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 Massage Classes
About Your Instructor
Nitasha Canine has been doing massage and bodywork full time since 1998. She was one of the first to recognize the benefits of massage therapy and foresee the current health and wellness boom. For over fourteen years she has developed her intuitive faculties and applied this healing modality to her work with patients suffering from chronic muscle pain, stress, cancer, strokes and many more ailments. She frequently works with athletes, white and blue collar workers, and the elderly. She has helped thousands of people live more healthy and balanced lives through stress reduction and wellness.
In her massage classes, Nitasha teaches the general public (many of them current clients), how to give the gift of healing to their loved ones. She does this through a simple, yet effective teaching style, allowing students to discover their own ‘inner healer’. She believes that with practice and a general understanding of the human anatomy and spirit, students can unfold into massage practitioners and help their family and friends enjoy a life with less pain and stress.
All classes include theory, demonstration and hands on participation.
Basic Massage and Bodywork
For Partners: Prerequisite: None
Cost: $300 per couple or $200 individual* I can supply a partner for you if need be.
$100 non refundable deposit
This class is designed to give a firm foundation for the general public who is interested in providing relaxation and stress relief to partners and friends. The class will give an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the body, as well as a protocol designed to give students the ability to apply massage techniques to superficial muscles for general relaxation. Students will learn how to ‘feel energy’ and give a basic Swedish massage.
Upon completion students should be able to identify landmarks of the body where massage should not be applied as well as contraindications to Swedish massage. This class is a prerequisite for students interested in taking the intermediate course. Space is limited to four people per class to ensure personalized attention. Class is approximately 8 hours taught over two days. Each class day is 4 hrs. long. Students should bring a bag lunch. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Includes hands on and demonstrations.
Deep Tissue Massage and Bodywork for Partners
For Partners: Prerequisite: Basic Massage and Bodywork
Cost: $275 per couple or $200 individual* A partner can be arranged with notice.
$100 non refundable deposit
This course will introduce deep tissue massage and bodywork techniques and their application as well as contraindications to deep work. The course will include explanation of deep muscle anatomy, how to access the deep muscle layers without injuring the tissues as well as a protocol for giving a deep tissue massage. Students will learn how to use Swedish massage as an adjunct to deep tissue massage and apply both techniques simultaneously. Space is limited to four people to ensure personalized attention. This class is 6 hours taught over two days. Each class is 3 hours long. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Includes hands on and demonstrations.
Advanced Massage and Bodywork
For Partners: Prerequisite: Deep Tissue Massage and Bodywork for Partners
Cost: $275 per couple or $200 individual* A partner can be arranged with notice.
$100 non refundable deposit
This course will build on topics and protocols learned in prior classes to develop intuitive faculties and will show students how to apply knowledge of anatomy and massage techniques to specific areas of the body affected by stress and pain. Students will be able to identify painful trigger point areas and apply massage techniques to reduce pain, inflammation, and improve range of motion in shoulders, neck and back. Students will be able to give an advanced massage treatment to their partner and build on skills learned in prior classes. Space is limited to four people to ensure personalized attention. This class is 6 hours long taught over 2 days. Each class is 3 hours. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Includes hands on and demonstrations.
Passive and Active Stretching for Partners
For Partners: Prerequisite: None
Cost: $150 per couple
Class length 3 hours
Discover ways that you and a friend or loved one can exchange stretches that help improve range of motion, reduce pain and lengthen tight muscles. This class is great for anyone who wants to learn a little more about their body without having to commit to a weekend class. We will explore techniques and each participant will experience the benefits of active isolated stretching as well as passive stretching, and the difference between the two. These techniques can also be incorporated into massage protocols for those who have already taken a class. Please wear lose comfortable clothing.
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