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Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Tucson - December 2024

An introductory technique class. Provides an overview of Cranial-Sacral Therapy originated by
Dr. William Garner Sutherland which includes the history of cranial-sacral, anatomy of the
cranium, technique, and presence. We will also explore the location and specific techniques for
the following: sacrum, occiput, sphenoid, temporal bones, parietal bones, and frontal bone.
Tuition includes the publication; Cranial-Sacral Manual. Note: This class introduces some
techniques that can be integrated into your regular massage routine or alone. Need to bring linens and bolster.  

 

Gloria C. Mathiesen, MA, LPC, C-DBT, LMT, E-RYT 200, YACEP, Certified Aromatherapist, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher graduated in 1997 from Irene Gauthier’s Myomassology Institute located in her home state of Michigan. She has been providing therapeutic massage services ever since. She has fine-tuned her bodywork practice to meet the needs of individuals who suffer from chronic pain, trauma, and stress related issues.

     In 2007, Gloria took her massage experience and expertise into the education realm and helped develop and instruct Pima Community College’s Therapeutic Massage Program in Tucson, Arizona as an adjunct faculty member. She continued this journey and became a national provider for NCBTMB in 2010. Gloria has provided continuing education for Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, along with public self-care workshops.

     In addition to her Massage & Bodywork training, Gloria received her MA in Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University, Ohio and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Arizona. She has also continued her education in the mental health field by receiving certifications in Marriage & Family Therapy, Compulsive & Addictive Behavior, and Play Therapy from Capella University. She currently runs a virtual private practice, specializing in trauma work and has completed a 50-Hour Certification of Completion in EMDR.

     In 2018 she completed a certification program in aromatherapy and in February of 2019 became a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. All of her modalities, trainings, and studies continue to interweave the connection between the mind and body and how to best build resilience for today’s modern high stress lifestyle.

     Gloria’s passion focuses her development on bridging the mind and body with unique courses and public workshops addressing topics such as PTSD, eating disorders, addiction, chronic pain, and trauma.

Instructor: Gloria C. Mathiesen, MA, LPC, LMT
Date/Time: December 16th, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday
Location: Tucson Campus, 639 N 6th Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705
Tuition: $130
Payment Info: For more information on classes and registration contact Gloria at:mathiesengc@yahoo.com 520-425-6572 I can take Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App or register directly to the link below:
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Registration Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essentials-of-cranial-sacral-tickets-922884421147?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Continuing Education Credits: 6
To register for this workshop contact the email address listed in the description

Upcoming Workshops

2024:

September:

  • Integrating Thai Massage in your massage sessions Tucson-September 2024 - Tucson

    September 9th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    An introduction Thai techniques class, for both prone and supine stretches, that can be used to integrate
    Thai techniques on the massage table.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130       

  • Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Flagstaff-September 2024 - Flagstaff

    September 13th 2024, 9am-4pm

    This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the head and neck. 

    CE Hours: 6      Cost: $150

  • Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Tucson-September 2024 - Tucson

    September 18th - September 22nd 2024 , 8am - 5pm

    Presented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others. 

    CE Hours: 40         Cost $1,250  **Hybrid Option Available**

  • Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm Mesa-September 2024 - Mesa

    September 21st 2024, 9am-12pm

    Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Using Massage During the Stages of Grief Flagstaff-September 2024 - Flagstaff

    September 21st 2024, 10am-1pm

    This class will take a look at how grief affects the body and massage considerations to support grieving clients. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Yoga for Grief Flagstaff-September 2024 - Flagstaff

    September 21st 2024, 2pm-6pm

    This self-care course provides a comprehensive working knowledge of how to use yoga for mood regulation. 

    CE Hours: 4         Cost $80 

  • Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker Flagstaff-September 2024 - Flagstaff

    September 22nd 2024, 10am-1pm

    This class will take a look at how stress affects the body and massage considerations to support clients. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Understanding Anxiety and Depression as a Massage Therapist Flagstaff-September 2024 - Flagstaff

    September 22nd 2024, 2pm-6pm

    This class will take a look at how anxiety and/or depression affects the body and massage considerations to support clients. 

    CE Hours: 4         Cost $80   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Mesa - September 2024 - Mesa

    September 26th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • Cranial-Sacral Part II Mesa- September 2024 - Mesa

    September 27th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    A continuation of my Essentials of Cranial-Sacral class. A short review and then we will cover additional techniques that involve the following cranial and facial bones: ethmoid bone, zygoma, and the mandible. We will also be doing Cranial-Combos utilizing techniques from both trainings.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa - September 2024 - Mesa

    September 28th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This class will begin with a thorough definition of trauma, including the three types. Next, we will explore the neuroscience involved and what it tells us about the impact of trauma. Last, we will explore the stages of trauma treatment and how massage therapy can be a part of the therapeutic process.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

October:

  • Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Mesa-October 2024 - Mesa

    October 2nd - October 6th 2024 , 8am - 5pm

    Presented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others. 

    CE Hours: 40         Cost $1,250   **Hybrid Option Available**

  • Reiki Level 1 Flagstaff - October 2024 - Flagstaff

    October 5th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy. 

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Flagstaff - October 2024 - Flagstaff

    October 6th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker Tucson - October 2024 - Tucson

    October 7th 2024, 3pm-6pm

    This class will take a look at how stress affects the body and massage considerations to support clients. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder Mesa-October 2024 - Mesa

    October 11th 2024, 9am-12pm

    Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk Mesa-October 2024 - Mesa

    October 19th 2024, 9am-12pm

    Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.  

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Tucson-October 2024 - Tucson

    October 25th 2024, 9am-4pm

    This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the head and neck. 

    CE Hours: 6      Cost: $150

  • Reiki Level 1 Mesa - October 2024 - Mesa

    October 25th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy. 

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa- October 2024 - Mesa

    October 26th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This class will begin with a thorough definition of trauma, including the three types. Next, we will explore the neuroscience involved and what it tells us about the impact of trauma. Last, we will explore the stages of trauma treatment and how massage therapy can be a part of the therapeutic process.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

  • Integrating Table Thai Massage in your massage sessions Mesa- October 2024 - Mesa

    October 27th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    An introduction Thai techniques class, for both prone and supine stretches, that can be used to integrate Thai techniques on the massage table.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130       

November:

  • Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip Mesa-November 2024 - Mesa

    November 1st 2024, 9am-12pm

    Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker Mesa - November 2024 - Mesa

    November 1st 2024, 10am-1pm

    This class will take a look at how stress affects the body and massage considerations to support clients. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Understanding ADHD and how it is treated Mesa- November 2024 - Mesa

    November 1st 2024, 2pm-5pm

    This class will take a look at how ADHD and treatments for AHD affects the body and massage considerations to support clients. 

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Mesa - November 2024 - Mesa

    November 2nd 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • Cranial-Sacral Part II Mesa- November 2024 - Mesa

    November 3rd 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    A continuation of my Essentials of Cranial-Sacral class. A short review and then we will cover additional techniques that involve the following cranial and facial bones: ethmoid bone, zygoma, and the mandible. We will also be doing Cranial-Combos utilizing techniques from both trainings.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • Massage for Injury Rehab: Head and Neck Mesa-November 2024 - Mesa

    November 8th 2024, 9am-4pm

    This class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the head and neck. 

    CE Hours: 6      Cost: $150

  • Myofascial Restoration of the Neck & Upper Back Mesa - November 2024 - Mesa

    November 9th - November 11th 2024 , 10am - 6pm

    This class will take an in depth look at theories and practice of fascia and myofascial restoration.

    CE Hours: 24      Cost: $575 , $475 (Early Bird through Oct 26th)

  • The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Tucson - November 2024 - Tucson

    November 11th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This class will begin with a thorough definition of trauma, including the three types. Next, we will explore the neuroscience involved and what it tells us about the impact of trauma. Last, we will explore the stages of trauma treatment and how massage therapy can be a part of the therapeutic process.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

  • Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg Mesa-November 2024 - Mesa

    November 16th 2024, 9am-12pm

    Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.  

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $60   **Webinar Option Available**  

  • Level 1: Thai Massage Essentials Mesa- November 2024 - Mesa

    November 23rd - November 24th 2024 , 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    Entire class is presented and practiced on a Thai floor mat. A basic introduction to Thai Massage that is suitable for new students.

    CE Hours: 12        Cost $360

December:

  • Reiki Level 1 Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

    December 6th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy. 

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

  • Recognizing Human Trafficking Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

    December 7th 2024, 10am-1pm

    Human trafficking is alive and well and this predatory crime plagues all neighborhoods and communities in the United States and throughout the world. There is no discrimination of age, gender, ethnicity, race or socioeconomic status. We will review the indicators of human trafficking, community stakeholders, and their roles in combating human trafficking will be discussed along with resources to care and support victims of human trafficking.

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $65       **Webinar Option Available**

  • Hand and Foot Thai Massage Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

    December 7th 2024, 2pm-5pm

    We will be working with the feet and hands to support the fluidity of the sen lines. Tuition includes a wooden Thai stick for foot massage. Full protocols for both feet and hands will be provided.

    CE Hours: 3         Cost $65   

  • The Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist Mesa - December 2024 - Mesa

    December 8th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This class will begin with a thorough definition of trauma, including the three types. Next, we will explore the neuroscience involved and what it tells us about the impact of trauma. Last, we will explore the stages of trauma treatment and how massage therapy can be a part of the therapeutic process.

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $120        **Webinar Option Available**

  • Injury Prevention & Treatment I (Neck) Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

    December 14th 2024, 1pm-5pm

    This course will cover massage techniques, client positioning, draping and efficient therapist body mechanics when addressing and relieving pain and symptoms from whiplash, torticollis, wry neck and general chronic and acute neck pain.

    CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

  • Boundaries, Barriers & Best Conversations Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

    December 14th 2024, 8am-12pm

    This class will help participants develop a more ethical practice through educational and practical tools that guide in the development, management and communication of healthy boundaries

    CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

  • Injury Prevention & Treatment III (Hips) Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

    December 15th 2024, 1pm-5pm

    This course will cover massage techniques, client positioning and communication, draping and efficient therapist mechanics when addressing and relieving pain and symptoms from sciatica, low back and knee pain.

    CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

  • Injury Prevention & Treatment II (Shoulder) Mesa- December 2024 - Mesa

    December 15th 2024, 8am-12pm

    This course will cover massage techniques, client positioning and communication, draping, and efficient therapist body mechanics when addressing and relieving pain and symptoms from upper extremity conditions such as tennis elbow, golfers' elbow, and carpal tunnel.

    CE Hours: 4          Cost: $108

  • Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Tucson - December 2024 - Tucson

    December 16th 2024, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break midday

    This introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy. 

    CE Hours: 6         Cost $130

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