Learn to offer safe massage for senior populations as well as pain management and quality of life massage to clients with serious or terminal illness.

Prepare to take notes, and watch the live, online training with presenter Kelly Cabrera! This course includes a digital manual and access to video recordings for student review. A model is not required. 

Course Modules

• Effects of Geriatric Massage
• Discussing a Massage Session's "Right Length Of Time" 
• In Depth Exploration of Common Pathologies 
• Client Communication & Ethics 
• Treatment Considerations and Modifications (Includes Working with Immobile Clients and Tools Every Therapist Should Own)
• Discussing Palliative (Hospice) Care & Equipment 
• Massage Therapy's Place in Palliative Settings
• Critical Thinking Skills for Safe Treatments & Inclusive Care
• The Self Care Routine to Support Therapist 
• Pricing & Booking Clients
• Appropriate Record Keeping and Treatment Forms
• BONUS COURSE: Treating Clients with Touch Sensitivities 

Participants receive a digital certificate after all course materials are completed. 

About the Presenter

Kelly Cabrera believes in self improvement, leadership, and growth. Throughout her 15 years working as a registered massage therapist, clinic owner, and massage mentor, she has continuously advanced her massage and business skills.

Kelly earned a diploma in Massage Therapy with honours from Lethbridge College in 2010, and she now practises a variety of modalities with multiple massage technique certifications. She assisted with the practicum program at the Lethbridge College from 2015 to 2016, an experience which sparked her interest in becoming an educator.

Kelly opened Breakthrough Massage Academy to provide unique, accessible, and engaging continuing education courses to therapists. What shapes Kelly is her drive to always learn more, develop her skills, and pass them on to the next generation of massage therapists so that they can have long and thriving careers.

Pre-requisite

No pre-requisite

Items Required

• You must have a device with camera (smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.) that Zoom can be accessed on. A Zoom link will be emailed to students prior to class.
• Models are not required. Just have a way to take notes and watch the training with Kelly live! 
• Course handouts and resources will be provided by the instructor. 

Registration Requirements

Step 1: Reserve a spot by registering through the NHPC website in advance.
Step 2: Prior to class, a zoom link will be sent to all registered students.

Note: The video recording will be sent out to all students after the workshop. 

Continued Competency Program (CCP) Credits

5 Credits

For Further Information

Kelly Cabrera
403-332-1623 (main line for phone)
breakthroughmassageacademy@gmail.com
www.massagecec.com