A Salute to Therapists in Recent Classes:
We had some wonderful CE classes this past year, and I wanted to give you a glimpse of some of the excellent massage therapists that attended these Ray of Light Training classes. I’ve included some pictures below.
To see the upcoming CE class schedule for August and Fall, go here:
2022 ROLT CE Class Schedule
The energy was light and fun during the Muscle Anatomy and Assessment Skills class in Little Rock. It’s challenging to do that for an 18-hour anatomy-assessment class, but I think we did it. I certainly enjoyed this wonderful group of therapists! A few of them actually remembered their muscles from massage school! 😲 And a few didn’t. But we all had a good refresh on the muscles, where they are, and what they do, so we can communicate clearly to our clients about what we see when they’re standing in front of us, when they’re on the table, or even when they’re walking toward us. I’m grateful to be able to spend some quality time with therapists that are dedicated to making this world a better place. 🙂
We coined the term “craniostoned” in our Cranial-Sacral Therapy (CST) class in Fayetteville. Several participants said they could relate to that state, including me! They came from Texas, St Louis, Hawaii (by way of Tulsa), and from all over Arkansas. There were releases in the hips, legs, back, torso, and all through the neck and head, as well as some emotional releases. The wisdom, humor, and dedication of this group of massage therapists to learning and helping clients to move beyond their restrictions was a delight for me to experience.
I enjoyed working with this group of highly experienced and recently licensed massage therapists in Hot Springs. They were fun and full of energy, learning about Muscle Balancing and Joint Stabilization. I kept them on their toes learning how to find weak muscles in the body and how to strengthen those muscles quickly and easily. They kept me on my toes when I confused different bones and muscles. 🙂 (Of course, I was just seeing if they were paying attention…)
The focus was on how to keep ourselves and our clients and families balanced around our joints, to help avoid injuries and to help with recovery, as well as to enhance overall well-being. We all finished the class more balanced, stronger, and more vital than before. And I really like that!
We had a fabulous Direct-Indirect Technique (DIT) class in Jonesboro. What a great group! So enthusiastic and ready to learn! And there were times when I laughed so hard that my jaw hurt. It’s a good thing we were focusing on TMJ techniques (for clients as well as for ourselves), along with specialized techniques for the shoulder, arm, and neck. We did lots of work on those “Popeye” muscles that get so tight on massage therapists’ arms, as well as on many other people. We did some detailed carpal tunnel work, very detailed work on the anterior and posterior neck muscles, and focused release of the pterygoids and other muscles in the jaw. There were lots and lots of releases of tight muscles and fascial restrictions. A group like this makes the travel worth the effort!
We had a wonderful group of therapists from all over in Fayetteville for the Direct-Indirect Technique class – from Gravette, Bella Vista, Conway, Gentry, Fayetteville, Russellville, Searcy, Pottsville, McRae, Dover, Wesley, and even Warrensburg, MO. Our focus in this class was helping clients with back pain by getting into those quadratus lumborums and deep hip rotators (Really getting into them!) and several other areas. We used a variety of deep and gentle myofascial release and other techniques. It’s always delightful to spend some time with other dedicated massage therapists.
We had an enjoyable Cranial-Sacral Therapy training in Hot Springs. It was great to see so many therapists I’ve seen in my classes before and some therapists that were new to my classes, too. We always seem to have a perfect mix of new and former participants. I love that! (Sarah was out of the room during the pictures.)
Several of the therapists discovered how powerful these gentle techniques can be – on the client and therapist. And many of the returning students said they learned new things and experienced releases in places they didn’t realize needed releasing. 🙂
There were many more therapists in recent classes than I can include here. It’s my honor and privilege to work with wonderful human beings that dedicate themselves to helping others who are in pain or need a timeout from all the stress in their lives.
Stay well, John
John Joseph Ray
Ray of Light Training
John is a Board Approved Continuing Education Provider through the NCBTMB
Member of the Fascia Research Society