Illinois Premiere Edition Spring 2010 Cover photo by David Kilian. Models: Laura Landseidel, Josette Chmiel, Lemuel Sherman PERG is published by Dynamic Equilibrium 309 Oakwood Court Youngsville, NC 27596 919-562-1548 • [email protected] www.ProEdResourceGuide.com Design by Killer Creative Group, Raleigh, NC 919.832.5073 killercreativegroup.com

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 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 The PERG is mailed free of charge to licensed massage therapists and for continuing education opportunities for massage therapists and bodyworkers, so keep your address up to date with your state massage bodyworkers. board to ensure you receive each and every copy. There are seven editions of the PERG: The PERG offers a variety of ways to select courses that meet your North Carolina continuing education needs. South Carolina • Browse the pages of advertisements to discover opportunities Chesapeake (Maryland, Washington DC, and areas of Virginia to enhance your skills and explore new and exciting theories surrounding Washington DC) and approaches. The Virginias (Virginia and West Virginia, except the • Find courses in a location near you offered as part of a continuing Washington DC area). education program designed to meet the needs of the Tennessee professional community. Georgia • Look up the dates you are available to take classes in the index at Illinois the back of the guide and choose from among those listings. For your convenience, you can download all the current editions of The PERG is published twice per year; look for the Spring issue in the Professional Education & Resource Guide in PDF format at January and the Fall Update in July. www.ProEdResourceGuide.com (high-speed access needed). PERG • Illinois Premiere Edition, Spring 2010 1

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• Experience self-healing and rejuvenation. • Learn why physical problems from the toes to the stomach can manifest due to blockages in the lower chakras. • Learn how to release energetic blockages to 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.

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) 921-3902 www.rockvalleycollege.edu/olc

Held in cooperation with Rock Valley College, Elgin Community College, Kishwaukee College and Illinois Valley Community College. Rock Valley College 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 2 PERG • Illinois Premiere Edition, Spring 2010

Sat. January 30: Reiki 1 Certification 9:00a-5:30p (7 CEs) $150 Save your body and extend your career Saturday February 6: Dream Interpretation with Chuck Duff CTI, ABMP 9:00a-4:00p (6 CEs) $100 The most thorough, clinically oriented curriculum available Mon. Feb 15 : Reiki 2 Certification 9:00a-5:30p (7 CEs) $150 anywhere -More than 350 hours of training Mon. Feb 15: Angel Communication (6 Week Class begins) 7:00p-10:00p (12 CEs) $200 Thai Bodywork Practitioner (TBP) Certification Advanced Clinical Thai Bodywork Training Sat. Feb. 27: Reiki 2 Certification 9:00a-5:30p (7 CEs) $150 2010 Schedule Sat March 6: Chinese Health Balls & Healing Sounds Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals (17 CE) (taught monthly – no prerequisites): 9:00a-1:30p (4 CEs) $60 1/8-10; 2/5-7; 3/5-7; 4/9-11; 4/30- 5/22 Sat. March 6: Mindful Drumming 2:00p-6:30p (4 CEs) $60 Level 2: Therapeutic Thai Massage (40 CE): 1/13-17; 4/14-18 Level 3: Thai Massage Northern Style (50 CE): 1/22-28 Sat. March 27: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) 9:00a-4:00p $100 (6 CEs) A & P I: For Thai Massage and Yoga (17 CE) 2/12-14 Table Spa: Thai Massage Fundamentals for the Table (17 CE) 2/15-16 Th. & Fri. April 8 & 9: Louise Hay’s Heal Your Life 9:00a-4:00p $195 Clinical Thai Bodywork: Headache, Neck & Facial Pain (17 CE) 2/26-28 (12 CEs) Hands Free Level 1 (17 CE) 3/26-28 Sat. April 17: Animal Communication 9:00a-5:30p $130 (7 CEs) Clinical Thai Bodywork: Lumbar, Sacral & Hip Pain (17 CE) 5/14-16 Sat. & Sun. April 24 & 25: Quantum-Touch 9:00a-4:00p $295 (12 CEs)

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• Dynamic Energy Balancing Scheduled Classes: Instructor: Nancy Toner Weinberger has worked Clear Horizons, Raleigh, NC Feb 26-28 with energy and breath for more than 20 years. The principles Clear Horizons, Raleigh, NC Oct 29-31 and theory of Dynamic Energy Balancing emerged over a Blueberry Gardens, Ashton, MD (between DC five year period in chunks of enlightened understanding, Dynamic Energy Balancing (21 CE hrs) and Baltimore) June 25-27 and are fully shared in her teaching. She has a strong and plus Ethical Considerations for Energy Both beautiful environments for learning! varied background in mind-body health concepts, including (3 CE hrs in Ethics) (Prerequisite: meditation, visualization, pain relief, enhanced creativity, Workers stress reduction, and exploration of altered states of mind. Practiced use of any basic energy work • Dynamic Energy Balancing: protocol.) Tuition: $375 for the full 3 days. The Realms of Feeling & Choice Prerequisite: 3-day Dynamic Energy Balancing class Learn the theory of Dynamic Energy Balancing Each chakra is a portal to a realm, where we can go to t and practice applying the principles of Dynamic do our energy work and gain fantastic new insights and Energy Balancing in an energy work session. direction. Learn to enter the Angelic realm, Fairy realm, Expect a transformative experience. Gain DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM realm of the Soul’s memory, and realm of Nature, and confidence in your energy work and enhance Experience. Insight. Compassion. Competence. your professionalism. practice doing energy work sessions there. Residential Class at the Beach 309 Oakwood Court, Youngsville, NC 27596 Lecture- Stimulate your intellect with an exciting Tuition: $375 Meals & Lodging: $350 new energy map for understanding the dynamics May 21-25, Pine Knoll Shores, NC Call 919-562-1548 21 hrs, plus 3 hrs Ethics (total 24 CE hrs) of the body, emotions, mind, and spirit. for an information and registration packet. Meditation- Gain skills and get support • For those who don’t currently do energy work or visit through guided visualizations but would like to learn how, 2 beginner level classes www.dynamicequilibrium.com Practice- Energy work demonstrations and are offered. Contact Dynamic Equilibrium to trades sponsor these classes in your home town, or visit DynamicEquilibrium.com to view scheduled classes. Classes also open to persons who are not massage therapists. NCBTMB Approved Provider # 410519-00 FL CE Provider #: 50-10228 PERG • Illinois Premiere Edition, Spring 2010 3

BECOME A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER or just teach like one… Teaching Skills for the Workshop Leader July 22-25, 2010 Raleigh, NC 24 NCBTMB CE hrs.

Also offered… Training for Massage School Teachers Teacher Training Intensive Available 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

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presents ™ Of ORIGINAL Indian Head Massage & Kansa Vatki Foot Massage • training courses • Instructor: M. Susan Walsh, CMT, NCTMB, LCICI Indian Champissage™ 21 CE Hours $495 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage™ 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 . 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 4 PERG • Illinois Premiere Edition, Spring 2010

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Introduction to Thai Massage $129 8 CE February 20 April 10 August 21

Basic Thai Massage $699 40 CE May 13-15, 21-22 November 8-12

Thai Herbal Massage Continue your education, enhance your practice, save your hands and $299 16 CE March 26-27 body with classes in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Traditional August 6-7 Thai Massage. Practice Thai Massage already? Go deeper with Bodhi Tree’s Complimentary Thai Therapy Courses! Thai Foot Massage $399 24 CE Traditional Thai Massage is a unique healing modality intertwining acupressure, energy June 24-26 meridian work, and passive yoga stretching. The therapist flows gently through a series of asanas to create a fluid dance that balances and energizes the client. Classes will be held in Richmond, Va from 9am to 6pm. Registration closes 15 days prior to class start Thai Face Massage date. Payment plans are available. Visit our online store for all your Thai massage and $450 24 CE herbal needs! 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 30 October 1-2, 8-9 PERG • Illinois Premiere Edition, Spring 2010 5 Index By Date

January 30 Ethics: Dual Relationships; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.3 2 Quantum-Touch; Barrington, IL; 12 hrs; P.2 30 Ethics:Private Practice in the Home; Evanston, IL; 8 Level 1:Thai Massage; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 3 hrs; P.3 11 PNMT for the Arm & Hand; Springfi eld, IL; 8 hrs; P.1 30 Hot Stones–Basic; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 13 Level 2:Therapeutic Thai; Evanston, IL; 40 hrs; P.2 30 Indian Champissage; Shepherdstown, WV; 16 Heal Your Life; Barrington, IL; 12 hrs; P.2 21 hrs; P.3 18 Reiki 1; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.2 30 Thai Massage Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 22 Level 3:Thai Northern Style; Evanston, IL; 50 hrs; P.2 22 Teacher Training Intensive; Hickory, NC; 21 hrs; P.3 May 23 Emotional Freedom Techniques; Barrington, IL; 1 Opening Your Lower Chakras; Rockford, IL; 6 hrs; P.2 12 hrs; P.1 29 Indian Champissage; Washington, DC; 21 hrs; P.3 3 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Shepherdstown, WV; 30 Reiki 1; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.2 7 hrs; P.3 3 Refl exology 2–Body Systems; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 February 3 Treating the Head, Neck & Face; Evanston, IL; 1 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Washington, DC; 6 hrs; P.3 7 hrs; P.3 13 Basic Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.4 2 Refl exology 1–Body Segments; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 14 Clinical Thai: Lumbar/Sacral/Hip/Pain; Evanston, IL; 5 Level 1:Thai Massage; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 17 hrs; P.2 6 Dream Interpretation; Barrington, IL; 6 hrs; P.2 15 Hawaiian Lomi Lomi–Level 2; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.5 6 Precision Muscular Mobilization: Extremities; 21 Dynamic Energy Balancing: Realms; Naperville, IL; 16 hrs; P.1 Pine Knoll Shores, NC; 24 hrs; P.2 6 Self- for Stress Relief; Evanston, IL; 6 hrs; P.3 21 NMT–Cervical & Cranium; Miami, FL; 20 hrs; P.5 8 Precision Muscular Mobilization: Extremities; Bloomington, IL; 16 hrs; P.1 June 12 A & P I: Thai Massage & Yoga; Evanston, IL; 3 CranioSacral Therapy I; Chicago, IL; 24 hrs; P.1 17 hrs; P.2 5 Intro to Trager®; Miami, FL; 8 hrs; P.5 15 Angel Communication; Barrington, IL; 12 hrs; P.2 7 Refl exology 3–Hand Refl exology; Miami, FL; 15 Reiki 2; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.2 18 hrs; P.5 15 Table Spa:Thai for the Table; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 11 Esalen® Massage; Miami, FL; 20 hrs; P.5 20 Intro to Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.4 24 Thai Foot Massage; Richmond, VA; 24 hrs; P.4 26 Clinical Thai: Headache/Neck/Facial Pain; 25 Dynamic Energy Balancing w/ Ethics; Ashton, MD; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 24 hrs; P.2 26 Dynamic Energy Balancing w/ Ethics; Raleigh, NC; 26 Muscle Anatomy/Palpation–Face/Jaw; Miami, FL; 24 hrs; P.2 12 hrs; P.5 26 Geriatric Massage–Level 1; Miami, FL; 17 hrs; P.5 26 Shiatsu for Pregnancy; Evanston, IL; 12 hrs; P.3 27 Reiki 2; Barrington, IL; 7 hrs; P.2 July March 5 Refl exology 4; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 5 Heartmind Meridian Qigong; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.3 9 Anatomy of Healing–Level 1; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 5 NMT–Torso & Pelvis; Miami, FL; 20 hrs; P.5 9 Thai Cupping & Scraping; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.4 5 Thai Massage Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 10 Thai Lineaments & Balms; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.4 6 Chinese Health Balls/Healing Sounds; Barrington, IL; 16 Intro to Shiatsu; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 4 hrs; P.2 22 Teaching Skills: Workshop Leader; Raleigh, NC; 6 Mindful Drumming; Barrington, IL; 4 hrs; P.2 24 hrs; P.3 6 Shiatsu: Movement, Rhythm & Flow; Evanston, IL; 23 Anatomy Trains®; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 6 hrs; P.3 30 Indian Champissage; Raleigh, NC; 21 hrs; P.3 12 Indian Champissage; Homewood, IL; 21 hrs; P.3 13 Thai-Yoga on the Mat; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.5 August 19 Dying Consciously; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 2 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Raleigh, NC; 7 hrs; P.3 19 Indian Champissage; Rehoboth Beach, DE; 6 Thai Herbal Massage; Richmond, VA; 16 hrs; P.4 21 hrs; P.3 21 Intro to Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.4 20 Self Shiatsu for Chronic Illness; Evanston, IL; 27 Indian Champissage; Springfi eld, IL; 21 hrs; P.3 6 hrs; P.3 30 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Springfi eld, IL; 7 hrs; P.3 22 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Rehoboth Beach, DE; 7 hrs; P.3 September 22 PNMT for the Shoulder; Libertyville, IL; 8 hrs; P.1 23 Thai Face Massage; Richmond, VA; 24 hrs; P.4 26 Hands Free Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 30 Intermediate Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 26 Thai Herbal Massage; Richmond, VA; 16 hrs; P.4 40 hrs; P.4 27 Hawaiian Lomi Lomi–Level 1; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.5 October April 1 Indian Champissage; Roswell, GA; 21 hrs; P.3 3 Hot Stones; Miami, FL; 18 hrs; P.5 4 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Roswell, GA; 7 hrs; P.3 9 Thai Massage Level 1; Evanston, IL; 17 hrs; P.2 22 Indian Champissage; Columbia, SC; 21 hrs; P.3 10 Intro to Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 8 hrs; P.4 25 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Columbia, SC; 7 hrs; P.3 10 Karmapa Reiki 1 & 2; Miami, FL; 16 hrs; P.5 29 Dynamic Energy Balancing w/ Ethics; Raleigh, NC; 10 Shiatsu for the Shoulder; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.3 24 hrs; P.2 10 Shiatsu for the Hip; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.3 11 Shiatsu for Low Back Pain; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.3 November 11 Shiatsu Neck Techniques; Evanston, IL; 3 hrs; P.3 8 Basic Thai Massage; Richmond, VA; 40 hrs; P.4 14 Therapeutic Thai Level 2; Evanston, IL; 40 hrs; P.2 19 Indian Champissage; Chattanooga, TN; 21 hrs; P.3 16 Teacher Training Intensive; Raleigh, NC; 21 hrs; P.3 22 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Chattanooga, TN; 17 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Homewood, IL; 7 hrs; P.3 7 hrs; P.3 17 Working Body; Miami, FL; 12 hrs; P.5 18 Kansa Vatki Foot Massage; Homewood, IL; 7 hrs; P.3 December 23 Muscle Anatomy/Palpation–Torso; Miami, FL; 9 CranioSacral Therapy I; Chicago, IL; 24 hrs; P.1 18 hrs; P.5 Dynamic Equilibrium 309 Oakwood Court Youngsville, NC 27596 919-562-1548

INSIDE THIS ISSUE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS & BODYWORKERS The Upledger Institute, Inc.® 1 Jeannette Vaupel 1 Rock Valley College 1 NMT Midwest, Inc. 1 School of Thai Massage 2 Relax4Life Center 2 Dynamic Equilibrium 2, 3 Zen Shiatsu 3 Washington DC Centre of Indian Champissage™ 3 Bodhi Tree Learning Center 4 Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education 5 Educating Hands School of Massage 5