SeniorSpa – Part 1& 2
Prepare your skills for the ‘silver tsunami’ of Baby Boomers
Earn 16 CE hours
Registration $320
This is a 2 day class
Part 1
8 CE’s
This class is for professional therapists or well skilled beginners giving therapists confidence in massaging seniors in all stages of health.
Topics include:
- The 3 classes of geriatric clients
- Their Ayurvedic dosha (body type)
- Demonstration of proper body mechanics, routines and massage techniques to work with the geriatric client prone on a massage table with a back exfoliation
- Demonstration of proper body mechanics, routines and massage techniques to work with the geriatric client in an armchair and wheelchair
- Appropriate moist heat and aromatherapyapplications to open the minds and senses of this special population
- The 7 stages of Alzheimer’s disease
- Special considerations for skin and joints
- Pathology for indications/contraindications for geriatric massage
Part 2
8 CE’s
Completion of Part 1 is required for this class.
Topics include:
- Special positioning techniques that reduce fatigue in the geriatric client as well as the therapist
- Massage routines for the geriatric client in supine and side-lying positions on a massage table or hospital bed
- Skin care services for the geriatric client in supine and side-lying position on a massage table or hospital bed
- Instruction for proper completion of forms such as intake, SOAP notes, charting and and standard medical abbreviations used within the healthcare setting
- Examples of how to set protocol and determine correct modality
- Assembling a marketing package to present to a skilled nursing center, assisted living/ memory care center or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
Supplies: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring:
- a set of sheets
- massage table
- 2 pillows with cases
- 2 extra pillowcases
- bath towel
- 2 hand towels
- 3 washcloths
- massage cream/lotion
- face cradle cover
LMBT NC #3536 | NCBTMB #200
