Massage & Bodywork Trainings with Lyrea Crawford

Lyrea Crawford is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. She is also recognized as an instructor by the Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI), and the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 200, RYA-500). Lyrea originally studied Nuad Bo Rarn (Traditional Thai Massage) with Lana David as part of her Practitioner of Healing Arts training at Windemere Institute of Healing Arts. Lyrea apprenticed to teach Traditional Thai Massage with Lana, and then completed further studies with Rose Griscom of the Institute of Thai Massage USA, and at Kam Thye Chow’s Lotus Palm School. During her travels to Thailand, Lyrea trained at Wat Po Chetawan, Sunshine, Loi Kroh, and Lek Chaiya Massage Schools. Her Thailand studies included special focus on the osteopathic correlations of Traditional Thai Massage with Arnaud (Arno) L’Hermitte. Numerous other areas of study have included Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral & Neuromeningeal Manipulation, Tom Meyer's Anatomy Trains, Scott Anderson's 500 hour Alignment Yoga program and more. In addition to Massage & Bodywork Trainings, Lyrea offers instruction in Therapeutic Yoga, Wu Style T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Usui Reiki and Coherency Training (a method of meditation). WI LMT #2584-146; NCBTMB Approved Provider #450824-08. Click here for additional background info.

Class offerings include:
 Traditional Thai Massage Levels 1 & 2
 Course Description: Traditional Thai Massage is a beautiful and elegant therapeutic healing modality. It dates back 2,500 years and is said to embody the practice of "loving-kindness." The work consists of slow rhythmic compressions on the muscles, gentle rocking, deep flowing stretches (similar to assisted yogic asanas) and thumb presses on specific energetic pathways. The basic theory of the work is to open and create Thai Massage stretchspace within the body, balancing it and allowing it the freedom to move and work harmoniously. Traditional Thai Massage is performed in a quiet meditative atmosphere on a mat on the floor. This enables the practitioner to use graceful whole body movements and even pressure. The client is dressed in loose comfortable clothing. The client and practitioner work together with conscious awareness of the breath. During the course of a treatment, practitioners utilize their thumbs, fingers, hands, elbows, knees and feet to manipulate and stimulate the body. The major emphasis of the Level 1 class is to provide step by step demonstrations of the supine and sitting positions along with ample supervised hands-on practice to gain proficiency. You will receive instruction in proper body mechanics, practitioner preparation and self-care through yoga. We will also look at the history, philosophy, benefits and contraindications of Traditional Thai. By the end of Level 1, you will be able to give a complete Thai session, adapting it to the needs of your client.
Traditional Thai 2 training amplifies the solid foundation that students received during their Level 1 studies. Course work continues with step by step demonstrations of the lateral recumbent and prone positions along with ample supervised hands-on practice to gain proficiency. A greater depth of information is provided about indications and contraindications. Approaches to different working situations such as the massage table are demonstrated, and students go through an exercise of treating a client seated on a chair. With a large repertoire of techniques now available, emphasis is placed on choosing the most appropriate techniques for each client’s situation, and adapting the techniques as needed. Students receive further instruction in proper body mechanics, and practitioner self-care. By the end of Thai 2, students have a working familiarity with a diverse range of Thai techniques and are able to give sessions that are tailored even more specifically to each client.

 Level 1 Dates
 April 26-29, 2012 (Thursday thru Sunday)

Level 2 Dates (Please note that Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2.)
August 2-5, 2012 (Thursday thru Sunday)

Class Location: Hillsboro, WI, in the "Vitality Center" on Lyrea's rural home property in southwest Wisconsin. Please contact Lyrea for info on lodging, etc.
Class hours: 10 AM to 6 PM on Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM on Friday & Saturday, and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday with a one hour lunch each day. (Please note that these hours may be adjusted slightly for the April Level 1 class depending on the needs of the participants.)
 CE hours: 32 THAI and NCBTMB CE hours per class.
Fees: $495 per class

Registration:

Specify Course
Enter Class Dates

Space in classes is limited. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. Pay in advance via Paypal, or mail a minimum $200 deposit and your contact information at least 10 days in advance to: Lyrea Crawford, 18918 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634. If a class is already filled or cancelled, your deposit may be applied to another class or refunded according to your preference. Otherwise deposits are not refundable.
What to wear & bring: Please wear comfortable clothing such as yoga or sweat pants -- no jeans with zippers please. Come well hydrated. Each participant is asked to bring along a flat sheet, and a queen-sized “eggcrate” or “memoryfoam” pad, and several pillows.
 

The Evolving Dance of Traditional Thai Massage

 Class Description: The dance of Traditional Thai Massage continues to evolve in Thailand, and in other countries around the world. By the end of this advanced class, you will be able to apply advanced moves and supplementary techniques from several different Thai lineages. You will gain skill in being fully grounded, observant, and responsive to the needs of your clients while taking good care of yourself. You will have a refined ability to sense what is happening with your clients, and you will be apply to apply new moves and ways of working to what you discover. The course will include introductions to:  “harmonic” treatments, sustained compression techniques, a variation of the usual lateral recumbent position, and basic osteopathic and therapeutic yoga principles that are utilized in Traditional Thai Massage. Prerequisite: Thai 1 & 2 (Please note that this class will not include instruction on actual osteopathic manipulation.)
Dates: July 13-15, 2012 (Friday thru Sunday)  
Class Location: Hillsboro, WI, in the "Vitality Center" on Lyrea's rural home property in southwest Wisconsin. Please contact Lyrea for info on lodging, etc.
Class hours: 9 AM to 6 PM on Friday;  9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday; and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, with a 1 hour lunch each day.
CE hours: 23 THAI and NCBTMB CE hours.
Fee: $395
 Registration:

Space in classes is limited. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. Pay in advance via Paypal, or mail a minimum $200 deposit and your contact information at least 10 days in advance to: Lyrea Crawford, 18918 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634. If a class is already filled or cancelled, your deposit may be applied to another class or refunded according to your preference. Otherwise deposits are not refundable.

New Class
Sensing Hands
What are your hands contacting when you touch a body? What information is that body conveying to you? During this hands-on class you’ll refine your palpation skills and learn to distinguish subtle tensions in muscle, fascia, nerves, blood vessels, organs and bone. You’ll learn soft-touch assessment and treatment techniques that will radically transform the way you approach a bodywork session. This course is designed for Massage Therapists and other professionals, but there will be no specific prerequisites to meet.

Dates: September 14-16, 2012
 Class Location: Hillsboro, WI, in the "Vitality Center" on Lyrea's rural home property in southwest Wisconsin. Please contact Lyrea for info on lodging, etc.
Class hours: 9 AM to 6 PM on Friday;  9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday; and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, with a 1 hour lunch each day.
CE hours: 23 NCBTMB CE hours.
Fee: $395
 Registration:

Space in classes is limited. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. Pay in advance via Paypal, or mail a minimum $200 deposit and your contact information at least 10 days in advance to: Lyrea Crawford, 18918 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634. If a class is already filled or cancelled, your deposit may be applied to another class or refunded according to your preference. Otherwise deposits are not refundable.

Aligned for Vitality for Massage Therapists
 Learn to see the body differently! This experiential class is designed to help massage therapists identify less than efficient alignment patterns in the body. By the end of this class, you will have a solid understanding of the muscular and fascial anatomy that creates these patterns. This information can be utilized in establishing effective massage protocols for your clients, and for your own self-care. This class will include:
• Structural, functional and anatomical studies
• Exploration of the myofascial meridian model known as "Anatomy Trains" by Thomas W. Myers
• Increased awareness of fascial connections in the body, especially where restrictions contribute to problems in other areas
• Practice in "seeing" habitual/inefficient/compensatory patterns
• Techniques to improve alignment and muscle recruitment patterns.
• Ways to waken and strengthen core muscles of postural support
• Increased awareness of the breath, grounding, and feet/pelvic floor connections
• A focus on self-acceptance and compassion
• Tips on structuring a home yoga practice based on therapeutic principles
This class is open to Massage Therapists, and anyone interested in deepening their awareness of body alignment.
 Dates: Please inquire for next scheduling of this class.
 Class Location: Hillsboro, WI, in the "Vitality Center" on Lyrea's rural home property in southwest Wisconsin. Please contact Lyrea for info on lodging, etc.
Class hours: 9 AM to 6 PM on Friday;  9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday; and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, with a 1 hour lunch each day.
CE hours: 23 NCBTMB CE hours. 23 Yoga Alliance CE hours
Fee: $395
 Registration:

Space in classes is limited. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. Pay in advance via Paypal, or mail a minimum $200 deposit and your contact information at least 10 days in advance to: Lyrea Crawford, 18918 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634. If a class is already filled or cancelled, your deposit may be applied to another class or refunded according to your preference. Otherwise deposits are not refundable.

Luk Pra Kob, the Art of Traditional Thai Herbal Compresses
 Class Description: Luk Pra Kob is the wonderful art of using warm herbal compresses in conjunction with a massage treatment in Thailand. Various blends of medicinal herbs and plant resins may be wrapped in cotton cloth, steamed, and then applied directly onto bare skin or over clothing. Traditionally, the compresses have been used for stimulation of mind, body, and energy by soothing and relaxing tense, sore, pulled, or overworked muscles; to open energy lines; and to break up congestion in the lungs and sinuses. Other uses include relieving arthritic pain, softening and conditioning the skin, and increasing circulation of the blood and lymph. Many of the herbs are considered to have a general tonic effect on health and longevity, while others are said to have specific properties such as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, moisturizing, and analgesic.
During this one day class, we will look at the various traditional herbs that are incorporated into the compresses, along with additions and substitutions that are readily available in our area. We will spend time actually preparing the herbs and making our own compresses, and then we'll give each other a Luk Pra Kob treatment. You will have an herbal ball to take home with you at the end of the day.
Date: Please check back or inquire for the next scheduling of this class.
Class Location: Hillsboro, WI, in the "Vitality Center" on Lyrea's rural home property in southwest Wisconsin.
Class hours: 9 AM to 6 PM with a one hour lunch. A kitchen/refrigerator is available.
 CE hours: 8 THAI and NCBTMB CE hours
Fee: $150 tuition includes class manual, herbs and supplies used during class.
What to wear & bring: Please bring or wear loose comfortable clothing that you are not concerned about getting stained. A change of clothes may be a good idea as your clothing may be damp after the treatment. Please come well hydrated. If possible please also bring along a flat sheet (dark colors show less stains) and a twin-sized or larger “eggcrate” or “memoryfoam” pad. A few eggcrate pads and some sheets may be available for your use.
Registration:
 

Enter Class Date

Pay in advance for this class via Paypal, or mail your payment and your contact information at least 10 days in advance to: Lyrea Crawford, 18918 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634. If a class is already filled or cancelled, your deposit may be applied to another class or refunded according to your preference. Otherwise deposits are not refundable.

Therapeutic Points in Traditional Thai Massage

 Class Description: This class will be primarily focused on the auxiliary therapeutic points that are described in the engravings at Wat Pho, in Bangkok, Thailand, including their attributes, therapeutic indications and contraindications. Our emphasis will be on the incorporation of these therapeutic points into our "hands-on" practice of Traditional Thai Massage. By the end of this class you will be familiar with and able to apply protocols for addressing quite a few specific structural issues (such as shoulder pain, stiff neck, knee pain and so on). Prerequisite: Thai 1 & 2 or instructor consent.
 Dates: Please check back or inquire for the next scheduling of this class.
Class Location: Hillsboro, WI, in the "Vitality Center" on Lyrea's rural home property in southwest Wisconsin. Please contact Lyrea for info on lodging, etc.
Class hours: 9 AM to 6 PM on Friday;  9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday; and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, with a 1 hour lunch each day.
CE hours: 23 THAI and NCBTMB CE hours.
Fee: $395
Registration:

Space in classes is limited. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. Pay in advance via Paypal, or mail a minimum $200 deposit and your contact information at least 10 days in advance to: Lyrea Crawford, 18918 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634. If a class is already filled or cancelled, your deposit may be applied to another class or refunded according to your preference. Otherwise deposits are not refundable.

Sen Line Therapies of Traditional Thai Massage
 Class Description:
This two part class is a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of the energetic model employed in Traditional Thai Massage. By the end of this class you will be able to utilize five new massage treatment protocols that focus specifically on opening and activating the 10 major Sen Lines (energetic pathways). These Sen Line protocols combine new advanced moves with previously learned techniques. You will also be able to choose appropriate protocols based on their medical indications and benefits. Since each Sen Line addresses a different part of the body, the Sen Line therapies provide a very useful therapeutic framework. For example, the "Sen Sumana" protocol introduces students to a more complete abdominal massage than they received in earlier classes, and includes work on the chest, neck and shoulders. Thus the "Sen Sumana" protocol becomes a possible treatment choice for clients with respiratory or digestive issues. Participants will be asked to bring along a form-fitting set of light-colored clothing on which they can draw the Sen Lines. Long underwear or leggings and long-sleeved T-shirts work well for this. Prerequisite: Thai 1 & 2. Part A is a prerequisite for Part B.
Class dates: Please inquire or check back for the next scheduling of this class.
Class Location: Hillsboro, WI, in the "Vitality Center" on Lyrea's rural home property in southwest Wisconsin. Please contact Lyrea for info on lodging, etc.
Class hours: For Part A: 9 AM to 6 PM on Friday;  8 AM to 6 PM on Saturday; and 8 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, with a 1 hour lunch each day.
For Part B: 10 AM to 6 PM on Friday;  8 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday; and 8 AM to 4 PM on Monday, with a 1 hour lunch each day.
CE hours: 25 THAI and NCBTMB CE hours for Part A. 32 NCBTMB CE hours for Part B. Some study time will be required in the evenings during Part B. 
 Fees: $395 for Part A, and $495 for Part B.
Registration:

Specify Class
Enter Dates

Space in classes is limited. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received. Pay in advance via Paypal, or mail a minimum $200 deposit and your contact information at least 10 days in advance to: Lyrea Crawford, 18918 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634. If a class is already filled or cancelled, your deposit may be applied to another class or refunded according to your preference. Otherwise deposits are not refundable.

6 Hour Introduction to Traditional Thai Massage
 Course Description: See the general description of Traditional Thai Massage found under the Thai 1 & 2 class. During this 6 hour introductory class, participants will learn a short Traditional Thai protocol and will be provided with basic information on the benefits and contraindications of this work. Attention will be given to quality of touch and body mechanics that benefit both partners.
Date: Please check back for the next scheduling of this class.
Class Location: This class could happen at your location!!
 Class hours: 9 AM to 4 PM with a 1 hour lunch.
CE hours: 6 THAI and NCBTMB CE hours
What to wear & bring: Please wear comfortable clothing such as yoga or sweat pants -- no jeans with zippers please. Come well hydrated. Each participant is asked to bring along a flat sheet, and a queen-sized “eggcrate” or “memoryfoam” pad, and several pillows.
Fee: $135 includes handout.
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2 Day Introduction to Traditional Thai Massage
 Course Description: See the general description of Traditional Thai Massage found under the Thai 1 & 2 class. During this 13 hour introductory class, participants will learn a short Traditional Thai protocol and will be provided with basic information on the history, philosophy, benefits and contraindications of this work. Attention will be given to quality of touch and body mechanics that benefit both partners.
Date: Please check back for the next scheduling of this class.
Class Location: This class could happen at your location!!
 Class hours:
CE hours: 13 THAI and NCBTMB CE hours
What to wear & bring: Please wear comfortable clothing such as yoga or sweat pants -- no jeans with zippers please. Come well hydrated. Please bring your own linens. Please bring a queen-sized “eggcrate” or “memoryfoam” pad. Body pillows, regular pillows and bolsters will also be helpful. 
Fee: $285 includes handout.
Registration:

For more information on Traditional Thai classes, please call (608) 549-2023 or click here to send an email.

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