Illinois Premiere Edition Spring 2010

Cover photo by David Kilian. Models: Laura Landseidel, Josette Chmiel, Lemuel Sherman

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 premiere edition of the Illinois 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 Illinois, 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 year exploring the cornucopia of educational opportunities available to you within these pages or through other prestigious venues. With warm regard,

Nancy Toner Weinberger, Publisher

About the PERG

The Professional Education & Resource 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 Update 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 seven editions of the PERG:

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

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).

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Held in cooperation with Rock Valley College, Elgin Community College, Kishwaukee College and Illinois Valley Community College. Rock ValleyCollege is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Illinois Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses

Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (0407-019) NCBTMB Approved Provider # 450698-08

May 1 - 2, 2010

R ck Valley College 3301 N. Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL

Registration Fee: $225 (includes workbook, lunch and snacks)12 CE hours awarded for Massage Therapists and Nurses;

All interested persons welcome.

For more information or to register—call: (815) 921-3902www.rockvalleycollege.edu/olc

Join Marcia Phillips, chakra expert and author of “Seven Portals to Your Soul”

• Experienceself-healingandrejuvenation. • Learnwhyphysicalproblemsfromthetoesto the stomach can manifest due to blockages in the lower chakras. • Learnhowtoreleaseenergeticblockagesto prevent the onset of disease and to help facilitate the healing process.

This two-day retreat is held in the beautiful, glassed-in atrium of the Rock Valley College Student Center; you will feel connected to nature both inside and out.

Opening Your Lower Chakras

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Save your body and extend your careerwith Chuck Duff CTI, ABMP

The most thorough, clinically oriented Thai massage curriculum available anywhere -More than 350 hours of training

Thai Bodywork Practitioner (TBP) Certification Advanced Clinical Thai Bodywork Training

2010 ScheduleLevel 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals (17 CE) (taught monthly – no prerequisites): 1/8-10; 2/5-7; 3/5-7; 4/9-11; 4/30- 5/22 Level 2: Therapeutic Thai Massage (40 CE): 1/13-17; 4/14-18Level 3: Thai Massage Northern Style (50 CE): 1/22-28A & P I: For Thai Massage and Yoga (17 CE) 2/12-14Table Spa: Thai Massage Fundamentals for the Table (17 CE) 2/15-16Clinical Thai Bodywork: Headache, Neck & Facial Pain (17 CE) 2/26-28 Hands Free Level 1 (17 CE) 3/26-28 Clinical Thai Bodywork: Lumbar, Sacral & Hip Pain (17 CE) 5/14-16

847-440-7525www.thaimassageschool.net

admissions@thaibodywork.comEvanston, IL 60202

NCBTMB Approved CE Provider #450000-05

Thai Bodywork DVD Series

Barrington, IL NCBTMB Approved Provider #329131-00

Sat. January 30: Reiki 1 Certification 9:00a-5:30p (7 CEs) $150

Saturday February 6: Dream Interpretation 9:00a-4:00p (6 CEs) $100

Mon. Feb 15 : Reiki 2 Certification 9:00a-5:30p (7 CEs) $150

Mon. Feb 15: Angel Communication (6 Week Class begins) 7:00p-10:00p (12 CEs) $200

Sat. Feb. 27: Reiki 2 Certification 9:00a-5:30p (7 CEs) $150

Sat March 6: Chinese Health Balls & Healing Sounds 9:00a-1:30p (4 CEs) $60

Sat. March 6: Mindful Drumming 2:00p-6:30p (4 CEs) $60

Sat. March 27: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) 9:00a-4:00p $100 (6 CEs)

Th. & Fri. April 8 & 9: Louise Hay’s Heal Your Life 9:00a-4:00p $195

(12 CEs)

Sat. April 17: Animal Communication 9:00a-5:30p $130 (7 CEs)

Sat. & Sun. April 24 & 25: Quantum-Touch 9:00a-4:00p $295 (12 CEs)

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:www.relax4life.com or (847) 842-1752

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

• Dynamic Energy Balancing Scheduled Classes:Clear Horizons, Raleigh, NC Feb 26-28 Clear Horizons, Raleigh, NC Oct 29-31Blueberry Gardens, Ashton, MD (between DC and Baltimore) June 25-27 Both beautiful environments for learning!

• Dynamic Energy Balancing: The Realms of Feeling & Choice Prerequisite: 3-day Dynamic Energy Balancing classEach 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 Angelic realm, Fairy realm, realm of the Soul’s memory, and realm of Nature, and practice doing energy work sessions there. Residential Class at the Beach Tuition: $375 Meals & Lodging: $350May 21-25, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 21 hrs, plus 3 hrs Ethics (total 24 CE hrs)

• For those who don’t currently do energy work but would like to learn how, 2 beginner level classes are offered. Contact Dynamic Equilibrium to sponsor these classes in your home town, or visit DynamicEquilibrium.com to view scheduled classes.

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.

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

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p r e s e n t s

Of ORIGINAL Indian Head Massage & Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™

• t r a i n i n g c o u r s e s •Instructor: M. Susan Walsh, CMT, NCTMB, LCICI

Indian Champissage

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21 CE Hours $495 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage

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7 CE Hours $235

Indian Champissage™ (Head Massage) 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.

Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™ is a beautiful and relaxing healthcare modality which balances the body, mind, and spirit. This unique treatment, steeped in centuries of Ayurvedic ceremony, incorporates ghee (clarified butter). The heart of the treatment involves vigorously rubbing the soles of the feet with a 3-metal bowl to draw heat and toxins out of the body thereby inducing tremendous relaxation. The Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™ is deeply revitalizing for tired feet and legs, and it makes a wonderful addition to reflexology.

Indian Champissage Kansa Vatki Foot Massage

Metro DC Jan 29 Feb 1

Homewood, IL March 12 April 17 OR April 18

Rehoboth Beach, DE March 19 March 22

Shepherdstown, WV April 30 May 3

Raleigh, NC July 30 Aug 2

Springfield, IL Aug 27 Aug 30

Roswell, GA Oct 1 Oct 4

Columbia SC Oct 22 Oct 25

Chattanooga, TN Nov 19 Nov 22

See website for Approved CE Classes offered in AL TX LA MO OH MS FL

For more information or to register, visit www.msusanwalsh.com or call (703) 425-3331

NCBTMB Approved Provider #450489-07 Florida Provider #50-10661

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 LeaderJuly 22-25, 2010 Raleigh, NC 24 NCBTMB CE hrs.

Also offered…Training for Massage School Teachers

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

OR Attend one of these open enrollment classes for 21 NCBTMB CE hrs:

Jan 22-24, 2010 Hickory, NC April 16-18, 2010 Raleigh, NC

INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Toner WeinbergerApproved Provider # 410519-00

For complete course descriptions and registration information:www.dynamicequilibrium.com

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

Richmond, Virginia 23235

804/564-7081www.BodhiTreeLearningCenter.com

bodhitreeinfo@gmail.com

member of the Tao Mountain Association NCBTMB Provider #450426-07

Introduction to Thai Massage$129 8 CE

February 20April 10

August 21

Basic Thai Massage$699 40 CE

May 13-15, 21-22November 8-12

Thai Herbal Massage$299 16 CE

March 26-27August 6-7

Thai Foot Massage$399 24 CEJune 24-26

Thai Face Massage$450 24 CE

September 23-25

Thai Cupping and Scraping$139 8 CE

July 9

Thai Lineaments and Balms$199 8 CE

July 10

Intermediate Thai Massage$699 40 CE

September 30October 1-2, 8-9

Continue your education, enhance your practice, save your hands andbody with classes in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced TraditionalThai Massage. Practice Thai Massage already? Go deeper with BodhiTree’s Complimentary Thai Therapy Courses!

Traditional Thai Massage is a unique healing modality intertwining acupressure, energymeridian work, and passive yoga stretching. The therapist flows gently through a seriesof asanas to create a fluid dance that balances and energizes the client. Classes will beheld in Richmond, Va from 9am to 6pm. Registration closes 15 days prior to class startdate. Payment plans are available. Visit our online store for all your Thai massage andherbal needs!

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Index By DateJanuary 2 Quantum-Touch; Barrington, IL; 12 hrs; P.2 8 Level 1:Thai Massage; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.211 PNMT for the Arm & Hand; Springfi eld, IL; 8 hrs; P.113 Level 2:Therapeutic Thai; Evanston, IL; 40 hrs; P.216 Heal Your Life; Barrington, IL; 12 hrs; P.218 Reiki 1; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.222 Level 3:Thai Northern Style; Evanston, IL; 50 hrs; P.222 Teacher Training Intensive; Hickory, NC; 21 hrs; P.323 Emotional Freedom Techniques; Barrington, IL; 6 hrs; P.229 Indian Champissage; Washington, DC; 21 hrs; P.330 Reiki 1; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.2

February 1 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Washington, DC; 7 hrs; P.3 2 Refl exology 1–Body Segments; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 5 Level 1:Thai Massage; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 6 Dream Interpretation; Barrington, IL; 6 hrs; P.2 6 Precision Muscular Mobilization: Extremities; Naperville, IL; 16 hrs; P.1 6 Self-Shiatsu for Stress Relief; Evanston, IL; 6 hrs; P.3 8 Precision Muscular Mobilization: Extremities; Bloomington, IL; 16 hrs; P.112 A & P I: Thai Massage & Yoga; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.215 Angel Communication; Barrington, IL; 12 hrs; P.215 Reiki 2; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.215 Table Spa:Thai for the Table; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.220 Intro to Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.426 Clinical Thai: Headache/Neck/Facial Pain; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.226 Dynamic Energy Balancing w/ Ethics; Raleigh, NC; 24 hrs; P.226 Geriatric Massage–Level 1; Miami, FL; 17 hrs; P.527 Reiki 2; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.2

March 5 Heartmind Meridian Qigong; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.3 5 NMT–Torso & Pelvis; Miami, FL; 20 hrs; P.5 5 Thai Massage Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 6 Chinese Health Balls/Healing Sounds; Barrington, IL; 4 hrs; P.2 6 Mindful Drumming; Barrington, IL; 4 hrs; P.2 6 Shiatsu: Movement, Rhythm & Flow; Evanston, IL; 6 hrs; P.312 Indian Champissage; Homewood, IL; 21 hrs; P.313 Thai-Yoga on the Mat; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.519 Dying Consciously; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.519 Indian Champissage; Rehoboth Beach, DE; 21 hrs; P.320 Self Shiatsu for Chronic Illness; Evanston, IL; 6 hrs; P.322 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Rehoboth Beach, DE; 7 hrs; P.322 PNMT for the Shoulder; Libertyville, IL; 8 hrs; P.126 Hands Free Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.226 Thai Herbal Massage; Richmond, VA; 16 hrs; P.427 Hawaiian Lomi Lomi–Level 1; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.5

April 3 Hot Stones; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 9 Thai Massage Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.210 Intro to Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.410 Karmapa Reiki 1 & 2; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.510 Shiatsu for the Shoulder; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.310 Shiatsu for the Hip; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.311 Shiatsu for Low Back Pain; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.311 Shiatsu Neck Techniques; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.314 Therapeutic Thai Level 2; Evanston, IL; 40 hrs; P.216 Teacher Training Intensive; Raleigh, NC; 21 hrs; P.317 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Homewood, IL; 7 hrs; P.317 Working Body; Miami, FL; 12 hrs; P.518 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Homewood, IL; 7 hrs; P.323 Muscle Anatomy/Palpation–Torso; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5

30 Ethics: Dual Relationships; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.330 Ethics:Private Practice in the Home; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.330 Hot Stones–Basic; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.530 Indian Champissage; Shepherdstown, WV; 21 hrs; P.330 Thai Massage Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2

May 1 Opening Your Lower Chakras; Rockford, IL; 12 hrs; P.1 3 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Shepherdstown, WV; 7 hrs; P.3 3 Refl exology 2–Body Systems; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 3 Treating the Head, Neck & Face; Evanston, IL; 6 hrs; P.313 Basic Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.414 Clinical Thai: Lumbar/Sacral/Hip/Pain; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.215 Hawaiian Lomi Lomi–Level 2; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.521 Dynamic Energy Balancing: Realms; Pine Knoll Shores, NC; 24 hrs; P.221 NMT–Cervical & Cranium; Miami, FL; 20 hrs; P.5

June 3 CranioSacral Therapy I; Chicago, IL; 24 hrs; P.1 5 Intro to Trager®; Miami, FL; 8 hrs; P.5 7 Refl exology 3–Hand Refl exology; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.511 Esalen® Massage; Miami, FL; 20 hrs; P.524 Thai Foot Massage; Richmond, VA; 24 hrs; P.425 Dynamic Energy Balancing w/ Ethics; Ashton, MD; 24 hrs; P.226 Muscle Anatomy/Palpation–Face/Jaw; Miami, FL; 12 hrs; P.526 Shiatsu for Pregnancy; Evanston, IL; 12 hrs; P.3

July 5 Refl exology 4; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 9 Anatomy of Healing–Level 1; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 9 Thai Cupping & Scraping; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.410 Thai Lineaments & Balms; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.416 Intro to Shiatsu; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.522 Teaching Skills: Workshop Leader; Raleigh, NC; 24 hrs; P.323 Anatomy Trains®; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.530 Indian Champissage; Raleigh, NC; 21 hrs; P.3

August 2 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Raleigh, NC; 7 hrs; P.3 6 Thai Herbal Massage; Richmond, VA; 16 hrs; P.421 Intro to Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.427 Indian Champissage; Springfi eld, IL; 21 hrs; P.330 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Springfi eld, IL; 7 hrs; P.3

September23 Thai Face Massage; Richmond, VA; 24 hrs; P.430 Intermediate Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.4

October 1 Indian Champissage; Roswell, GA; 21 hrs; P.3 4 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Roswell, GA; 7 hrs; P.322 Indian Champissage; Columbia, SC; 21 hrs; P.325 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Columbia, SC; 7 hrs; P.329 Dynamic Energy Balancing w/ Ethics; Raleigh, NC; 24 hrs; P.2

November 8 Basic Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.419 Indian Champissage; Chattanooga, TN; 21 hrs; P.322 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Chattanooga, TN; 7 hrs; P.3

December 9 CranioSacral Therapy I; Chicago, IL; 24 hrs; P.1

Dynamic Equilibrium309 Oakwood CourtYoungsville, NC 27596919-562-1548

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The Upledger Institute, Inc.®

Jeannette Vaupel

Rock Valley College

NMT Midwest, Inc.

School of Thai Massage

Relax4Life Center

Dynamic Equilibrium

Zen Shiatsu

Washington DC Centre of Indian Champissage™

Bodhi Tree Learning Center

Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education

Educating Hands School of Massage

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