Parker School of Massage Therapy

Massage Continuing Education

The Hip

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Program Information

This session focuses on the tri-plane hip and the muscles that consistently play the biggest role in chronic low back pain, hip, knee, and foot pain. Participants gain a greater understanding of the hips' full potential. This class focuses on how to address the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, ilacus, tfl, vastus laterlis, and many other “big rocks." A hip that isn’t functioning properly is a huge contributor to many common orthopedic conditions above and below the level of the hip. Is the tiny piriformis overrated, and is plantar fasciitis really a problem with the foot? Participants will leave with a new thought process, a renewed confidence and effective strategies to work with the tri-plane power potential of the hip.

Instructor

Rick Merriam, LMT, completed a 600-hour Massage Therapy Program at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1994. He has been a NCTMB Certified and licensed massage therapist for over 14 years. Rick is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. He has been providing clients with one-on-one personalized training for over 11 years. Rick has been an Applied Biomechanics Consultant for the fitness staff at Canyon Ranch, the Greenbrier Healthy Living Spa and ESPN, where he was a massage therapist working with sports-and work-related injuries for over three years. He is currently teaching Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology at the Parker School of Massage Therapy.

Course Offerings

Six hours of continuing education credits per class are available for the state of Texas and NCBTMB.   Parker School of Massage Therapy Continuing Education Department is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.  Provider number 451138-09.

Tuition Per Class

• Prepaid more than one week in advance $120
• Prepaid less than one week in advance $140
• Paid on site $160

Discounts

• Ten percent discount for Parker School of Massage Therapy alumni
• Fifty percent discount for current full-time Parker School of Massage Therapy students (Students must be Tri-Two or above to attend)

Special Guidelines

• Register
• Cancellation Policy

Location

Parker School of Massage Therapy
2560 Electronic Lane
Dallas, TX 75220-1214
800.971.8096
214.902.3485