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Massage Techniques for Upper Body Injuries
Two-Day Workshop – 16 CEU’s
Wednesday July 9th & Wednesday July 16th – 10:30am-6:45pm
(must sign up for both dates)
Hosted at Nimbus Massage – 1719 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
This class will explore massage treatments for common injuries of the upper body using an approach that integrates a variety of techniques including lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, and myofascial release. We will discuss the idea of pain as a symptom of the injury rather than working under the assumption that it is always the injury itself. After discussing all possible avenues of symptomatic presentation including pain, posture, gait, mental state, emotional state, and any memory of the injuring incident, we will follow the related patterns in the soft tissue to release blockages and provide relief. Lastly we will discuss what stretches or routines might be relevant to send home with clients after treatment.
Participants will learn:
- Assessment techniques
- Review of common upper body injuries
- Typical symptom presentation for these injuries
- Therapeutic reasoning
- Hands-on practice
- Self-care routine for clients to use at home
Instructor:
Veda King Blanchard, LMT, BCTMB, MA Consciousness Studies, Mindfulness
Teacher, Reiki Master, has been professionally practicing therapeutic massage, bodywork,
mindfulness, and Reiki since 2003. Veda is passionate about supporting people in living
pain-free, joyful lives.
Veda’s original training was at the Essex Group Institute for Massage and Bodywork. After
graduation, she worked in the Athletic Training Room at Warren Wilson College, supporting
athletes in maintaining balanced health and recovering from injury. Veda regularly offers
one-on-one sessions and teaches classes and workshops in massage, bodywork, Reiki,
kinesiology, and mindfulness to support people in discovering, exploring, and embodying
mind/body/spirit balance. She is passionate about self-care, teaching, volunteering, social
justice, and continued learning.
16 CEUs – We are in the process of getting this class reviewed for NCBTMB credit so we are offering a special rate of $297.50 (Regularly $425)
Registration open until 7/6/2025
Registration & Payment
Register online. We take a credit card payment at the time of registration.
Registration will remain open until a week prior to the class or until all class spots are filled.
Class size is limited, so if the class fills up and you would like to be added to the wait-list, please call 804-714-7932 or email massagelabrva@gmail.com. If an opening occurs, we will offer it to people on the wait-list in chronological order.
Cancellation & Refunds
An individual may cancel and receive a full refund if the cancellation is made a week or more prior to the course date. After that no refunds will be given.
You may cancel on-line or call (804)714-7932 or email massagelabrva@gmail.com to cancel.
If a minimum number of class participants is not met, the class may be cancelled by the organization with a full refund given.
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