Description
Course Description:
This workshop focuses on three interrelated phases and stages:
- Active cancer phase
- Post treatment phase
- Surviving phase and remission phase
Cancer in its many variations (over 200 types have been identified) and treatments affects all clients in a holistic manner. Body-Mind-and Spirit are inextricably woven together and no one part should be preferred or ignored. Cancer is systemic and long-term. There is no single cause of cancer like a virus, microbe, or bacteria. Cancer is slow-acting and insidious. Therefore, the instructor has chosen four ancient time proven and modern bodywork modalities that work synergistically to create a healing environment for the client. Also, none of these modalities are invasive or confrontational.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine when the Qi/Chi/Ki is blocked or stagnant there is dis-ease. The goal is to create a balanced and free flow of Qi/Chi/Ki. The quickest way to access the Qi is through these four modalities below. In addition, you will be taught the appropriate level of touch and pressure, contraindications and precautions, appropriate positioning of the client, Chemotherapy, Radiation, and surgery. This goes for all three stages above.
- Meditation – Qi Gong techniques are taught that are easy to ground and balance both the therapist and patient.
- Accupressure – The student is taught the nature of acupressure, how to identify acupressure points, how to apply acupressure directly, and a full protocol for the cancer patient.
- Reflexology – The student is taught the nature of Reflexology, how to identify the zones on the hands and feet, how to perform Reflexology in a safe manner, and a full protocol for the cancer patient.
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage – The student is taught the nature of manual lymphatic drainage, the techniques for performing a treatment, and precautions when applying lymphatic drainage.
- Use of Gua Sha Tools – The student is taught the different applications and use of these ancient tools for scar tissue release, stagnated Qi and blood flow, trigger points, and more. Also, Gua Sha tools can be used for manual lymphatic drainage massage.
- Evaluation – Charts and questionnaires are used to set goals and evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of each treatment.
NOTE: Even if you have never treated clients with cancer this workshop will still be useful because it focuses on the immune system and any imbalances in health caused by myofascial pain and emotional stress. This workshop will be great for post-covid survivors and should be seen as preventative as well.
Participants are asked to bring: Linen for both days, and note taking supplies
Dress Code: Sports bra, sports halter top or bathing suit top, pants you can pull over the knees or shorts.
Date: Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Time: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm – both days
CE Credits: 16
Approved by: NCBTMB – PROV# 2797780-00/ Florida Board of Massage Therapy PROV # 50-1674
Location:
Cortiva Institute – Cromwell Campus
45 Shunpike Road, Suite 10
Cromwell, Connecticut 06416
Phone: 860-667-1886
About the Instructor:
Wolfgang Luckmann A.P. (Acupuncture Physician), DiHom, L.M.T. is a licensed acupuncture physician, massage therapist and homeopath who has taught internationally for the last 20 years. He trained in traditional Chinese Medicine at the Acupressure Acupuncture Institute in Miami and in Clinical Advanced Therapeutic Massage at the College for Natural Health. He has pioneered many uses of Oriental Body Modalities for psycho-somatic disorders including treatments for ADHD/Hyperactivity and Autistic children. Currently he teaches workshops for massage therapists and acupuncturists all around the United States, and was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2015.
For more information, go to www.wolfgangluckmann.com.
