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$65.00 Cost includes all materials needed. If applicable, shipping is one flat rate of $10.00 (no matter how many courses you order). Materials are shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
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Have you ever treated clients who experience migraine headaches? Migraines are a complex neurological syndrome which affect up to 28% of people in their lifetime. The 6 CE hour Massage and Migraines course outlines exactly what a migraine is, the stages of a migraine headache, statistics relating to migraines, massage treatment strategies for people with migraines, and benefits and contraindications of massage treatment for migraines. This course is a great resource for all massage therapists.
This Course Will Present:
Migraine signs and symptoms
Migraine statistics and risk factors
Migraine prevention strategies
Information on diagnosis and treatment of migraines
Types of massage used with migraines
Migraine pressure point techniques
Benefits and contra-indications of massage for treating migraines
The appropriate time to refer a client with migraines
You Will Receive:Massage and Migraines text, by Melissa M. Dawahare, ND, guide with instructions, exam of 55 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
I find I freeze on written tests usually. The format of this course made it easy to be more relaxed. I was able to prepare before taking the exam. the information was very good. I learned a lot about headaches from the client's view. Thank you. - D. Hutzley
I liked that it was easy to follow the information that was given. - Rudy Dannes, LMT
Ordering was convenient, mailing and delivery was prompt. - R. Wieser, LMT
All of the triggers were interesting to me. - Amy Swanson, LMT
The course was easy to read and understand. - A. McClure, LMT
I do alot of headache work and was a migraine sufferer for many years. Still there was either new or updated information that will be beneficial to my work. - Samuel Rowley, LMT
Migraines affect how many people at some point in their life?
A. 10 – 15%
B. 18 – 38%
C. 12 – 28%
D. 38 – 48%
The goal of massage therapy treatment in migraines is:
A. To increase relaxation and decrease pain
B. To increase range of motion in joints
C. To increase production of endorphins
D. To diagnose migraine disorder
Massage modalities useful with migraine include:
A. Acupressure
B. Deep tissue massage
C. Trigger point therapy
D. All of the above
