2 CEUs for Massage Therapists and Chiropractors*

This course is an adaptation of a course of the same name that was originally taught as a longer in-person course with a hands-on practice component. This live webinar format will include lecture and demonstration.

Course Description:

Learn massage techniques and modifications for the older patient, as well as special concerns, assessments, cautions, contraindications, age-related health problems and more.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this class, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of aging.
• Discuss client assessment, cautions and contraindications, psychological aspects of contact with the elderly, attention to detail in the assessment of the older client.
• Demonstrate modification standard massage techniques and discuss the development of methods to suit each client’s special needs.
• Explain how to deal with specific age-related health problems, such as diabetes, artificial joints, osteoporosis, kyphosis, swellings and edema, stroke recovery, peripheral vascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s syndrome.

Instructor: Toni LaSala, PhD, LMT, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-EP-C, RYT, ACE -GEI, Integrated Stretch Coach (NASM), Health and Wellness Coach. A Licensed Massage Therapist, Toni has taught Exercise Physiology and related topics in academia as well as massage  schools for over 30 years. She has also taught myofascial release, stretching, massage techniques, ethics and other continuing ed topics to licensed healthcare professionals for many years.  She has implemented and managed fitness and wellness programs in fitness centers, in Global Fortune 500 corporations, in hospitals and chiropractic centers, as well as for children with learning disabilities. Toni has been a researcher, student advisor, corporate consultant, scholarly presenter and published author of peer-reviewed articles. She has 21 certifications in fitness and health coaching, most recently as a certified pickleball coach with PPR and a member of USA Pickleball.

*This live webinar course is approved for Massage Therapists in all states but New York through the NCBTMB, Approved Provider # 307800-00. The course is approved for chiropractors through the NJ Board of Chiropractic Examiners and PACE (for chiropractors in states that recognize PACE).

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

• You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom).
• To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, webcam or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
• Instructors may call on participants.
• To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
• You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.
• Live webinar invitations are emailed to registered students as the course date nears (approximately one day prior to the class).
• Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.