Bradford Donnaud - Talk and Breath Enhanced Massage

This course is a hands-on class that joins Guided Imagery and Guided Breathwork with therapeutic massage. What should a client think about when getting a massage? The mind follows the body in relaxation. Asking a client to take a deep breath or to focus on a mental image can be useful in that it creates a conversational break if the client is very talkative or having trouble relaxing. Encouraging the client to focus on their breath assists the therapist in quieting their mind. These mind/body interventions can access the sympathetic nervous system and begin a cascade of beneficial physiological processes, like lower heart rate and lower blood pressure. The exercises you will learn will transform your service into a multisensory experience that transcends your standard massage and enhances your client's experience. In This Class You Will: The use of Imagery in the healing arts How to prepare for a guided meditation physically and vocally Learn and perform coached breathing exercises Learning to identify which clients would benefit from guided meditation Choosing an imagery exercise and how to improvise one Perform a curated series of strokes to join with the voice work Write and perform your own guided meditation in a hands-on service Supplies Twin Sheet Set Face cradle cover or pillow case Yoga Mat or large towel Lotion or cream. No oil based please Class Info Times: Day 1: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm // Day 2: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Class: Talk and Breath Enhanced Massage CEU's: 12 Price: $275 Class Capacity: 24 *Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee. Location: Gwinnett College - Lilburn, 4230 Lawrenceville Hwy, Ste 11, Lilburn, GA 30047 Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions. Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor. Picture ID required at check-in If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation. NCBTBM provider #1752