The Meridian Connection
2025-01-11 08:30 - 2025-01-12 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy, 3600 Laketon Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235, United States
What if you could skip the non-essentials, simplify the philosophy, and focus on material you will be able to use in your office on Monday morning? If that sounds appealing, join us! This two-day seminar will take the mystery out of meridians.
We focus on applying acupuncture concepts to massage therapy assessment and treatment. You will become familiar with some acupuncture points but the real emphasis is on the meridian itself. You will learn to trace fourteen meridians from memory and discuss the associated muscles, organs, emotions, and pathologies.
Expect to become comfortable locating acupressure points as well as using combinations of points to treat meridians, organs and systems. We will use intention as well as physical stimulation in this approach. Our own personal meridian systems will be balanced several times throughout the weekend and we will finish by practicing assessment and treatment in triads. If you keep hearing about meridians and wish you understood them better, this is a rare opportunity to increase your confidence and therapeutic effectiveness by spending two days immersed in them.
This material will be especially appreciated by practitioners of chi gung, tai chi, or Touch For Health Kinesiology. The practical concepts and hands-on techniques are useful for anyone who is interested in meridians and health.
CORE BENEFITS
Develop basic skill at locating, evaluating and treating 14 meridian channels from traditional Chinese medicine.
Develop basic skill at locating, evaluating and treating major acupuncture points.
WHY TAKE THIS TWO-DAY CLASS?
By participating in this class, you will:

Learn to locate and trace fourteen acupuncture meridians
Learn a technique called “meridian walking” for acute pain
Study muscles, organs, emotions and pathologies relating to each meridian
Learn how to use meridians in clinical assessment
Learn how to treat meridian imbalance with massage techniques
Learn how acupuncture concepts apply to any clinical bodywork practice
Practice meridian exercises and self-treatment
Practice locating, evaluating, and treating acupuncture points
Learn to use entry and exit points for balancing meridians
Learn how to use front mu (alarm) points and back shu points to treat organs
Learn the most powerful treatment points for common conditions
Learn how to easily integrate acupuncture points into massage practice

FEE
$350 early registration (includes manual) – before Dec. 15, 2024
CONTINUING EDUCATION: 16 CONTACT HOURS
“The Meridian Connection” is approved for the following:

NCBTMB certified therapists and LMT’s in states that accept NCBTMB approval.
Florida Massage Therapists (CE Broker Tracking #: 20-591507)

REGISTRATION
Register through the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy

The Kinesiology Connection
2026-11-06 08:30 - 17:30
Have you experienced the power of muscle testing? This class is an introduction to the art and science of manual resistive muscle testing (based on applied kinesiology). Participants will learn to locate muscular imbalance and correct it quickly using integrative massage techniques. Topics include tests for dehydration and hypotonicity, as well as evaluation of key muscles throughout the body. We even include a simple and remarkably effective treatment for emotional stress. Massage therapists deal with muscle imbalance almost every day and it can be causing or perpetuating a wide range of other problems. Join us and learn fast, easy ways to resolve it.
One of the treatment techniques covered in The Kinesiology Connection is neuro-lymphatic reflexes (Chapmann’s reflexes), a powerful method for treating muscular dysfunction and also valuable for self care. Participants will get ample practice with this technique. This class is an excellent preparation for those who want to go on to more extensive study in Touch For Health Kinesiology.
No Prerequisites
Core benefits
Learn to perform accurate muscle testing. Learn to identify and correct neuromuscular weakness, imbalance and dysfunction.
Why take this one-day class?
By participating in this class, you will:

Learn how to perform accurate muscle testing
Learn how to use integrative treatment techniques to correct weakness and imbalance within seconds
Learn how to perform techniques to insure more accurate results with Kinesiology assessment
Learn how to identify and locate specific injuries and problem areas
Learn how to test for and correct weakness or imbalance in the rotator cuff muscles
Learn how to use emotional stress release (ESR) technique in a massage session and for self-help
Learn how to do surrogate testing for people who cannot be tested normally
Learn how to perform a quick and easy assessment of the cervical spine

What participants have to say!
Fee
$175 (includes manual)
Continuing Education: 8 Contact Hours
“The Kinesiology Connection” is approved for the following:

LMT’s in all the states that accept NCBTMB approval

Registration
Please register through the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy

The Polarity Connection
2026-11-07 08:30 - 2026-11-08 17:30
This is an experiential introduction to the role of Polarity Therapy in clinical massage practice. Massage therapists will learn how to develop a more wholistic perspective, increase therapeutic effectiveness with less effort, and offer a uniquely powerful, hands-on session to clients. We will also discuss the history of energy medicine as it pertains to modern bodywork. Non-professionals can learn skills to keep themselves and their families healthy, and pain free.
For two days, you will stay present and work from the heart as you learn polarity techniques which blend easily into massage or physical therapy practice. The focus of this class is learning and practicing an integrative polarity bodywork session.
Core benefits
Learn to apply basic principles of energy medicine in a one-hour bodywork session.
Why take this two-day class?
By participating in this class, you will be able to :

Demonstrate working from the heart and staying connected with your client
Discuss the fundamental techniques of energetic touch therapy
Demonstrate one or more energy exercises (polarity yoga)
Discuss the theory and basic concepts of Polarity Therapy
List the Ayurvedic five elements
Discuss the initial interview and energetic assessment
Perform an Integrative Polarity Bodywork session with guidance and supervision

Fee
$350 early registration (includes manual) – Semi-Private Mastery Class – $450
Continuing Education: 16 Contact Hours
“The Polarity Connection” is approved for LMT’s in all states that accept NCBTMB approval
Registration
Please Register through the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy.
