight of my hand to manipulate the skin to create drainage).
  6. Do you want me to wear gloves when working on the client’s skin, or are well sanitized hands acceptable? Follow-up: If I must wear gloves, when would it be acceptable to use well sanitized bare hands?
  7. Is there anything that could happen with the client where or when I should not administer MLD? (Practitioner can add: I do not work with active bleeding, fevers or any sign of infection).
  8. How long of an appointment and how frequently can MLD be provided?
  9. Are there any special directions that should be followed or considerations to be made?
  10. Practitioners should add any other questions that seem appropriate and useful.

    Practicing MLD is a wonderful nonpharmacological benefit for clients seeking a reduction of swelling and pain after surgical procedures.  To learn more, please register for training with us at:  https://ceinstitute.com/collections/lymphatics

     #orthopedics #orthopedicsurgery #MLD #manuallymphaticdrainage #lymphaticdrainage #bodywork #bodyworker #massage #massagetherapist #mt #LMT #lymphedema #postsurgical #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgery #swelling #edema #chronicswelling #incisiondrainage #pressotherapy

    Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Treatment UPDATE: Direction of MLD Strokes

    Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Treatment UPDATE:  Direction of MLD Strokes

    For years, we have taught our MLD stretching, stroking and v-flushing strokes to be applied in retrograde, from distal to proximal on the arms and legs.  Some of our students questioned this because of training they received elsewhere, where they were trained that taught all MLD strokes are to be applied from proximal to distal which is different than how we teach at CE Institute LLC. 

    We allow students to apply MLD strokes in whichever direction they feel is appropriate, whether it be distal to proximal or proximal to distal, as long as they are working towards the regional nodes of the area.  And we will continue our distal to proximal MLD strokes because of the recent published science that supports this successful retrograde practice:

    In the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Publishing: September 2021 - Volume 148 - Issue 3 - p 425e-436e doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008252, there was an article published called:  Retrograde Manual Lymphatic Drainage following Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer to Distal Recipient Sites for Extremity Lymphedema: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review

    In this article, they stated that after a vascularized node transfer procedure:  "standard retrograde manual lymphatic drainage significantly improved circumferential reduction rates and Lymphedema-Specific Quality-of-Life Questionnaire scores."

    We have found this and so much more research to build supportsour MLD teachings and practice.  We said we'd post updates for our training on our social media whenever possible, as new information develops.  This information was only published a couple months ago, and we hope you enjoy the knowledge that working distally to proximally with MLD strokes can be effective!  To learn about this and more, please register for one of our MLD classes at:  https://ceinstitute.com/collections/lymphatics

    Past CE Institute LLC MLD students!  Make sure you are following us on social media and check your emails for refresher classes and dates that are periodically sent, when available!

    #MLD #manuallymphaticdrainage #lymphaticdrainage #bodywork #bodyworker #massage #massagetherapist #mt #LMT #lymphedema #postsurgical #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgery #swelling #edema #chronicswelling #incisiondrainage #pressotherapy

     

     

     

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