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Riding the Wave, Touching Stillness Levels I - IV
Craniosacral Work with a Biodynamic Perspective
Taught by Heidi Wilson

$295 per Level, deposit of $150 required at registration
EARLY REGISTRATION OPTION - $250 if paid in full 30 days prior to start date
Each level is worth 17 CEUs towards AZ State License Renewal

This series of workshops is now being offered as part of a certification program for licensed therapists. Students can still take the courses for continuing education credit only, but now there is a choice to go deeper. Those who choose the certification track will have some additional requirements and support in rounding out their education in this work and will receive a certificate when that process is complete.

March 13–15, 2009
Riding the Wave, Touching Stillness Level II
Friday, March 13 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15, 9:00am-5:00pm

Level II is a continuation of development of sensitivity to the experience of the potency of the Breath of Life. Included will be techniques for treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), migraine headache and sinusitis. The practice of removing the effects of gravity to release patterns of trauma in the tissues of the limbs will be explored.

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Riding the Wave, Touching Stillness Levels I - IV
Craniosacral Work with a Biodynamic Perspective
Taught by Heidi Wilson

$295 per Level, deposit of $150 required at registration
EARLY REGISTRATION OPTION - $250 if paid in full 30 days prior to start date
Each level is worth 17 CEUs towards AZ State License Renewal

This series of workshops is now being offered as part of a certification program for licensed therapists. Students can still take the courses for continuing education credit only, but now there is a choice to go deeper. Those who choose the certification track will have some additional requirements and support in rounding out their education in this work and will receive a certificate when that process is complete.

January 30 - February 1
Riding the Wave, Touching Stillness Level I
Friday, January 30, 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday, January 31, 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, February 1, 9:00am–5:00pm

Level I is an introduction to sacred touch, the practice of deeply listening with our hearts and hands from a place of compassionate stillness. Included in this course will be a look at the history of craniosacral work, an introduction to the structural elements and the fluid dynamics of the craniosacral system: the bones, central nervous system, tissues, fluids, potency and the motion and stillness as expressed by the tidal movement of the Breath of Life within the body. Participants will work with hands on contacts to sensitize our hands to the energetic experience of each of the major bones of the craniosacral system.

Lotions & Potions
10 basic essential oils used in Aromatherapy

Taught by Ann Mihina
Monday, August 11th
6:00pm–9:00pm
$75, half due at registration
Call 323.0203 to register
3 CEUs towards AZ State Massage License Renewal

Aromatherapy is both an art and a science. It uses pure essential oils to relax, balance and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. The therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils promotes physical and psychological well-being.

This basic course offers information about the selection, properties, benefits, cautions and safe application of ten essential oils. You will have the opportunity to create an aroma mist, a scented oil or lotion, and an herbal bath tea.

While this workshop is geared toward massage therapists/bodyworkers, it is open to anyone interested in gaining basic knowledge in aromatherapy.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring note-taking supplies and two hand towels.

Ann Mihina, LMT, graduated from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 1994 and began her career as a professional massage therapist. Her love of water and earth-based therapies led her to become a Certified Kneipp Hydrotherapy and Spa Therapist. She also earned a certification in LaStone Therapy. Ann has written curriculum for and taught foundational courses in massage therapy, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot and cold stone and spa for over 12 years. Additionally, she presents continuing education workshops which include a Desert Botanical Series, a Lotions & Potions series, Hydrotherapy & Thermodynamics, and Hot and Cold Stone Therapy.

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Monday, November 17th from 7 – 9pm

FREE Event; open to all certified Yoga Instructors
Enjoy tea, snacks and information about our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program
Call 520.323.0203 to register

Providence Institute is now enrolling for the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program which begins February 12th, 2009. This program will enhance your teaching skills for working on an individual basis and explores deeper therapeutic applications. In the tradition of Krichnamacharya, the program emphasizes how to teach what is most appropriate for the individual. This program builds on your Yoga Alliance RYT-200 and qualifies you for RYT-500.

Click here to learn more about the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program. You may also call Donna Goodhart, Program Director, at 520.400.9929.

Call 323.0882 today to set up an appointment to meet with the director of our Yoga Teacher Certification Program. Our next 4-month part-time program begins January 8th. Spaces are still available. Click here to be taken to the Yoga Teacher Certification Program page of this website.

Call 323.0203 today to set up an appointment to meet with the director of our Personal Trainer Certification Program. Our 4-month part-time program begins January 10th. To learn more, click here to be taken to the Personal Trainer Certification Program page of this website.

Positional Release and Myofascial Unwinding
Gently releasing sticky stuckness in the body

Taught by Gary Olsen
Tuesday, August 12th
6:00pm–10:00pm
$75, half due at registration
Call 323.0203 to register
4 CEUs towards AZ State Massage License Renewal

Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia patients can benefit greatly from specifically addressing tension and pain in a very gentle way. Trigger points and tender areas that do not release with deep pressure will often respond to the techniques you will practice in this workshop. These tools can be a great way for those who are very sensitive to receive specific bodywork.

Gary Olsen, LMT, was trained at the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy as a Neuromuscular Therapist. Over the years he has focused on assisting clients integrate specific massage work. Gary is the Manager of the Body Therapy Center at Providence Institute.

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Call 323.0882 today to set up an appointment to met with the director of our Personal Trainer Certification Program. This 8-week, full-time Intensive begins October 20th. Spaces are still available. To learn more, click here to be taken to the Personal Trainer Certification Program page of this website.

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This hands-on career workshop teaches basic massage techniques for the back. Foundational information will be shared, such as State Licensure, National Certification and career path options. The end of the session will include a question and answer portion.

Why choose Providence Institute?

• Providence Institute is locally owned and operated.

• We are the only school in Tucson whose massage students are Nationally Certified upon graduation. National Certification is the credential used by over 85% of states that regulate massage and bodywork.

• Our curriculum exceeds the educational standards set by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

• To support our students in their development as massage therapists and individuals, we offer free unlimited yoga classes, as well as discounted massages and personal training sessions.

• Students benefit from the wealth of knowledge offered by our staff of over 30 professional massage therapists that work in our Body Therapy Center, each specializing in a number of modalities. This group of therapists is an extended support network for our students.

• Students receive 6 professional massages in our Body Therapy Center. The cost of these 6 one-hour sessions is included in tuition. This is yet another opportunity for students to connect with our staff of therapists. Through experiencing treatments from different individuals, specializing in a variety of techniques highlighted in each program session, students begin to understand how to incorporate their own personal style into their treatments.

• Our faculty is comprised of highly experienced, qualified and inspired instructors, dedicated to preparing students for successful careers as massage therapists.

Providence Institute is now enrolling for our September 2008 Massage Therapy Programs. We offer a full-time 6-month program and a part-time 1-year program. Student financing is available.

Click here to learn more about the 6-month and 1-year programs.

Massage Therapy is a growing field.

The following statistics/quotes are from the US Department of Labor:

• In-demand occupations are found in National High Growth industries. Massage Therapists work in the following High Growth industries: Health care and Hospitality.

• Nationally, Massage Therapy has a “faster than average” projected growth rate.

• In Arizona, the occupation is projected to grow a 3.2 percent annual rate, faster than the 2.2 percent growth rate from all occupations in the state.

• Of the estimated annual openings for massage Therapists in Arizona, 61.5% will be due to growth, that is, the creation of new positions.

Download PDF flyer.

This hands-on career workshop teaches basic massage techniques for the neck, back, feet and hands. Foundational information will be shared, such as State Licensure, National Certification and career path options. The end of the session will include a question and answer portion.

Why choose Providence Institute?

• Providence Institute is locally owned and operated.

• We are the only school in Tucson whose massage students are Nationally Certified upon graduation. National Certification is the credential used by over 85% of states that regulate massage and bodywork.

• Our curriculum exceeds the educational standards set by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

• To support our students in their development as massage therapists and individuals, we offer free unlimited yoga classes, as well as discounted massages and personal training sessions.

• Students benefit from the wealth of knowledge offered by our staff of over 30 professional massage therapists that work in our Body Therapy Center, each specializing in a number of modalities. This group of therapists is an extended support network for our students.

• Students receive 6 professional massages in our Body Therapy Center. The cost of these 6 one-hour sessions is included in tuition. This is yet another opportunity for students to connect with our staff of therapists. Through experiencing treatments from different individuals, specializing in a variety of techniques highlighted in each program session, students begin to understand how to incorporate their own personal style into their treatments.

• Our faculty is comprised of highly experienced, qualified and inspired instructors, dedicated to preparing students for successful careers as massage therapists.

Providence Institute is now enrolling for our September 2008 Massage Therapy Programs. We offer a full-time 6-month program and a part-time 1-year program. Student financing is available.

Click here to learn more about the 6-month and 1-year programs.

Massage Therapy is a growing field.

The following statistics/quotes are from the US Department of Labor:

• In-demand occupations are found in National High Growth industries. Massage Therapists work in the following High Growth industries: Health care and Hospitality.

• Nationally, Massage Therapy has a “faster than average” projected growth rate.

• In Arizona, the occupation is projected to grow a 3.2 percent annual rate, faster than the 2.2 percent growth rate from all occupations in the state.

• Of the estimated annual openings for massage Therapists in Arizona, 61.5% will be due to growth, that is, the creation of new positions.