The
Canadian Institute of Alternative Medicine
Massage
Courses

Swedish
Massage (Beginner)
Relax with this class form of full body massage. Long, kneading strokes promote
relaxation, ease muscle aches, relieve tension and improve circulation. This
popular technique calms the body and mind, providing a feeling of tranquility
and heightened sense of well being. Very relaxing deep or light work done
Advanced
This course combines tools, techniques, demonstrations, lectures,and professional skills, along with hands-on experiences in each class.This course takes therapeutic massage to a higher level by providing students with more in-depth knowledge and a broader range of techniques.
Certification
This massage course includes a solid grounding in anatomy and physiology
and has been developed to teach any aspiring individual the fundamental
of therapeutic body work. It forms the stepping stones and open's the
door for man other body work courses.
Seated
Chair Massage
Seated chair massage utilizes acupressure and swedish massage
techniques in a highly effective technique that provides an immediate sense
of vitality and well being.
Zen
Stone Massage (Hot Rock)
Surrender to the earth's power and blend the ancient art of stone
massage with our modern massage techniques to create an experience unlike
any other you have had before. Smooth, polished, basalt lava stones are
heated and applied to the body. The deep heat therapy and relaxing massage
helps ease tight muscles, relieve stress and alleviate tension.
Indian
Head Massage
Effective for headaches, sinusitis, eyestrain, hair growth,
lymph drainage and balancing energies.
This massage is performed fully clothed. You will work on the upper back, shoulders,
arms, scalps, face and back of the neck.
Cupping
Massage
Cupping is usually performed by heating a glass cup or similar
object and placing it on the skin. The vacuum through the suction created
will increase blood circulation to the local area, relaxes muscle tissue
and releases the factors causing pain. The popular method today in Canada
is to withdraw air from inside the cup with a hand suction pump.
Lymphatic
Drainage Massage
Lymph drainage massage is a unique technique first developed
in Europe as a physical therapy modality for the treatment of lymph edema.
Experience has shown that lymph drainage massage is also a perfect technique
for helping clients to maintain health and improve the beauty of their
skin.
Jade Stone Massage
Thai Stem Massage