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Orthopedic  Medical Massage - Immersion Week

with Whitney Lowe

ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL MASSAGE

WITH WHITNEY LOWE

What You'll Learn

Embark on a transformative journey into Orthopedic Medical Massage with Lowe's immersive five-day workshop, tailored for massage and soft-tissue therapists driven to excel in pain and injury treatment. Move beyond rote treatment recipes to achieve unparalleled client outcomes with confidence and expertise. 

  • Help clients achieve lasting pain relief with Lowe's cutting-edge training and protocols.
  • Gain superior outcomes by tailoring client treatments and mastering painful conditions.
  • Excel in your personal and professional development, and ramp up your practice.
  • Achieve credit towards the Academy's Orthopedic Medical Massage Certificates.

Discover the keys to confidently addressing common pathological conditions, crafting personalized treatment plans, and delivering remarkable results that enhance client satisfaction and retention. This comprehensive course unveils assessment strategies and state-of-the-art treatment techniques, revolutionizing your approach to pain management.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your practice and enhance your ability to help your clients. Enroll in Whitney Lowe’s Orthopedic Massage Training today!

Certification in the United States

  • 32 Hours NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Credits
    • Whitney Lowe DBA Academy of Clinical Massage NCBTMB Approved Provider Number: 045671-00

Prerequisites

  • There are no required prerequisites, but please have base-level soft-tissue manipulation skills.
Overview
Instructor: Whitney Lowe
Dates: January 5 - 11, 2025
Location: Playa Samara, Costa Rica
Cost: Starting at $1,245
Overview
Instructor: Whitney Lowe
Dates: June 2023
Location: Playa Samara, Costa Rica
Cost : $1,120 - $1,320
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Whitney Lowe 

Whitney Lowe is a renowned authority in the field of massage therapy, with a 30-year career marked by clinical work, research, publications, and teaching in advanced massage principles. He specializes in treating pain and injuries using massage and is one of the pioneers of the orthopedic massage approach. Lowe’s Orthopedic Massage Program stands out in its engaging and accessible design and comprehensive curriculum. Students, whether learning online or in person, praise Lowe for his approachable style and personalized training, which makes for an enjoyable and educational experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates

Arrival Day - January 5th, 2025

Class Days - January 6th - 10th, 2025

Departure Day - January 11th, 2025

The CRSMT provided shuttle picks up at 2:00 PM on Arrival Day at LIR Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica. Shuttles will be scheduled on departure day to accommodate all departing flights.

Price

$1,245 – Tuition and Shared Room

$1,445 - Tuition and Single Room Upgrade

Sample Daily Schedule

Morning Session 9:00 - 12:30

Afternoon Session 1:30 - 5:00

Wednesday Session 1:00 - 5:00

 

Monday

·         Introduction to Orthopedic Massage

·         Basics of Assessment

·         Assessment and treatment of cervical region

Tuesday

·         Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder

·         Assessment of distal upper extremity

Wednesday

·         Treatment of Upper Extremity

·         Assessment Concepts of low back

·         Half day free time

Thursday

·         Assessment and treatment of low back and pelvis (continued)

·         Assessment strategies for knee and thigh

Friday

·         Treatment strategies for knee and thigh

·         Assessment and treatment of distal lower extremity

*The schedule is subject to modification at the instructor's discretion.

Accommodations

Enjoy simple and comfortable accommodations in our Costa Rican style bungalows tucked away in the heart of Playa Samara just seconds from the beach. Each 2 or 3 bedroom bungalow is fully furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Single or double bedrooms are available as well as studio apartments. Enjoy the swimming pool, lush gardens, WiFi access, hot water showers, and fans. A/C is included for all on-campus housing options for this course.

What's Included?
  • Comprehensive Orthopedic Massage Therapist Training Program
  • 32 hours NCBTMB approved Continuing Education credits
  • Airport Pickup and Dropoff
  • 6 nights lodging in our Oasis Villas – fully appointed bungalows with complete kitchens in the heart of Playa Samara
  • Course Manual and use of all classroom facilities (tables, linens, lubricant etc.)
What's Not Included?
  • Airfare
  • Meals – all accommodations come with fully equipped kitchens, and there are several local grocers including an organic market all within 5 minutes
Bungalow porch
Bungalow bedroom
Bungalow sitting area
Bungalow kitchen
Bungalow pool

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Whitney Lowe on A Touch of Costa Rica Podcast

Whitney Lowe shares how his encounter with the holistic health modality piqued his curiosity and led him on a three-decade journey of bringing clinical approaches to the massage profession.

You’ll also learn what he most looked forward to on his first trip to the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and Samara Beach.

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PLAYA SÁMARA, COSTA RICA

Location

Playa Samara is a perfect paradise for continuing education in orthopedic massage in Costa Rica. The town is nestled in the beautiful green hills of the famous Nicoya Blue Zone on the Pacific Coast of the peaceful Central American nation.

Highlights

Enjoy strolling the streets of the small downtown area and visiting the many local and international restaurants, bars and discos, and cute gift shops. The beautiful and tranquil Samara Bay is surrounded by miles of palm tree lined white sand beaches and provides a perfect and safe location for kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, SUP, and swimming as well.

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