Comments on: Question from a reader: Torn about what CE’s to take

By: fort lauderdale massage

fort lauderdale massage — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:05:19 +0000

Great blog, I typically follow issues I encounter in life for example.

I have a 12 yr. old son who started the 6th grade this year and was having trouble focusing in class. Needless to say his grades were starting to fall fast.

In a conversation with a massage therapist friend of mine I mentioned my son’s concentration issues. She recommended I take him to a craniosacral therapist. I took her advice and I’m glad I did. After only 2 treatments Logan, my son has gone from C’s and D’s to A’s and B’s in most of his classes.

A common issue when babies are born is the trauma their brains go through, his birth was very dramatic he was a few weeks’ premature, he swallowed embryonic fluid and spend his first week in the hospital. He also suffers from asthma.

My husband and I have notice the difference in his ability to concentrate and learn since he had the cranioscacral treatments. I’m sold in the power and science behind craniosacral therapy.

My next CE’s class is already scheduled on… Yes, you guess it craniosacral therapy.

Keep up the great work,

Kristen Trujillo. LMT

By: Massage Geek

Massage Geek — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:48:41 +0000

Thank you for all the comments!

Seamus,

CE is short for Continuing Education – the kind of education you get after you have completed a degree or certification. More commonly you will see CEC (CE Credits) or CEU (Units). Most certifications require such education to help a therapist stay up-to-date with advances in the industry.

By: BTI

BTI — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:22:07 +0000

We have a number of articles about this over at http://www.massage.net/articles/. Thanks for the info.

By: Seamus

Seamus — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:25:23 +0000

Yes I agree – what would make you fall to your knees!?

But not sure what CEs are? A U.S. thing I guess?

By: Skin Care

Skin Care — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:21:57 +0000

Nice information shared. Thank you for your efforts.

By: Ken Shim, Massage Therapist (RMT)

Ken Shim, Massage Therapist (RMT) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:08:28 +0000

I typically follow whatever mode I am in at the moment. It keeps changing and I just let it lead me where it does. I haven’t taken many courses though. In Ontario, Canada we can count time reading, watching videos or conferring with peers towards our required continuing education units. So, I’ve built up quite a collection of videos, borrowed/copied other videos and traded off with other therapists for most of my learning adventures.

By: Cole

Cole — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:28:46 +0000

I had never heard of Lypossage either, until reading your blog that is and I can honestly stay that some of the research freaked me out. Maybe I’m too simple but I get most passionate about how great massage can make people feel about what they have, not using it to fix perceived defects. I get really jazzed when I hear my clients talk about how they were able to put things together or accomplish personal goals after working with me.

By: Al Brown

Al Brown — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:43:47 +0000

What excites me is creating a system that can be programmed with any number of techniques. And that can verify their effectiveness.

A really tough thing to do, but that would dramatically increase the accessibility of massage to many people that don’t enjoy being touched by non-significant others.

By: Braha Massage Studio AZ

Braha Massage Studio AZ — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:15:12 +0000

Neuromuscular Massage excites me — been practicing for 9 years and the results are direct and impressive!

By: steve

steve — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:59:34 +0000

I agree totally – let your passion be your guide! If something really reaches out and touches your soul….that should be what you do. Don’t let the $ or the potential $ to bring you to something, without a passion for the field or subject, it will all be for naught.