717-517-2854
Lancaster Classes
50 Ranck Ave
Lancaster, PA
Shillington Classes
122 W Lancaster Ave
Shillington, PA
2 locations for your convenience!
Please doublecheck when booking.
Sage Continuing Education
for Massage Therapy and the Healing Arts
Upcoming Classes
Jan 9, 2023 ~ Facial Cupping and Abdominal Cupping
Jim Earley, LMT
Jan 21-23, 2023 ~ Advanced Reflexology
Kelly L. Givens, LMT, CR
January 23, 2023 ~ Ethics – Working with Integrity and Truth
Jim Funk, LMT
Home
Please note – This website is best viewed on a computer
Welcome to Sage Continuing Education for Massage Therapy and the Healing Arts, LLC!
We offer continuing education classes, CPR, and support services for licensed massage therapists, and alternative therapies and holistic-based education for health care professionals and the public.
Sage offers a wide selection of continuing education classes for massage therapists and health care professionals and fun, interesting classes for the public at our Center, located at 50 Ranck Ave, in Lancaster, PA. Optionally, most classes can be conducted at your school, salon, spa, clinic, or home. A variety of interesting and top-notch CE providers come to teach at our Lancaster facility. Each Provider at the Lancaster location is NCBTMB approved, rigorously vetted, and comes highly recommended. They are also rigorously vetted and come highly recommended.
Sage Continuing Education Center in Lancaster is easy to get to – just off Routes 272, 222, and 30, and parking is a breeze. If you are planning to spend the night, there are several comfortable and affordable accommodations just minutes away. Restaurants and other amenities are right around the corner as well. For Lancaster visit www.discoverlancaster.org
Sage is happy and grateful to offer classes and workshops to help massage therapists and health care professionals attain their CE goals; however, we are most proud of all the OPPORTUNITIES we provide! Students can choose from a variety of quality and affordable classes taught by instructors who are experts in their field – picking techniques and modalities that they want to learn rather than taking a class just for licensure requirements. Instructors enjoy a welcoming, supportive, professional atmosphere in which to teach, and have complete control of their classes. Big opportunities, Smart investment! Simple. Easy. Fun. Worthwhile.
Please peruse our website to check out all of our amazing classes, instructors, student services, and OPPORTUNITIES we offer that help make our Continuing Education Center truly unique!
Deborah A Dunn
President
Sage Continuing Education is committed to providing our students with the best learning environment possible. We do not sell or endorse any products. We ask that both students and instructors not bring products (unrelated to their class) to sell at our Center.
Search
Archives
Copyright © 2023 Sage Continuing Education All Rights Reserved.
Catch Kathmandu by Catch Themes
Advanced Cupping ROM
Cupping with Release
5th
With Jim Earley, LMT
Range of Motion Cupping or Cupping with Release replicates Pin & Stretch, Pin & Release or ART
Cups will be placed & then put the various muscle groups through ROM. This will allow a deeper release & relief from pain. We will be performing these techniques on various muscle groups.
Class is very participative & you'll receive a cupping set. However, you're encouraged to bring set from cupping 1.
​
Prerequisite: Cupping 1
​
$195/ 8CEs
17-18th
11th
Special Populations
​
with Laura Parker, LMT
​
Medical massage for special populations discusses the unique concerns of the pediatric and geriatric client aso well as specific conditions such as Parkinson's and Autism.
This is primarily a lecture class with some hands on so please dress accordingly and bring a set of sheets.
​
$175/8CEs
Massage for Sports Injuries - Upper Body​
with Laura Parker
​
Shillington location
​
Learn the basics along with how to address the most common upper body sports injuries. Learn why sports injuries are different than other injuries & how you can apply this knowledge to help your client. Topics include post-concussion syndrome, whiplash, & shoulder injuries
​
$175/8CEs
12th
Pin & Release Techniques
with Jim Earley, LMT
​
In this class, we'll cover pin and release techniques for the upper & lower body. This technique works well for regular clients and athletes. Pin and release or better known as Pin and Stretch or ART (chiropractors), is a movement based muscle lengthening technique that is highly effective treating problems with: muscle and tendons, ligaments and fascia.
Pinning the muscle with sliding force increases movement of the tissue; breaks up and removes adhesions Pin and release is highly effective for overused muscles, repetitive use injuries (especially with athletes). and scar tissue. By applying focused pressure while the client performs specific motions to lengthen the tissue in these targeted areas, underlying tissue can be released. Releases can be passive or active where client participation is necessary.
​
$175/ 8CEs
Medical Massage for Head & Neck
with Laura Parker, LMT, NCBTMB
Shillington Location
​
Learn to address common head and neck pathologies including migraines, concussions, whiplash and more.
Wear comfortable clothes & bring a set of sheets.
​
$175/ 8CEs
Pin & Release Techniques
with Jim Earley, LMT
​
at Shillington location
​​
In this class, we'll cover pin & release techniques for the upper & lower body. This technique works well for regular clients & athletes. Pin & release or better known as Pin & Stretch or ART (chiropractors), is a movement based muscle lengthening technique that is highly effective treating problems with: muscle & tendons, ligaments & fascia.
Pinning the muscle with sliding force increases movement of the tissue; breaks up & removes adhesions Pin & release is highly effective for overused muscles, repetitive use injuries (especially with athletes). & scar tissue. By applying focused pressure while the client performs specific motions to lengthen the tissue in these targeted areas, underlying tissue can be released. Releases can be passive or active where client participation is necessary.
​
$205/ 8CEs
Techniques to Work Smarter not Harder
with Laura Parker, LMT
​
at Lancaster location
Learn techniques for more effective and longer lasting results. Techniques include an introduction to silicon cupping, kinesio tape, positional release & more.
​
$195/8CEs
includes sample kit of silicon cups & kinesio tape
Take your reflexology skills to the next level! This class will begin with a brief review of the history & principles of reflexology. The skills of the body will also be reviewed. Students will refresh and fine tune their basic skills & knowledge of the reflex points on the feet as they exchange a reflexology session. Students with learn a 10 min. hand reflexology protocol. Advanced techniques will be taught that will set you apart in your reflexology or massage practice. Condition specific techniques such as Plantar Fascitis, edema & neuropathy will be included along with advanced relaxation techniques. Time for questions about specific conditions relating to the body and how to relieve that on the feet will finish our time together. Please bring a sheet & short nails to class. Prerequisite: Foot Reflexology Basics or a reflexology class within the last 2 years or a comfortable knowledge of reflexology and reflex locations on the foot. Please contact the instructor if you are not sure. Dates TBD
4th
Basic Sports Tools - Guasha
Basic Sports Tools - Guasha
With Jim Earley, LMT
Students will learn techniques to add to their skill sets as massage therapists and sports massage therapists.
This will include learning Gua Sha(Graston muscle scraping) techniques on upper & lower body.
Titanium gua sha (graston tool) will be provided
​
​
$195/ 8CEs
​
Since the implementation of Act 31 of 2014, you are now required to complete two hours of Board approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Continuing Education (Child Abuse CE) before your license can be renewed.
