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The Meridian Connection

January 11, 2025 @ 8:30 am - January 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

$350

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

Details

Start:
January 11, 2025 @ 8:30 am
End:
January 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
Cost:
$350
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Website:
https://www.massageschoolpittsburgh.edu/event-info/meridian-connection-with-randall-gibson-16-hours-ncbtmb-approved

Organizer

Randall Gibson, M.Ed., LMT
Phone
330.701.8780
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Other

CE hours:
16
Prerequisites:
None
Presenter:
Randall Gibson, M.Ed., LMT
Early / discounted registration until:
December 15, 2024

Venue

Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy
3600 Laketon Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 United States
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Phone
412-241-5155
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Randall W. Gibson is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. (Provider #325713-00)