December 1-December 2, 2011

Fundamentals of Massage

Enjoy a taste of the world of massage therapy through this healing 2 day introduction to massage. Participants in this fun, informative course learn a basic flow for a full body swedish massage.

In addition to massage techniques, this class will cover self-care, basic anatomy and communication skills. This is a great opportunity for people who are considering going into massage or other touch based modalities as a career, and for people who want to learn basic healing touch as a service to others.

About the Facilitator

Valerie Cherrin has been a practicing massage therapist since 1997 and a massage instructor since 2003. Valerie draws from a variety of healing modalities, including Thai yoga massage, trigger point therapy, myofacial release, zero balancing, reiki, and cranial sacral therapy. Through her work and experience, she has developed a style of bodywork that addresses the needs of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual body. To learn more about Valerie, visit her website: bodywisdommassage.org.