Reiki 1 & 2 Combined: 12WRE700 – $520 if paid by first day of class (a $50 savings). Call 212-219-2527 x 2 to register for Reiki 2 alone or both workshops and receive this discount.

Prerequisite: Reiki 1, and 21 days since taking Reiki

Joanna Crespo, MBA, Reiki Teacher

Deepen your personal Reiki practice with: 3 symbols; 3 mantras and chanting; 3 attunements; guided-imagery meditations; distance healing techniques and basic table protocol.

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9
12SRE11SB • 9:30-6pm • $285

Note: A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor for Reiki 1 & 2, and $30 for Reiki 3.

Note: For optional certification, 16-hour outside practicum is required respectively for Reiki 1 & 2.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Hands on learning with compassionate, generous, well-prepared instructors."

"Very thorough and carefully taught."

"Taught clearly and professionally with a spirit of warmth and generosity."

Joanna Crespo, MBA, Reiki Teacher, a graduated teacher with Margaret Ann Case and Reiki Arts Continuum at the Open Center since 2005.  She has a private practice in Montclair, NJ. www.reikirhapsody.com

You are registering for the free Introductory class on Monday, July 16, at 8pm. To sign up for training program, see Infant Massage Certificate Training.

Jody Wright, CLC, CEIM, CIMI, IAIMIT

Infant Massage USA’s Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) training is an evidence based, comprehensive 4-day training course that covers all aspects of instructing parents on infant massage and nurturing touch. Upon completion of the CEIM course, a graduate is qualified to teach infant massage strokes to individual parents as well as to confidently organize and conduct classes in Infant Massage. Nurses, midwives, childbirth educators, early intervention specialists, NICU staff, OTs and PTs and many others have found this training to be a wonderful tool in their work with parents and babies.

The CEIM Training, based on the 15-point curriculum developed by Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents, includes participation in supervised parent-baby infant massage classes; the learning of protocols, adaptations and techniques to work with families and their babies with special needs; and guidance for working with parents/families in private, group, hospital and agency settings. Certification opens the door for subsequent participation in research studies and professional conferences.

The training curriculum includes: the benefits of infant massage; the relationship between massage and bonding; research on the effects of touch; understanding and supporting parents; infant cues, crying and behavioral states; massage techniques and how to adapt them to infants and children at different stages of growth; massage for special situations (colic, babies born prematurely, etc.); infant handling and positioning; communication, teaching, group facilitation and lesson planning skills; the marketing and promotion of massage classes; safety guidelines for the use of oils; etc.

REGISTRATION AND FEES
A 4-DAY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Tuesday–Friday, August 7–10,
9:30am–5:30 pm
12SBM28S
Members: $530 / Nonmembers $575

Note: A materials fee of $120 includes handouts, compendium and manual, certification and the first year’s membership in Infant Massage USA. You will also need a doll to learn on, which will be available at the training for $49.

For CEUs click here

This course and certification qualifies for 53.25 CE hours for nurses, 5.1 CE credits (51 hours) for occupational therapists (AOTA) and 56 CE hours for massage therapists (NCBTMB). It is recognized by the Child Life Council and DONA.

About Certification
To qualify as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM), you must: attend all of this four-day certification training; subsequently complete the required reading and an open book exam; and complete a practicum working with 5 different parents/infants during 5 sessions. Once you have completed these requirements, you will be certified as a CEIM (Certified Educator of Infant Massage) and become a full member of Infant Massage USA, recognized worldwide as a Certified Educator with the International Association of Infant Massage (headquartered in Sweden), which has representatives in over 50 countries.

Jody Wright, CLC, CEIM, CIMI, IAIMIT

Infant Massage USA’s Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) training is an evidence based, comprehensive 4-day training course that covers all aspects of instructing parents on infant massage and nurturing touch. Upon completion of the CEIM course, a graduate is qualified to teach infant massage strokes to individual parents as well as to confidently organize and conduct classes in Infant Massage. Nurses, midwives, childbirth educators, early intervention specialists, NICU staff, OTs and PTs and many others have found this training to be a wonderful tool in their work with parents and babies.

The CEIM Training, based on the 15-point curriculum developed by Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents, includes participation in supervised parent-baby infant massage classes; the learning of protocols, adaptations and techniques to work with families and their babies with special needs; and guidance for working with parents/families in private, group, hospital and agency settings. Certification opens the door for subsequent participation in research studies and professional conferences.

The training curriculum includes: the benefits of infant massage; the relationship between massage and bonding; research on the effects of touch; understanding and supporting parents; infant cues, crying and behavioral states; massage techniques and how to adapt them to infants and children at different stages of growth; massage for special situations (colic, babies born prematurely, etc.); infant handling and positioning; communication, teaching, group facilitation and lesson planning skills; the marketing and promotion of massage classes; safety guidelines for the use of oils; etc.

Free introductory class on Monday, July 16, at 8pm.

REGISTRATION AND FEES
A 4-DAY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Tuesday–Friday, August 7–10,
9:30am–5:30 pm
12SBM28S
Members: $530 / Nonmembers $575
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Note: A materials fee of $120 includes handouts, compendium and manual, certification and the first year’s membership in Infant Massage USA. You will also need a doll to learn on, which will be available at the training for $49.

For CEUs click here

This course and certification qualifies for 53.25 CE hours for nurses, 5.1 CE credits (51 hours) for occupational therapists (AOTA) and 56 CE hours for massage therapists (NCBTMB). It is recognized by the Child Life Council and DONA.

About Certification
To qualify as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM), you must: attend all of this four-day certification training; subsequently complete the required reading and an openbook exam; and complete a practicum working with 5 different parents/infants during 5 sessions. Once you have completed these requirements, you will be certified as a CEIM (Certified Educator of Infant Massage) and become a full member of Infant Massage USA, recognized worldwide as a Certified Educator with the International Association of Infant Massage (headquartered in Sweden), which has representatives in over 50 countries.

You are registering for the free Introductory class on Sunday, July 15 at, 6pm. To sign up for training program, see Prana Yoga Teacher Training.

Led by Jeff Migdow, MD, with Robyn Ross, RYT

A Registered Yoga Alliance Course

Prana is the Sanskrit word for universal energy or “life force,” analogous to the Chinese concept of “chi” or what homeopaths call “vital force.” In the yogic tradition, prana is seen as pervading and animating the universe, flowing through all things, including us. Yogic practices are designed to increase the flow of prana in our bodies and minds to facilitate healing and expand consciousness. Increased pranic flow enhances mental clarity, emotional stability and physical vitality. In this Prana Yoga teacher training course, you will learn how to practice and teach yoga as a profound science that unites movement, breath, sound, concentration, meditation and prayer. Approached in this way, yogic practice becomes a deeply potent healing and transformational path. This course will enable you to become a teacher of yoga at its essence and greatly expand the depth and power of your practice and the healing experiences of your students.

This course which takes place over an 11 weekend period will include:

• Learning to practice and teach 22 basic postures in a deep and healing way
• Practicing prana yoga together for one hour at the beginning of each session
• Learning specific breathing techniques and mantras/sounds for each posture
• Learning the optimal way to enter the postures for best alignment and safety, including modifications for many different conditions to facilitate healing in yourself and your students
• Basic Western and yogic anatomy and physiology, including how prana yoga impacts each part of our physical and subtle bodies
• The history and philosophy of yoga, including the study of ancient yogic texts, such as the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras
• Direct experiences of prana in your body through meditation techniques, mantra chanting and specific chakra techniques
• Three full-day practice teaching sessions in a safe setting to help you gain confidence as a prana yoga teacher

We will learn, play and teach together in a relaxed yet focused way. To help keep you in touch with the training between sessions, there will be practice teaching assignments, inspirational and practical reading, journaling of your personal experience and ways to stay in touch with each other. Jeff and Robyn ask that you agree to practice prana yoga at least five days a week during the course to stay in touch with the practice and yourself. Also, in order that we all begin with a basic knowledge of the postures, you must have practiced hatha yoga regularly for at least three months and/or have taken at least six months of weekly classes.

The course will build on whatever form of yoga you have been trained in. Yoga teachers and students from all schools and traditions are welcome. Join us for a nine-month journey into the essence of yoga and the healing power of prana. A teaching certificate will be given upon completion of course requirements.

October 2012–June 2013
(11 weekends), 9am–5:45pm
2012: October 13 & 14,November 10 & 11,
December 15 & 16
2013: January 19 & 20, February 9 & 10, March 2 & 3,
March 23 & 24, April 20 & 21,
May 18 & 19, June 8 & 9 and June 22 & 23

Full Payment:
12SBYT30 For CEUs click here
$2,500 (No discount)

Payment Plan Available:
12SBYT31 For CEUs click here
$2,800 (No discount). A non-refundable deposit
of $700 is due upon registration. Three
further payments of $700 are due December
13, February 2 and March 27.
Automatic Credit Card Payments Only.

Note: There will be a $130 materials fee, for a course manual and 10 support CDs, payable to the instructor at the first class.

You are registering for a FREE INTRO on Thursday, July 19, at 8pm. To sign up for the training course, see The Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage Certification Training: BASIC.

An Accredited program by the Dr. Vodder School International

Kathy Fleming, PT, CLT-LANA

Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage® (MLD) is a gentle, non-invasive, but powerfully effective manual technique designed to boost the functioning of the lymphatic system, cleanse the connective tissue of inflammatory materials and toxins, reduce pain, lower the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and help enhance immune response, thereby facilitating the healing of injuries, chronic conditions, inflammation, and edemas. Research has proven its efficacy as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies. MLD has grown to be the world’s most well-known manual technique to assist lymphatic drainage.

In MLD the skin is stretched and torqued in a specific manner that has been proven by extensive scientific physiological research to encourage lymph flow. If performed correctly with the correct pressure, direction.5 and speed, this technique can greatly enhance lymph drainage and boost the parasympathetic nervous system, helping speed a patient’s recovery from acute or chronic illness. MLD has profound positive effects on many of the body’s systems, and is also calming and relaxing, giving patients a deep sense of well-being after treatment.

This program offers the original Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage® (MLD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) with the highest standards of training, led by one of North America’s leading and most knowledgeable instructors. Accredited by the Dr. Vodder Schule in Austria and by the Vodder family, this school is one of only two Vodder Schools in the world authorized to teach the original Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage.

This intensive five-day Basic Full Body MLD class, the first segment of four weeks of classes leading to Dr. Vodder MLD certification, involves extensive hands-on work and a lot of personal attention and supervision, and will help us develop excellent sensitivity and hand skills. It covers: the basic strokes and their application to each body part (neck, face, arm, leg, back, nape, buttocks, chest, breast, and abdomen); the anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel system and of connective tissue; the effects of MLD and its contraindications; and how MLD can affect lymphedemas. Subsequent sections of the training impart a range of more advanced techniques that permit practitioners to apply MLD to more serious or complex (e.g. orthopedic, burn, edema, dermatological, pre- or post- surgical, etc.) conditions or situations.

Note: Enrollment is open to the following Licensed or Certified Health Care Practitioners: Acupuncturists; MDs; OT Assistants (COTA)*; Chiropractors; Naturopaths; Physical Therapists; Dentists; Osteopaths; PT Assistants (PTA)*; Homeopaths; Nurses; Physicians’ Assistants*; Occupational, Speech and Massage therapists (for Massage Therapists: a minimum of 500 hours in the curriculum of a massage therapy school or successful completion of the U.S. National Certification exam is required).

*College certification required.

Note: In this class you will receive a Certificate of Completion. This Basic class is a prerequisite for Therapy I. Therapy I is a prerequisite for Therapy II & III; and Therapy II & III is the final course to become certified.

Class time: 40 hrs (Practical 32 hours, Theory 8 hours) The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NC BTMB) has approved the Dr. Vodder School–International as a continuing education provider, awarding credit of 40 hours for completion of this class.

The total training to become a therapist is 160 hours of classroom education, is the most extensive available and exceeds the requirements of the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA ), enabling therapists to sit for the LANA national certification exam.

A SIX-DAY TRAINING
Monday–Friday, August 13-17,
9am–5:30pm
Saturday, August 18, 10am-4pm
$900
Note: A $75 materials fee is to be paid to the instructor.
12SBL00S    CEUs click here
Limited Enrollment

or call 212-219-2527 x 2

Also offered Starting in Fall of 2012:
Basic Training- Oct. 15-20
Level II (Therapy I) Training- Oct. 22-27

You are registering for a FREE INTRO on Wednesday, April 25, at 7:45pm. To sign up for the weekly course, see Reiki System of Natural Healing.

To register or for more information, call 212-219-2527 x2. You may register for Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 courses online through the links below.

REIKI SYSTEM of NATURAL HEALING

Spiritual Healing • Path of Empowerment • Treatment for Self and Others • Spiritual Centering Practice

Program Director: Joanna Crespo, MBA, Reiki Teacher

The Reiki System of Natural Healing was developed in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk. The word “rei-ki” means “spiritual energy” or “transcendent life force” in Japanese, and the Reiki System was brought to the West over 80 years ago. Increasing acceptance and use in hospitals, hospices, spas and wellness centers has made the Reiki System one of the most in-demand healing modalities in the United States and around the world. The Reiki System (1) uses non-invasive, gentle touch; (2) accelerates the body’s natural healing
processes; (3) supports mental and emotional healing; and (4) gives an overall sense of profound well-being.

Benefits of the Reiki System include:
• reducing stress
• strengthening the immune system
• easing pain and physical discomfort
• balancing and harmonizing emotions
• enhancing mental clarity and creativity
• facilitating personal and spiritual growth

Special Features:
• Uniquely blends the classical Japanese tradition with the Western Reiki style
• Highly experiential classes
• Grounded, professional training
• Experienced teachers dedicated to personal and professional Reiki practice
• Every class includes demonstrations and supervised, hands-on practice
• Mentoring and answering questions is provided outside of class

FOUNDATIONAL COURSES
Personal Practice: For Yourself, Family & Friends

Reiki 1 & 2 Combined: 12WRE700 – $520 if paid by first day of class (a $50 savings).  Click the register button to register for the Reiki 1 & 2 classes.

REIKI 1–
No prerequisite

Course includes: Reiki history and precepts; spiritual healing principles; guided-imagery meditations; 4 attunements; self-treatment and basic chair protocol.

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20
12WRE01SA • 9:30am-6:00pm • $285

or Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29
12WRE01SB • 9:30am-6:00pm • $285

REIKI 2—
Prerequisite: Reiki 1, and 21 days since taking Reiki
Deepen your personal Reiki practice with: 3 symbols; 3 mantras and chanting; 3 attunements; guided-imagery meditations; distance healing techniques and basic table protocol.

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19
12SRE11S • 9:30am-6:00pm • $285

or Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9
12SRE11SB • 9:30am-6:00pm • $285

Note: In both Reiki 1 and Reiki 2, a $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

Reiki 3- Advanced Professional Training
A 100-Hour Certificate Program in 4 Modules
This is an advanced training for students who seek to professionalize their Reiki practice. It is offered in 4 two-day modules. Completion of all modules is required in the stated sequential order.  100-hours Certification includes 40 hours of outside practicum.

Prerequisite: Reiki 2, & 3 months sine taking Reiki 2  *  Required Text: The Ethics of Touch by Sohnen-Moe & Benjamin

Module 1: Japanese Healing Techniques
In this module we acquire a general understanding of human anatomy and physiology, and of energy meridians, by drawing from the perspectives of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Advanced techniques, such as scanning for troubled areas, incorporating the eyes and the breath in Reiki protocols and hand-positions for different ailments, will also be covered.
A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 12 & 13, 2013
12WRE21SA • 9:30am–6pm • $315

Module 2: 12 Chakras and Mind-Body Symbolism
Expand our vocabulary and awareness in a Reiki treatment with an understanding of the chakra system in and around the body. There will be guided imagery exercises and practice sessions.  Prerequisite Module 1.
A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday,  Feb. 16 & 17, 2013
12WRE21SB • 9:30am–6pm • $315

Module 3: Clinics and Supervision
This weekend we learn how to practice in a professional setting, exploring issues such as time management, boundaries, client documentation, and the ethics of touch. Second day will be a clinical experience immersion in which we perform back-to-back professional sessions and receive feedback and mentoring.  Prerequisite Modules 1 & 2.
A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17, 2013
12WRE21SC • 9:30am–6pm • $315

Module 4: Attunement
Attunement, a key practice in Reiki, is about coming into a shared harmonious space with another. We will engage in group exercises to better understand the meaning of attunement. Reiju (attunement) will be shown with ample practices for the students. Prerequisite Module 1,2, & 3.
A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2013
12WRE21SD • 9:30am–6pm • $315

Registration for Reiki 3 in 2013
Early Bird Tuition: $1,110 (save $150) if paid in full by the first day of class • 12WRE500
$1,260 if each class is paid for separately.
Call (212) 219-2527 ext. 2 to register or for more information.

Notes: A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor for Reiki 1 and 2, and $30 for Reiki 3.  For optional certification, 16-hour outside practicum is required respectively for Reiki 1 and 2.

Registration & Contact:

Additional faculty may be added or substituted.

Read the following article on Reiki from Well + Good Magazine  featuring Joanna Crespo

TESTIMONIALS:

"Hands on learning with compassionate, generous, well-prepared instructors."

"Very thorough and carefully taught."

"Taught clearly and professionally with a spirit of warmth and generosity."

Jesse MacLean, ND

The use of suction cups on strategic acupuncture points has long been used in East
Asian traditional medicine to remove toxins and promote healing by spurring the
production of red blood cells and boosting immune response. With the development of new state-of-the-art equipment, cupping’s potential applications have greatly expanded in contemporary holistic health-care to include facial cupping, biomagnetics, sports and orthopedic cupping, and other new techniques. Today, a leading international expert will give us a solid introduction to the many uses of this highly effective healing modality. We will get to work with and experience treatments with some of the best contemporary cupping equipment and walk away with a solid understanding of the theory, benefits, safety considerations, and contraindications of cupping therapies.

Note: Completion of this workshop qualifies attendees for a discount for the 3 Day Certification Program in Contemporary Cupping Methods (approved by NCCAOM®), Oct. 13–15.

A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Sunday, August 5, 10am–5:30pm
12SBM14S • Limited Enrollment
Members: $130 / Nonmembers: $140
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Mary Bond

This afternoon we will build on experiences of grounding and spatial orientation and
integrate them into how we use our bodies in daily life to sit, stand, walk, bend, and carry out tasks. Cultivating this awareness has profound implications on our comfort, energy, and sense of well-being. Come learn how your attention to physical sensations can help you maintain your balance and sense of presence within the bustle of daily living.

A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 7, 2:30–5:30pm
12SBM20S For CEUs click here
Members: $40 / Nonmembers: $45
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Mary Bond

Current neuroscience has found that our brains treat the space immediately surrounding our bodies as integral to our management of posture and movement. This morning session we’ll learn specific ways to use this cutting edge information to improve our balance, coordination, core control and breathing. We’ll explore ways to feel supported by our environment, discover the key to relaxation and grounding, and experience the effect of spatial awareness on self-expression.

A HALF-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 7, 10am–1pm
12SBM02M For CEUs click here
Members: $40 / Nonmembers: $45
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Jeff Migdow, MD

Come experience and learn about the profound effects yoga practice has on revitalizing and “purifying” the heart and kidneys and the circulatory and  lymphatic systems. We will see and feel how yoga postures, breathing techniques, visualizations, and mantras can strengthen and heal our hearts, open our blood flow, increase the detoxification capacity of the lymph system and kidneys, and rejuvenate our whole body, mind, and spirit.

Note: This is one of two two sessions taking place today that are designed to deepen our understanding and the effectiveness of our yoga practice, whether for ourselves, if we’re students, or for our own students’ sake, if we’re teachers. It is recommended but not mandatory to take this workshop and Yoga for the Nerves, Glands & Immune System  together.

A HALF-DAY WORKSHOP
Sunday, July 15, 2:30–5:30pm
12SBY23M For CEUs click here
Members: $50 / Nonmembers: $55
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