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Stage 2, Method. Lessons 5 through 9. [15 CE Hours.]

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 5. [3 CE Hours]:

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Clinical Practice Overview
Overview of Pathology
Assessment of posture, accurate observation, the plumb line photos, and the musculoskeletal balance assessment.
Gait analysis, movement analysis, and developing a treatment plan.
Other topics as listed below.
More detail following in the Lesson Text, and Lesson Videos.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 6. [3 CE Hours]:

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In-Depth Study of Methods.
Healing Light Present Moment Program, Assessment of Posture and Musculoskeletal Balance, Track 1. Costs to the Client.
Comparisons and cost benefit analysis between the Healing Light Present Moment Program vs. Joint Replacement Surgery in the U.S.; and a cost benefit analysis comparison of Healing Light Present Moment Program vs. Sleep Apnea treatment and costs in the U.S.
Benefits of the Healing Light Present Moment Program – Assessment of Posture and Musculoskeletal Balance.
Developing and refining the treatment plan.
Create the client web page.
During each session, to assess progress, document, and refine the Treatment Plan:
- Posture Assessment
- Posture Photos
- Gait Analysis Video
- Movement Analysis Video
Healing Light Kata Primary Series, Set 1 and Set 2.
Other concepts as detailed in the Lesson text, and Lesson Media.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 7. [3 CE Hours]:

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Healing Light Kata.
Healing Light Kata, Primary Series: Sets 3 and 4.
In-Depth Study of Methods.
Appointment times. Discussion of time allotment for each task in every session.
Conclusion and review of the session time requirements.
More detail following in the Lesson text and Lesson media.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 8. [3 CE Hours]:

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In-Depth Study of Methods, During Each Session. Focused Massage Therapy.
Deep Current.
Chakra System in Yoga.
Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yoga Chakra System compared.
Gravity and Motion.
In to Out, and Out to In.
Importance of the Breath.
Deep Muscles of the Neck, Cervical Vertebrae.
Deep Muscles, Joints of Limbs, Extremities.
Definition of Deep Current.
Pathology.
Studio Policy and Safety.
Fresh air exchange, continuous.
Real Sunshine, not filtered. Sun Rays.
All my surfaces are designed to be cleaned, and they are cleaned on a regular basis.
Contagious conditions. No treatment until the client is over the condition.
Osteoporosis.
Physical injuries.
Surgeries.
Mental and emotional conditions.
Cardiovascular disease.
Central Nervous System Disorders.
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders.
Organic conditions that are not contagious.
Lifestyle influences.
Drugs.
Insufficient Sleep.
Pathologies that are possibly linked to posture misalignment.
Scoliosis.
Joint failure through misaligned and overused joints.
Osteoarthritis.
Breathing problems and Sleep Apnea.
Others – possibly cardiovascular, digestive, elimination, sexual problems.
Musculoskeletal pain, lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle – sitting too much.
Stress.
Low Energy.
Depression.
Low self-confidence.
Difficulty with perception and memory, short attention span, difficulty with thinking clearly.
Other pathologies not listed.
Summary of Focused Massage Therapy During Each Session.
Fusion of 10 Massage Modalities.
Zen Shiatsu.
Chinese, including Tuina and Acupressure.
Traditional Thai.
Swedish.
Deep Tissue.
Structural Alignment.
Sports.
Medical.
Hot Stone.
Ice.
Four Methods of Observation.
Intentions.
The main intention is to help the client relax, ground into the Earth, and focus.
Hara Diagnosis and Balancing.
Relaxation, Breathing.
Movement.
Movement during the massage therapy session is essential.
Common Musculoskeletal Postural Misalignments Presented by Clients.
S.O.A.P. terms.
The Treatment Plan.
Work on the Center of Gravity.

Learning Outcomes for Lesson 9. [3 CE Hours]:

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In-Depth Study of Methods, During Each Session. Focused Massage Therapy.
Release and Balance the Core around the Center of Gravity.
Common Pattern: Tug of War with the Trio.
Common Pattern: Tug of War with the Lateral Rotators and the Medial Rotators of the Shoulder.
Center of Gravity.
Effective Routine.
Girdling Vessel.
Hot Stone and Ice.
Four-Way Stretch.
Three-Point Press and Rock Release.
Preparation for the Three-Way Fusion Stretch, including Traditional Thai Massage, Sen Lines, Wind Energy Lines, Zen Shiatsu, Acupressure points, Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Three Way Fusion Stretch.
Further Work.
Front Release of the Psoas Major and Iliacus.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique – PNF.
The Vagus Nerve, Ocean Breath, Ujjayi Pranayama, and Deep Current.
3^rdPrinciple of the Present Moment Program.
3 Principles of the Present Moment Program and the Assessment of Posture and Musculoskeletal Balance Course. Conclusion.

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Asynchronous Online, Live Webinar/Interactive Distance Learning (CONTACT HOURS) or Home Study (NON-CONTACT HOURS). Instructor Steve Davis, RYT, LMT, BCTMB is available for interaction. Extensive videos with full transcription, Lessons written with illustrations and text, PowerPoint presentations in PDF, and PowerPoint videos. Multiple choice quizzes are given for each Lesson. There are 15 Lessons, 3 Stages, and the Library. The Library has over 38 hours of video content, over 163,000 written words, and many useful resources. No prerequisite.

There are 14 Learning Outcomes for the full Course, listed below. In addition, there are many Learning Outcomes, unique to each Lesson.

Accurate observation of the client or patient.
Assessment of posture.
Plumb line photos.
Musculoskeletal balance assessment.
Gait analysis.
Movement analysis.
Develop a treatment plan, and how to modify it.
Physics relating to movement, posture, and musculoskeletal balance.
Clinical practice overview.
In-depth study of methods.
Pathology.
Healing Light Kata.
Focused Massage Therapy, a fusion of ten modalities.
Conclusion with Case Studies and Outcomes.

Full Course. [Certificate Issued upon completion. 60 CE Hours.]

CE Category of this course: Science.

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Instructor: Steve J. Davis, RYT, LMT, BCTMB

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