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2008 Classes & Events

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Sponsored by The Institute For Phenomenal Touch
Learn 3-D Hot Stone Massage

Do you want to be Phenomenal? Now you can bring your massage to a whole new level!  Hot Stone Massage is one of the most exciting and popular  modalities. This 2-day Hot Stone Training will teach you new techniques far beyond the traditional hot stone classes. You will also be introduced to techniques of Phenomenal Touch® and working the body in a 3-Dimensional way. You will learn all the necessary aspects of giving a safe and flowing hot stone massage. This training will teach you to use a unique system of handling and managing the stones in your massage or bodywork to make your session flow with minimal interruptions.

This is the BEST hot stone training available and the cost is only $375. (Stones and supplies are additional cost, please ask about affordable options.) In addition to learning all the information about the benefits of using stones and learning techniques for a wonderful, flowing 3-D hot stone massage, you also will learn some of the Principles of Phenomenal Touch. These important principles are the foundation of the work and can apply to ANY kind of touch & bodywork, and they will absolutely set your work apart from any other. So, you get all the information on the stones and techniques, PLUS an understanding and hands-on work with the Principles. That is what will make you Phenomenal!  These principles can also be applied to any type of massage and bodywork, with or without hot stones. Your clients will feel the difference, and so will you!

I can hold a space for you with a down payment of only $100 and we can set up an easy payment plan for you if you enroll early -- please call or email for details.

As everyone has different learning styles, the class is uniquely set up so that you experience many modalities - you will hear the information, see demonstrations, feel the work on your body, and be assisted to actually do the techniques. You will get a lot of help and attention throughout the entire class, as well as receive many handouts.

Doing Phenomenal Touch Hot Stone massage will increase your business in amazing ways! This training is a wonderful investment in yourself and your business.

Experience Level: This is an introductory level class for massage therapists,  Reflexologists, Estheticians and bodyworkers with no experience with hot stones, a current massage student, or someone who does massage for friends and family, or someone who is intending to re-start their practice after time away….. Other interested persons who are not professional therapists, including couples are invited to take the class just for fun. This class is also suitable for therapists who already use hot stones who want to learn unique methods and techniques to bring your massage work to a whole new level and increase their business with these techniques.  

Cost: $375 per person (additional cost for supplies).

Registration: Call Mary at 970-204-1794 for a registration packet and class details.

Payment Deadline & Plan: Full payment for the class and supplies is due one month before the class. You may reserve a seat in advance with only a $100 deposit. We can set up an affordable payment plan if you register early.

Instructor: Mary Axelrod,  NCMT, CR
Voted BEST Massage therapist in Fort Collins, Certified Instructor for Phenomenal Touch Massage

Class Dates: These 2-day trainings will be held from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday.  (You only need to attend ONE weekend training, and must attend the entire class for both days):
--- Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Fort Collins, CO
--- Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14, 2008 in Fort Collins, CO
--- January 2009 - tba

Location: Specific location to be announced for each class. Ask me about lodging specials if you are coming from out of the area.

Stone Kits: You must have a stone kit for this class. The Institute for Phenomenal Touch has top quality stone kits for purchase at a very competitive price. Call me at 970-204-1794 for some important details and tips for buying stones before purchasing a cooker, turkey roaster or any stones or supplies from the internet.

Class Size Limit: 10

You Will Receive: Upon completion of this 2-day class you will receive a certificate of Completion for 16 CE Hours (Category A CEU’s) from the Institute for Phenomenal Touch, which meet the requirements for additional trainings for AMTA, NCBTMB and ABMP for massage therapists and body workers. The Institute for Phenomenal Touch is Nationally Certified.   

For more information call Mary Axelrod at 970-204-1794 or email maryaxelrod@comcast.net

This Training Will Cover:

Important Principles - Of touching the body using Phenomenal Touch® Principles as well as Techniques. These principles will become the foundation of your work for any type of massage or bodywork. An example of just a few principles you will learn are -- the importance of entrance & exit, working with flow, seamless transitions as you move from one part to another in a beautiful integrated flow, using 3-Dimensional techniques, obeying the speed limit of your client's body, melting the muscles with hot stones before doing deeper work, proper stance and body mechanics to protect yourself, and many more. Your clients will notice the difference when you use Phenomenal Touch, and so will you!

The Benefits & Effects of Hot Stones - A detailed discussion of the benefits and the reasons to integrate hot stones into your massage.

Proper Heating Methods (as well as using cold stones) - Using stones of different temperatures, how to safely heat and cool them so they are effective to use.

Hot Stone Placement - Safely working with size, shape and temperature of stones and placing stones on the body in a safe and nurturing way, where and how to place them and secure them. It feels wonderful!

Working With the Stones - Learn to actually massage muscle tissue in the body with hot stones in a Phenomenal way! Massaging with hot stones, not just placement, brings your massage to a whole new level and feels fantastic to your clients. Understand how to use the different shapes, sizes, as well as learn the creative use of stones in a massage. You will learn proper placement in your hands, entrance onto the skin, and a wide variety of techniques for using your stones as tools for deep relaxation as well as therapeutic massage.

Flow and Integration - How to weave stones into your massage in a seamless way, techniques to make the session flow with a balance between using stones and your hands.

Hot Stone Management - How to organize and actually work with your stones using the Phenomenal Touch organizational system. How to work with many different stones, integrating them into your massage. Managing different temperatures, having the right temperature stones when you need them. How to control and organize the flow of stones into and out of the cooker in an efficient way. Planning ahead for the right temperature stones you will need next. How to use the stones for both massage and placement on the body.

Precautions - The contraindications and precautions for using hot stones with your clients. Discussions include the benefits of using stones for health as well as working with clients with specific health conditions, illnesses and injuries, and when you would not want to use hot or cold stones.

Cold Stones - Benefits of cold versus heat, when and why you would use cold stones instead of hot stones. 

Stone Kits - What sizes, shapes, types and amount of stones needed for an effective hot stone massage as well as all the accessories to get started right away.

Setting up your Room for using Hot Stones - Equipment needed, techniques, tips and layout for setting up your room for effective management and flow during your massage.

Cleaning and Care of Your Stones - How to clean, sterilize and care for your stones for each session, at the end of the day, how to store stones, how to care for and re-energize them. 

For more information about classes & trainings, call Mary Axelrod at 970-204-1794 or email maryaxelrod@comcast.net
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2007 Classes
In Love With Aromatherapy - Tues, February 6, 2007
This class covers the basics of essential oils and how to use them for health, medicine, cooking, cleaning and more. A variety of oils and blends will be available to smell. Each participant will make several items using essential oils including an aromatherapy rice bag (for hot or cold therapy), a cough & cold chest rub, shoe fresh bags, rose petal potpourri and a fragrant room freshener spray. Handouts with easy recipes will be given for many products you can make for health and home.  Fee, including materials: $30 member; $35 non-member. Instructor:  Mary Axelrod is a nationally certified massage therapist. She uses essential oils for her clients' health as well as her own. Her interests and hobbies include growing herbs and perennials, and the history and uses of medicinal plants.
Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek
Date: Tues, February 6, 2007
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR  
Cost (includes materials): $30 for members, $35 for non-members
To Register: Call The Gardens on Spring Creek - 970.416.2280

Introduction to Aromatherapy - Wed, Feb 7, 2007
Aromatherapy is an ancient art of using essential oils for health, healing, for perfumes and a variety of other uses. Modern science has verified the benefits of essential oils and the positive effects on the body, mind and emotions.  Come and learn about essential oils and the many ways to use them in this fun and informative hands-on class. Each participant will make several items for themselves or gifts, including a rice pack (great for winter!), shoe fresheners and a natural cleaning spray. Handouts with easy recipes will be included for making other useful items for health & home. NOTE: Bring your own personal bottle of water to drink. Fee including materials is $16.
Sponsored by: The Aspen Club
Location: tba
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30  pm
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR   
Cost: $16 (special rate for seniors)
To Register: Call The Aspen Club - 970.495.8560

Reflexology for Happy Feet - Wed., February 28, 2007
Want to learn about Reflexology and how to do it? This is a fun and informative class designed for anyone who loves a good foot massage, No knowledge or experience of massage or Reflexology is needed. In this hands-on class each person will give and receive a wonderful Reflexology & foot massage to another person in the class. Class is open to anyone - so sign up with your partner, friend or relative or plan to meet a new friend! Descriptive handouts are included.  Each participant will need to bring: clean feet, a pen, 2 medium bath towels, a small throw pillow, a small package of baby wipes and a good moisturizing skin cream.
Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek
Date: Wed., February 28, 2007
Time: 7- 8:30  pm
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR  
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members
NOTE: Bring clean feet, a pen, 2 medium bath towels, a small throw pillow, a small package of baby wipes, moisturizing skin cream.
To Register: Call The Gardens on Spring Creek - 970.416.2280

Fun and Interactive Seminars & Workshops:
Contact me to arrange for Your Group:

Aromatherapy Workshops – A fun and informative way to learn more about using essential oils, smell a variety of oils, make useful items for your health & home, and get handouts and recipes. Cost ranges from approx. $15 - $25 per person depending on the projects selected for your workshop. The cost includes all supplies, handouts and materials. Examples of workshop projects: aromatherapy massage oil, potpourri and sachets, bath salts, a rice pack for hot/cold therapy, shoe fresh bags, room freshener spray, natural cleaning spray, cough & cold chest rub, natural bug repellant and other items. Easy to follow recipes and handouts will be provided. 

Aromatherapy Seminars & Home Parties - are free and last about an hour, lecture format. This is a fun and informative way to learn about the many uses of essential oils and how you can use them for health, wellness and personal use. You can smell a variety of different oils. Seminars are fun for small groups - women's groups, church groups, etc... in your location (as long as there is no cost) by appointment -- with a couple of weeks advance notice. (Note - handouts or materials are not included with free seminars or parties.) I do bring small sample bottle of essential oils you can purchase for $4 each.

Aromatherapy Parties in Your Home - Have a FREE Aromatherapy Party in your Home! It's Fun & Different! You'll learn about essential oils, smell a variety of oils, learn about the many uses for health, wellness and personal care.  Great for small group of  5-8 friends family, and co-workers. Can be in your home or another location of your choice (as long as there is no cost), by appointment with a couple of weeks notice. (Note - handouts or materials are not included with free seminars or parties.) I do bring small sample bottle of essential oils you can purchase for $4 each. Parties are available day, evening or weekends, by appointment.

Contact Mary at 970.204.1794 for information on having a fun and interactive  aromatherapy party or seminar for your group.

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2006 Classes:
Massage & the Body-Mind Connection - July 26, 2006
This free seminar covers the benefits of therapeutic massage – Mary will explain the Body-Mind Connection and the negative effects of stress. Therapeutic massage can help relieve stress and tension and help you achieve deep relaxation. It can also provide relief from back pain, neck & shoulder pain, repetitive strain and carpal tunnel pain, tendonitis, whiplash, headaches, sciatica, leg & calf pain, foot pain, and more. She will explain the body-mind connection, how stress negatively affects the body and how massage and deep relaxation benefits the body and helps you stay healthy by helping the immune system.
Chair Massage –  Try it! Chair Massage is a wonderful way to experience the benefits of therapeutic massage in a short session. It is done in a special comfortable chair and is a wonderful way to get focused stress / pain relief and relaxation for your neck, back, arms and hips. You remain fully clothed for chair massage.  Cost is $15 per person and checks and cash are accepted (Sorry - No credit cards or Traveler’s Checks).
Location: Red Feather Lakes Library - http://www.rfllibrary.org/
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Time: Seminar 1 pm - 1:30 pm - Chair massage 1:45 - 3:30 pm
Cost: Seminar is FREE, Chair Massage available after seminar - Cost is $15 per person
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR  
To Register:  970-881-2664

Intro to Reflexology - September 26, 2006
Want to learn about Reflexology and how to do it? This is a fun and informative class designed for anyone who loves a good foot massage, No knowledge or experience of massage or Reflexology is needed. In this hands-on class each person will give and receive a wonderful Reflexology & foot massage to another person in the class. Class is open to anyone - so sign up with your partner, friend or relative or plan to meet a new friend! Descriptive handouts are included.  Each participant will need to bring: clean feet, a pen, 2 medium bath towels, a small throw pillow, a small package of baby wipes and a good moisturizing skin cream. Sponsored by: City of Fort Collins Fall 2006 Recreator -  http://fcgov.com/recreator/
Location: Senior Center, Fort Collins
Date: Tuesday, Sept 26, 2006 (Same class is repeated Oct 5th and Oct 26th.)
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR  
NOTE: Bring clean feet, a pen, 2 medium bath towels, a small throw pillow, a small package of baby wipes, moisturizing skin cream.
To Register: there are 6 ways to register - see http://fcgov.com/recreator/index.php?id=1

Introduction to Aromatherapy - October 3, 2006
Aromatherapy is an ancient art of using essential oils for health, healing, for perfumes and a variety of other uses. Modern science has verified the benefits of essential oils and the positive effects on the body, mind and emotions.  Come and learn about essential oils and the many ways to use them in this fun and informative hands-on class. Each participant will make several items for themselves or gifts, including a rice pack (great for winter!), shoe fresheners and a natural cleaning spray. Handouts with easy recipes will be included for making other useful items for health & home. NOTE: Bring a pen, sewing needle and thread, & personal bottle of water. Fee including materials -$29 member, $35 non-member. NOTE: Bring a pen, sewing needle and thread, & personal bottle of water.
Sponsored by: City of Fort Collins Fall 2006 Recreator -  http://fcgov.com/recreator/
Location: Senior Center, Fort Collins
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2006  (Same class is repeated Nov 8th and Dec 5^th.)
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR  
Note: Bring a pen, sewing needle and thread, and your personal bottle of water.
Cost: $29 member, $35 non-member
To Register: there are 6 ways to register - see http://fcgov.com/recreator/index.php?id=1

Reflexology for Gardeners - October 24, 2006
Want to learn about Reflexology and how to do it? This is a fun and informative class designed for anyone who loves a good foot massage, No knowledge or experience of massage or Reflexology is needed. In this hands-on class each person will give and receive a wonderful Reflexology & foot massage to another person in the class. Class is open to anyone - so sign up with your partner, friend or relative or plan to meet a new friend! Descriptive handouts are included. 
Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Time: 7- 8:30  pm
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR  
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members
NOTE: Bring clean feet, a pen, 2 medium bath towels, a small throw pillow, a small package of baby wipes, moisturizing skin cream.
To Register: Call The Gardens on Spring Creek - 970.416.2280

Aromatherapy for the Holidays - December 11, 2006
This class covers the basics of essential oils and how to use them for health, medicine, cooking, cleaning and more. A variety of oils and blends will be available to smell. Each participant will make several items using essential oils including an aromatherapy rice bag (for hot or cold therapy), a cough & cold chest rub, shoe fresh bags, rose petal potpourri and a fragrant room freshener spray. Handouts with easy recipes will be given for many products you can make for health and home.  Fee, including materials: $30 member; $35 non-member. Instructor:  Mary Axelrod is a nationally certified massage therapist. She uses essential oils for her clients' health as well as her own. Her interests and hobbies include growing herbs and perennials, and the history and uses of medicinal plants.
Location: The Gardens on Spring Creek
Date: Monday, December 11, 2006 (Same class is repeated November 6, 2006)
Time: 6:30  pm - 8:30  pm
Instructor: Mary Axelrod, NCMT, CMT, CR   
Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members
To Register: Call The Gardens on Spring Creek - 970.416.2280

Reflexology Seminars - available for your group or meeting.  A fun and interactive seminar about the body mind connection and the benefits of Reflexology for hands and feet and how you can use it in your own life. You will learn how to work on your own hands or work on a partner's feet. Contact Mary at 970.204.1794 for more information.

Essential Oil Personal Consultation  - FREE! Wondering which oils are good for you? Want to try before you buy? You can schedule a personal consultation session in my office to smell a variety of oils, learn about their benefits and try before you buy! This is a fun and informative way to learn more about aromatherapy and essential oils.

Contact Mary at 970.204.1794 for information on having a fun and interactive aromatherapy party or seminar for your group.
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Student Comments
After Attending Mary's Classes:

"It was incredible! I'm so happy I waited for this class and didn't take any other hot stone classes that were offered. Mary is an awesome teacher! Her love of the stones and teaching shines like a beautiful star!"

"A great teacher and very rewarding to learn from this kind of healing artist and heart-centered woman!"

"Phenomenal Touch is subtle,  yet so powerful. It honors the client and the healing space. She is an awesome teacher, very connected and passionate about the stones and her work."

"This class was by far the BEST class I have ever taken -- and I've taken a LOT of trainings since massage school!"

"Learning the Principles of Phenomenal Touch opened my eyes to a new way of touching my clients -- with reverence, gratitude, presence and I love the techniques that can be used with hot stones, regular massage or in any other type of bodywork."

"After taking Mary's class I feel a whole new level of inspiration. I learned so many ways to connect with my clients. I'm sure it will transform my work and my massage practice."

"I learned so much in this class in just two days. The information was everything I needed but so much more than I expected. She covered everything from business information, techniques & contraindications to working from a heart-space that honors the client. This class was an amazing experience and exactly what I was looking for to bring a new level to my work."