Continuing Education

In Part I of the newest addition to our popular Advanced Myofascial Techniques series, you’ll learn hands-on advanced myofascial techniques that dramatically improve your ability to work with the rib cage and related structures such as the spine, diaphragm and mediastinum. Part I will increase your effectiveness when working with rib pain and injuries, ligament and joint conditions, respiratory issues, surgery recovery, thoracic stability, postural issues, and movement limitations. Offered in partnership with Til Luchau, this popular series of seminars presents advanced and little-known myofascial techniques that can be easily incorporated into existing personal styles. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines, the classes inspire creativity and innovation around the goal of creating long-lasting structural change. If you have enjoyed MFR training at AIM or are ready to expand the therapeutic value of your work, this series of classes will be deeply satisfying

Bruce Nelson is a Certified Rolfer™, a Berry Method® Practitioner, a Reiki Master, is Level II Certified in Advanced Myofascial Techniques, and is a Lead Instructor for the Advanced Myofascial Techniques series. Bruce is known for a keen focus on overall wellness, and for his clear, compassionate, and community-minded teaching style. As a person, practitioner and teacher, he describes himself as a “holistic adventure-seeking student of the world.” He lives and practices in the greater Anchorage, Alaska area. Register

Dramatically improve your skills for relieving chronic back pain and spinal fixations, easing diaphragm and rib issues, increasing spina mobility, and more. Offered in partnership with Til Luchau, this popular series of seminars presents advanced and little-known myofascial techniques that can be easily incorporated into existing personal styles. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines, the classes inspire creativity and innovation around the goal of creating long-lasting structural change. If you have enjoyed MFR training at AIM or are ready to expand the therapeutic value of your work, this series of classes will be deeply satisfying.

Bruce Nelsonis a Certified Rolfer™, a Berry Method® Practitioner, a Reiki Master, is Level II Certified in Advanced Myofascial Techniques, and is a Lead Instructor for the Advanced Myofascial Techniques series. Bruce is known for a keen focus on overall wellness, and for his clear, compassionate, and community-minded teaching style. As a person, practitioner and teacher, he describes himself as a “holistic adventure-seeking student of the world.” He lives and practices in the greater Anchorage, Alaska area. Register

Ortho-Bionomy® uses osteopathic-based gentle body positions and movements to stimulate self-correcting reflexes with the muscles and nerves. These responses can move the client out of pain and discomfort with 10-30 seconds. This method is very specific, structure oriented, and easily integrated into any body therapy. In this class, you will learn how to apply gentle pain relief techniques for shoulders, scapula, elbows, wrists, clavicle, and all the bones of the hand. This work is amazingly effective yet gentle, and easy on your body.

Jim Berns, Ortho-Bionomy®–Registered Advanced Instructor, has taught internationally for over thirty years. He is coauthor of Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual. Jim was trained by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, the founder of Ortho-Bionomy®. A certified massage therapist since 1979, he was named 2013 Educator of the Year by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Jim brings to his over three decades of teaching detailed information, a compassionate heart, and a unique sense of humor.
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In this 4-hour class, we will explore the therapeutic relationship that develops between a client and therapist. We will look specifically at how both our verbal and non-verbal communication can enhance this relationship and help develop a greater sense of safety and trust for our clients. With presence, compassion, & attunement, we access an important gateway to healing. This interactive class will include small group explorations as well as large group discussions and lecture. You will earn 4 Ethics and Communication continuing education hours, required by the OBMT for license renewal.

Kelly Vittoria, LMT, RCST, has been a practicing massage therapist for 17 years, and an instructor for 10 years. During this time, Kelly has developed a deep understanding for how essential the therapeutic relationship is for healing.
Sam Vittoria, CHP, is a mindfulness-based somatic counselor who is trained in the art of therapeutic presence, attunement, and communication. He is a skilled in numerous psychotherapeutic modalities, all of which place the therapeutic relationship at the center of healing. Together, their warm and welcoming presence create a feeling of trust and ease with both their clients and students. Register

A new twist on an ancient modality, cupping is no longer only for chinese medical practitioners. In the hands of a massage therapist, cupping can melt away superficial fascial tension, release trigger points without stress on practitioner thumbs and joints, and move lymph effortlessly. This class offers an introduction to active cupping techniques that will allow you to achieve great results with minimal time and effort. Cups will be provided, and available for purchase in class. If you have a set already, please bring them.

Jessica Masters, LMT, has been licensed for seven years in the state of Oregon and practices out of Siskiyou Massage Clinic in Ashland. A graduate of Ashland Institute of Massage in 2010, Jessica also holds a certification in Medical Massage, where she was first introduced to cups in 2014. Jessica has a passion for teaching and sharing her excitement about this incredibly effective modality. Register

Regardless of the healing modalities you use, there is a way to bring the world of energy and consciousness into your touchwork. “When Structure Meets Energy” is a course series for bodyworkers who want to blend energetic principles and practices with their bodywork practice. It is also a course for practitioners of subtle energetic disciplines who wish to incorporate the physical body into their work. Participants will work in a non-modality-bound way with both the physical structure and the energy field of their treatment partners. This series is about integrating energywork and bodywork practices into what can be called “energy-active bodywork.”
Connection: Where Body Meets Energy is for bodyworkers who want to blend energetic principles and practices with their bodywork practice. It is also a course for practitioners of subtle energetic disciplines who wish to incorporate the physical body into their work. In particular, you will learn to work at the cusp of the body’s physical structures and the energy that moves through and around them. In the process, you will learn several safe, effective strategies both for connecting with your partner in touchwork and for connecting with your own energy field in practices for your personal development.

Jim Gilkeson has taught energy healing for 35 years. A former Harbin Hot Springs bodywork therapist, Jim has written two books on energy healing: A Pilgrim in Your Body: Energy Healing and Spiritual Process and Energy Healing: A Pathway to Inner Growth.
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Do you receive calls from potential clients asking if you take insurance? Are healthcare providers contacting you with referrals in hand? Don’t know where to start? In this newly-expanded version of her popular course, AIM’s insurance wiz will help you navigate the basics: types of insurances; HIPAA requirements; medical terminology; billing codes and forms; documenting SOAPs; and checking for coverage. Integrating insurance into your practice takes knowledge and patience, but the rewards are great. Help make massage available for those who otherwise would not be able to receive treatment. Bring a pencil and a sense of humor!

Christa M. Rodriguez, BS, LMT, is a 2006 AIM alumna and an instructor of both Professional Development and Swedish Massage at AIM. Dubbed the “Laughing Therapist” by her clients, Christa brings levity and thoughtfulness to courses that may otherwise seem nebulous. Her private practice focuses on treating clients who use medical insurance and personal injury protection insurance for accident or injury recovery. Register

This course is designed to give an LMT fundamental tools for creating a thriving private practice. If you have been frustrated with the limitations of being an employee or if you have been fearful of stepping out on your own, then this is the course for you. It will cover several important concepts that create a strong foundation for success including exploring your vision, creating a plan, commitment and belief, the value of a niche, and understanding networking and marketing.

Katrin Fink,LMT has been in practice for 21 years and as also a certified professional life coach. She is passionate about inspiring other LMTs to go for their dreams. Register

This course is designed to instruct and demonstrate foam rolling techniques. The students will
learn stretching techniques for increasing muscle flexibility, decreasing muscle tension, and
decreasing soft tissue pain. The course will introduce them to various types, sizes and densities
of foam rollers as well as how to use them safely and effectively. At the end of the class the participants will be able to perform and demonstrate foam roller stretches in the upper back, low back, glutes, hips, neck, and legs.

Katrin Fink,LMT has been in practice for 21 years and as also a certified professional life coach. She is passionate about inspiring other LMTs to go for their dreams. Register

This concise 2 ½ day workshop will give you the knowledge and skills to immediately incorporate manual lymphatic drainage into your practice. This simple, powerful, and deeply relaxing technique uses gentle manual maneuvers to stimulate lymph circulation, healing and detoxification, as well as enhancing the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems.
This class will guide you through:
The relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lymphatic system including the location of nodes and drainage patterns.
Specialized hands-on techniques to guide and powerfully improve the flow of lymph.
An overview of important complementary interventions to help your clients further improve their lymphatic flow, including movement, breathwork, and rebounding.
This course includes a manual with pictures and descriptions of all techniques and useful client education and homework handouts. If you are ready to expand the therapeutic value of your work with a highly effective in-demand technique that is easy on your hands, this class will be profoundly valuable.

Helene and Brian Shoen, both LMTs, run a Health Coaching and Medical Massage Clinic where they specialize in highly effective methods to detoxify and repair the body and rebalance the Autonomic Nervous System. They have practiced Manual Lymphatic drainage in a variety of settings, from post-surgical and injury care to edema management, and regularly integrate lymphatic drainage elements into their massage sessions to deepen relaxation, reduce soreness, and improve the efficacy of Deep Tissue and Trigger Point work. For more information, please visit www.BodyinContext.com Register

We are more than our muscles and bones. We are our energy, emotions, and all the experiences that have led us to this moment. How would it feel to connect with all of you? This class provides you with the awareness that all around our bones, muscles, and organs, there is energy. It is believed that this energy is what ‘holds us all together’. When we make contact with this energy in our clients and fine-tune it within ourselves, our clients feel recognized and are able to respond at a deeper level. You will learn specific touch and energetic skills that take any healing modality to a deeper and more profound level. Whether you are an Ortho-Bionomy® student or a practitioner of another modality, this class will significantly increase your sensitivity and ability to connect and work with your clients on physical, emotional and energetic levels.

Jim Berns, Ortho-Bionomy®–Registered Advanced Instructor, has taught internationally for over thirty years. He is coauthor of Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual. Jim was trained by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, the founder of Ortho-Bionomy®. A certified massage therapist since 1979, he was named 2013 Educator of the Year by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Jim brings to his over three decades of teaching detailed information, a compassionate heart, and a unique sense of humor.
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