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Skin Pathologies II

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1 CE Hour - E320W
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Skin Pathologies II
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Materials

Massage Professionals Update
  • 4 MPU Original Articles - 14 pages
  • Online multiple-choice test
  • Certificate upon completion

Description

Review various skin pathologies including herpes, shingles, cellulitis and poison ivy. Combining four articles written especially for the Institute's Massage Professionals Update E-newsletter, this brief program will provide insights into:

  • How herpes simplex is spread from person to person and the importance of Universal Precautions in the massage setting.
  • Easing symptoms of shingles through bodywork.
  • Techniques to enhance the body's ability to reduce the likelihood of developing cellulitis.
  • Options for helping to ease the discomfort of poison ivy and precautions.

In the brief Skin Pathologies II program we've combined four articles written especially for the Institute's Massage Professionals Update. These four articles include:

  • Herpes Mandates Universal Precautions - A large percentage of adults have genital herpes. While genital herpes is classified as a sexually transmitted disease, there is considerable confusion regarding its impact on a massage therapy practice.
  • Shingles: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - If you have ever had shingles, or know someone who has gotten it, you will understand just how painful and uncomfortable it can be. Most massage therapists will not see an active case in their office, as the discomfort is so great that a person can experience excruciating pain merely from the weight of light clothing or even just a breeze blowing across his or her body. Discover how massage can help as a preventative therapy, reducing the severity and extent of symptoms, as well as learn about some home remedies that can be of great benefit.
  • Is Massage Helpful or Detrimental to Clients with Cellulitis? - Even though it has an innocuous name, cellulitis is a skin infection that should be taken very seriously. Avoid any confusion by knowing if and when massage therapy is safe to administer to a client with cellulitis.
  • Poison Ivy Precautions for Massage Therapists - 'Tis the season for gardening, hiking and the eventual summertime bout of poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. It seems like a no-brainer for massage therapists when it comes to treating a client. The basic precaution of not touching the area of a visible rash does indeed apply. But should a massage therapist be cautious beyond the mere visible indications of some sort of contact dermatitis? And, if all precautions fail, how do you deal with that itchy rash?

You can either read the articles by clicking on any of the titles above or upon enrollment you'll be able to access these articles and your online test through your online course account.

Course Objectives

  • Discover the pathology of herpes simplex and explain how it is spread from person to person as well as the importance of using Universal Precautions in a massage therapy setting.
  • Review the pathology of shingles and the herpes zoster virus as well as how bodywork and common remedies can help to ease symptoms.
  • Explain the pathology of cellulitis, how to prevent it and treat it as well as bodywork techniques to enhance the bodies ability to reduce the possibility of getting it.
  • Identify the pathology of poison ivy and the options for helping to ease the discomfort of it.

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Instructors

Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM

Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM

Nicole Cutler is a long time advocate of integrating perspectives on health. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, Nicole has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000. She has earned acupuncture licenses in the states of California and New York, is a certified specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, has earned diplomat status with the National Commission of Chinese and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and is a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology. In addition to her acupuncture practice that focuses on stress and pain relief, digestion, immunity and oncology, Nicole contributes to the integration of healthcare by writing articles and courses such as Infectious Disease: Hepatitis for health care providers.

Linda Fehrs, LMT

Linda Fehrs, LMT

Linda Fehrs attended both the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy and Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy in New York – a state with some of the most rigorous licensing requirements in the U.S. – and also served as an instructor at the Hudson Valley School of Massage.

She is a professional member of the AMTA and the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists. Linda has actively practiced massage therapy in the Mid-Hudson Valley since 2002 with a focus on medical massage and massage for those with special needs, such as developmental and physical disabilities.

Ms. Fehrs has authored such courses as Build Your Massage Practice, Cancer & Massage, Women & Massage as well as Marketing Massage and the Economy.

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