Manuals, Audio CDs and DVDs

29 Pages·2008·1.23 MB·English

Manuals, Audio CDs and DVDs

From Dr. Gregory T. Lawton D.N., D.C., MAc.
Price $45.00
The Chinese Massage and Acupressure manual, is an eighty page training manual with
numerous color photographs and illustrations that helps you to learn the techniques of Chinese
massage and Acupressure. The manual is divided into nine chapters that cover the history
and philosophy of traditional Chinese health care, and the central concepts and techniques of
oriental massage therapy. This program has been developed at the famous Blue Heron
Academy of Healing Arts and Sciences and was compiled by Gregory T. Lawton, D.N., D.C.,
M.Ac.

Price $25.00

The Accompanying Acupressure Kata (dvd), Chinese massage therapy is both an
ancient and modern practice of manual therapy. Most historians recognize that massage
has been practiced among the peoples of the world for 11,000 years or longer. In this
DVD presentation, "Chinese Massage and Acupressure" you will be introduced to a basic
Acupressure Kata. An Acupressure Kata is a routine that is used to learn how to apply
acupressure and massage techniques during a treatment session. The techniques
presented in the Kata include a full body acupressure treatment. Learning an
Acupressure Kata is a wonderful way to learn the acupuncture meridians and
acupuncture point locations. The Acupressure Kata that is presented during this DVD reflects
the techniques that are presented in the accompanying training manual entitled, "Chinese
Massage and Acupressure, A Practical Approach." This DVD has been designed
specifically for training purposes and easily allows the student to watch a technique
being performed repetitively while practicing the technique at the same time.
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Price $35.00

Volume Four, Lymphedema Program, presents the Lymphedema treatment protocol of Dr.
Lawton, which includes several new advances in manual and massage approaches to
Lymphedema technique and therapy.

Lymphedema therapy is used to treat disorders and problems associated with the body's
lymphatic systems. This includes problems related to edema, circulatory, kidney, and liver
diseases. In this Lymphedema training program you are introduced to basic Lymphedema
massage therapy techniques, as well as, a series of additional massage techniques also used
to treat clients with lymphatic problems. The Lymphedema manual covers many of the
exclusive Lymphedema techniques that have been originated at, and are taught only at,
the Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts and Sciences by Gregory T. Lawton, D.N., D.C.,
M.Ac.

Price $25.00

The Accompanying Lymphedema (dvd), graphically demonstrates the central
Lymphedema massage techniques taught at the Blue Heron Academy including repetitive
movement technique, progressive capillary propulsion, muscular contraction and relaxation,
and compressive stroking. This DVD has been designed specifically for training purposes and
easily allows the student to watch a technique being performed repetitively while practicing the
technique at the same time.
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Price $25.00

The General Medical Massage Protocol (dvd), provides a visual demonstration with verbal
explanation of a massage application sequence focused on affecting the entire body.
Instruction is provided on a comprehensive, full body massage routine that is perfect for those
clients seeking a longer therapy appointment that is geared to affect the entire body; not just a
specific area of chief concern. The General Massage Protocol DVD is also a helpful marketing
and practice building tool that therapists can demonstrate at various health expos, charitable
race events and the like.

Price $45.00

Volume One: Medical Manual: Theories, Concepts, and Protocols Introduction to basic
medical massage therapy techniques. This manual contains 22 photographs of the medical
massage treatment protocol.

Price $45.00

Volume Two: General Rehabilitation Protocols A detailed review of medical manual therapy
treatment techniques and patient case management programs that is organized joint by joint,
body part by body part. This treatment review includes medical massage, manual therapy,
acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities, clinical nutrition and herbal
treatment protocols.
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Price $40.00

Volume Three: Therapeutic Modalities , reviews the use of adjunctive therapeutic modalities
such as heat, cold, soft tissue laser, electro therapies, and herbal medicine for the medical
massage and manual therapist.

Price $25.00

The Accompanying Therapeutic Modalities (dvd) This demonstrates an important area of
massage practice, since hourly the massage therapist is called upon to make choices between
the numerous adjunctive techniques and therapeutic procedures that are related to the clinical
care of their patients. The material on video dvd will assist you with understanding and using
heat and cold, low level laser, and mechanical devices in the treatment of your patients. The
information on this audio CD has been developed by the Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts
and Sciences, one of the nations leading schools of massage therapy, complimentary, and
alternative medicine, in conjunction with the American Medical Massage Association.

Price $40.00
Volume Five: The Joint Complex, Presents a complete comprehensive joint evaluation
program along with information regarding progressive degenerative joint disease.

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Price $40.00
Volume Six: Medical Manual Therapy Fundamentals Introductory text on
medical massage and a companion manual to Volume One. Fundamentals covers medical
massage therapy from philosophy to patient treatment and to practice management.

Price $35.00

Medical Manual Therapy: Articles, Studies, and Research Volume Six: Introduces and
reviews the scientific studies and research of medical massage and manual therapy. This
manual also contains a number of published articles that have introduced medical massage to
the US massage community.

Price $45.00

Medical Acupuncture. This manual reviews how acupuncture works, and describes the
techniques and protocols of practical acupuncture.
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Price $14.95

AMMA NCE Study Guide. This guide does not teach content and cannot be used as a
tutorial. However, this guide will provide information and sample questions that will assist you
in preparing for the AMMA National Board Exam.

A Guide to Medical Massage Brochure Packets are tri-folded and printed full color on the
front with grayscale photos on the inside. They are printed on premium white paper with space
for a therapist stamp so they can be handed out as an educational tool for clients. They are
available in packages ranging from 10 to 50 per pack.
10pack 7.50 20pack 14.50
30pack 21.25 40pack 29.00
50pack 35.00

Member Price $15.00

Hygiene, Cross Infection and Infection Control Booklet Infection control in the professional arena and
in the office is a serious matter that requires continual management. This course will outline how to keep
you, your staff, and your patients healthy with safe and effective care.
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Price $25.00

Toward an Understanding of Medical Massage Therapy (audio cd), which reviews the
theoretical principles and methods of medical massage.

Price $25.00

Building a Successful and Profitable Practice (audio cd), which discusses how to run
and operate a medical massage practice.

Price $25.00

CEU Program #1 - Toward an Understanding of Medical Massage (text cd) This CD
reviews the theoretical principles and methods of medical massage and includes a 15 question test.
Upon completion of the test, return it to the AMMA for three (3) CEUs.

Price $25.00

CEU Program #2 - Building a Successful and Profitable Practice text (audio cd) This
CD discusses how to run and operate a successful medical massage practice and includes a
15 question test. Upon completion of the test, return it to the AMMA for three (3) CEUs.

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Price $25.00

Insurance Billing for the Medical Massage Therapist (audio cd) This CD offers information
regarding general massage therapy insurance billing information and procedures, including
Understanding patient Confidentiality, Medical Terminology, HIPPAA and Insurance Codes and
Billing.

Price $25.00

Hygiene, Cross Infection, and Infection Control (audio cd) Cross infection in the
professional arena and in the office is a serious matter that requires continual management.
This course will outline how to keep you, your staff, and your patients healthy with safe and
effective care.

Price $25.00

Professional Ethics and law for the Medical Massage Therapist (audio cd.) This program
will impress upon you the importance of developing a clear understanding of the "ethics of caring." It
will also stimulate and provoke thought and self-exploration regarding your professional and personal
ethics.

Price $25.00

Therapeutic Modalities for the Medical Massage Therapist (audio cd) In this course you
will learn to develop a clear understanding in the use of various kinds and types of adjunctive
therapy modalities including hot and cold, low level laser, percussion, and vibration devices.
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Price $25.00
Naturopathy and the Tradition of Clinical Hydrotherapy(audio cd) In this course you will
learn to develop a clear understanding of the use of various kinds and types of adjunctive
therapy modalities including hot and cold, percussion and vibration devices and low level laser.

Price $25.00
Diet and Weight Management: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for
Solutions This CD program investigates the central issues and problems associated with
eating disorders. Eating disorders are rampant in our society, yet few states in the nation have
adequate programs or services to combat anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Only a small number
of schools, colleges and communities have programs to educate our youth about the dangers
of eating disorders.

Price $25.00

Diet and Weight Management: Looking at Obesity This audio CD program reviews and
presents information related to obesity. An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are
overweight or obese, a condition that substantially raises their risk of morbidity from
hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder
disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, and endometrial, breast,
prostate, and colon cancers. Higher body weights are also associated with increases in causes
of death. Obese individuals may also suffer from social stigmatization and discrimination. As
the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States today, overweight and
obesity pose a major public health challenge.
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