Calcium Deposits & Power Point Deep Tissue -- Causes, Treatments, and Maintenance

with Instructor Tatyana Richmond 

16 CEU 

August 9th, 2023 8am - 6:00pm

August 10th, 2023 8am -4pm

This course utilizes lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice focusing on the recognition, causes, and the effects calcium deposits have on the musculoskeletal system. Students will be presented with deep tissue lmassage therapy techniques to perform on clients who present with pain and restricted range of motion caused by calcium deposits. 

This course will cover defining, identifying, and discussing causes of stress; listing the effects of stress on musculoskeletal system; describing the relationship between stress, cortisol, and high levels of calcium and their effects on musculoskeletal system. 

Additionally students will learn to define calcific tendonitis; describe and discuss how size of calcium deposits can affect nerves and range of motion; demonstrate "static pressure" and "power point" deep tissue massage; demonstrate proper body mechanics in treatment of calcium deposits; and more. 

Upon completetion of this course students will be able to provide deep tissue massage to clients to relieve symptoms of calcium deposits and provide post treatment instructions.