Ralph Stephens - Medical Massage
http://www.WorldMassageFestival.com<br />Voice - http://www.spalutions.com<br />Edited by - http://www.MassageNerd.com<br />Ralph R. Stephens, LMT, NCTMB, Certified Sports Massage Therapist, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist - St. John Method - Highly acclaimed, internationally recognized, Ralph has worked with many Olympic and All-American athletes since the beginning of his massage career 24 years ago. He specializes in treating people with pain and injuries.<br /><br />He was a sports Massage Team Leader/Instructor for the Winter Para-Olympics in Winter Park, CO. A popular presenter at national, regional and state meetings, he teaches seminars across the country and internationally in Seated Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage and Medical Massage.<br /><br />He is a published author, writing a bi-monthly editorial column in Massage Today Magazine, numerous other articles in magazines and journals as well as textbooks. Ralph's first textbook, Therapeutic Chair Massage was released in 2005. He has been a contributing author to two other textbooks. He has written and produced 15 video/DVD training programs.<br /><br />One of the few Master Instructors of our profession, Ralph clearly presents what you need to know to help people in a way that you can take it home and use it immediately. He is known for making complex anatomical concepts easy to understand and fun to learn. You'll love his entertaining, high-energy presentation style using state of the art audio and video systems. Don't miss an opportunity to study with this friendly, knowledgeable, and inspiring instructor.<br /><br />Ralph R. Stephens is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a continuing education Approved Provider, Since 1996, Provider # 037587-00<br /><br />Visit Ralph's website at www.ralphstephens.com<br /><br />Medical Massage for the Lumbar-Pelvic Region - Treating Difficult Low Back Pain Patients<br />4 CE Contact Hours<br /><br />If you want to help more people who have low back pain, sign up for this class. Low back pain is a multi-billion dollar industry. Over 90% of the US population experiences low back pain at one time or another, some constantly. Most low back pain is soft-tissue pain. Don't you want your part of this market? Take this class to improve your abilities to help people who have low back pain quickly, easily, and confidently with safe, effective pain free methods. Whole body causes of low back pain will be explained in the first hour. Then you will be guided through treatment protocols for the posterior lumbar-pelvis for the next 3 hours, improving your understanding, accuracy, and skills.<br /><br />Massage table required. Wide-neck upper body clothing recommended<br /><br />Medical Massage for the Anterior Cervical Region<br />4 CE Contact Hours<br /><br />Don't miss this Special Educational Event! Learn how to resolve stubborn cervical problems by working the other side of the pain. These techniques are rarely presented at large meetings. With Ralph's state of the art audio and video systems and his ability to clearly and simply explain these advanced techniques, this will be a very unique, memorable, and beneficial presentation, unique to the World Massage Festival.<br /><br />Learn why it is so important to work the anterior muscles of the neck to help with:<br /><br /> * Headaches<br /> * Stiffness<br /> * Disc injuries<br /> * Cervicalgia<br /> * Whiplash<br /> * Head forward posture<br /> * Other cervical complaints<br /><br />One hour of lecture and three hours of guided hands-on experiential learning will prepare you to better serve your patients with easy to learn, safe, effective, pain free techniques. Become one of the relatively few therapists to provide these advanced anterior cervical techniques and watch your reputation and practice grow from the dramatic, positive results you facilitate with your clients.<br /><br />Massage table required. Shorts recommended<br /><br />Medical Massage for Cranial Pain - TMJ & Headaches<br />7 CE Contact Hours<br /><br />Headaches, jaw pain, and pain in the neck are the focus of this 85% hands-on presentation that is rarely taught and receives rave reviews. You will learn how to easily help patients with headaches, TMJ, whiplash, neck pain, and more with safe, pain free, medical massage techniques. (No inter-oral techniques.) A special section will cover cranial bone alignment and their interaction with the pelvis and feet, plus simple ways to facilitate better whole body alignment and interaction.<br /><br />Massage table required. Wide-neck upper body clothing recommended
