FREE CE Hour

4 Legs, No Hands - Effortless Massage

Save your hands, save your back, give more to your clients with far less effort than conventional massage.

Receive 1 CE Hour for your attendance to this special Demonstration of Esomassage! In Europe this modality is known as “Tai Chi Massage” – effortless massage therapy.  We believe it is the BODY that holds life’s trauma, physically, mentally and emotionally. Using the techniques of Esomassage, therapists can attain deeper, long-lasting results holistically, supporting their client’s health and well-being… effortlessly!

Look for details for Spring 2012
Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Location: 11330 Vanstory Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Investment: FREE

Massage Therapists receive 30% Discount on Massage and Bodywork at the Center for Holistic Care, PLLC

Based on Asian Traditions of Healing

Based on Self-help Energy Healing (Qigong)

Based on Japanese Qigong

Based on Chinese Meridian Theory

Based on Asian Traditions of Healing
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Esomassage 1 - Tai Chi as a Catalyst for Massage (8 CE Hours)

Includes the Esomassage Level 1 Manual with more than 100 photos and diagrams.
Esomassage will provide you with the knowledge to:

You will use what you learn in the class EVERYDAY!

Esomassage is a newly developed massage modality that uses the inner structure and basic principles of taichi to effortlessly apply powerful earth energy during massage. This reduces strain and fatigue on the therapist without reducing the amount of pressure applied to the client. By using the principles taught in the course, you will discover the ancient secrets of qi, its relationship to structure (posture) and how to apply these secrets to all massage modalities with greater results for the client and improved stamina for the therapist.
In this workshop you will learn the foundation of the "Tai Chi for the Massage Therapist" formal routine, in which participants will learn to harness the earth energy needed to provide an effortless, effective massage. Participants will also learn how to utilize "body-unity" pressure to apply the appropriate level of pressure for clients who require a deeper, firmer touch. By utilizing new, specific hand positions to massage multiple muscles at once, Esomassage presents innovative techniques that offer a more comprehensive massage with less discomfort for the client. Clients leave with the results they came for: the ease of pain and increased functionality. Save your thumbs and wrists from typical overuse with new methods that provide firm therapeutic results that last.
Esomassage helps bodyworks protect their most prized asset, their body, with  innovative Now you can have the secrets of the East – where it all started!

THE Four precursors of esomassage:

These become inseparable during massage

Benefits:

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 8
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $160

Esomassage 2 - Tai Chi as a Catalyst for Massage (16 CE Hours)

You will use what you learn in the class EVERYDAY!

Includes the Esomassage Level 2 Manual with more than 198 photos and diagrams.

Esomassage 2 builds upon and further develops the techniques and principals outlined in Esomassage 1. This workshop adds additional hand positions that save the therapist from the aches and pains of continual massage and bodywork use. Special techniques are introduced that will enhance your ability to acquire lasting results in far less time than conventional western massage methods. A complete full-body routine using all the new tools, methods and principles will be taught. This one routine can then be use for Swedish-type massage or deep tissue massage.

Special Discount when you take both Esomassage 1 & 2 together. (Save $50.00)

Prerequisite: Esomassage 1
Continuing Education Hours: 16
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $265

Effective Releases for Neck and Shoulder pain (6 CE Hours)
This workshop combines numerous bodywork techniques from Esomassage to insure the best overall results with challenging clients suffering from neck and shoulder dysfunction combined with chronic and/or acute pain. Some conditions can be resolved in as little as 5 minutes.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 6
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $120

No more Headaches (5 CE Hours)
Learning to recognize the causes of many common headaches contributes much to determining the proper treatment that will diminish or eliminate the sometimes debilitating symptoms. Learn how treatment protocol can be administered to almost any part of the body.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 5
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $95

Effective Releases for Low Back Pain (8 CE Hours)
This workshop combines numerous bodywork techniques from Esomassage to insure the best overall results with challenging clients suffering from low back dysfunction combined with chronic and/or acute pain. Trigger Point therapy is combined with Stretching, Muscle Energy and Structural Integration treatments to Gluts, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Psoas and Abdominal muscles for an overall therapeutic effect for the low back.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 8
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $160

Oriental Visceral Massage Level 1 (8 CE Hours)
Based on Japanese and Chinese Abdominal Anma, this workshop focuses on gentle manipulation of the organs of the abdominal region. Specific attention is given to the intestinal tract to improve the overall function of the lower GI tract. Lymphatic detoxification through the vast network of lymph nodes in the abdominal region is an important part of this modality. Rocking the abdomen creates a passive manipulation of the entire skeletal system which enhances the overall effectiveness of any massage session.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 6
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $140

One-Hundred-Eleven Elbow Techniques of Esomassage (6 CE Hours)
Save your wrists, hands and thumbs! Use of the elbow can be the most versatile tool used by massage and bodywork therapists. Learn the sensitive nature of the elbow, in addition to when, where and how to use the 111 distinct elbow techniques of Esomassage.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 6
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $120

Ancient Movement Therapy (8 CE Hours)
Movement is LIFE; Stagnation is DEATH. This massage-table energy technique is designed to stimulate the immune system, support the circulatory system, relax tension in the muscles, gently massage the organs, balance the flow of Qi (Life Energy) and soften the space of every joint in the body through passive, rhythmic movement. Music is an important part of this method of bodywork.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 8
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $160

Chair Massage (5 CE Hours)
Non traditional Chair Massage that uses Techniques from Shiatsu, Tui Na, Trigger Point and Qigong for a deep, relaxing session that clients love. This is not your "cookie cutter" chair routine. 

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 5
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $

Based on Self-help Energy Healing
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Introduction to Qigong and Five Element Theory (4 CE Hours)
Everything in our environment, external or internal, belongs to one of the Five Elements. Each element has supporting and controlling influences with the other elements. When they are balanced, we experience health and prosperity. When they're out of balance and failing to support one another - we experience disease in one form or another. This workshop explores the relationship between emotions and organ function, including other energy controlling factors that help us to live a more balanced, enjoyable life.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 4
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $80

Inner Smile (3 CE Hours)
"In ancient China, the Taoists taught that a constant inner smile, a smile to oneself, insured health, happiness and longevity. Why? Smiling to yourself is like basking in love: you become your own best friend. Living with an inner smile is to live in harmony with yourself." -Mantak Chia
A genuine smile transmits loving energy that has the power to warm and heal. By learning to smile inwardly to your organs and glands, you can make your whole body feel loved and appreciated. This is a very powerful way to counteract stress and tension -- combining the smile with the Five-Element network.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Qigong and Five Element Theory
Continuing Education Hours: 3
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $65

Six Healing Sounds (3 CE Hours) Recycling and Transforming Negative Energy
When confronting negative emotional energy, our immediate reaction is often to destroy it or dump it away. In this class, you will learn techniques to transform this negative, sick energy into positive, loving, healing energy.
Negative emotions are stored in the body's organs. Over time, the accumulation of the negativity erodes the organ's health and effects the person's disposition. The Six Healing Sounds work to transform the negative energy stored in the organs and to transform them into healing vibrations. Sounds along with specific body movements are used in the workshop.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Qigong and Five Element Theory
Continuing Education Hours: 3
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $65

Microcosmic Orbit (5 CE Hours)
Through unique relaxation and concentration techniques, one circulates, directs and preserves Qi through two major energy pathways in the body. These are major acupuncture meridians which were the first two meridians created in utero. Their free flow is therefore vital for our health. An open Microcosmic Orbit enables you to circulate Qi (life force) through your body and expand outward to connect with the forces of Nature, the six directions and the Earth power. During this practice one also learns to activate the three internal fires and open the three Tan Tiens.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Qigong and Five Element Theory
Continuing Education Hours: 5
Instructor: Joe N Martin, LMBT
Investment: $95

Based on Japanese Qigong
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Reiki is a safe, gentle healing practice that provides rapid stress reduction. It is easily learned and effective in self-treatment. Anyone can use Reiki to strengthen one’s well-being, and it can be especially useful for people with pain, anxiety, insomnia, depression, fatigue syndromes or other chronic illnesses, or those undergoing surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or treatment for addictions.  Participants receive First Degree attunements and learn to use energy healing with a tremendous ability to balance the chakras, remove negative energy, relieve stress and heal the body in general.       

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 7
Instructor: Joe N Martin, Reiki Master Teacher
Investment: $140

New information and sacred symbols are presented and practiced.  There is an emphasis on healing energy for the mental and emotional levels of one's being, often the true cause of dis-ease. The First degree energy is enhanced and amplified at least four times. 

Reiki II builds on Reiki I as a safe, gentle healing practice that provides rapid stress reduction and a sense of well being to recipients.  Additional information, attunements and symbols are imparted.  Discussion includes using Reiki to support those experiencing pain, anxiety, insomnia, depression, fatigue syndromes or other chronic illnesses, or those undergoing surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or treatment for addictions.  Participants discover and practice long distance applications of Reiki.  Hands-on practice provides more opportunities to build skills using Reiki as an integrative therapy.

Participants practice sending Reiki energy over a distance.  Basic instruction in working with animals is provided. 

Prerequisite: Reiki I   (Reiki I training from other Reiki Master Teachers will be honored as the prerequisite for this seminar.)
Continuing Education Hours: 7
Instructor: Joe N Martin, Reiki Master Teacher
Investment: $140

Participants receive two attunements and the sacred Usui master symbol associated with the spiritual body.  Instruction is focused on connecting with the Divine and integrating all of the Reiki symbols to further intensify the healing process.   Participants gain the confidence and experience to realize the full power of a Reiki Master for themselves.  Participants are shown and have an opportunity to practice the healing attunement.   Participants are prepared to share Reiki as a form of energy and spiritual healing with the world.

Prerequisite: Reiki II   (Reiki II training from other Reiki Master Teachers will be honored as the prerequisite for this seminar.)
Continuing Education Hours: 7
Instructor: Joe N Martin, Reiki Master Teacher
Investment: $140

Based on Chinese Meridian Theory
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Touch for Health is for both laypeople and health professionals. Learn skills to increase your energy level, reduce stress and pain, increase mental clarity and enhance immune system function using muscle testing and the basic procedures to balance the body's muscles and acupuncture meridians presented in Dr. John Thie's book, Touch for Health. The basic balancing system includes how to test and correct 14 muscles/meridians, including the spinal reflexes, neurolymphatic reflexes, neurovascular points, and meridians. You will also learn how to assess nutritional support for the muscles as well as how to effectively reduce emotional stress and pain by touch.

Prerequisite: None
Continuing Education Hours: 16
Instructor: Dr. Sandrine G. Martin, DC, DABCI
Investment: $325

This course builds on the skills taught in level 1. Learn 14 new muscle tests along with additional corrections that are especially helpful for back pain, for strengthening the core muscles and assessing the legs and neck. The Five Elements theory and Midday/Midnight law from acupuncture will be applied through a process for muscle and meridian corrections. Three self balancing techniques will be taught along with other pain control skills and shortcuts to improve efficiency.

Prerequisite: Touch for Health I
Continuing Education Hours: 16
Instructor: Dr. Sandrine G. Martin, DC, DABCI
Investment: $295

This course goes more in depth with the application of the Five Elements Theory in balancing skills using colors and emotions. You will experience how balancing with goals and emotions produces results that are much deeper and longer lasting. Another 14 additional muscles are taught, along with pain tapping, gait testing and acupressure holding points. Chronic muscle problems will be addressed by the Reactive Muscle correction that clears long-standing patterns quickly and permanently in most cases.

Prerequisite: Touch for Health II
Continuing Education Hours: 16
Instructor: Dr. Sandrine G. Martin, DC, DABCI
Investment: $295

This course reviews the 42 muscle balance learned throughout the TFH I - III classes expanding to test all of them standing and lying. Learn the Tibetan Figure 8 Energy technique and also how to effectively release traumatic muscle memory through the postural stress release method. You will also be shown how to prioritize and utilize all the skills in the TFH system in an easy, practical format.

Prerequisite: Touch for Health III
Continuing Education Hours: 16
Instructor: Dr. Sandrine G. Martin, DC, DABCI
Investment: $295  

Esomassage in Germany

"This was the most valuable class EVER!" 

"This course has really given me the confidence to take my massage to the next level."

"My massage practice will never be the same. Thanks."

"This Course will really change things for me."

"Excellent course! Benefits client and therapist to take Esomassage I & II. The effectiveness of Esomassage will make clients return for more bodywork."

"Esomassage is the first class I've actually looked forward to attending."

"I will be taking more of Joe's classes. The knowledge he has given me is priceless. My clients and myself will benefit tremendously."

"I had decided this was to be the last time I renewed my license. I was SO burned out and had lost my love for massage. Joe has restored that, and more. Frankly, I feel like I just got started and I'm excited to keep learning. I won't take classes anywhere else!"

"Finely, a workshop with stuff I can use, not just a bunch of "fluff"".

"A lot of great, useable techniques and information!! Thanks Joe for a great class - I'll be back!"

"Thanks so much for today!  I learned a lot and it was very helpful!  You are an awesome instructor and I will be back very soon!"

"Lots of hands on. I loved it!"

"I feel everything that has been introduced and learned by me from this class will be very beneficial in my practice."

"Excellent course. Very useful material for therapist and client enhancement. The class flew by; very interesting and interactive."