Georgia EditionFall 2009

Cover photo by David Kilian. Models: Nancy Toner Weinberger, Barbara Surface. PERG is published by Dynamic Equilibrium309 Oakwood Court Youngsville, NC 27596919-562-1548 • weinberger@mindspring.comwww.ProEdResourceGuide.com

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Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to bring you the premier edition of the Georgia Professional Education & Resource Guide. The fi rst issue of the PERG came out in North Carolina, my home state, in January 2006 and was an instant success. It’s been a real community builder here, and I hope it will be in Georgia, too.

I’ve been a member of the professional community of massage therapists and bodyworkers since 1975- more than 30 years. How did I fi nd my way to this profession? In the same way so many of us have- I had a massage, and it changed me- for the better. Then I had another. And another. You know the rest of the tale-

In those 30-plus years, I have looked forward every day to the practice of my profession. In moments of refl ection, what wells up is awe and gratitude that I somehow managed to get myself on this path and consequently became a member of a community of people who have tremendous heart, who, in all their struggles to be accepted by the community of mainstream health professionals, have never wavered from their conviction that touch is the great healer. Our collegial connection is not about the modality we use; it’s about our willingness to be with that client who shows up in our practice- to care, to be patient, to be present, to touch competently, and to be in process ourselves.

Historically, the massage and bodywork profession has defi ned the cutting edge of the healing arts. Being a proud part of that ongoing evolution is both a joy and a challenge. To that end, I hope you will have a satisfying Fall exploring the cornucopia of educational opportunities available to you within these pages or through other prestigious venues.

With warm regard,

Nancy Toner Weinberger, Publisher

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Experience the

of personal changedepth

“Healing is a mystery. The best teachers don’t try to invade or dissect the mystery; rather, they present ideas in ways students can begin the discovery process on their own with awe and respect and even humor. That is what I have found to be true in this wonderful training program and I am so grateful!” Mary Jane Murphy, LPC

Interface Therapy Training ProgramExploring new paradigms of healing

• Jointhegrowingranksofprofessionalschoosingtomake aholisticapproachthecenterpieceoftheirhealingpractices • Acquirenewskillstoincreasehealingeffectiveness • Practiceaccessingthehumanenergyfield • Learnfromthedevelopersofthelife transforming InterfaceTherapyprotocol

Now Accepting Applications for Fall Training Program

For more information, program outline, dates and fees, visitwww.centerforintegrativetherapy.com

or call 770-992-5955.

CE credits available for massage therapists & bodyworkers; NCBTMB Approved Provider # 450767-08

Susan Martin, MEd, EdS, LPC, NCC

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Center for Integrative Therapy Founders

1055CantonSt.Roswell,GA30075

Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor 20 CE hrs (except where noted);Bar $499 Floor $450 (with DVD) 9/18-20/2009 Columbia, SC (24 CE) 9/26-27/2009 Roswell, GA 10/8-9/2009 Naples, FL 1/9-10/2010 Greensboro, NC 1/23-24/ 2010 Baltimore, MD 3/7-8/ 2010 Richmond, VA 4/16-17, 2010 Nashville, TN 6 /9-10/ 2010 Asheville, NC

Bamboossage®1 day, 10 CE hrs; $375 (with 8pc Tool Set and DVD) 8/3/2009 Key West, FL 9/21/2009 Columbia, SC 9/25/2009 Roswell,GA 1/11/2010 Greensboro, NC 1/25/2010 Baltimore, MD 3/9/2010 Richmond, VA 4/15/2010 Nashville, TN 6/8/ 2010 Asheville, NC

New Home Study CoursesToo busy to come to class? Study at home at your convenience!

Ahh...shiatsu® Bar Home Study. Includes manual & DVD with audio instructions. 24 CE, $279.99Ahh...shiatsu® Bar Advanced Home Study . Includes manual & DVD with audio instructions. 8 CE, $150.99 Ahh...shiatsu® Floor Home Study. Includes manual & DVD with audio instructions. 24 CE, $199.99Bamboossage® Home Study. Includes 8 pc tool set, warmer, oil, manual & DVD with audio instructions. 16 CE, $289.99Bamboo2Go® Home Study. Includes 6 pc tool set, manual & DVD with audio instructions. 8 CE, $169.99Stones2Go® Home Study. Includes manual, stones and DVD with audio instructions. 8 CE, $125.99Fijian Massage Home Study. Includes manual & DVD with audio instructions. 16 CE, $99.99

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Put the “Whole” back in “Holistic”Become an Optimal Breathing Practitioner™

Help your clients to:•Reverse and release life’s collection of physical and emotional traumas through the restoration of healthy breathing patterns. •Replenish and rebuild every physiological system in the body. •Restore healthy vibrant living.

Re-learningtobreathethewaynatureintendedfromthebeginningisessentialtoeveryholisticwellnessprogram.HereisanopportunitytostudywithMichaelGrantWhite,OptimalBreathingSchoolfounder,andgetinonthegroundfloorofamovementthatwillalterourveryperceptionofwhathealthcanbe.Thecomplete7-daycourseincludesbreathingdevelopment,assessments,tools,andmore.Takeasmanydaysofthetrainingasyourschedulepermitsfor8to56CEcontacthours.Currentlyscheduledcourses:

•September 24-30, 2009 •February 10-16, 2010

•June 9-15, 2010 •September 15-21, 2010

Mike White, Optimal Breathing Executive Director

“It was awesome. I learned a lot about myself. More than I’ve ever known. And I am sure it is going to open up a lot more doors for me as I pursue this work for myself and with other people. And helping others will in turn inspire me to work more on myself. It was a great experience. I will definitely be back.” —Carol B, massage therapist. Yoga and Feldenkrais teacher.“This course was outstanding. I have learned more in 3 days then I have in years. The course was clear and concise. I think this knowledge really needs to get out to the world..” —Randall Langston MD, ENT

Charlotte, NC

Call 866-694-6425 for a FREE brochure or to register Or visit www.breathing.com

NC LMBT # 1724 NCBTMB Approved Provider #282553-00

This six level (two days each level) certification program is founded on the fact that Nature has provided the tools to assist us in maintaining robust health or regaining good health once it has been jeopardized. The first level of defense and healing is our own internal pharmacy. The second level is the use of plants to assist us in this job. Come learn to safely and effectively use some the Nature’s most powerful tools, Essential Oils. Join us on this journey, the rediscovery of an ancient healing modality.

The Level 1 class is a pre-requisite for all other classes. After taking Level 1 we recommend you take the classes in numerical order. However, you can take Levels 2 through 5 in any sequence you desire. Level 6 must be the final class taken in this series.

Level 1 . . . Introduction to The Aromatic World Level 2 . . . Aromatherapy: Its Impact on The Systems of the Body (pre-requisite: Level 1)Level 3 . . . Emotions, Mind, Mood, Personality, Spirituality (pre-requisite: Level 1)Level 4 . . . Blending, the Chemistry Of It All (pre-requisite: Level 1)Level 5 . . . Strength, Length, Nature of Treatment: Methods of Application (pre-requisite: Level 1)Level 6 . . . Deepening The Level of Understanding & Professionalism (pre-requisite: Levels 1-5)

Each 2 day class offers 14 CE’s to Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapists through NCBTMB (#280770-00). Conducting ongoing classes — to receive a brochure or to register please visit our website at www.LovingScents.com or call us at 336.294.7727.

PO Box 77592 Greensboro, NC 27417(336) 294-7727

www.LovingScents.comOffering Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

and Quality Aromatherapy Supplies

U P C O M I N g C L A S S E S

Jul 18&19 Level 2, Concord, NC Aug 8&9 Level 5, Concord, NC

Aug 22&23 Level 3, Greensboro, NC Sep 19&20 Level 1, Greensboro, NC

Oct 9 Jennifer Jefferies, ND - Care for the Care Giver, Greensboro, NC

Oct 10 Jennifer Jefferies, ND - Intuitive Aromatherapy, Greensboro, NC

Oct 24&25 Level 1, Concord, NC Nov 7&8 Level 4, Greensboro, NC

Nov 14-16 Southern Spa & Salon Show, Hickory, NC

Please see our website: www.LovingScents.com for more information.

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Basic Thai Massage-$699-40 CEJuly 23-25,31 and August 1December 3-5, and 11-12

Thai Herbal Massage-$299-16 CEAugust 14-15

Holistic Thai Face Therapy-$450-24 CESeptember 24-26

Intermediate Thai Massage-$699-40 CEOctober 15-17, 23-24

Richmond, Virginia 23235 804/564-7081

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member of the Tao Mountain Association and distributor of Mekong MedicinalsNCBTMB Provider #450426-07

Give the deepest relaxation, give freedom of movement, give THAI MASSAGE!

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309 Oakwood Court, Youngsville, NC 27596 919-562-1548 weinberger@mindspring.com

tDYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM

BECOME A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERor just teach like one…

Teaching Skills for the Workshop LeaderOctober 23-25, 2009 Raleigh, NC

Also offered…Training for Massage School Teachers

Teacher Training IntensiveAvailable on-site, customized for massage school faculties.

INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Toner WeinbergerCERTIFICATION (each course): 21 NCBTMB CE hrs.

Approved Provider # 410519-00

For complete course descriptions and registration information, visit www.dynamicequilibrium.com

OR contact Dynamic Equilibrium.

Classes also open to persons who are not massage therapists. NCBTMB Approved Provider # 410519-00 FL CE Provider #: 50-10228

For those who don’t currently do energy work but would like to learn how:• Introduction to Dynamic Energy Balancing (7 CE hrs $95) Learn to sense the human energy field.• Dynamic Energy Balancing: Basic Technique (7 CE hrs $125) Learn a basic energy work protocol. Contact Dynamic Equilibrium to sponsor these classes in your home town, or to join a wait list for a nearby location! OR attend one of these scheduled classes:August 29 & 30 Youngsville, NCOctober 10 & 11 Miller-Motte College, Wilmington, NC

• Dynamic Energy Balancing: The RealmsEach chakra is a portal to a realm, where we can go to do our energy work and gain fantastic new insights and direction. Learn to enter the realms and practice doing energy work sessions there. Tuition: $375 NC Beach May 21-25, 2010

Instructor: Nancy Toner Weinberger has worked with energy and breath for more than 20 years. The principles and theory of Dynamic Energy Balancing emerged over a five year period in chunks of enlightened understanding, and are fully shared in her teaching. She has a strong and varied background in mind-body health concepts, including meditation, visualization, pain relief, enhanced creativity, stress reduction, and exploration of altered states of mind.

tDYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUMExperience. Insight. Compassion. Competence.

309 Oakwood Court, Youngsville, NC 27596

Call 919-562-1548for an information and registration packet.

or visitwww.dynamicequilibrium.com

Dynamic Energy Balancing (21 CE hrs) plus Ethical Considerations for Energy Workers (3 CE hrs in Ethics) (Prerequisite: Practiced use of any basic energy work protocol.) Tuition: $375 for the full 3 days.October 2-4 Marriott Courtyard HotelAsheville, NC

Learn the theory of Dynamic Energy Balancing and practice applying the principles of Dynamic Energy Balancing in an energy work session. Expect a transformative experience. Gain confidence in your energy work and enhance your professionalism.Lecture- Stimulate your intellect with an exciting new energy map for understanding the dynamics of the body, emotions, mind, and spirit.Meditation- Gain skills and get support through guided visualizationsPractice- Energy work demonstrations and trades

p r e s e n t s

the ORIGINAL Indian Head Massaget r a i n i n g c o u r s e

Indian Champissage™ has been popular in India for over a thousand years. The head, neck, shoulders and upper back—areas where tension is more likely to accumulate—are gently, firmly and rhythmically massaged until the pressure simply melts away. This unique therapy combines physical and subtle massage with energy balancing to produce feelings of perfect peace and tranquility. It is a wonderful alternative to seated chair massage.

Instructor: M. Susan Walsh, CMT, NCTMB, LCICI

NCBTMB Approved Provider #450489-07

Florida Provider #50-10661

21 CE Hours Tuition $495

Newport News, VA - August 15-17, 2009

Nashville, TN - October 17-19, 2009

Cocoa Beach, FL - November 20-22, 2009

Bellville, TX - February 12-14, 2010

Homewood, IL - March 12-14, 2010

For more information or to register, visit

www.msusanwalsh.com/champissage

or call (703) 425-3331

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July18 Clinical Aromatherapy Level 2; Concord, NC; 14 hrs; P.218 Deep Tissue Lymphatic Drainage/Level 1; Chicago, IL; 16 hrs; P.323 Basic Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.3

August 3 Bamboossage®; Key West, FL; 10 hrs; P.1 8 Clinical Aromatherapy Level 5; Concord, NC; 14 Hrs; P.214 Thai Herbal Massage; Richmond, VA; 16 hrs; P.315 Deep Tissue Lymphatic Drainage/Level 1; Des Moines, IA; 16 hrs; P.315 Indian Champissage; Newport News, VA; 21 hrs; P.422 Clinical Aromatherapy Level 3; Greensboro, NC; 14 hrs; P.229 Intro to Dynamic Energy Balancing; Youngsville, NC; 7 hrs; P.430 Dynamic Energy Balancing: Basic Technique; Youngsville, NC; 7 hrs; P.4

September11 Raindrop/Cupping; Atlanta, GA; 4 hrs; P.312 Deep Tissue Lymphatic Drainage/Level 1; Atlanta, GA; 16 hrs; P.318 Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor; Columbia, SC; 24 hrs; P.119 Clinical Aromatherapy Level 1; Greensboro, NC; 14 hrs; P.224 Holistic Thai Face Therapy; Richmond, VA; 24 hrs; P.324 Optimal Breathing; Charlotte, NC; 8-56 hrs; P.226 Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor; Roswell, GA; 20 hrs; P.1

October2 Dynamic Energy Balancing with Ethics; Asheville, NC; 24 hrs; P.48 Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor; Naples, FL; 20 hrs; P.1 9 Care for the Care Giver; Greensboro, NC; 7 hrs; P.2

10 Intro to Dynamic Energy Balancing; Wilmington, NC; 7 hrs; P.410 Intuitive Aromatherapy; Greensboro, NC; 7 hrs; P.211 Dynamic Energy Balancing: Basic Technique; Wilmington, NC; 7 hrs; P.415 Intermediate Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.317 Deep Tissue Lymphatic Drainage/Level 1; Durham, NC; 16 hrs; P.317 Indian Champissage; Nashville, TN; 21 hrs; P.423 Raindrop/Cupping; Durham, NC; 4 hrs; P.323 Teaching Skills for the Workshop Leader; Raleigh, NC; 21 hrs; P.424 Clinical Aromatherapy Level 1; Concord, NC; 14 hrs; P.224 Deep Tissue Lymphatic Drainage/Level 2; Durham, NC; 16 hrs; P.3

November 7 Clinical Aromatherapy Level 4; Greensboro, NC; 14 hrs; P.214 Deep Tissue Lymphatic Drainage/Level 2; Chicago, IL; 16 hrs; P.320 Indian Champissage; Cocoa Beach, FL; 21 hrs; P.4

December 3 Basic Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.3

2010

January 1 Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor; Greensboro, NC; 20 hrs; P.111 Bamboossage®;Greensboro, NC; 10 hrs; P.123 Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor; Baltimore, MD; 20 hrs; P.125 Bamboossage®; Baltimore, MD; 10 hrs; P.1

February

10 Optimal Breathing; Charlotte, NC; 8-56 hrs; P.2

12 Indian Champissage; Bellville, TX; 21 hrs; P.4

March 7 Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor; Richmond, VA; 10 hrs; P.1 9 Bamboossage®; Richmond, VA; 10 hrs; P.112 Indian Champissage; Homewood, IL; 21 hrs; P.4

April15 Bamboossage®; Nashville, TN; 10 hrs; P.116 Ahh...shiatsu® Bar/Floor; Nashville, TN; 20 hrs; P.1

May21 Dynamic Energy Balancing: The Realms; Pine Knoll Shores, NC; 24 hrs; P.4

June 9 Optimal Breathing; Charlotte, NC; 8-56 hrs; P.2

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About the PERG

The Professional Education & Resource Guide Guide is an easy reference for continuing education opportunities for massage therapists and bodyworkers.

The PERG offers a variety of ways to select courses that meet your continuing education needs. • Browse the pages of advertisements to discover opportunities to enhance your skills and explore new and exciting theories and approaches. • Find courses in a location near you offered as part of a continuing education program designed to meet the needs of the professional community. • Look up the dates you are available to take classes in the index at the back of the guide and choose from among those listings.

The PERG is published twice per year; look for the Spring issue in January and the Fall issue in July.

The PERG is mailed free of charge to licensed massage therapists and bodyworkers, so keep your address up to date with your state massage board to ensure you receive each and every copy. There are six editions of the PERG:

North Carolina South Carolina Chesapeake (Maryland, Washington DC, and areas of Virginia surrounding Washington DC) The Virginias (all of Virginia except the Washington DC area, and West Virginia). Tennessee Georgia

For your convenience, you can download all the current editions of the Professional Education & Resource Guide in PDF format at www.ProEdResourceGuide.com (high-speed access needed).

Dynamic Equilibrium309 Oakwood CourtYoungsville, NC 27596919-562-1548

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Center for Integrative Therapy

Barefoot Masters

LovingScents Clinical Aromatherapy

The Optimal Breathing School

The Bodhi Tree Learning Center

Dr. Karyn Mitchell, N.D., Ph.D

Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education

Dynamic Equilibrium

Washington DC Centre of Indian Champissage™

Clear Energetics

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