BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ģý College - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ģý College X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ģý College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261207T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T132514 CREATED:20260303T211329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T211329Z UID:22027-1796637600-1796738400@www.gwinnettcollege.edu SUMMARY:Mayumi Hawthorne Heated Herbal Ball DESCRIPTION:This exciting 12 hours hands-on course will discuss the fundamentals of using heat application of hydrotherapy with compressed balls filled with herbs. It will demonstrate the manipulation of soft tissue techniques to relieve pain from sore\, hypertonic muscles\, detoxification of waste from the muscles\, reinvigorate the body\, mind and spirit and relaxation as they are used in massage today. A successful heated herbal ball massage depends on understanding hydrotherapy using heat application and the physiological effects it has on the body; understanding the conduction of heat\, and the medicinal purpose of herbs and how they affect the body.\nUpon completion of this course\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the physiological effects on the body using heat application in hydrotherapy in 2 forms (liquid and steam)\, through conduction using balls of compressed herbs.\nExplain the benefits and contraindications of using heated compressed herbs.\nExplain the safety features and precautions using the heat application of herbal balls.\nExplain the proper set up for equipment\, use\, and care of heated herbal balls.\nDescribe the different herbs used for pain relief of sore and hypertonic muscles\, detoxification of the body\, relaxation and reinvigorating the body\, mind\, and spirit.\nList various massage stroke protocols and techniques to manipulate soft tissue using Heated Herbal Ball(s).\nList various lubricants used during the Heated Herbal Ball massage.\nDemonstrate the proper cleaning\, sanitizing and storage procedures for the instruments used in a heated herbal ball massage.\n\nSupplies\ntop and bottom twin or full-size sheets to cover massage tables\nPillow case for face cradle each day\nA lubricant of choice (cream\, oil\, or lotion) NO aromatherapy oils \nClass Information:\nTimes: Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nClass: Heated Herbal Ball\nCEU’s: 12\nPrice: $285 \n\n \n \n \n \n\nLocation: Ģý College – Marietta 1130 Northchase parkway Suite 100 Marietta\, GA 30067 \nContact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.\nRefunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency\, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.\n*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.\nPicture ID required at check-in\nIf minimum enrollment is not met\, the class may be subject to cancellation. URL:/event/mayumi-hawthorne-heated-herbal-ball-4/ LOCATION:Ģý College – Marietta\, GA\, 1130 Northchase Pkwy SE Suite 100\, Marietta\, GA\, 30067\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T132514 CREATED:20251209T125712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T133933Z UID:21503-1797069600-1797184800@www.gwinnettcollege.edu SUMMARY:Carrie Taylor's Facial Fundamentals & HOPMNRS Approach to Assessment DESCRIPTION:Day 1:Fascial Fundamentals\nThis workshop will give participants an introduction to the “Taylor Technique” style of myofascial assessment & treatment\, and how to incorporate this work into their current practice. Specifically\, strain/ counterstrain\, using limbs as levers\, pin & drag\, skin rolling\, pick up & roll are all shown in several areas of the body\, focusing on palpation of superficial and deep layers of fascia\, and differentiating between the two.\nLearning about the elements of fascia and how to dialogue on this topic with prospective and current clients\, will help participants incorporate this work into their current massage practice\, while managing client expectations. Therapists will become proficient at using these techniques everywhere in the body\, and the focused hands-on practice in palpation\, is a skill that will be demonstrated throughout the seminar\, in addition to body mechanics.\nThis class is the platform for the other 9 topics in the level 1 series\, and gives the healthcare practitioner a firm foundation in applying palpative skill effectively. DVDs and downloads are available for all ten topics in this myofascial certification series\, as well as ten level 2 DVDs and ten level 3 DVDs now available at www.taylortechniquesinc.com. Level 1 textbook is available in downloadable and hard copy formats on amazon/kindle! \nDay 2: HOPMNRS Approach to Assessment\nThis course offers an in depth look at Assessment and Treatment from a myofascial perspective. Therapists will be taken through a very detailed process on how to approach assessing a client\, from History/intake\, to observation\, movement and posture analysis\, as well as palpation and neurological assessment\, referral pain recognition\, and special tests when needed. This approach is designed to increase the therapist’s confidence and expertise when assessing a client\, giving them the necessary information to form a highly effective treatment plan. \nClass Info\nTimes:\nDay 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Day 2:10:00 am – 6:00 pm\nCEU’s: 14\nPrice: $275.00 \n\n \n \n \n \n\nLocation: Ģý College – Roswell 1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160 Roswell\, GA 30076\nClass capacity: 20\nContact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.\nRefunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency\, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.\n*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.\nPicture ID required at check-in \nIf minimum enrollment is not met\, the class may be subject to cancellation. \nCarrie Taylor\nNCBTMB#710407-100 URL:/event/carrie-taylors-facial-fundamentals-hopmnrs-approach-to-assessment-3/ LOCATION:Ģý College – Roswell\, GA\, 1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T132514 CREATED:20260318T214657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T214657Z UID:22083-1797069600-1797184800@www.gwinnettcollege.edu SUMMARY:Mayumi Hawthorne Prior to Birth Massage DESCRIPTION:This 12 hours hands-on course is packed with information from the gestation period to actual performing soft tissue techniques used in Prenatal Massage today. The Prior to Birth Massage course will help provide you with a deeper understanding of the structural changes that a woman’s body goes through during her pregnancy.\nYou will have a clear insight as to: \n\nThe many different ways of performing a Prior to Birth Massage A.K.A Prenatal Massage\nThe many benefits both emotionally and physically as well as the contraindications.\nThe different bodily structural changes and possible common discomfort per trimester\nSuggestions on Prior to Birth A.K.A exercises\n\nSupplies\ntop and bottom twin or full-size sheets to cover massage tables\n1 pillow case for face cradle each day\n2 standard size pillows with pillow case\nA lubricant of choice (cream\, oil\, or lotion> NO aromatherapy oils \nClass Information:\nTimes: Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nClass: Prior to Birth\nCEU’s: 12\nPrice: $295 \n\n \n \n \n \n\nLocation: Ģý College – LILBURN\, 4230 Lawrenceville Highway\, Suite 11 Lilburn\, GA 30047 \nContact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.\nRefunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency\, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.\n*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.\nPicture ID required at check-in\nIf minimum enrollment is not met\, the class may be subject to cancellation. URL:/event/mayumi-hawthorne-prior-to-birth-massage-17/ LOCATION:Ģý College – Lilburn\, GA\, 4230 Lawrenceville Hwy\, Ste 11\, Lilburn\, GA\, 30047\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261219T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261220T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T132514 CREATED:20251208T162544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T152643Z UID:21473-1797670800-1797789600@www.gwinnettcollege.edu SUMMARY:Trigger Points: Upper Extremities with Lee Anna Singleton DESCRIPTION:In this course we will learn how to access some of the trigger points in the head\, face\, neck\, arms\, wrists\, hands\, shoulders and back. We will learn how to treat some of the most common trigger points that contribute to headaches\, neck pain\, frozen shoulder\, elbow pain\, hand/wrist pain\, and upper\, middle and lower back pain. In doing so we will help relieve tension and pain\, increase range of motion\, as well as increase your client’s quality of life. Trigger point therapy is a great modality to add into your massage practice that will help bring in repeat clients who will refer their family\, friends and coworkers to provide you with steady work throughout the course of your career as a massage therapist and healer. \n Learning Objectives: \n\n\n\nWhen a client complains or is having issues with headaches/Sinus pressure\, you will be able to locate and perform Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) to the trigger points (TP’s) that refer to the point of pain on the client.\nYou will be able to demonstrate how the client can treat the problem at home with self-help tools when the need arises.\nWhen a client complains or is having issues with neck pain and tension you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the point of pain on the client.\nYou will be able to demonstrate some neck stretches and show the client how to treat the problem area at home with self-help tools when the need arises.\nYou will be able to locate the Pectoral TP’s and perform TPT to help release tension in the neck\, shoulders and upper back.\nYou will be able to demonstrate how the client can stretch the area and treat the problem at home with self-help tools when the need arises.\nWhen a client is complaining or having issues in the shoulders\, you will be able to identify which TP’s to treat based on the assessment of the shoulder movements that trigger the pain.\nYou will be able to demonstrate how the client can treat the problem area at home with self-help tools when the need arises.\nYou will be able to locate and perform TPT to the arms\, elbows\, wrists and hands when a client is complaining or having any issues in those areas.\nYou will be able to demonstrate how the client can stretch and treat some of the problem areas at home with self-help tools when the need arises.\nWhen a client complains of upper\, middle or lower back pain you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the point of pain on the client.\nYou will be able to demonstrate how to treat the problem areas at home with self-help tools when the need arises.\n\n\n\n Learning Outcomes: \nUpon completion of this course you will be able to pin point the specific trigger points that may be contributing to your clients chronic body pain in the upper extremities. You will learn proper positioning\, draping\, where to apply pressure\, the amount of pressure\, how long to apply pressure\, and be able to give your client home care instructions on how to treat themselves when their unable to schedule a massage with you if and when the need arises. Self-care is the best care so you will be able to pass on what you learn from this course to a multitude of grateful clients in the years to come. \nSupplies\nTwo twin set of sheets\nLotion and cream (No oil based products)\nYoga mat/ large towel \nClass Information:\nTimes: Day 1: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nClass: Trigger Points: Upper Extremities\nCEU’s: 12\nPrice: $275 \n\n \n \n \n \n\n*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee. \nLocation: Ģý College – MARIETTA\, 1130 Northchase Parkway\, Suite 100 Marietta\, GA 30067 \nContact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions. \nRefunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency\, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor. \nPicture ID required at check-in \nIf minimum enrollment is not met\, the class may be subject to cancellation. URL:/event/trigger-points-upper-extremities-with-lee-anna-singleton-4/ LOCATION:Ģý College – Marietta\, GA\, 1130 Northchase Pkwy SE Suite 100\, Marietta\, GA\, 30067\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR