Working with Fibromyalgia Successfully

Fibromyalgia. It is a common problem for so many of our clients and is the impetus for many clients to seek out our services. Traditional western medicine has long been focused on relieving the symptoms, but has been only partially successful. Many people with fibromyalgia come to us, seeking some relief from their muscle pain, stiffness and overall discomfort.

Because fibromyalgia manifests different symptoms in each person the type of massage they are seeking may vary. Some request deep tissue, others want only light massage, while others don’t know what they want and just hope to feel better. It can be confusing as a massage therapist to know what is best and what will be the most effective treatment for each client.

This class is designed to give you the tools to accurately assess your client’s needs and create a treatment plan that will provide the relief they are seeking.

You will learn:

• Misconceptions about fibromyalgia
• The causes of fibromyalgia
• Common symptoms and manifestations of the condition
• Problem solving and treatment plan keys
• How to develop a treatment protocol for fibromyalgia

This class will include a significant amount of time for hands on practice of techniques.

Wear comfortable clothing, be prepared to give and receive massage and bring a set of linens. Other supplies will be provided.

Michelle Burns has been a massage therapist since 1992 and has focused her practice on working with medically compromised clients. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, she worked as a registered nurse and later, as a health recovery specialist. Michelle has studied with numerous well known therapists as well as body physiology specialists to provide her the tools to make a difference. She has been teaching for over 10 years and her classes are full of information and opportunities to explore. She currently has a massage and health recovery consulting business in Austin.

Course fee is $125     6 Hours

Payment Plan: $80 at registration; $45 one month before class starts