Gua Sha / Massage Tools/ Sports Massage

Price: $210.00 [Titanium Gua Sha Tool included in the price]

8 NCBTMB CEUs [Certifications Awarded Upon Completion]

Instructor: Jim Earley, LMT, NCBTMB provider

Location: The Wellness Institute of Chester County

402C Gordon Drive

Exton, PA 19341

Facilitator: Robyn Zappy/ WIofCC Acting Director

robynzappy@wcofcc.com

This class will be in room 402F (ROOM 2): Please enter through the back of the building. Double glass doors under a black awning with the Wellness Institute sign on the door.

This course will cover Basic Sports Massage techniques such as pre/post-event massage, maintenance sports massage, sports massage strokes and working with athletes. This course will include the use of Gua Sha tool for muscle scraping and other tools such as, lacrosse balls, and percussion tools.

What you will learn:

• How to use lacrosse balls to break up adhesions
• Using the Hypervolt percussion tool
• Active Isolated Stretching provided for class training
• How to properly use the Gua Sha Tool
• Introduction to Pin and Release and PNF Stretching.

The class will be taught from a massage therapist perspective. These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use on themselves for self-care and their clients.

Please wear comfortable LAB Clothes: Shorts & T-Shirt.

Please Bring: Hand towel, sheets, gel, oil or lotion, pen, water, paper towels and hand sanitizer

Disclosure Statement by The Wellness Institute of Chester County Acknowledgment of Audio and Video Surveillance: I hereby acknowledge that I have been informed and understand that The Wellness Institute of Chester County utilizes continuous audio and video surveillance on its premises. I understand that surveillance is conducted for the safety, security, and well-being of all students, staff, and visitors, as well as for the protection of property. I am aware that audio and video monitoring is active at all times in common areas, classrooms, hallways, and other designated spaces within the school. Upon arrival I understand that I will be asked to sign a statement stating I confirm my awareness and consent to this ongoing audio and video surveillance while on school property.