- Swedish MassageEach student shall demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of the anatomy, kinesiology and physiology of the body as it relates to Swedish massage.
- Deep Tissue MassageThe following courses apply to the Massage Therapist Program:Therapeutic Massage (The Blakey Method) - The Blakey Method is a total system of therapeutic massage techniques. It has taken David Blakey nearly 31 years of research and development to perfect and implement these ideas. The Blakey Method is not static. It is continually being updated with new ideas and knowledge. It was designed to work with the entire population: athletic, non-athletic, active, sedentary, young, old, healthy, or unhealthy. It was born out of a necessity of helping David Blakey, the Director of West*Wind Academy, deal with chronic pain in his back. Even though individual elements of this method can be found in other body therapies such as: CONNECTIVE TISSUE, DEEP TISSUE, POLARITY, REFLEXOLOGY, CRANIOSACRAL, MYOTHERAPY, DEEP MUSCLE, MYOFASCIAL RELEASE, TRAGER, CROSS FIBER FRICTION, BODY MOBILIZATION, ADVANCED PALPATION, ACUPRESSURE, NEUROMUSCULAR, AND ADVANCED USE OF FOREARMS AND ELBOWS. Make no mistake, the Blakey Method is unique in its approach in dealing with the musculature and connective tissues of the body. When David's back was chronically hurting, he was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to experience many different body therapies. What he noticed was that no one therapy was able to provide complete relief. However, each one had certain techniques that made him feel better. When David decided to pursue a career in massage, he borrowed the best movements and philosophies from each. He then put them all together in what can truly be called an eclectic approach to massage therapy. For further information, read “The Development of the Blakey Method.”Therapeutic Massage Video Practicum - Students have the opportunity to practice on each other while following the videotape of the massage being learned. This helps students improve their massage skills.Student Clinic MassageCombining Elements Of Both Swedish And TherapeuticIn a neat, orderly world, people desiring a massage would fall into one of two categories:· Those who have no aches or pains and simply want a nice soothing, relaxing Swedish massage.
- Sports MassageFor example, a type of massage that is gaining in popularity is sports massage. Those who advocate it state that "Sports Massage" training is necessary for any therapist who desires to work on athletes, even those already well trained in massage. I believe, however, that if a person is properly trained in massage and has a good working knowledge of anatomy and the sensitivity of touch, he or she will be effective on athletes and non-athletes alike. Of course the therapist will have to adapt the movements to fit the individual. For example, a person in a nursing home will require much less pressure than a young healthy person, but the same information can be applied.
- Hot Stone MassageIs a graduate of West*Wind Academy and is a certified in both the Trager® Method and Zero Balancing®. She is Nationally certified and a member of the AMTA. She has taught swedish/clinical massage and therapeutic massage at West*Wind since 1999, as well as workshops in Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy and Pregnancy Massage. Nancy is the past President of the Four Corners Trager® Association and also supervises the Student Clinic at West*Wind Academy. Her private practice consists mainly of pathology related issues due to her 17 yrs of experience working in the health related field.
- Prenatal MassageNancy Taylor, L.M.T., C.T.P.,C.Z.B is a licensed (Nationally Certified) Massage Therapist, Certified in both the Trager® Method and Zero Balancing. She teaches workshops in Basic Stone Massage & Advanced Stone Chakra balancing, Pregnancy Massage and Aromatherapy basics. She currently teaches Swedish & Therapeutic Massage at West*Wind Academy of Massage Therapy.
- Chair MassageA powerful & effective marketing technique done in a regular folding chair! David has refined his unique approach of seated chair massage with over 20yrs of experience. Your clients will love you and you will love the way your practice builds.
- Medical MassageOur 700hr Curriculum includes - Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Medical Massage, Sports & Rehabilitative Techniques, Clinical Pathology (Indications & Contraindications), Ethics, Boundaries, Professional Standards, Legal Issues, Marketing & Business Practices, Hydrotherapy, Hygiene, Sanitation & Safety, Complementary Bodywork systems, Asian Theory (History & Philosophy), Energy Principles & Practice.
- Full Body Massage
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Reflexology Massage
- Craniosacral Massage
- Myofascial TherapyBlakey Method of Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Trager® & Mentastics Movement re-education, Zero Balancing®, Myofascial Release, (Positional Rotation Technique), Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Therapeutic Touch, Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology & Aromatherapy.
- Applied Kinesiology
- Acupressure31 years of research and development to perfect and implement these ideas. The Blakey Method is not static. It is continually being updated with new ideas and knowledge. It was designed to work with the entire population: athletic, non-athletic, active, sedentary, young, old, healthy, or unhealthy. It was born out of a necessity of helping David Blakey, the Director of West*Wind Academy, deal with chronic pain in his back. Even though individual elements of this method can be found in other body therapies such as: CONNECTIVE TISSUE, DEEP TISSUE, POLARITY, REFLEXOLOGY, CRANIOSACRAL, MYOTHERAPY, DEEP MUSCLE, MYOFASCIAL RELEASE, TRAGER, CROSS FIBER FRICTION, BODY MOBILIZATION, ADVANCED PALPATION, ACUPRESSURE, NEUROMUSCULAR, AND ADVANCED USE OF FOREARMS AND ELBOWS. Make no mistake, the Blakey Method is unique in its approach in dealing with the musculature and connective tissues of the body. When David's back was chronically hurting, he was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to experience many different body therapies. What he noticed was that no one therapy was able to provide complete relief. However, each one had certain techniques that made him feel better. When David decided to pursue a career in massage, he borrowed the best movements and philosophies from each. He then put them all together in what can truly be called an eclectic approach to massage therapy. For further information, read “The Development of the Blakey Method.”