Continuing Education at Gwinnett College formerly the Rising Spirit Institute!

To register, call (770)381-7200.

Total Matrix Integration Systems
JANUARY 31, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center
CEU’s: 8
Price: $65 (FULL)
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

The muscles and fascia are a strong influence on the alignment of joints. Sometimes you will find that a joint will not stabilize after an adjustment, and then you need to look at the muscles and fascia. Dr. Ellis is offering a great opportunity for us to learn how to work with the myofascial system so that we can better take care of our patients. this is a one day course and will offer hands on experience. Please bring any adjusting tools you might have with you, such as an Activator, Arthrostem or Speeder board. While intended for chiropractors, this course is approved by the NCBTMB for 8 CEUS.

Total Matrix Integration Systems: Muscle Testing and Short Lever Stretching of the Upper Extremity
FEBRUARY 20-22, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Manual Lymphatic Drainage with the Dr. Vodder Institute - ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
MARCH 20-22, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Vodder School International
CEU’s: 20
Price: $550
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Dr. Vodder School International - The Basic Face & Neck 3-Day Class is a full 20 Hours (20 CE’s). Students are required to attend all class hours to earn the Completion Certificate from the Dr Vodder School International.
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Advanced Theories and Applications of Swedish Massage
APRIL 10, 2010
Presenter: Ife Adaralegbe
CEU’s: 8
Price: $65
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Total Matrix Integration Systems: Advanced TMJ and Cranials
APRIL 10, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center, assisted by Robyn Nadel
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Oh, Not Another Chakra Energy Class
MAY 8-9, 2010
Presenter: Bob Heath
CEU’s: 12
Price: $125
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Bob is a 21st Degree Initiate of Tibetan Kala-Chakra, Ava-lokitesh-vara (taken from the Dalai Lama), Vajra Kaliya, Reiki Master.

This is a beginning to intermediate level course on how to perceive and use energy as a functioning part of your practice. The first day will be a complete breakdown of the Chakra system, both as individual units and as a cohesive whole. For example, each Chakra has different sections. You will learn how to perceive this, balance it in one another, and how to balance it in our clients. You will learn how to apply these techniques through hands-on massage.

The second day, we will add crystal and stone energies to those techniques in a hands-on way. We will cover things like gritting, massage tools, setting up a room, and learning how to clean and charge crystals. You will learn to perceive which stones to use and how to apply them.

CranioSacral Therapy
MAY 13-16, 2010
Presenter: The Upledger Institute
CEU’s: 24
Price: $595 – before March 13, 2010
$695 – before April 13, 2010
$795 – after April 13, 2010
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday
Refunds: Tuition is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to a class less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given after April 27th.

By the end of this 4-day workshop you should be able to:

• Describe the scientific foundation and principles of CranioSacral Therapy - and why it's the key to relieving pain and dysfunction at their source
• Demonstrate finely tuned palpation skills you can rely on as highly sensitive and intuitive healthcare tools
• Identify the subtle craniosacral rhythm and interpret its patterns to accurately evaluate dysfunction and improvements
• Locate the source of physical problems by traveling through the fascial system, that complex web of tissue that impacts all body structures and systems
• Release dural tube restrictions to enhance interactions between the central nervous system and the rest of the body
• Use techniques that produce dramatic health and relaxation effects, including Direction of Energy and Still-Point Induction
Work with approaches to a number of common ailments such as TMJ dysfunction, head and neck pain, central nervous system disorders and many more
• Put a simple, effective 10-Step Protocol into practice right away
Prerequisite: Professional healthcare practitioner, student in healthcare program or graduate of awaiting licensure/accreditation.
• If you have never experienced CranioSacral Therapy for yourself, it is recommended, but not required, that you have a session prior to class. This will help you gain valuable insights into how the technique works and what its effects are on the body. To find a CranioSacral Therapy practitioner in your area, click here.

Sports Massage - PTOA (Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis)
MAY 22-23, 2010
Presenter: Adrian Carr
CEU’s: 12
Price: $295 – before April 22, 2010
$345 – after April 22, 2010
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Learn the protocol for:

• Training Time Massage Therapy
• Pre-event Massage Therapy
•Post-event Massage Therapy
• Cause of common sports injuries
• Massage treatment PTOA

Celebrity, Professional Athlete will be used during demo. Athlete to be announced.

Anatomical Manikin Sculpting
AUGUST 14-15, 2010
Presenter: Robyn Nadel
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

This will be an advanced anatomy and physiology class where the learners will build the muscular system on a skeleton. The cost will include the skeleton and sculpting clay.

Thai Massage I
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Camden Clay
CEU’s: 6
Price: $125
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Dr. Clay graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1983. He has studied Thai Massage for over 19 years, including 4 trips to Thailand studying one-on-one with extraordinary Thai Massage Masters. Dr. Clay has taught 198 one-day Thai Massage Workshops over the past 16 years.

Courses are not prerequisite of one another.

Total Matrix Integration Systems: Core Balancing Bands and Advanced Kinesiology
SEPTEMBER 11-12, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center, assisted by Robyn Nadel
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

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Thai Massage II
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Camden Clay
CEU’s: 6
Price: $125
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Dr. Clay graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1983. He has studied Thai Massage for over 19 years, including 4 trips to Thailand studying one-on-one with extraordinary Thai Massage Masters. Dr. Clay has taught 198 one-day Thai Massage Workshops over the past 16 years.

Courses are not prerequisite of one another.

Total Matrix Integration Systems: Somatic Myofascial Restructuring and Short Lever Stretching of the Upper Extremities
SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center, assisted by Robyn Nadel
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Thai Massage IV
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Camden Clay
CEU’s: 6
Price: $125
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

By the end of this 4-day workshop you should be able to:

• Describe the scientific foundation and principles of CranioSacral Therapy - and why it's the key to relieving pain and dysfunction at their source
• Demonstrate finely tuned palpation skills you can rely on as highly sensitive and intuitive healthcare tools
• Identify the subtle craniosacral rhythm and interpret its patterns to accurately evaluate dysfunction and improvements
• Locate the source of physical problems by traveling through the fascial system, that complex web of tissue that impacts all body structures and systems
• Release dural tube restrictions to enhance interactions between the central nervous system and the rest of the body
• Use techniques that produce dramatic health and relaxation effects, including Direction of Energy and Still-Point Induction
Work with approaches to a number of common ailments such as TMJ dysfunction, head and neck pain, central nervous system disorders and many more
• Put a simple, effective 10-Step Protocol into practice right away
Prerequisite: Professional healthcare practitioner, student in healthcare program or graduate of awaiting licensure/accreditation.
• If you have never experienced CranioSacral Therapy for yourself, it is recommended, but not required, that you have a session prior to class. This will help you gain valuable insights into how the technique works and what its effects are on the body. To find a CranioSacral Therapy practitioner in your area, click here.

Click here for more information.

Muscle Testing – Four Part Series
OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, AND 27, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Camden Clay
CEU’s: 24
Price: $500
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Dr. Clay graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1983. He has studied Thai Massage for over 19 years, including 4 trips to Thailand studying one-on-one with extraordinary Thai Massage Masters. Dr. Clay has taught 198 one-day Thai Massage Workshops over the past 16 years.

Courses are not prerequisite of one another.

Total Matrix Integration Systems: Ligament and Tendon Fascial Treatments Plus Muscle Testing
OCTOBER 9-10, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Total Matrix Integration Systems: Ligament and Tendon Fascial Treatments Plus Muscle Testing
OCTOBER 16-17, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday

Total Matrix Integration Systems: Short Lever Stretching of the Torso
OCTOBER 23-24, 2010
Presenter: Dr. Marc Ellis, Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center
CEU’s: 12
Price: $195
Location: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Contact: Joann Garmon at (770)381-7200, Monday through Friday.